Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN family events this month

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

Nature All Around Us closing day

Science Museum of Minnesota — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

| Your last chance to discover the hidden worlds and rich ecosystems within familiar places, from quiet spaces in backyards to busy cities.

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

Polar Bear Program

Polar Bear Odyssey — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como’s 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

• Cost not listed

Story Time!

Visitor Center — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

• Cost not listed

Gardener Chat

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.…

• Cost not listed

Fish Chat in the Tropics

Tropical Encounters — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics!

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

Insider Science Tours: National Native American Heritage Month

Science Museum of Minnesota — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

| This November celebrate Native American Heritage Month by visiting with Ṗejuta Ḣaka Win Red Eagle (Wiŋyaŋ/Ina/Tuŋwiŋ/Uŋci) (Oglala Lakota na Waḣpekute & Waḣpetuŋwaŋ…

• Paid: $75.00
• 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

Polar Bear Program

Polar Bear Odyssey — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como’s 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

• Cost not listed

Story Time!

Visitor Center — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

• Cost not listed

Gardener Chat

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.…

• Cost not listed

Fish Chat in the Tropics

Tropical Encounters — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics!

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

Insider Science Tours: National Native American Heritage Month

Science Museum of Minnesota — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

| This November celebrate Native American Heritage Month by visiting with Ṗejuta Ḣaka Win Red Eagle (Wiŋyaŋ/Ina/Tuŋwiŋ/Uŋci) (Oglala Lakota na Waḣpekute & Waḣpetuŋwaŋ…

• Paid: $75.00
• 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

Polar Bear Program

Polar Bear Odyssey — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como’s 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

• Cost not listed

Story Time!

Visitor Center — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

• Cost not listed

Gardener Chat

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.…

• Cost not listed

Fish Chat in the Tropics

Tropical Encounters — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics!

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

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

Insider Science Tours: Anthropology

Science Museum of Minnesota — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

| Take a behind-the-scenes look at some of the fantastic objects in our collection during a staff-led tour of our state-of-the-art facilities.

• Paid: $75.00
• Indoors

Polar Bear Program

Polar Bear Odyssey — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como’s 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

• Cost not listed

Story Time!

Visitor Center — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

• Cost not listed

Gardener Chat

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Meet the Gardeners! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.…

• Cost not listed

Fish Chat in the Tropics

Tropical Encounters — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Take a deep dive into the colorful world beneath the surface during Fish Chat in the Tropics!

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