Amy’s guidebook for winter and holiday events
Sightseeing
Very popular festival in the winter. Great for families
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Saint Paul Winter Carnival
75 W 5th StVery popular festival in the winter. Great for families
Have a nighttime light exhibit during the winter months
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Twin City Model Railroad Museum
668 Transfer RdHave a nighttime light exhibit during the winter months
The Union Depot holiday fun doesn't stop there, but the North Pole Express does. Bring the family to enjoy the experience of a real steam train, featuring Santa and his elves. Dec. 6-8, Dec. 12-15.
Union Depot has become a holiday hub in recent years thanks to its tree lightings, movie nights, bake sales and decorated train exhibits. For three weekends, you can browse this European-inspired, open-aired market for locally made ornaments, décor, art, gifts, food and drinks. Dec. 6-8; Dec. 12-15, Dec. 20-22
Union Depot
The Union Depot holiday fun doesn't stop there, but the North Pole Express does. Bring the family to enjoy the experience of a real steam train, featuring Santa and his elves. Dec. 6-8, Dec. 12-15.
Union Depot has become a holiday hub in recent years thanks to its tree lightings, movie nights, bake sales and decorated train exhibits. For three weekends, you can browse this European-inspired, open-aired market for locally made ornaments, décor, art, gifts, food and drinks. Dec. 6-8; Dec. 12-15, Dec. 20-22
Join Union Depot for their annual tree lighting and movie night, hosted by Colleen and Bradley from myTalk 107.1. Stick around following the tree lighting for showings of "Elf" and "Polar Express". Dec 6.
Union Depot
Join Union Depot for their annual tree lighting and movie night, hosted by Colleen and Bradley from myTalk 107.1. Stick around following the tree lighting for showings of "Elf" and "Polar Express". Dec 6.
In its 41st year, this holiday tradition is your go-to for finding unique and handcrafted merchandise. With over 75 of the area's best artists, there's a wide variety of what you'll find at the Landmark Center's Bazaar with holiday music and refreshments. Dec. 5-7.
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Landmark Center
75 W 5th StIn its 41st year, this holiday tradition is your go-to for finding unique and handcrafted merchandise. With over 75 of the area's best artists, there's a wide variety of what you'll find at the Landmark Center's Bazaar with holiday music and refreshments. Dec. 5-7.
Another holiday event that’s unique to Saint Paul is the Alexander Ramsey House’s Victorian Christmas experience. This guided tour by the Minnesota Historical Society showcases the sights, sounds and tastes of a Victorian Christmas in 1875. Weekends, Nov. 29-Dec. 29.
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Alexander Ramsey House
265 Exchange St SAnother holiday event that’s unique to Saint Paul is the Alexander Ramsey House’s Victorian Christmas experience. This guided tour by the Minnesota Historical Society showcases the sights, sounds and tastes of a Victorian Christmas in 1875. Weekends, Nov. 29-Dec. 29.
Join a guided tour to learn about Christmas traditions for the Hill family and their servants. Guides bring visitors through the home while sharing family stories and memories, including Mrs. Hill's lavish seven-course holiday meal in 1910, how the servants kept their own holiday traditions, and family stories and memories that still resonate today. Nov. 27-Dec. 29
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James J. Hill Huis
240 Summit AvenueJoin a guided tour to learn about Christmas traditions for the Hill family and their servants. Guides bring visitors through the home while sharing family stories and memories, including Mrs. Hill's lavish seven-course holiday meal in 1910, how the servants kept their own holiday traditions, and family stories and memories that still resonate today. Nov. 27-Dec. 29
Witness downtown come to life with the magic of the season at the Nov. 23 Grand Opening of Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy, featuring music, the lighting of the big tree, fireworks and more. Nov. 23.
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Rice Park
109 W 4th StWitness downtown come to life with the magic of the season at the Nov. 23 Grand Opening of Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy, featuring music, the lighting of the big tree, fireworks and more. Nov. 23.
It doesn't really feel like winter in State of Hockey's Capital City until you've made a trip to the Xcel Energy Center for a Minnesota Wild game. The 2019 Isobel Cup Champion Minnesota Whitecaps—the professional women's team returns for year two at Downtown's TRIA Rink after bringing home the championship in their inaugural season. Cap off the season by watching the best high school hockey around at the Minnesota Girls' and Boys' State High School Hockey Tournaments at Xcel Energy Center (Feb. 19-22 and March 4-7, respectively.)
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Xcel Energy Center
199 W Kellogg BlvdIt doesn't really feel like winter in State of Hockey's Capital City until you've made a trip to the Xcel Energy Center for a Minnesota Wild game. The 2019 Isobel Cup Champion Minnesota Whitecaps—the professional women's team returns for year two at Downtown's TRIA Rink after bringing home the championship in their inaugural season. Cap off the season by watching the best high school hockey around at the Minnesota Girls' and Boys' State High School Hockey Tournaments at Xcel Energy Center (Feb. 19-22 and March 4-7, respectively.)
CELEBRATING 15th ANNUAL USPHC
January 23-26, 2020
SINCE 2006, THE U.S. POND HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS HAVE GIVEN HOCKEY ENTHUSIASTS A PREMIER OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE HOCKEY THE WAY NATURE INTENDED. UNIQUELY MINNESOTAN, AND 100% HOCKEY.
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Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyCELEBRATING 15th ANNUAL USPHC
January 23-26, 2020
SINCE 2006, THE U.S. POND HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS HAVE GIVEN HOCKEY ENTHUSIASTS A PREMIER OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE HOCKEY THE WAY NATURE INTENDED. UNIQUELY MINNESOTAN, AND 100% HOCKEY.
Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyJanuary 25 2020 12 to 4 pm winter Kite Festival Lake Harriet.
Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyJanuary 25 2020 12 to 4 pm winter Kite Festival Lake Harriet.