9 Best Paint Your Own Pottery Studios in Minnesota!

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Artem Haus, Excelsior, MN

Unlock your hidden Picasso and channel creativity at Artem Haus! Join them for a cozy evening of painting pottery in an upscale setting. With simple step-by-step projects, Artem Haus is perfect for… Read More

9 Best Arcades in Minnesota!

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Bowlero, Eden Prairie, MN

Bowlero is packed with all the classics you love, plus many modern video games. Prepare to go up against your friends on Jurassic Park Arcade, Mario Kart, and the World's Largest Pac-Man. Fill your… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Minnesota!

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Splatball, Minneapolis, MN

Paintball is a fun way for kids as well as adults to have a fun and active adventure, and it doesn’t have to depend on the weather. Splatball is Minneapolis’s destination for indoor… Read More

10 Best Art Galleries in Minnesota!

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Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis, MN

Northern Clay Center is an inspiring gallery offers a unique experience to discover new and established clay artists. Exquisite sculptures and ceramics are perfect for admirers of contemporary art… Read More

The 8 Best Live Music Venues in Minnesota!

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First Avenue and 7th St. Entry, Minneapolis, MN

Perhaps Minnesota’s best-known music venue, First Ave. featured prominently in the 1984 Prince vehicle, “Purple Rain,” and has long been known as the place artists play when they… Read More

7 Best Laser Tag Centers in Minnesota!

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The Fun Lab, Minneapolis, MN

Escape the ordinary and enter a world of fantasy with The Fun Lab! Suit up in a vest and grab your phaser as you and your friends and family embark on a laser tag adventure. Their custom-designed… Read More

10 Best Movie Theaters in Minnesota!

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The Trylon Cinema, Minneapolis, MN

The Trylon Cinema is a perfect place for a movie night out. Enjoy 90 rocker seats, a 20 foot screen, and a pair of 35mm projectors for a vintage film night out. Witness a night of classic… Read More

The 9 Best Places for Live Theater in Minnesota!

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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen, MN

The Chanhassen Dinner Theatres have been putting smiles on the faces and food in the stomachs of Twin Cities theater patrons for decades. Always lighthearted, usually entertaining, and eternally… Read More

The 9 Best Karaoke Bars in Minnesota!

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James Ballentine "Uptown" VFW, Minneapolis, MN

Yes—you read that correctly. What is quite possibly the best karaoke bar in the Minnesota (City Pages thinks so) is the James Ballentine VFW, Post 246, in the Uptown neighborhhod of… Read More

10 Best Bowling Alleys in Minnesota!

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New Hope Bowl, Minneapolis, MN

For over 50 years, they’ve been putting on an entertaining experience to people of all ages. This family-friendly venue boasts a wide range of activities, making it the perfect place for a fun… Read More

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Name: Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 at 7:00pm

UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre

Minneapolis, MN

Riders in the Sky

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 at 7:00pm

Dakota Jazz Club

Minneapolis, MN

The Wiz

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 at 7:30pm

Orpheum Theatre

Minneapolis, MN

The Chaos of the Bells

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 at 7:30pm

Dudley Riggs Theatre

Minneapolis, MN

Excision - 2-Day Pass

Friday, Dec 19, 2025

Armory

Minneapolis, MN

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 7:00pm

UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre

Minneapolis, MN

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 7:00pm

Dakota Jazz Club

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The Wiz

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Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy

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State Theatre

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