With the holidays approaching we are searching for the fun family-friendly events in and near our community. This special time of year is not only about giving and receiving gifts but about experiencing the festive events and spending time with those you love. I have put together a list and will continue to add more events as I discover them to enjoy with your family. Please be sure to check our events calendar as well because there may be other events that you may be interested in as well.
Happy Holidays to you and your family. If you have other events that you would like added to this guide please either email me at jodil@macaronikid.com or enter the event for approval here. Also be sure to check to see if you need to pre-register at any of the events listed. You can do so by clicking on the links below.
It is best to check with the venue before heading out as some events are subject to change and be sure to register for those events that require you to do so. Enjoy the holidays!
| November |
Ongoing Events in November
❄️🎫🎄Glow Holiday Festival at CHS Field, St. Paul from November 20-January 4, 2026
🧤 Spread the Warmth! with Dentistry for Children's and Adolescents - Donate waterproof mittens or gloves, now through December 16
🎁 Toys for Town Drop off at Farmington's Police Station, now through December 13, 2025
🎄 Holiday Lights Collection at The Steeple Center, now through January 31, 2026
🎄 Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Children's Theatre Company, now through January 4, 2026
🎄 Elf The Musical Jr. at Stages Theatre, now through December 28, 2025
🐊 The Enormous Crocodile The Musical at CTC - Minneapolis, now through November 23
🎄 Holiday Workshop: Design your own Spruce Tip Pot at Pahl's Market, 9am-3pm now through December 6, 2025
Friday, November 21, 2025
❄️ Winter Art Sale at the Eagan Community Center from 10am-4pm
Friday, November 28, 2025
🎅 Santa & Swimming at Goldfish Swim School from 5:30-7pm
Saturday, November 29, 2025
🔨 Free In-Store Kids Workshops at Home Depot: Teddy Bear Ornament, 9am
| December |
Ongoing Events in December
❄️🎫🎄Glow Holiday Festival at CHS Field, St. Paul from November 20-January 4, 2026
🧤 Spread the Warmth! with Dentistry for Children's and Adolescents - Donate waterproof mittens or gloves, now through December 16
🎁 Toys for Town Drop off at Farmington's Police Station, now through December 13, 2025
🎄 Holiday Lights Collection at The Steeple Center, now through January 31, 2026
🎄 Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Children's Theatre Company, now through January 4, 2026
🎄 Elf The Musical Jr. at Stages Theatre, now through December 28, 2025
🎄 Holiday Workshop: Design your own Spruce Tip Pot at Pahl's Market, 9am-3pm now through December 6, 2025
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
🎄 Community Tree Lighting at Eagan Community Center from 4:30-7pm
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
🍞🧀 Eagan's Indoor Market at Eagan Community Center from 4-7pm
Thursday, December 4, 2025
🛒 🛍️ Just Between Friends Sale at Burnsville Center from 10am-8pm
Friday, December 5, 2025
🛒 🛍️ Just Between Friends Sale at Burnsville Center from 10am-8pm
🎅 Meet Santa and His Reindeer at Central Park Commons from 4-6pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025
🎄 Farmington Community Lighted Holiday Parade and other Holiday Events, 9am - 9:30pm
🎅 Breakfast with Santa at Rosemount Community Center (registration required) from 9am-11am
🔨 Free In-Store Kids Workshops at Home Depot: Holiday Cocoa Mug, 9am
🎅 Lakeville's Holiday on MainDecember 6, 2025, starts at 9am
🧑🎄🎄 Santa's Secret Store at the Heritage Center (Lakeville), 9am-12pm
🎅🎄 Free Meet and Greet with Santa and Fun Activities at Pahl's Market in Apple Valley from 10am-12pm
🛒 🛍️ Just Between Friends Sale at Burnsville Center, from 10am-8pm
🎅🎄 Christmas in the Village at Dakota City Heritage Village from 3-8pm
Sunday, December 7, 2025
🛒 🛍️ Just Between Friends Sale at Burnsville Center from 9am-3pm
🎅 Brunch with Santa at Barley + Vine (Lakeville) - reservations recommended from 10am-1pm
🎄 Old Fashioned Holiday at Holz Farm from 12-3pm
🎅 🎅 Skate with Santa at Rosemount Community Center from 1:30-3pm
🎅🎄 Christmas in the Village at Dakota City Heritage Village from 3-8pm
Wednesday, December 10, 2026
🎄🍪 Holiday Cookie Decorating with a Twist at the Galaxie Library (registration required) from 6-7:30pm
Saturday, December 13
🎁 Toys for Town Wrapping Day at Farmington High School from 9am-12pm
🎅 2025 Rosemount Santa Tour from 10am-12pm
🎄 Winter Ornaments at the Burnhaven Library (registration required) from 10am-10:45am
🌨️❄️ STEM Saturday: Snowstorm in a Jar at the Heritage Library (registration required) from 10am-11am
Cookie Decorating at Levi Dodge Middle School (registration required) from 10am-12pm
🎅 Santa & Swimming at Goldfish Swim School from 2:30-4pm
☕ Magnificent Mugs at the Farmington Library (registration required) from 3-4pm
🎅🎄 Christmas in the Village at Dakota City Heritage Village from 3-8pm
Sunday, December 14, 2025
🎅🎄 Christmas in the Village at Dakota City Heritage Village from 3-8pm
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
🍞🧀 Eagan's Indoor Market at Eagan Community Center from 4-7pm
Saturday, December 20, 2025
🎅 🎄 Santa is Coming to Good Times Park in Eagan! 🎅 from 10am-12pm
Sunday, December 21, 2025
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Ongoing Events in January
❄️🎫🎄Glow Holiday Festival at CHS Field, St. Paul from November 20-January 4, 2026
🎄 Holiday Lights Collection at The Steeple Center, now through January 31, 2026
🎄 Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Children's Theatre Company, now through January 4, 2026
Thursday, January 1, 2026
🥳️🎆 Happy New Year
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