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Bells and Brews | Eagan
Enjoy Twin Cities Bronze performing in an informal (and unusual) brewery setting.

4th Annual Holiday Craft & Gift Show | Eagan
Over 170 incredible vendors, three days of shopping, handcrafted gifts, local makers, and festive family fun—free admission and full of holiday cheer.

Brunch with Santa | Lakeville
Hot chocolate bar, pictures with Santa, and all the cozy holiday vibes you need to kick off the season at Lakeville Brewing Co.

Perfectly Unique Craft & Gift Expo | Hastings
Amazing crafters and vendors from across the Upper Midwest, free admission, free parking, and always family friendly—come sip, shop, eat, and enjoy your day out with friends.

Holiday Train | Hastings
Campfire and s'mores before the Holiday train arrives in downtown Hastings—bring a jacket, gloves, and hand warmers for a night of holiday singing.

Santa Brunch | Lakeville
Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus while enjoying festive brunch specials—seats fill quickly, so grab your reservation before they're gone at Barley + Vine.

Boomstick Bingo | Lakeville
Ducks Unlimited brings you bingo where every card is a chance to win incredible prizes (yes, actual boomsticks), plus raffles, food, drinks, and good times supporting wetlands conservation.

Holiday Sip & Shop | Lakeville
Bring your friends, family, daughters, mothers, or coworkers for complimentary drinks and snacks while you shop from favorite local vendors at our biggest event of the year.

A Minnesota Nutcracker | Burnsville
Twin Cities Ballet's beloved holiday classic returns with new costumes and choreography portraying iconic Minnesota characters and landscapes for a fresh, vibrant, monumentally Minnesota take on the classic.

Paint Ho Ho Highland | Hastings
Join us for a fun-filled evening painting on an 11x14 canvas with step-by-step guidance—all ages welcome, no experience needed, and all supplies included to complete your masterpiece.

Winter Solstice at LeDuc | Hastings
Enjoy a festive evening of holiday lights, roasting s'mores, and meeting Victorian-era Santa at the charming Gothic-Revival LeDuc Estate.

Photos with Santa for Pups | Eagan
Bring your pooch for photos with Santa, meet adoptable dogs from Last Hope, enjoy a silent auction, and help rescue animals—$1 from every beer goes to Last Hope Pet Rescue.

10,000 Days (Tool Tribute) | Burnsville
The Midwest's premier Tool tribute band brings the sound and power of one of metal's most legendary acts—doors at 6pm, music starts at 8pm.

Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular | Burnsville
Your favorite holiday classics collide with iconic rock anthems in a high-energy show featuring an all-star lineup reimagining "Silent Night," "Jingle Bells," and more with enough confetti to make Rudolph blush.

Rescue Network Adoption Event | Eagan
Meet tons of adorable dogs and puppies looking for their forever homes—come say hi and maybe find your new best friend.

New Year's Eve for Booktroverts | Lakeville
Everything a book lover wants in a party and nothing you don't—small bites, nonalcoholic drinks, discounted shopping, button making, casual puzzling, and a whisper countdown at 10pm before everyone goes home to enjoy their books.

Brunch with the Grinch | Eagan
Enjoy themed breakfast favorites, fun surprises, and photos with the Grinch himself at this festive family-friendly brunch.

NYE Celebration & Fireworks Show | Burnsville
Ring in 2026 with slopes, fireworks, and festivities at Buck Hill's extraordinary New Year's Eve bash.

New Year's Eve Party | Eagan
Celebrate with 1,000+ candle luminaries, lantern-lit trails, bonfires, sledding, ice skating, s'mores, hot cocoa, and the famous ball drop at 7:59 PM.

💪Health for the Holidays Wellness Event (Eagan at 4:45pm)
🆓 Treat yourself to chair massages, wellness vendors, tasty treats, and event-only specials at this festive self-care evening where you can bring a friend and enjoy giveaways. See more info.

🎄Design Your Own Spruce Tip Pot at Pahl's (Apple Valley at 9am)
💲Get creative in the cozy greenhouse with complimentary snacks and beverages while you design a stunning spruce tip pot for your entryway, with experts there to help as much or as little as you want.

🎨Calligraphy Holiday Ornament Workshop at Buck Hill (Burnsville at 6:30pm)
💲 Learn pointed pen calligraphy basics while sipping your drink of choice, then letter your own take-home acrylic ornament in this 90-minute workshop. Get tickets.

⛸️Swiftie Skate at Hastings Civic Arena (6:30pm)
💲Calling all Swifties—dress as T. Swift or Travis, skate to your favorite songs, make friendship bracelets, and hit the photo station during this event.

🎵The Joe Flip Band at Brianno's Chart House (Lakeville at 7pm)
💲Billboard-charting Joe Flip Band and 11x Minnesota Music Awards winner Steve Clarke delivering blues-rock. Your ticket includes dinner seating and a reserved spot for the show. Get tickets.

🛍️Eagan Indoor Market (4pm)
🆓 Wednesdays from 4-7 PM for baked goods, frozen meats, cheese, jewelry, and more, plus your EBT/SNAP gets matched up to $10 with Market Bucks.

🎅Santa Dinner at Lone Oak Grill (Eagan at 5pm)
💲Make your 5 PM or 6:45 PM reservation for dinner with the whole family and photos with Santa himself! For Reservations Call: 651-789-2081

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