Holiday Happenings

Santa is planning a special visit to Oakdale on Dec. 7 from 6 to 7:35 p.m. He’ll travel through town on a decorated firetruck, and to make Santa’s visit extra special, please make plans to welcome him at one of the following stops:

Union Depot is the place to be this holiday season with a range of events for the whole family. Below is a list of holiday happenings at Union Depot.

The SBM Fire Department’s Santa Parade will be coming to the communities of Spring Lake Park and Mounds View.

From St. Paul Ballet, “Clara’s Dream” from “The Nutcracker” returns Dec. 1 for the second time at The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine’s University.

On Dec. 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. go to the Living Nativity at Bethel Lutheran Church and experience events surrounding the very first Christmas.

The Minnesota Sinfonia orchestra will be joined by talented young violin soloist Katia Tesarczyk for two concerts, Dec. 1 at St. Paul’s First Covenant Church. 1280 Arcade St. at 7 p.m., and Dec. 2 in Minneapolis at the Basilica of St.

Actors Theater of Minnesota will present “Miracle on Christmas Lake” Dec. 1 - 23 in The Cabaret at Camp, located at 490 N. Robert St. in downtown St. Paul.

“Night Trains” season is back. This special holiday tradition returns to the Twin City Model Railroad Museum and will run every Saturday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. through Feb. 24, 2018.

It’s almost time again for the North St. Paul Holiday Hop, which will be held Dec. 9. Events begin at 9 a.m. and run until 6 p.m.

Santa’s elves will have everything kids ages 2 and up need to write and decorate a letter to Santa at a special event at the Maplewood Community Center from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7.