November 2026Minneapolis–St. Paul · The Twin Cities

November in Minneapolis–St. Paul with little kids.

47 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around Minneapolis–St. Paul in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.

47 listings · 22 free

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21 listings

Nov 12 to Nov 15

Nov13Fri

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Children's Theatre Company, UnitedHealth Group Stage, Minneapolis · Minneapolis–St. Paul

When
Nov 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29
Time
Fridays at 7 p.m. (2 and 7 p.m. on Nov. 27); weekend matinees between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Price
See CTC for tickets; lap passes $5 for kids 3 and under
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Nov13Fri

Twelve Kinds of Ice

Children's Theatre Company, Cargill Stage, Minneapolis · Minneapolis–St. Paul

When
Nov 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22
Time
Fridays at 7 p.m.; weekend shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (2 and 5 p.m. on Oct. 25)
Price
See CTC for tickets
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5 listings

Nov 16 to Nov 22

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12 listings

Nov 23 to Nov 29

Nov26Thu

Gobble Gait

Hastings · Hastings, MN

Thanksgiving
When
Thursday, Nov 26
Time
8:30 a.m.
Price
8K $40, 2K $25, Family 2K $40 for up to 6 people in one household
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Nov26Thu

Turkey Day 5K

Downtown Minneapolis · Downtown Minneapolis

Thanksgiving
When
Thursday, Nov 26
Time
8:00 a.m.
Price
$65 plus processing fees ($69.76) from Nov. 20 through Nov. 26; kids 18 and under run at no cost
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10 listings

Open for weeks at a time

Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.

Nov19to 30

GLOW Holiday Festival

CHS Field · Downtown St. Paul, MN

Holiday lights
When
Nov 19 to Jan 3
Time
Hourly entry from 5 p.m.; closes 9 p.m.
Price
Adults $22.75; children ages 3–12 $12.75; ages 2 and under free, plus fees and taxes
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Nov20to 30

Magic of Lights at Viking Lakes

Viking Lakes · 2685 Vikings Cir, Eagan, MN 55121

Holiday lights
When
Nov 20 to Jan 2
Time
Sun–Thu 5:30–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 5:30–10 p.m.
Price
November-only any-day car $21.99 online ($25 at the gate; discount through Nov 30); Santa Saver any-day $34.99 through Nov 19; weekday $28.99; season pass $97.99
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Nov20to 30

Northern Lights

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum · 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318

Holiday lights
When
Nov 20 to Jan 3
Time
4:30–9:30 p.m.
Price
Members $25; non-members $35; children through age 15 free with a ticket and an adult; parking free
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Nov20to 30

Santa Photos at Maplewood Mall

Maplewood Mall · 3001 White Bear Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55109

Santa
When
Nov 20 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
Event pageOfficial page ↗Checked
Nov20to 30

Santa Photos at Ridgedale Center

Ridgedale Center · 12401 Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55305

Santa
When
Nov 20 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
Event pageOfficial page ↗Checked
Nov20to 30

Santa Photos at Southdale Center

Southdale Center · 10 Southdale Center, Edina, MN 55435

Santa
When
Nov 20 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
Event pageOfficial page ↗Checked
Nov27to 30

Santa Photos at Burnsville Center

Burnsville Center · 1178 Burnsville Center, Burnsville, MN 55306-6218

Santa
When
Nov 27 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
Event pageOfficial page ↗Checked

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Good questions

November in Twin Cities: the FAQ

47 dated listings so far, including Connect and Play (Nov 12), Family Storytime (Nov 12), Family Storytime (Nov 12) and Family Storytime (Nov 12). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.

Connect and Play (Nov 12), Family Storytime (Nov 12), Family Storytime (Nov 12), Family Storytime (Nov 12) and Family Storytime (Nov 12), plus 17 more marked Free below. For free days and places that never charge, see free things to do in Twin Cities.

The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.

11 start this November: Tree Lighting at 50th & France (Nov 28), The Santa Experience at Mall of America (Nov 15 to Dec 24), Festival of Trees (Nov 18 to Jan 8), GLOW Holiday Festival (Nov 19 to Jan 3) and Magic of Lights at Viking Lakes (Nov 20 to Jan 2), plus 6 more below.

Cold or rainy days are on indoor play for toddlers in Twin Cities, with ages, prices and hours from each place’s own site.

Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Nov 12, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.

The checked list, every Thursday.

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