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November 2025
BeltramiScare: BoneTrami
The 11th Annual BeltramiScare takes place on Saturday, Nov. 1, 5:30 p.m. at Beltrami Park, 1111 Summer St. NE. This year’s theme is BoneTrami, so get ready for skeletons, spooky sights, and plenty of Halloween fun. Haunted tours will run every 15 minutes, giving you a chance to explore the eerie corners of Beltrami Park in a safe and spirited way.
Find out more »International Holiday Festival
Enjoy a full day of ethnic folk dance at the Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main St. NE, on Sunday, Nov. 30, 11:30 am-4:30 pm.North Star Nordic Dancers, Kuyayki Peru, Jawaahir Dance Company, Sensei Yonsei Kai, Ethnic Dance and Cheremosh and Royal Scottish Country Dance Society are among the 19 groups that will perform. Adults: $10; Children (6-12 years): $5; under 6: free. Ukrainian ethnic luncheon will be available for purchase.
Find out more »“Jingle All The Way”
Get into the holiday spirit with Jingle All the Way, a festive favorite filmed in the Twin Cities. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, this comedy brings Minneapolis to life with scenes at local landmarks like Nicollet Island Pavilion, the Mall of America, Mickey’s Dining Car, and more. Sunday, Nov. 30, at the Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power St. Doors open: 6:30 pm, movie starts: 7 pm. Free.
Find out more »December 2025
Christmas Bazaar and Village Display
The Holy Cross Rosary Guild will host its annual Christmas Bazaar and Village Display in Kolbe Hall, 1630 4th St. NE. "Sip & Shop Event" on Friday, Dec. 5, 6-8 pm with music & sing-along, crafts, baked goods and appetizers. Free admission with donations welcome. Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 am-4:30 pm with crafts, snacks, baked goods plus free cookie decorating, crafts and games for children 11 am-3 pm. Sunday, Dec. 7, 8 am-noon with Village Display, coffee & rolls and…
Find out more »Walk With a Naturalist
Join a naturalist for a walk along the trails. Observe seasonal changes happening across the habitats and landscapes. Bring binoculars if you have them or some will be available to borrow at the park. Drop-ins welcome. Hike departs shortly after 2 pm from in front of the visitor center. Participants ages 11 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2-3 pm, Silverwood Park. Free.
Find out more »Holiday Train arrival
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will arrive Sunday, Dec. 14 at 37th Ave. and Stinson Blvd. in Minneapolis at 8:15 pm. American Authors and Pynk Beard will provide live entertainment during the half-hour stop. Monetary and heart-healthy food donations encouraged. Proceeds benefit East Side Neighborhood Services.
Find out more »Heights Holiday City Tour
The Columbia Heights Fire Department's annual Holiday City Tour will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 5-6:30 pm. Columbia Heights Recreation will host Cookies & Cocoa with Santa from 6-8 pm at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. Toys and nonperishable food items will be collected along the route and at Murzyn Hall.
Find out more »Omega D.E.A.R.: Monthly children’s book reading
Join the Epsilon Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated (a Black Greek Letter Organization) for story hour at the cafe. Grab a drink, snack and pull up a seat for this live reading from the rich literary tradition of African American authors. 1-2 pm, Saturday, June 21. Free for all parents and children (ideal up to age of 6). La Boulangerie Marguerite, 300 13th Ave. NE.
Find out more »February 2026
Duchnovich Day Celebration
The Rusin Association will hold its annual Duchnovich Day Celebration, Saturday, Feb. 7, St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral Parish Center, 1701 5th St NE. Starting at 1 pm there will be a lecture by Dr Nicholas Kupensky on the Carpatho-Rusyn national awakener, Aleksander Dukhnovych, followed by dinner. Dr. Kupensky is an associate professor of Russian and Foreign Area Studies at the United States Air Force Academy and lectures at the Carpatho-Ruthenorum Summer School in Presov, Slovakia. Reservations required for dinner but…
Find out more »March 2026
Train Show and Swap Meet
Sunday, March 8, 12:15-2:30 pm, Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Toy trains of different gauges for sale. See toy trains operating in action and see toy train displays. Refreshments available. Admission adults, $5; kids 12 and under free. Learn about the Lakes and Pines Division of the Train Collectors Association; memberships available. Info: www.tcalakesandpines.com
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