Minneapolis-Saint Paul is bursting with activity as the holiday season kicks into high gear this week, giving everyone plenty of chances to get out and experience some true Twin Cities magic. For listeners looking to jumpstart festive fun, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Indoor Holiday Forest is open every day this week. Located inside the Oswald Visitor Center, this gorgeous walk-through features over 80 artistically decorated trees, all inspired by the natural beauty and resilience of Minnesota’s woodlands. There’s no better spot to snap a few family photos and enjoy a calm, wintry stroll, and this event runs daily, so anyone can fit it into their schedule according to Twin Cities Family.
If music is more your vibe, The Current’s Gig List is your ticket to a packed schedule of live shows around the metro. Monday night brings the Roe Family Singers, Kirk Whalum, and Devil Dodger. On Tuesday, folk favorite Charlie Parr takes the stage, and by Friday, local legends The Suburbs headline the Turf Club for a special show. Saturday features Gear Daddies and Jillian Rae. Whether you’re into Americana, soul, or indie rock, there’s a concert for everyone according to The Current.
Holiday shopping gets an artful twist at Minnetonka Center for the Arts’ annual Arts of the Holidays Show and Sale. Open all week, this showcase brings together thousands of locally made, hand-crafted gifts—perfect for finding unique treasures you won’t see at big box stores, as noted by Minnesota Monthly.
Over at Union Depot in St. Paul, the European Christmas Market launches Friday and runs through the weekend. Listeners can browse more than 70 booths selling everything from hand-carved German ornaments to Nordic sweets, enjoy live music and carolers, and catch a glimpse of the Minnesota Krampus along the way, as reported by St. Paul Voice.
Families won’t want to miss the classic photo op with Santa at Maplewood Mall. Santa Pictures are available every day through December 24, with flexible times during the week and weekends to fit any busy schedule according to Family Fun Twin Cities.
Capping off the week with laughter and stories, Parkway Theater in South Minneapolis hosts The Moth StorySLAM on Monday night, where everyday folks take the stage to share heartfelt and funny tales centered around this month’s theme: manners, as shown on their official calendar.
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