Historic Sites
Tomte: The Gnome, the Myth, the Legend
American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAmerican Swedish Institute's 74th annual holiday experience will be themed around the legend of Tomte, the mythical guardian of Scandinavian homesteads. Meet Tomte and experience other traditional Scandinavian holiday celebrations by visiting the museum for events like Julmarknad, the Winter Solstice Celebration, and Lucia Celebration Concert.
Frontier Christmas Celebration
Gideon and Agnes Pond House 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington, MN, United StatesVisit the Gideon and Agnes Pond House in Bloomington for a traditional Christmas celebration, complete with carols, historical reenactments, and festive decor. Guests can even make a paper angel ornament to bring home!
Mystery House Tours
Gideon and Agnes Pond House 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington, MN, United StatesExplore the Gideon and Agnes Pond House in Bloomington, the home of the Pond family in the early 1800s. During Mystery House Tours, you can answer curious questions and win a detective gadget.
Family Music & Games Day
Historic Fort Snelling 200 Tower Ave., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesVisit Historic Fort Snelling for a day of traditional music and games in the Visitor Center. The Fife and Drum Corps will be performing, and visitors are invited to try their hand at Game of Graces, cat's cradle, and more.