When Is Santa Claus Coming To Inver Grove Heights?

Get ready, because Santa Claus is coming to Inver Grove Heights! This holiday season, the man in red is spreading holiday joy all over town. So get those wishlists ready, be on your best behavior (Santa knows if you've been bad or good!) and mark your calendar. Here's when and where you can catch Santa in the Inver Grove Heights area this year!

Please note: Event dates are subject to change or cancellation. We recommend calling ahead to confirm and making reservations when possible.

Skate With Santa

When: Friday, Dec. 1
Where: Veterans Memorial Community Center West Rink, 8055 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
What: Glide across the ice with the man in red while dressed in festive red or green attire to receive a special holiday prize. Enjoy complimentary hot beverages and snacks while skating. Limited skate rentals are available for $2, and beginner skaters can benefit from free skate assistants (limited availability, please share throughout the event). Don't miss this chance to skate, celebrate and create joyful memories with Santa! Click here for more info.

North Pole Express

When: Dec. 1-3, 7-10
Where: Union Depot, 214 4th Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55101
What: About 15 minutes away from Inver Grove Heights, embark on a magical journey aboard the North Pole Express with Friends of the 261! Experience the joy of the holiday season aboard historic rail cars pulled by iconic steam locomotives — the Milwaukee Road #261 and the Milwaukee Road #32A. Delight in a visit from Santa and his elves, ensuring a memorable holiday tradition for the whole family. Support this nonprofit's yearly fundraiser while relishing a ride into the past and a heartwarming encounter with Santa aboard a real steam train. Click here for more info.

European Christmas Market

When: Friday, Nov. 24 - Sunday, Dec. 17 (see calendar for times)

Where: Union Depot, 240 E. Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55101

What: Indulge in the festive spirit at the European Christmas Market — less than 15 minutes away in St. Paul — and enjoy a beloved holiday tradition with 70 vendors, live entertainment and Santa’s Village, offering gift shopping, European delicacies, crafts, a visit to Santa’s post office and delightful rides. Join this free-to-attend public event, reminiscent of the authentic Christkindl Markets in Europe, offering unique shopping opportunities, intercultural activities and family-friendly entertainment. Embrace the holiday season by shopping for handmade European crafts, sipping Glühwein and enjoying European-inspired delicacies across four weekends. Click here for more info.

Santa’s Wonderland At Cabela’s

When: Sunday, Nov. 5 - Sunday, Dec. 24 (see calendar for times)
Where: Cabela’s Woodbury, 8400 Hudson Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
What: Experience the magic of Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s down the road in Woodbury! Mail out letters to the North Pole, visit the Christmas toy shop and get a free picture with Kris Kringle himself. You’ll need to reserve your time slot for this popular event. Click here for more info.

Happy holidays, Inver Grove Heights! Wishing you a joyful season filled with warmth and happiness.

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