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Santa at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes

Don’t Miss the 4th Annual Santa at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes Kick Off the Holidays with Shopping, Santa, Sparkle and Joy! Bundle Up the Kids and Bring the Whole Family to Get into the Spirit of the Season

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WHAT: Santa at The Shoppes, presented by the Maple Grove Lions

 

Join us to celebrate Santa at The Shoppes, an afternoon filled with carolers, kids’ activities, Christmas market, food, shopping, lots of lights and, of course, Santa! Plus, don’t miss Secret Santa Deals. Just scan one of the special QR Code signs around The Shoppes to see what’s on sale during the event.

 

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.
  • Holiday Market Vendors: (Space F8) A great spot for the perfect gift, including items from local artists.
  • LIVE Performances: (Near the roundabout) Enjoy a fire magic show from Fandazzi, music from the Maple Grove Senior High Crimson Carolers and more
  • Toy/Food 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.
  • 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 5

3 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/45276-santa-at-the-shoppes



Location: 
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Elm Creek Boulevard North, Maple Grove, MN, USA
See map: Google Maps

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
Dates: 
12/05/2026
Time: 
3-6PM