Winter is upon us here in the Midwest, and as the cold weather rolls in our team is reflecting on our favorite activities to enjoy with our family and friends. Whether you embrace this time of year by curling up at home with a good book and a lit candle, or by going out and exploring all that the surrounding community has to offer, we hope you enjoy our curated list of fun “To-Do’s” in the area.

Holiday Light Stroll/Drive on Summit Avenue and more of St Paul – Info HERE

Betty Dangers Mary’s Christmas Palace – Info HERE

Luminary Loppet: A Celebration of Winter in Minnesota, at Lake of the Isles – Info HERE

Nature Illuminated at MN Zoo – Info HERE 

GLOW Outdoor Holiday Festival at the MN State Fairgrounds – Info HERE

Upcoming Maker Markets – Info HERE 

European Christmas Market in Saint Paul – Info HERE

The Northern Express in Excelsior – Info HERE 

Dayton’s Nostalgic Holiday Displays & Maker Market – Info HERE

Winter Solstice Celebration at the American Swedish Institute – Info HERE

Daytons Maker Fair – Info HERE

British Arrow Awards at the Walker Art Center – Info HERE

A Christmas Carol at The Guthrie – Info HERE

Kevin Kling “Tales from the Underbelly of the Yule Log” Performance at The Guthrie – Info HERE

HOLIDAZZLE – Info HERE

Winter Igloo Dining at the NineTwentyFive, in Wayzata – Info HERE

Fireside Cocktails at W.A. Frost’s Lower Level Lounge – Info HERE

Cove Piont Lodge, near Grand Marais – Info HERE

St James hotel, in Red Wing – Info HERE

Skiing Weekend, in Lutsen – Info HERE

Please comment below with any additional ideas or thoughts! We love hearing from our members and community. Also feel free to share and tag us in your social media with any fun activities you discover!

We hope that this season finds you happy, fulfilled, and healthy. Warm hugs to you all!

Caitlin Wolff – Social Spaces Specialist

Emily Degallier – Interior Designer