🎄 Holiday Events & Santa Sightings 2025
Saturday, November 22
•Santa at Country Pup Kennel 30209 116th St. NW Princeton
1pm–4pm
Free Santa photos (bring your own device), professional photos available for $10, kids & pets welcome
•Photos with Santa
Keller Williams Premier Realty 635 Bielenberg Dr Woodbury 10am–2pm
Photos, treats, and fun with Santa and realtor elves
Saturday, November 29
•Santa Brunch at Pinstripes 3849 Gallagher Dr. Edina
10am–2pm
Brunch buffet, meet & greet with Santa, selfie opportunities. Runs every Sat & Sun through 12/21. Get Your Tickets Here
•Santa at Town & Country Store 820 E. Main St Belle Plaine
12pm–3pm
Free photos, llamas, crafts, cookies, refreshments, store savings
•Christmas Makers Market 8211 Red Oak Dr Mounds View9am–3pm
Local crafters & vendors, free photo with Santa, kids’ crafts, concessions
•Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus Flooring Avenue 21200 Rogers Dr, Rogers
9:30am–4pm
Bring your camera for multiple scenes for photos, fun activities, first come first serve
Sunday, November 30
•Santa Pancake Breakfast
Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St, Columbia Heights Columbia Heights 9am–12pm
Pancakes, eggs, sausage, visit with Santa, coloring contest, face painting, gluten-free available $10 for adults, $5 for ages 4-11, kids under 4 are free.
•Meet Santa
26140 136th St NW Zimmerman
11am
Meet & greet, shop 40+ vendors & food trucks
•Santa at Emagine Theatre
13692 Rogers Dr, Rogers 1:30pm–3:30pm
Photos and wish list with Santa
•Santa at Emagine Monticello
9375 Deegan Ave. Monticello 11am–1pm
Photos and wish list with Santa
•Winter Celebration
Tom Ryan Park – 108th Ln NE Blaine 4-6:30pm. Bonfire with S’mores, live reindeer, Santa and live holiday music!
Thursday, December 4
•Pictures with Santa
Haven Books and Gifts 651 Rose Dr NW, Big Lake 4pm–6pm
Photos for holiday cards, food shelf donations
•Tree Lighting with Santa
Oakdale City Hall 1584 Hadley Avenue N 6pm–8pm
Santa arrives on fire truck, tree lighting at 7pm, bonfire, s’mores, choir
Friday, December 5
•Santa & Reindeer at Central Park Commons
3340 Central Park Village Drive St Paul 4pm–6pm
Meet Santa & his reindeer, free event, holiday magic
•Christmas Tree Lighting
Oak Grove Park 19900 Nightingale St NW, Cedar 5:30pm–8pm
Food trucks, fire pits, Santa
•Christmas at the Crossings Tree Lighting
Mississippi Crossings 30 E River Pkwy Champlin 4pm–7pm
Santa visits, cocoa, choir, tree lighting at 6:30pm
Saturday, December 6
•Santa Visit at Fairs Nursery
9340 Fair Way Maple Grove
10am–1pm
Free event, cookies, ornament decorating
•Breakfast with Santa
Maple Grove Community Center12951 Weaver Lake Rd 8:30am–10:30am
Breakfast, games, crafts, food drive, registration opens Nov 1
•Santa’s Wonderland
Woodbury Lakes 9020 Hudson Rd 12pm–2pm
Selfies with Santa, live music, kids’ activities
•Santa Experience at Summit Mortgage
9600 54th Ave N Plymouth 12pm–3pm
Santa photos, crafts, cookies, “Santa Bucks” for kids
•Santa Day at Stacy Lent Fire Dept
30785 Forest Blvd, Stacy 10am–1pm
Santa & Mrs. Santa, treats, shopping for kids
•Cookies with Santa
Holy Name of Jesus 155 CR-24 Wayzata 9am–11:30am
Free event, photos, treats, toy donations
•Santa Straveganza
309 Lewis Ave SW, Watertown 9am–12pm
Free event, photos, cookie decorating, llamas, games
•Sensory Photos with Santa
Northern Starz Center 5300 Alpine Dr. NW Ramsey 11am–1pm
Quiet, private sessions, RSVP required
•Christmas Market at Experience Wellness
3001 Harbor Ln N, Minneapolis 12pm
Handmade gifts, treats, family photos, kids’ crafts
•Kids Christmas Breakfast Party
American Legion 355 West Broadway Ave – Hall D Forest Lake 10am–1pm
Free breakfast, games, gifts, food & pet supply drive
•Day with Santa
644 Broadway Ave St. Paul Park 1pm–3pm
Free event, photos, cookie decorating, crafts, tattoos
•Osseo Holiday Open House
Minnesota Exteriors 8600 Jefferson Hwy N, Osseo 10am–4pm
Free photos, food trucks, giveaways, Santa’s workshop tour
•Ham Lake Hometown Holiday
Ham Lake Senior Center 15516 Central Ave NE Andover 3pm–6pm
Tree lighting, crafts, Santa, alpacas, hot chocolate, food truck
•Farmers Christmas Celebration
Oliver Kelley Farm15788 Kelley Farm Rd NW, Elk River Dec 6–13
Traditional decorations, cookies, crafts, $8–12
•Christmas Caroling Downtown Anoka
Salt and Light Church 202 E Main St, Anoka, 7pm
Caroling, cocoa, music, LED candlesticks
Sunday, December 7
•Skate with Santa
TruStone Center, 21080 141st Ave N Rogers 4pm–5:10pm
Hot chocolate, $5/skater, rentals $2
•Skate with Santa
Furniture and Things Community Event Center, 1000 School St NW, Elk River 3:45pm–5:15pm
$5/skater, rentals $2, food shelf donations
•Breakfast with Santa
White Bear Lake American Legion 2210 9am–12pm
Breakfast, Santa & Mrs. Claus, crafts, $8/adult, $5/child
•Santa at Forgotten Star Brewery
38 Northern Stacks Dr NE, Minneapolis 11:30am
Photos, coloring sheets
•An Eidem Farm Christmas
4345 101st Ave N, Minneapolis 12pm–3pm
Free event, carolers, crafts, cookie decorating
•Visit Santa at Anoka American Legion
400 W Main St. Anoka 10am–1pm
Free event, cookies, cocoa, gift for each child (registration required)
Saturday, December 13
•Breakfast with Santa at The Fun Lab
10650 Baltimore St. Ne Suite 300 Blaine
9am–12pm
Breakfast, arcade card, coupon, photos with Santa, $13/person
•Jammin’ with Santa at Jam Hops
1460 133rd Lane NE Ham Lake
11am–1pm
Photos, open gym, crafts, stories, $35/members, $40/non-members
•Breakfast with Santa at Pints and Paddle
15450 Grove Cir N, Maple Grove 9am–12pm
Santa mingling, kids’ activities, face painting, pickleball, live music, red velvet pancakes
•Santa’s Christmas for a Cause
840 Lake St S, Forest Lake 10am–9pm
Breakfast, shopping, concert, fundraiser for Invisible Wounds Project
•Otsego Free Santa Day
Otsego City Hall 13400 90TH ST. NE 10am–1pm
Free event, pre-registration required, walk-through North Pole, carolers, photos
•Meet Santa in Evanswood
7431 Shadyview Ln N, Maple Grove 1pm–4pm
Photos, hot chocolate bar, cookies, meet neighbors
Sunday, December 14
•Santa Brunch at Medina Ballroom
500 Hwy 55 Medina 11am–2pm
Brunch, music, letter writing, visit with Santa, $21.99/adult, $11.99/child
•Santa Claus Pizza Party
Two Silo Winery & Vineyard 7040 117th St. N Grant =11am–4pm
Meet Santa, pizza, live music, toy/food/coat drive
•Breakfast with Santa
Lino Lakes American Legion 7731 Lake Dr, Circle Pines 9am–12pm
Buffet breakfast, gifts for kids, $12/adult, $6/kids
Saturday, December 20
•Breakfast with Santa
Buffalo American Legion 304 10th Ave S 9am–12pm
Free breakfast, Santa photos, scavenger hunt, cookie contest, dance team performance
Sunday, December 21
•Sunday with Santa
Blackstack Brewing 755 Prior Ave N, St Paul 12pm–3pm
Ornament making, pizza, free entry
Ongoing & Multi-Date Events
•Santa’s Wonderland Riverdale Shopping Area 12650 Riverdale Blvd NW Coon Rapids Nov 28–Dec 23 Spend time with Santa, bring your camera and visit Santa’s Wonderland this Holiday Season. Visit their website for more details
•Magic of Lights, a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience, is bigger and brighter than ever with more than a mile of spectacular light displays that bring to life your favorite holiday scenes and characters. Don’t miss the larger-than-life sparkling Holiday Barbie™ display, the supersized Bigfoot® Monster Truck, and life-sized dinosaurs of Prehistoric Christmas! Pile everyone into the car and experience more at the same low price!
Viking Lakes
Minneapolis, MN
11/21/2025 – 1/3/2026
Mon – Thurs: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Fri – Sun: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Visit website for details or tickets!
•Santa’s Train Shop at the Minnesota Transportation Museum.
Join us on Weekends in December for Santa’s Train Shop, a magical celebration of trains, Christmas, and community spirit.
Experience the wonder of the season with festive activities for kids. Pictures with Santa — Climb aboard the North Pole Mail Train and meet Santa himself! Christmas Caboose Rides — Take a cozy ride and soak in the sights and sounds of the season. Crafts for All Ages — Get creative with holiday-themed projects to take home. Delicious Food & Treats — Warm up with tasty snacks and festive favorites. Scavenger Hunt — Explore the museum and uncover hidden holiday surprises. Kid’s Story Time — Gather ‘round for magical tales of the North Pole. Lego Village & More! — See incredible displays built by local creators and discover fun around every corner.
Tickets will go fast, so grab yours today! Please choose your Caboose Ride time. All Caboose Tickets include admission to all museum activities from 10am – 4pm on the day of your Caboose Ride! Visit website for more info and to get your tickets!
•Santa & Albert’s Holiday Play
Bachman’s 6004 S Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis
Nov 22–Dec 21
Free festive performance, sing-along, photos with Santa & Albert. Visit their website for more details.
•Visit Santa’s Reindeer
Bachman’s, 6004 S Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis Nov 22–Dec 20
Meet reindeer, free photos, educational fun
