Santa at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 12/06/2025
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WHAT: Santa at The Shoppes
Hosted by The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove Business Association and the Maple Grove Lions
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes Santa at The Shoppes event offers an afternoon with all the festive “feels”! Here is a look at the holiday happenings:
OMNI Brewery Warming House: (space F8, next to Pottery Barn) The perfect place to relax and enjoy signature beverages between shopping.
The Look Out Food Truck (across from H&M) Enjoy treats and delicious cocktails.
FREE Selfie Stations: Stop by our festive Elfie Selfie Stations (space F8 next to Pottery Barn) to capture your new favorite holiday photo. We’ll have an Elf and The Grinch costumed characters on hand too!
Holiday Market Vendors: (Space F8) A great spot for the perfect gift, including items from young entrepreneurs.
LIVE Performances: (Street between Athleta and IKEA) Enjoy a fire magic show from Fandazzi, music from the Maple Grove Senior High Crimson Carolers and more!
Toy Drive for Cross Services: (At the Elfie Selfie Stations in Space F8) Bring a new, unwrapped toy or nonperishable food item for donation to CROSS services.
FREE Santa’s Craft Workshop: (Space E7 next to GoodThings) Let the kids create their own letters to Santa along with other fun crafts for kids 12 and under.
WHEN: Saturday, December 6
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – Parade of Lights begins winding through The Shoppes. Local groups will be dressed in sparkling lights to add sparkle to the night.
5 p.m. – Meet at the roundabout to see Santa switch the lights on for the 18-foot Christmas tree.
WHERE: The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes*
12289 Elm Creek Blvd. N
Maple Grove MN 55369
ADMISSION/PARKING: FREE!
MORE INFO: https://www.shoppesatarborlakes.com/event/30386-santa-at-the-shoppes
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