On the Town

HOLIDAY TEA PARTY

The cast of Madeline’s Christmas hosts a Christmas party for kiddos.

PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCE of Madeline’s Christmas, treat your children to a holiday tea party. Children will be able to meet the cast members before they perform at The Loft Stage.

At Madeline’s Petite Patisserie Party, kids will be able to dress up as their favorite book, movie or TV character while helping themselves to delectable snacks.

Barbe Marshall Hansen, executive director at the Merrill Arts Center (MAC), notes that the party features Bundtinis from MAC sponsor, Nothing Bundt Cakes, along with other snacks, a choice of juice or water, coloring pages and photo ops. Madeline and the cast are also expected to sing a few songs before taking to the stage for the show.

“It is so fun to see two dozen little princesses, superheroes, Tiggers, Madeline’s, Betsy and Tacy, etc. cosplaying it up while sipping ‘tea,’ coloring, meeting real live royalty and singing with Madeline’s Christmas cast. Watching the grown-ups taking pictures is really fun, too,” Hansen says.

Madeline’s Christmas has performances on December 6–8 and 13–15. In the musical adaption of Ludwig Bemelman’s children’s story, Madeline and her schoolmates are sick on Christmas Eve. With the help of a magical rug merchant, Madeline brings her friends on an unforgettable journey. For details on Madeline’s Petite Patisserie Party or for tickets, visit merrillartscenter.org. —Hanna McDaniels

3 and up recommended. $12 for preregistration, $15 at the door. 6–9 p.m. M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Drive; 651.714.3740; woodburymn.gov

Candle Making Experience

LOCAL EVENTS

Good Morning, Woodbury

12/01 Join the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce for coffee and light breakfast before work while connecting with local chamber members. Ages 18 and over. Free. 8–9 a.m. Helzberg Diamonds, 9140 Hudson Road Suite 519; woodburychamber.org

Cookies and Crafts with Santa

12/03 While Santa visits from the North Pole, bring the kids to decorate cookies, make holiday crafts and take photos. Ages two and up. $15 per child, free for adults. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Eagle Valley Golf Course Banquet Room, 2600 Double Eagle Lane; 651.714.3740; woodburymn.gov

Baby Storytime

12/05 Connect with other families for books, songs and early literacy training. The whole family is welcome, and siblings are encouraged to bring a toy Plus, prize drawings will start at 8:30 p.m. before the big countdown. Ages

to follow along. Ages 0–6. Free. 10:30–11 a.m. R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place; 651.731.1320; washcolib.org

Holiday Spectacular

12/10 Aspire Music Academy will host its sixth annual Holiday Spectacular at Woodbury Middle School. This familyfriendly Jukebox Holiday Party will feature holiday favorites for everyone to enjoy. All ages. $12. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Woodbury Middle School, 1425 School Drive; 651.900.9919; aspiremusicacademy.com

Performance in the Park

12/11 Nancy Olson will perform holiday folk music at the Woodbury Central Park indoor amphitheater. All ages. Free. 2 p.m. Woodbury Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place; facebook.com/folkmusicianolson

New Year’s Eve Celebration

12/31 This kid-friendly event will have inflatables and obstacle courses, ice skating, music, crafts and a photo booth.

AREA EVENTS

Holidazzle Craft Market

Through 12/18 This recurring event is family-friendly with Santa visits, food and drinks, handcrafted items and live entertainment, including an interactive art installation. All ages. Free. Fridays, 5–9 p.m.; Saturdays, noon–9 p.m.; Sundays, noon–6 p.m. Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., Mpls.; 612.376.7669; holidazzle.com

Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar

12/01–12/03 Handcrafted items from Metro artists are available for purchase, including jewelry, wood pieces, paintings, soaps and plenty more. All ages. $5 for adults, free for kids under 12. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Landmark Center, 75 W. Fifth St., St. Paul; 651.292.3225; landmarkcenter.org

A Christmas Carol

12/01–12/31 The biggest grouch of Christmas is back in A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie Theater. Ebenezer Scrooge meets the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Ages 8 and up. Tickets $15–$134. Times vary. Guthrie Theater, 818 S. Second St., Mpls.; 612.377.2224; guthrietheater.org

Candle Making Experience

12/01–12/31 Bring up to three friends to make a custom candle at Roseline’s Place. While you wait for your candle to dry, enjoy the venue’s restaurants and brewery.

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All ages. $30. Times vary. Keg and Case Market, 928 Seventh St. W., St. Paul; 612.355.6900; linktr.ee/roselinesplace

Christmas Ballet

12/02–12/03 The performance of Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at the Orpheum Theatre will be filled with large puppets, incredible acrobatics and extravagant costumes. All ages. Tickets starting at $33. Times vary. Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Mpls.; 612.339.7007; hennepintheatretrust.org

Holiday Flower Show

12/03–01/08 Como Park Conservatory features a holiday flower display. Elegant white poinsettias are complete with other arrangements for a unique viewing experience. All ages. Free; reservation required. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park, 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul; comozooconservatory.org

The Dinner Detective

12/03, 12/10, 12/17 At this interactive murder-mystery comedy show, enjoy a full-course dinner while solving a murder mystery. And watch out! The criminal may be nearby, and you might be the prime suspect. Teenagers and up. $69.95. 6–9 p.m. Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown, 1500 Washington Ave. S., Mpls.; thedinnerdetective.com

Elf

12/17–12/18 Listen to John Debney’s rendition of Elf while the film plays on the big screen. All ages. Tickets starting at $50. 2–4 p.m. Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Ave., Mpls.; 612.371.5656; minnesotaorchestra.org

The Ghosts of Christmas Eve

12/23 Rock out with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra during its holiday tour. The show will feature an impressive light display and festive music. All ages. Prices vary. Shows at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Xcel Energy Center, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul; trans-siberian.com