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Local Holiday Family Fun & Santa Sightings near you!

Everything Holiday listed in one place for you to enjoy

By Cheri Kotenbeutel, Macaroni KID December 9, 2024

It's the Most Wonderful time of the year!  

We've put all of the local holiday events together for you in one place.

All you need to do is enjoy the time with your family.  


**Keep coming back as I will be adding events throughout the holiday season. Please be aware that some may need pre-registration and will be noted on the calendar once you click on the events below.


November

Saturday, November 23rd

Turkey Fun - Bingo, games and Crafts @ Springbrook Nature Center 

How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Children's Theatre Company 


Sunday, November 24th

Pictures with Santa - Andover

The Season of Giving / Toys for Joy Open Skate - Coon Rapids


Thursday, November 28th

Thanksgiving Day 5K Harvest Hustle Blaine 


Friday November 29th

Cookies With Santa Andover YMCA 

Santa, Horse Drawn Hayrides, Pony Rides - Oak Grove 


Saturday, November 30th

Andover Tree Lighting 

Santa, Horse Drawn Hayrides, Pony Rides 

Photo's With Santa Coon Rapids


December

Sunday, December 1st

Santa at Emagine East Bethel 

Holiday Shopping Spree for Kids -Blaine

Winter Celebration Blaine

Santa, Horse Drawn Hayrides, Pony Rides - Oak Grove


Monday December 2nd

Santa Parade -West Blaine & Spring Lake Park 


Tuesday, December 3rd

Santa Visit - Coon Rapids 

Holiday Tree Lighting - Ramsey

Santa Parade - Blaine, Mounds View, East Spring Lake Park 


Wednesday, December 4th

Community Christmas Tree Lighting St. Francis 

Santa Parade - Blaine 


Thursday December 5th

Santa Parade - East Blaine | Macaroni KID Coon Rapids - Blaine - Andover - Anoka


Friday, December 6th

Oak Grove Tree Lighting 

Ham Lake Tree Lighting 

East Bethel 1st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting 


Saturday, December 7th

Brookside Elementary Christmas Craft Fair Anoka 

Meet Santa at Anoka American Legion Post #102 

Ham Lake Hometown Holiday Festival 

Anoka Tree Lighting with Santa and Mrs. Clause 

Santa, Horse Drawn Hayrides, Pony Rides - Oak Grove 

Holiday Food and Toy Drive with Santa Oak Grove Fire Station 2 

Reindeer Charity Games Blaine 

Kids crafting event and Christmas Party - Andover 


Sunday, December 8th

Santa, Horse Drawn Hayrides, Pony Rides - Oak Grove 


Monday, December 9th

Santa Broadway Bar & Pizza Blaine 


Thursday, December 12th

Holiday Train coming into Golden Valley 


Friday, December 13

Kid's Holiday Formal Dance Party, Games and MORE - Fridley 


Saturday, December 14th

Breakfast With Santa - St. Francis

Breakfast with Santa at Blaine City Hall 

Selfie With Santa at Rum River Art Center 

Holiday Magic at Fisher Farms  - Dayton

Coon Rapids Tree Lighting Festival 

Merry Market and Santa at Andover Elementary 


Wednesday, December 18

Minneapolis Holidazzle Festival 


Thursday, December 19

Minneapolis Holidazzle Festival 

Cookie Decorating Blaine City Hall 

Grinchmas 2024 - Downtown Anoka 


Friday, December 20

Minneapolis Holidazzle Festival 


Saturday, December 21

Breakfast with Santa at Blaine City Hall 

Minneapolis Holidazzle Festival 


Sunday, December 22

Minneapolis Holidazzle Festival