Festive Fun and Unique Experiences Await in Minneapolis-Saint Paul This Week

20/11/2025 2 min
Festive Fun and Unique Experiences Await in Minneapolis-Saint Paul This Week

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Get ready for a week of festive fun and unique experiences in Minneapolis-Saint Paul. Tonight, treat yourself to the Pentatonix Christmas in the City Tour at the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, a holiday spectacle blending their signature harmonies with classic and contemporary favorites. If you prefer a more intimate live music atmosphere, Rodney Crowell is performing at the Fitzgerald Theater this evening. Both events are fantastic opportunities to jumpstart your weekend with some world-class music.For families and those seeking glowing holiday vibes, the GLOW Holiday Festival officially takes over CHS Field in Saint Paul starting tonight, running through January. Expect over a million dazzling lights, the magical Enchanted Forest, Vixen’s Zip Line, a giant slide, and plenty of festive treats and activities for all ages. According to Macaroni Kid Carver, this is a can’t-miss tradition for locals and visitors alike.Downtown Saint Paul is also hosting its much-loved Union Depot Christmas Market this Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring homegrown brands, local makers, and great entertainment all under one roof. For those who want to keep up the shopping spirit, the Minneapolis Field and Festival Makers Market at Wagner’s Garden Center runs November 22 and 23, with over 60 booths of handcrafted gifts and art according to Fairs and Festivals dot net.Families with children should check out Family Fun Twin Cities for a full roster of activities. If you want to get in the festive spirit early, Wayzata’s Light Up the Lake Celebration on Friday is ideal, complete with a tree lighting, Santa visit, reindeer, candy cane hunt, and a parade of lights, making it perfect for kids and grown-ups alike. Meanwhile, the Norway House Gingerbread Wonderland is open in Minneapolis, showcasing a magical city built entirely out of gingerbread and sure to charm visitors of all ages.And this weekend at Target Center, don’t miss Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, with their new Glow N Fire show roaring in Saturday and Sunday and promising jaw-dropping stunts and family-friendly thrills.Art fans, swing by Walker Art Center Thursday night for a free evening session or explore hands-on family learning at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. If you love a holiday storytime, Barnes and Noble Galleria in Edina has a Friday morning story hour.Thanks for tuning in and exploring what to do in Minneapolis-Saint Paul this week. Don’t forget to subscribe for more ideas and happenings. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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