Big family outings around Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN

Santa's Arrival Ceremony at Mall of America

Mall of America Rotunda — Bloomington · Hennepin Co. · Suburbs

Santa arrives to kick off the holidays, with festive fun, holiday giveaways and a game show in the Rotunda.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at Children's Theatre Company

Children's Theatre Company (UnitedHealth Group Stage) — Minneapolis · Hennepin Co. · Minneapolis

CTC's holiday staging of the Dr. Seuss classic, best enjoyed by everyone.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Tickets from $25; lap passes $5 for ages 3 and under
• Indoors

This weekend: Fri 7pm, Sat 11am and 2pm, Sun 2pm. Run time 1 hr 50 min with intermission.

A Dance of Seasons: Opening Weekend at the Bell Museum

Bell Museum — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Premiere weekend of the Bell's new planetarium show, with Minnesota-themed photos and make-your-own seasonal diorama activities.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Planetarium ticket required
• Indoors

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at Children's Theatre Company

Children's Theatre Company (UnitedHealth Group Stage) — Minneapolis · Hennepin Co. · Minneapolis

CTC's holiday staging of the Dr. Seuss classic, best enjoyed by everyone.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Tickets from $25; lap passes $5 for ages 3 and under
• Indoors

This weekend: Fri 7pm, Sat 11am and 2pm, Sun 2pm. Run time 1 hr 50 min with intermission.

European Christmas Market

Union Depot East Plaza — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Free outdoor European-style holiday market at Union Depot on weekends.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Free

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at Children's Theatre Company

Children's Theatre Company (UnitedHealth Group Stage) — Minneapolis · Hennepin Co. · Minneapolis

CTC's holiday staging of the Dr. Seuss classic, best enjoyed by everyone.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Tickets from $25; lap passes $5 for ages 3 and under
• Indoors

This weekend: Fri 7pm, Sat 11am and 2pm, Sun 2pm. Run time 1 hr 50 min with intermission.

European Christmas Market

Union Depot East Plaza — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Free outdoor European-style holiday market at Union Depot on weekends.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Free

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at Children's Theatre Company

Children's Theatre Company (UnitedHealth Group Stage) — Minneapolis · Hennepin Co. · Minneapolis

CTC's holiday staging of the Dr. Seuss classic, best enjoyed by everyone.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid: Tickets from $25; lap passes $5 for ages 3 and under
• Indoors

This weekend: Fri 7pm, Sat 11am and 2pm, Sun 2pm. Run time 1 hr 50 min with intermission.

European Christmas Market

Union Depot East Plaza — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Free outdoor European-style holiday market at Union Depot on weekends.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Free