Children ages three and older can join Santa and the gang while parents are out holiday shopping or working out at the Maplewood Community Center/YMCA.
In celebration of the winter solstice — the longest night of winter — the American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, will have extended hours, Dec. 21, from 5 to 9 p.m.
It’s gala time in the city of Roseville. The Friends of Roseville Parks invite you to come enjoy the magic of “Silver Bells” at its annual Holiday Rose Gala on Dec. 8.
Holiday tours of the Minnesota governor’s residence kicked off on Nov. 27 with festive outdoor lighting of the the outdoor garland. The house will be open Dec. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dec. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m., and Dec.