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Kick off the holiday season in downtown Edina, which will be outfitted in holiday décor. The fun-filled day will feature appearances by Santa and The Ashley Ballet Arts Academy, who will perform excerpts from the Nutcracker. Listen to carols sung by the Chamber Singers of Edina High School as you wait for the anticipated tree lighting, with City of Edina Mayor Jim Hovland. A food and clothing drive will also take place, benefitting the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota. Read more about Edina Tree Lighting Ceremony

A fairytale world awaits your family at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory’s kid-friendly Halloween festival and fundraiser. More than 200 volunteers will be dressed in costumes and ready to provide a gently scary good time. $6–$7. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul; 651.487.8201; comozooconservatory.org; comofriends.org Read more about ZooBoo