Chanhassen Dinner Theatre's Main Stage; photo by InsideOut Studios
November is Native American Heritage Month -- learn about Native American Heritage events, sites and travel ideas for your next trip!
Highlights this week include:
Nov. 11–12, Red Wing
Holiday Harvest Wine Food Festival on the Wine Trail
Nov. 10-12, Minneapolis
Minneapolis Holiday Boutique
Nov. 11, Sauk Centre
Holiday Joy Ride - Sip 'n Style
Nov. 11, Detroit Lakes
Winter Vendor Blender
Nov. 10-12, Grand Marais
Lake Superior Storm Festival
Southern Minnesota
Nov. 9, Faribault
Holly Days Grand Opening
The Paradise Center galleries will be decked out in boutique style and filled with the artistic wares of regional artists. During the Grand Opening, enjoy free hors d’oeuvres, live music and a cash bar to enjoy while browsing through the beautiful array of artistic creations. Paradise Center for the Arts. 507-332-7372
Nov. 11, Winona
Swan Watch Bus Tour
A bus tour will leave from Winona to visit the Weaver Bottoms area near Weaver, Minn., and then travel to the Brownsville Overlook near Brownsville, Minn. for spectacular sights and sounds of swans. Interpreters will be onboard to answer questions. Binoculars, spotting scopes and brochures will be provided for the day. Seating is limited; reservations are required. 507-454-7351, 507-494-6238
Nov. 11–12, Red Wing
Holiday Harvest Wine Food Festival on the Wine Trail
Start your celebration of the season by enjoying holiday foods and wines at nearly a dozen wineries along the Great River Road Wine Trail. Each ticket holder will receive a wine trail glass and a six-bottle wine tote at the first winery visited. Their ticket and wine glass will entitle the holder to free wine and food tasting at each winery. 651-388-8849
Nov. 11 - Dec. 17 (Thursdays through Sundays), Rochester
Mayowood Mansion Christmas Tours
Tours will begin at the History Center with light refreshments and a film about Mayowood and the Mayo family. Visitors will then ride a trolley up to the mansion and receive a guided tour lasting about one hour. Reservations are required. Historic Mayowood Mansion. 507-282-9447
Nov. 18, Harmony
Holiday Fest Art, Craft and Gift Expo
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at the Holiday Fest Art, Craft and Gift Expo featuring a variety of handcrafted and brand name goods buy more than 50 vendors in 2 gyms, along with performances and a fashion show. Fillmore Central School. 507-886-2469
Nov. 18, Austin
Hormel Historic Holiday Open House Soup with Santa and Holiday Open House Soup & Spirits
This fun family event features a tour of the elegant home of the George A. Hormel family stylishly decorated for Christmas, and the opportunity to enjoy soup with Santa. That evening, enjoy a tour the 1871 home all decorated for the season, along with soup and appetizers. Cash bar will be available. Hormel Historic Home. 507-433-4243
Nov. 24 - Dec. 31, Mankato
Kiwanis Holiday Lights
This year's attractions include a display of over 1.5 million LED lights, animated light displays, skating rink and warming house, horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa Claus, live reindeer, ice sculptures and more at Sibley Park. And don't miss the Kiwanis Holiday Lights Opening Parade on Friday, Nov. 24 beginning with a brief lighting ceremony. Mound Ave. to Rogers St. to Sibley Park. 507-385-9129
Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Oct. 28 - Dec. 30, Minneapolis
The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show
The Dinner Detective is a unique, high-energy interactive murder mystery dinner theater experience that combines an engaging modern-day whodunit with a full four course meal. Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown. 866-496-0535
Nov. 4-18, Minneapolis
Healthy Life Expo
This is the largest health, wellness and fitness show in the Upper Midwest with nearly 200 local and national exhibitors showcasing everything to help you look and feel your best. Visitors will also enjoy the many speakers, seminars and demonstrations on three stages. Minneapolis Convention Center. 952-238-1700
Nov. 9-12, Minneapolis
Cirque Du Soleil Crystal - A Breakthrough Ice Experience
Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to venture into uncharted territory with its brand new creation, Cirque du Soleil Crystal, exploring the artistic attributes of ice for the very first time. Specifically created for arenas, the state-of-the-art production will create a fresh innovative experience, pushing the boundaries once again by combining outstanding skating and sliding, remarkable aesthetics and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination. Target Center. 612-673-8344
Nov. 9-12, Shakopee
Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
Hundreds of the nation's finest artists and crafters gather to display and sell their handcrafted works. Also enjoy stage entertainment, hourly gift certificate winners, plenty of food & drink, lots of family fun, and free parking! Canterbury Park. 402-331-2889
Nov. 10, Minneapolis
Bolly to the Max : A Body Positive Fashion Show + Live Band + Dinner + Dance Party
This body positive fashion show will have over thirty models (local community members transformed into Bollywood gods and goddesses) take on the ramp surrounded by background dancers. Designs will feature a collection of Indian and South Asian fashion from local designers. A cash bar will be available. Come dressed to the nines for this event! Lumber Exchange Building. 612-405-2669
Nov. 10-12, Minneapolis
Minneapolis Holiday Boutique
The Holiday Boutique brings together exclusive, high-quality vendors and artisan designers that offer the latest styles, trends, jewelry, gifts, children's items and gourmet foods. More than 200 exhibitors and an estimated 20,000+ shoppers are expected join together to create the shopping event of the season. U.S. Bank Stadium. 952-933-3850
Nov. 11, Bloomington
Code Day
Are your kids excited about coding and all the amazing things it makes happen? Children will take part in hands-on activities and demonstrations designed to introduce programming. Code Day is the perfect opportunity for kids and families to learn and explore together. The Works Museum. 952-888-4262
Nov. 11, Minneapolis
Global Chili Cook-Off
Midtown Global Market will host its Annual Global Chili Cook-Off, featuring a variety of original soups crafted by Midtown Global Market chefs. 612-872-4041, 952-925-4848
Nov. 11-12, Chanhassen
Memories - The Music of Barbra Streisand
Patty Peterson, one of the most beloved and iconic vocalists in the Twin Cities is living her gift by presenting the songs of one of her own idols in her highly esteemed show, "Memories - The Music of Barbra Streistand" at the Fireside Theatre at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. 952-934-1525
Nov. 17, Prior Lake
Jeff Foxworthy
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy brings his all-American humor to the Mystic Showroom. Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. 952-496-6563
Nov. 17-19, Blaine
Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo
If you're itching to start the ice fishing season, attend the Hard Water Fishing Expo at the National Sports Center in Blaine where exhibitors will showcase the latest ice fishing gear including rods, reels, tackle, shelters, wheelhouses, sleds and more. Also enjoy seminars from your favorite Clam Ice Team pros. National Sports Center. 763-785-5601
Nov. 17-19, Stillwater
Christmas at the Courthouse Gala & Bazaar
Experience the splendor of the holiday season at the 25th Annual Christmas at the Courthouse! Indulge the senses at the Friday evening Gala Preview event and sample wine, beer, and light hors d'oeuvres from local vendors while getting a sneak peek at the holiday bazaar. Bring the family on Saturday and Sunday to shop for the perfect gift at the Holiday Bazaar, purchase locally made treats at the Holiday Bake Shop, listen to live music, and take free photos with Santa in his workshop. Washington County Historic Courthouse. 651-275-7075
Nov. 17-19, Minneapolis
Harvest Jam Acoustic Music Experience
This indoor music festival features numerous groups performing bluegrass, old-time stringband and related forms of acoustic music. Enjoy nightly stage shows, a Saturday afternoon band contest, Saturday banquet dinner, Saturday band development workshops, open mic in Kips Irish Pub, Sunday morning gospel show, and jams sessions throughout! Marriott Minneapolis West in Golden Valley. 800-635-3037
Upcoming Twin Cities' concerts and performances:
LCD Soundsystem at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium at St. Paul RiverCentre, Nov. 9
Lake Street Drive & Bruce Hornsby at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Nov. 10
Penn & Teller at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Nov. 10
The Brian Setzer Orchestra: Christmas Rocks Tour at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, Nov. 10
Johnny Swim at the Historic State Theatre, Nov. 11
Martin Luther on Trial at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Nov. 11-12
Swan Lake - Russian Ballet at the Historic State Theatre, Nov. 14
Jeff Foxworthy at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Nov. 17
PJ Masks Live: Time to Be a Hero at the Historic State Theatre, Nov. 17
REO Speedwagon at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Nov. 17
Trevor Noah at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Nov. 17
Halsey: Hopeless Fountain Kingdom at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Nov. 18
Kansas - The Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour at the Historic State Theatre, Nov. 18
Lee Brice at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Nov. 18
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage at the Ames Center, Nov. 19
The Hip Hop Nutcracker at the Historic State Theatre, Nov. 21-22
Waitress at the Orpheum Theatre, Nov. 21-26
A Perfect Circle at the Xcel Energy Center, Nov. 25
Cirque Dreams Holidaze (Touring) at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Nov. 25 - Dec. 3
Katy Perry - Witness the Tour at the Xcel Energy Center, Dec. 1
The New Standards at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, Dec. 1
Monster Jam at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Dec. 2
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, Dec. 2
Brain Candy Live with Adam Savage & Michael Stevens at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, Dec. 3
KDWB's Jingle Ball: Fall Out Boy & Guests at the Xcel Energy Center, Dec. 4
Evanescence - Synthesis Live with Orchestra at the Historic State Theatre, Dec. 5
Tickets available through Eventful or Ticketmaster
Central Minnesota
Nov. 10, Collegeville
The Crossroads Project: Rising Tide with The Fry Street Quartet & Dr. Robert Davies
The Crossroads Project brings the power of performance art to bear on one of the great conversations of our time: the sustainability of our planet and the quest for meaningful response. Blending compelling and poetic science, evocative imagery and powerful music including music by Haydn, Janácek, and living composer, Laura Kaminsky, the Fry Street Quartet, along with physicist and educator Dr. Robert Davies, explore the impact of earth’s rapidly changing climate and humanity’s opportunity for a new direction. Stephen B. Humphrey Theatre. 320-363-3577
Nov. 11, Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls Turkey Trot
The 7th Annual Turkey Trot includes a 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. Stumbeano's will serve piping hot coffee and hot chocolate before, during and after the races. All 5K and 10K registrants will be entered in to a drawing for a two-night stay at East Silent Resort. Afterwards, check out the Holiday Boutique at the Bigwood Event Center. 218-736-5147, 218-739-2211
Nov. 11, Sauk Centre
Holiday Joy Ride
You and your friends will enjoy a fun-filled bus ride to various attractions, then build your very own Spruce Top Planter in a quaint barn setting followed by shopping at Main Street merchants -- a great way to kick-off the Holiday season. 320-352-5201
Nov. 18, St. Cloud
Made in Minnesota Expo
Discover all the great featured businesses who are based out of Minnesota or who produce their products right here in Minnesota. This is also a great holiday shopping opportunity as many of the businesses will have products for sale. Get a free photo souvenir from the Social Expressions Selfies photo booth, sample items from various vendors such as beer and hot dish! River's Edge Convention Center. 320-257-7224
Nov. 18-19, Onamia
Ojibwe Mitten 2-Day Workshop
Learn techniques of working with leather to make a pair of Ojibwe-style mittens during this two-day workshop. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided both days. Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post. 320-532-3632
Nov. 24 - Dec. 3, Little Falls
Little Falls Christmas Tours
Start your holiday season in Little Falls with 4 fabulous Christmas tours. Check out the Linden Hill Mansion with a "Let there be Peace on Earth" theme, the Rosenmeier Home with a "Nutcracker" theme, and self-guided tours of the Musser and Weyerhauser mansions. Step back in time with a costumed interpreter and experience the holidays of 100 years ago at the Charles A. Lindbergh House, and don't miss over 30 decorated trees and holiday displays at the Minnesota Fishing Museum. 320-616-4959
Northwest Minnesota
Nov. 11, Detroit Lakes
Winter Vendor Blender
The 10th Annual Winter Vendor Blender features 40-plus vendors and crafters all set up in one spot for fun holiday shopping. In addition, enjoy over $1,000 in door prizes! Holiday Inn on the Lake. 218-847-2121
Nov. 11, Hallock
Far North Spirits Whiskey Fest
Far North Spirits invites you to celebrate all things whiskey at this day-long festival featuring three new expressions of its flagship whiskey, Roknar Rye. The ticket price includes a tasting flight, surprise whiskey not yet available to the general public, two drink tickets for craft cocktails, a cocktail class, cooking with whiskey demonstrations and a designated driver courtesy C&M Ford of Hallock. Hallock's own Groovy Grub will be serving delicious food all day. Far North Spirits Distillery. 612-720-3738, 612-720-3738
Nov. 12, Bemidji
Opera Roles
The Bemidji Symphony Orchestra presents "Opera Roles" with guest tenor soloist J. Warren Mitchell. Fresh back from his invigorating time in Germany, award-winning tenor J. Warren Mitchell is a rising star in the opera world! He joins the BSO for an eclectic program of well-known opera arias and beautiful German art songs. Bemidji Symphony Orchestra. 218-444-7914
Nov. 17, Detroit Lakes
Minnesota Music Coalition- The Belfast Cowboys, Jadyn James and Big Wave Dave & the Ripples
Hear some of Minnesota's best up-and-coming artists through the Minnesota Music Coalition music series, Caravan du Nord. Historic Holmes Theatre. 218-844-7469
Nov. 18, Moorhead
Pangea - Cultivate Our Cultures
The 23rd Annual Pangea - Cultivate Our Cultures event embraces the diverse cultures of the area through a wide variety of cultural performances, samples of delicious foods, and information about friends' and families' backgrounds. In between, visit vendors selling world goods, explore our museum exhibitions, and get to know the fantastic diversity of the community. The Hjemkomst Center. 218-299-5511
Nov. 24-25, Walker
Festival of Lights Parade and Reindeer Ramble
During the Festival of Lights enjoy a parade, the lighting of the city, Reindeer Ramble run, children's party, horse and wagon rides, Holiday Pow Wow, and more in downtown Walker. 218-547-1313
Northeast Minnesota
Nov. 10, Two Harbors
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting
This annual event commemorates the sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald and the loss of her 29 crew members on November 10, 1975. It is also a time to reflect on the memory of all lives lost in Great Lakes shipwrecks. The lighthouse, fog signal building and visitor center will be open. Costumed guides will greet visitors and provide historic site and shipwreck information. Throughout the afternoon, visitors can view a film about the Edmund Fitzgerald in the visitor center. Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site. 218-226-6372
Nov. 10-12, Grand Marais
Lake Superior Storm Festival
There’s nothing quite like a November gale — wind howling, icy waves lashing the rocks, and a shiver of awe running down your spine. Treat yourself to a storm-season retreat before the bedlam of the holidays begins! Enjoy a Taking Fashion by Storm fashion show, presentation and crafts at Voyageur Brewing Co., Call-in Trivia Radio Show, Wave Dash at Lutsen Resort, Painting Up a Storm painting classes, speaker presentation by Mark Seeley, meteorologist for the University of Minnesota, and “Spirits of Lake Superior” Shipwreck Dinner. Various venues in Grand Marais. 218-387-2524
Nov. 11, Chisholm
Genealogy Genie
The Iron Range Research Center (IRRC) staff will provide an overview of its historical photographic collections, discussing prints vs. digital copies, ordering reproductions, permission to publish and other photographic resources. The IRRC has been collecting historical photographic collections for nearly 40 years. Minnesota Discovery Center. 218-254-7959
Nov. 15 - Dec. 26, Duluth
Bentleyville "Tour of Lights"
Come see Bayfront Festival Park on the shores of Lake Superior as it has been transformed into America's largest free walk through light show! Visitors will be amazed at the magical atmosphere of lights and holiday music floating through the air. One of the main attractions is the animated 12-story steel Christmas tree and ball which is covered with over 150,000 sparkling LED lights! Also enjoy free admission, free visits with Santa Claus, cookies, hot chocolate, marshmallows, and popcorn! Bayfront Festival Park. 218-740-3535
Nov. 17-19, Grand Marais
Winterer's Gathering & Arctic Film Festival
Celebrate the crafts, customs, landscape, history and stories of winter travel and traditional life ways in the North with more than a dozen winter courses, artic films, winter tent camp, gear swap, dancing, speakers, Coldsnap Poetry Slam, Deep Freeze Chili Feed, Snowshoe Shuffle, and more! North House Folk School. 218-387-9762
Nov. 23 & 25, Ely
Northwoods Partners Festival of Trees & Small Town Christmas & Ely's Holiday Parade
The 15th Annual Festival of Trees transforms the lobby of the Grand Ely Lodge into a winter wonderland. The Festival of Trees opens at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving evening with the Lighting Ceremony, refreshments & entertainment. The festival also includes a Christmas Boutique with a wonderful selection of handmade gift items, Memorial Balls, and a silent auction for decorated trees and wreaths. While in Ely on Nov. 25, kick-off the holiday season with a parade, City Tree Lighting, hot cocoa or cider, cookies, carolers and activities in Whiteside Park. 218-365-6565, 218-365-6123
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