GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Friday
The annual holiday celebration continues this weekend in Minneapolis' Loring Park. On Friday, catch an outdoor showing of the movie 'Miracle'. On Saturday, fireworks pop off at 7 p.m. The weekend is capped off with a showing of 'The Polar Express' SUnday night at 8 p.m. For a full weekend schedule, maps and vendor lists, click here.
Saturday
Events start up Saturday morning with St. Paul's annual Grand Meander. Travel up and down Grand Ave. Art, food, trolley rides, visits with Santa and choral performances from the MN Boyschoir are available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a full schedule of events, click here.
There is no reason to be in downtown Minneapolis with an empty stomach when you can sample some of the best cookies in Minnesota. The Mill City Museum will be open at 12:30 p.m., with cookies, coffee and hot cider available from 1-3 p.m. Vote for your favorite cookie to win the viewer's choice award, announced at 3 p.m. For tickets and more information, click here.
Sunday
If you've gotten your fill of holiday celebrations, how about some football? The Vikings return home Sunday to host the Lions. Tailgating starts at 7 Sunday morning, and kickoff is at noon. For more game day information, click here.