Nevis Christmas Market and Tree Lighting

Nevis Christmas Market at the Farmers Market Building behind Muskie Waters. Come support local artisans and shop for unique gifts, decorations and more, 1:00 - 4:30. Santa and Mrs. Claus, 2:30 - 4:30. Celebration of Lights tree lighting at the Muskie Park Pavilion, 5:00.

Native American Family Night

Join the Native American Initiatives (NAI) department at the Minnesota Historical Society for a Native American Family Night featuring a film screening, art, games, and music. The community is also welcome to check out any of the Minnesota History Center’s exhibitions, including our newest exhibit, Reframing Our Stories. Guests will also have a chance to view some of the art created by the 2022-2023 NAAIR artists.

This event is made possible in part by a grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies.

Naked Stages 2023

Bold, daring and personal, Pillsbury House + Theatre welcomes 2023 Naked Stages Fellows Dakota Blankenship, snem DeSellier, and Yoni Light to the stage November 9 - 18 for brand new theatre exploring grief, love, acceptance, and community! The culmination of a 7-month mentorship program supported by the Jerome Foundation, you won’t want to miss them. Pick-your-own-price tickets on sale now.

MN Made Film Screening: Wet House

MINNESOTA MADE

Screening: Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00pm

The MN Made series celebrates the dynamic range of films made by Minnesota filmmakers and artists. Presented in partnership with FilmNorth and Minnesota Film and TV.

WET HOUSE is a feature documentary about compassion and survival in the largest harm reduction facility for chronic alcoholics in the US.

This screening will be followed by a conversation with director Benjamin May.

METROPOLITAN BALLET: GISELLE

Zone 1: Adult $39, Senior/Child $33
Zone 2: Adult $32, Senior/Child $27
Zone 3: Adult $24, Senior/Child $19
Plus processing fee

Sat, Mar 16 • 7:30PM
Sun, Mar 17 • 2:00PM

Maud Hixson Sings Judy Garland: A Star is Born in Minnesota

Acclaimed Twin Cities jazz vocalist, Maud Hixson, explores the great jazz standards, many written for Judy Garland, and the relationships Judy had with the composers and musicians involved in her career. Judy’s story begins with her debut at the age of two and a half on the stage of her father’s movie theater in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, progresses through movie stardom (and immortality as Dorothy in The Wizard Of Oz) and culminates in her triumph as a concert artist.

Made in MN Expo

Join us for the 9th annual Made in MN Expo where we showcase Minnesota-made items and businesses who are based out of Minnesota! Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center.

LeDuc Holiday Soiree

Prepare to celebrate the New Year's holiday with the Dakota County Historical Society at the Hastings Golf Club for our 3rd annual Holiday Soiree fundraiser for the LeDuc Estate!

Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration

Come celebrate the 4th of July with us! The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce hosts the only public fireworks event on Lake Minnetonka. Join our community for a full day of activities, starting early in the morning and lasting well into the night.

Holiday Bake Sale at Union Depot

The Union Depot Annual Holiday Bake Sale will host the top Twin Cities bakeries for a day of cookie, candy and holiday shopping on Saturday, December 9 from 10 AM to 5 PM in the Waiting Room at Union Depot.
This is a FREE event and open to the public.
Event activities include: shopping 40+ local bakery and food vendors, musical performances, free tote bags and spatula to the first 300 and more! Refreshments and concessions will also be available for purchase by Deb's Hot Dogs!