
'Tis the season—for holiday cookies, glistening lights, and festive stage performances. For many families, watching a live stage performance is a holiday tradition. Luckily, the Minneapolis area has a lot to offer in this regard. From The Nutcracker to A Christmas Carol, here are some holiday shows you won't want to miss.
See Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol, on the Wurtele Thrust Stage from November 8th - December 28th. This is the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly business owner who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve, leading to a profound change of heart.

Heading to a Minnesota Twins game at Target Field? Located near Minneapolis homes for sale, the historic downtown warehouse district around the park is booming with great restaurants that serve everything from pub fare to premium steaks. Check out the following restaurants for a delicious dinner before a Minnesota Twins game.

If you love Italian food – and who doesn't? – you'll have plenty of great restaurants to choose from around Minneapolis. From eateries that serve elevated dishes to ones that focus on the tried-and-true prepared in a delicious way, you're sure to find something to please your taste buds.
Treat yourself to dinner from one of the following Italian restaurants located near Minneapolis homes for sale as well as St. Paul homes for sale, and work your way through the list for delicious meals in the weeks to come:

The long-awaited return of the Cross Country World Cup to United States snow is nearly upon us, and Minnesota is the perfect place to mark the occasion. Winter sports are a huge attraction around Minneapolis homes for sale, and the Fastenal Parallel 45 Winter Festival includes the first World Cup race to be held in the country since 2001. There will be races for world-class cross country skiers and citizens alike, along with food, music, and so much more. Get ready for one of the most exciting family events of the season, with our guide to the Fastenal Parallel 45 Winter Festival in Minneapolis.
Dates: March 14-17, 2020
Location: The Trail Head – 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55422

Does winter really start before the first game of pond hockey is played in Minnesota? Whether you're a hockey fanatic or you simply love reviving the traditions of winter with friends, there's nothing like a little pond hockey to get the blood pumping on a chilly day. Given that long tradition, it's only natural that the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships are played on "The Pond" at Lake Nokomis Park in Minneapolis. We are ready for the action, and we've got the details on how to enjoy the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships in 2020.
Dates: January 23 – 26, 2020
Location: Lake Nokomis Park – 4955 W. Lake Nokomis Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Follow the Path of the Legends of the Pond
Always a highlight of the season close to Minneapolis homes for sale, the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships are now entering their 15th years of family fun. What started as a passion project of founder Fred Haberman has grown into the biggest and best pond hockey tournament you'll find anywhere. There are more than 650 games played on 28 rinks over the course of the three-day event, with tons of teams across all age levels and just as many volunteers who help make the magic happen. Whether you're playing in the games, cheering on your favorite squad from the sidelines, or volunteering to help make the event happen, the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships are a special time for everyone involved.