Hey listeners, it's your friendly guide to all the holiday magic in Minneapolis-Saint Paul this week, kicking off on this festive Christmas Day and rolling right into a packed weekend of lights, laughs, music, and family fun. Whether you're shaking off the turkey coma or hunting for post-holiday adventures, the Twin Cities are buzzing with cheer that’ll keep your spirits soaring through Sunday.

Today, Thursday, December 25th, dive into some easygoing vibes after the big meal. Catch the Minnesota Vikings battling the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium at 3:30 pm for an epic NFL showdown—perfect for football fans craving that gridiron thrill, according to the Minneapolis.org events calendar. Music lovers, head to The Dakota at 1010 Nicollet Mall for The Bad Plus performing at 6 pm and 8 pm, delivering jazzy innovation in the heart of downtown. Movie buffs can unwind at The Main Cinema on 609 Hennepin Ave with holiday flicks all day, or stroll the free Minneapolis Riverfront History Map self-guided tour anytime along the scenic paths. For a cozy dinner, Giulia at 215 S 4th St serves up holiday specials from 5 to 10 pm.

Tomorrow, Friday, December 26th, the fun explodes. Kids Out and About highlights Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis, bursting with hilarious antics and Seussian cheer. Families, zoom over to the Crayola Experience in Bloomington for Handmade Holidays crafts like ornaments and Santa letters, plus a scavenger hunt. Don't miss the Festival of Trees at Mall of America, a free stroll past 75 dazzling trees with photo ops and raffles benefiting education. Glow up at Winter Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska from 4:30 to 9 pm, or sip winter cocktails at Winter Wonderland on 4 in Bloomington.

Saturday, December 27th heats up with NBA action as the Timberwolves face the Brooklyn Nets at Target Center at 7 pm. Rock out at First Avenue with Soul Asylum and Tommy Stinson at 8 pm, or laugh through Lizz Winstead’s 2025 Year in Review at Parkway Theater at 7:30 pm. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical, complete with dinner and timeless tunes. Train enthusiasts, catch Night Trains at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum in Saint Paul from 3 to 7 pm. And immerse in LUMINISCENCE at the Basilica of Saint Mary, a stunning light, sound, and story spectacle running through January.

Sunday, December 28th wraps with whimsy: Trans-Siberian Orchestra rocks Target Center at 3 pm and 7:30 pm with The Ghost of Christmas Eve. Little ones love the Candy Craft Workshop in Eden Prairie from 9 am to noon, or Reindeer Romp sensory play at 10 am. Comedy shines in Dudley Riggs The Chaos of the Bells at Hennepin Arts, and hockey fans cheer the IIHF Junior Championships at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul at 1 or 3:30 pm.

Bundle up, listeners—these events from Kids Out and About and Minneapolis.org are your ticket to unforgettable Twin Cities memories. Thank you for tuning in, and don't forget to subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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