If listeners are in Minneapolis–Saint Paul this week, the Twin Cities are absolutely buzzing with holiday energy and cozy winter fun.

Let’s start in downtown St. Paul, where CHS Field has transformed into a glowing winter wonderland with the GLOW Holiday Festival. According to the CHS Field events calendar, GLOW runs through January 4 and fills the ballpark with more than a million lights, giant illuminated displays, an enchanted forest, s’mores stations, and plenty of kid-friendly attractions. It is a perfect evening stroll for listeners who want the full festive experience without leaving the city.

Over in Eagan, Winter SKOLstice at Viking Lakes is in full swing at the Minnesota Vikings training facility. Family Fun Twin Cities reports that the winter festival offers free outdoor ice skating, ponds for hockey and curling rentals, an ice maze, a drive-through Magic of Lights display, plus a cozy Warming Haus with snacks, hot drinks, and live music. Magic of Lights itself runs nightly through early January and features everything from a Holiday Barbie scene to dinosaurs and a giant lit monster truck, making it a great midweek or weekend drive for listeners who want big lights but toasty car seats.

For something indoors and a little more theatrical, the Ordway in downtown St. Paul is hosting the touring production of Sister Act – The Musical. Ticketmaster lists performances at the Ordway Theatre this week, giving listeners a chance to trade snowbanks for showtunes and watch Deloris and the choir bring gospel, comedy, and glitter to the holiday break.

If listeners want a more contemplative, artful evening, Minneapolis Theater Guide highlights Luminiscence at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis. The historic basilica is bathed in immersive 360-degree projections, music, and storytelling, turning the stone walls into a moving canvas of light and sound. It is running through late January, so this week is an ideal time to escape into something magical after the holiday rush.

Finally, if the weekend has listeners craving live music, JamBase’s Minneapolis–St. Paul listings show a slate of concerts around town, from local rock to NYE-leaning dance shows. It is worth checking which venue fits the mood, whether that’s an intimate club in Minneapolis or a larger room in St. Paul.

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