Stillwater Weekend: Nutcracker, Small Business Saturday, Hometown for the Holidays

The 23rd Annual Stillwater Nutcracker

• When: Nov. 29–Dec. 1
• Where: Stillwater Area High School
• Cost: $15
• Why it’s cool: It's the first production by the St. Croix Ballet under new director Susan Hovey. The Sugar Plum Fairy role belongs to Stillwater Area High School seniors Emma Franke and Caitlyn McDermott and SAHS junior Catherine Wessel (each performs in two shows of the six-show run). 

Related: 

• Stillwater Patch: Susan Hovey Tapped to Lead St. Croix Ballet Into Next Phase
• Stillwater Gazette: Christmas classic returns

Hometown for the Holidays

• When: Weekends from Nov. 29 through Dec. 31
• Where: Main Street, Stillwater
• Cost: Free
• Why it’s cool: Different fun activities every weekend. Click here for a full schedule of the season’s activities.

Related: 

• Stillwater Patch: PHOTOS: Twinkle Parade in Stillwater

Small Business Saturday

• When: Nov. 30
• Where: Downtown Stillwater
• Cost: Free
• Why it’s cool: Just check out the Stillwater Patch Facebook page for recommendations on local small businesses that your neighbors plan to support with their shopping dollars. 

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