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HOLIDAY
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas ⊲ Whoville is experiencing a seemingly unstoppable crime wave! Who will save Christmas? Find out the answer in this all-time audience favorite filled with songs, spirited storytelling and fanciful rhymes. When: Through Jan. 7 Where: Children’s Theatre Company, Minneapolis
DEC. 9–10
Cost: Tickets start at $15. Info: childrenstheatre.org
NOV. 30–DEC. 5
Holiday Train
North Pole Express
⊲ See a Canadian Pacific train decorated for the holidays, making stops in two dozen Minnesota towns to raise money, donations and awareness for local food banks. Festivities, which last about 30 minutes, include a brief presentation from local food bank officials and a short concert, featuring performances by Terri Clark, Dallas Smith and Kelly Prescott.
⊲ Take a one-mile train ride, write letters to Santa and meet Santa at the North Pole, all while staying aboard the train, followed by more children’s activities back at the Union Depot. Afterward, meander through the free European Christmas Market (Dec. 1–3, 8–10).
When: Dec. 9 arrival times include 5:15 p.m. in Cottage Grove and 7:45 p.m. in Minneapolis. Dec. 10 arrival times are 3:35 p.m. in New Hope, 4:50 p.m. in Golden Valley and 6 p.m. in St. Louis Park. Where: See cpr.ca for the full schedule and exact locations. Cost: FREE; donations are encouraged. Info: cpr.ca
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When: Nov. 30–Dec. 5 Where: Union Depot, St. Paul Cost: $20–$40 Info: uniondepot.org and stpaulchristmasmarket.com
DEC. 2–DEC. 23
Holidays at ASI
⊲ Visit the historic Turnblad Mansion for holiday events, seasonal displays and children’s activities, including a free
holiday open house on Dec. 13 and two ongoing exhibits — Fest! Merry Mansion, featuring holiday-decorated rooms (through Jan. 7) and Skal! Scandinavian Spirits (through Jan. 8). When: Making Traditions (Dec. 2–3, 10, 17, 23), Julmarknad/Christmas Market (Dec. 2–3), Nordic Table/ Folklore (Dec. 5), Lucia’s Legend/ Kids in the Castle (Dec. 8), Tiny Tomtar & Extraordinary Elves/Kids in the Castle (Dec. 15–16), Julboard (Dec. 15–17), Lucia Celebration Concerts (Dec. 9), Neighborhood Open House (Dec. 13), Nordic Table/ Swedish Meatballs (Dec. 20) and Winter Solstice Celebration (Dec. 21) Where: American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis Cost: FREE on Dec. 13; costs vary for other events. Regular museum admission is $10 for adults, $7 for