The holiday jollity continues for this weekend.
St. Paul
A Victorian Christmas at the Ramsey House
http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/Results.cfm?EventID=4545&CFID=11098038&CFTOKEN=58702331
Dec. 7-9
How did the Ramseys celebrate Christmas? This is the time to find out. And hey—your tour includes cookies baked in the home’s wood-fired stove.
St. Paul
A Christmas Memory
http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/Results.cfm?EventID=5048&CFID=11098038&CFTOKEN=58702331
Dec. 7
Visit the James J. Hill House and witness the beloved Truman Capote story performed by a reader’s theater, including music and a tour of the house. Reservations recommended.
Minneapolis
Holidazzle
Dec. 6-9
Truly a parade of lights, with life-size fairy tale characters decked out in splendid lit-up costumes. Allow extra time for traffic and parking, and if you’re planning on dining before or after, make reservations.
St. Cloud
Winter Nights & Lights Parade
Dec. 8
Bring your camp chairs and a thermos of cocoa, and usher in the holiday season with Santa and the Grinch. Stores open for your shopping pleasure.
Red Wing
Holiday Celebration of the Arts
Dec. 8
Check out Red Wing’s Anderson Center for this 10th anniversary of this celebration, showcasing more than 60 artists with studio tours, demonstrations, and readings.
Mankato
The Betsy-Tacy Victorian Christmas
Dec. 8
Visit Betsy’s and Tacy’s houses, do a little Christmas shopping, and enjoy a story hour.
Scandia
Annie’s Swedish Jul Coffee Party
Dec. 8
A three-course Swedish coffee party, with the opportunity to learn about Swedish Christmas traditions, at the Gammelgarden Museum. Reservations required.
Lucia Dagen
Dec. 9
Celebrate St. Lucia Day the Scandinavian way at the Gammelgarden Museum. Arrive early for church, followed by a Swedish breakfast bord and St. Lucia Day program.
Farmington
Holidays in the Village
Dec. 8-9
Take a trip back to the 19th century, visit with a Victorian Santa, craft and cooking activities and live music.
Duluth
Holiday Brunch at Glensheen
Dec. 8-9
Enhance a tour of the gorgeous Glensheen estate with a festive brunch, complete with wassail toast. Reservations recommended.
Hastings
Victorian Holidays
Dec. 8-9
Take in a holiday-themed tour of the beautiful and historic LeDuc House.
Elk River
Christmas on the Farm
Dec. 8-9
Explore the historic Kelley Farm with a 75-minute guided tour with hike and horse- or oxen-drawn bobsled or wagon ride. Reservations required.
St. Paul
Hill House Holidays
Dec. 8-9
Enjoy a tour of the James J. Hill House, provided by actors portraying servants of the period, telling stories gleaned from actual Hill House documents.
Duluth
Historic Bed and Breakfast Inns of Duluth Holiday Tour
Dec. 9
Take a tour of seven historical inns of Duluth, all lavishly decked out for the season. Contact the Thomson House for tickets.
St. Paul
A Victorian Christmas at the Ramsey House
http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/Results.cfm?EventID=4545&CFID=11098038&CFTOKEN=58702331
Dec. 7-9
How did the Ramseys celebrate Christmas? This is the time to find out. And hey—your tour includes cookies baked in the home’s wood-fired stove.
St. Paul
A Christmas Memory
http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/Results.cfm?EventID=5048&CFID=11098038&CFTOKEN=58702331
Dec. 7
Visit the James J. Hill House and witness the beloved Truman Capote story performed by a reader’s theater, including music and a tour of the house. Reservations recommended.
Minneapolis
Holidazzle
Dec. 6-9
Truly a parade of lights, with life-size fairy tale characters decked out in splendid lit-up costumes. Allow extra time for traffic and parking, and if you’re planning on dining before or after, make reservations.
St. Cloud
Winter Nights & Lights Parade
Dec. 8
Bring your camp chairs and a thermos of cocoa, and usher in the holiday season with Santa and the Grinch. Stores open for your shopping pleasure.
Red Wing
Holiday Celebration of the Arts
Dec. 8
Check out Red Wing’s Anderson Center for this 10th anniversary of this celebration, showcasing more than 60 artists with studio tours, demonstrations, and readings.
Mankato
The Betsy-Tacy Victorian Christmas
Dec. 8
Visit Betsy’s and Tacy’s houses, do a little Christmas shopping, and enjoy a story hour.
Scandia
Annie’s Swedish Jul Coffee Party
Dec. 8
A three-course Swedish coffee party, with the opportunity to learn about Swedish Christmas traditions, at the Gammelgarden Museum. Reservations required.
Lucia Dagen
Dec. 9
Celebrate St. Lucia Day the Scandinavian way at the Gammelgarden Museum. Arrive early for church, followed by a Swedish breakfast bord and St. Lucia Day program.
Farmington
Holidays in the Village
Dec. 8-9
Take a trip back to the 19th century, visit with a Victorian Santa, craft and cooking activities and live music.
Duluth
Holiday Brunch at Glensheen
Dec. 8-9
Enhance a tour of the gorgeous Glensheen estate with a festive brunch, complete with wassail toast. Reservations recommended.
Hastings
Victorian Holidays
Dec. 8-9
Take in a holiday-themed tour of the beautiful and historic LeDuc House.
Elk River
Christmas on the Farm
Dec. 8-9
Explore the historic Kelley Farm with a 75-minute guided tour with hike and horse- or oxen-drawn bobsled or wagon ride. Reservations required.
St. Paul
Hill House Holidays
Dec. 8-9
Enjoy a tour of the James J. Hill House, provided by actors portraying servants of the period, telling stories gleaned from actual Hill House documents.
Duluth
Historic Bed and Breakfast Inns of Duluth Holiday Tour
Dec. 9
Take a tour of seven historical inns of Duluth, all lavishly decked out for the season. Contact the Thomson House for tickets.
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