Home for the Holidays: College Edition

The holidays are here, and that means college kids are heading home for a month long break. But rather than letting the days slip by why not make the most of it? From snowy Minnesota adventures to cozy indoor activities, here’s a list of family-friendly ideas that even your college kids will enjoy.

Play:

Detective Mystery Masters

https://detectivemysterymasters.com/

Putt Shack Edina

https://www.puttshack.com/locations/edina/

Winterapolis Windows on Marquette

https://www.exploretock.com/windows-at-the-marquette-minneapolis/event/580731/winterapolis-windows-wonderland

Woodworking Classes 

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/minnetonka-mn-2306809

The Fox and Pantry - variety of classes from painting cardinals to wreath making

https://www.thefoxandpantry.com/classes

Simply Creative has a variety of classes

https://simplycreativemn.com/

France 44 classes

https://store.france44cheeseshop.com/collections/classes-events

Horse and Hunt Club - Cosmic Clay

https://horseandhunt.com/cosmic-clays/

ProKart Indoor Racing

https://prokartindoor.com/

Bowling at Park Tavern St. Louis Park

https://www.parktavern.net/bowling/

Victoria Burrow - axe throwing & indoor mini golf

https://theburrowmn.com/

Golf Zone -simulator & indoor mini golf

https://www.golfzonemn.com/

X Golf - simulator

https://playxgolf.com/locations/eden-prairie?

Hackamore Brewing has a variety of events

https://hackamorebrewing.com/chanhassen-hackamore-brewing-company-events

Omni Brewing offers fun events like a Puzzle Night to Harry Potter Trivia

https://omnibrewing.com/location/victoria/upcoming-events/

Luminiscence at The Basilica St. Mary

https://luminiscence.com/minneapolis/

Meet Me in Minneapolis

Full list of family fun! 

https://www.minneapolis.org/calendar/holidays/christmas/family-holiday-fun-in-minneapolis/

Discover Stillwater for a fun day trip or overnight stay

https://discoverstillwater.com/

Holiday Lights Guide

https://twincitiesfamily.com/holiday-lights-guide/

Movie Marathon

List from Grown and Flown

Stay:

Northern Starlight Depot 21+ at Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel

https://thedepotminneapolis.com/northern-starlight/

Winter Village at Westin Edina

https://edinaweekendwonders.com/wintervillage/

Afternoon Tea at St. Paul Hotel

https://www.saintpaulhotel.com/events/

Vikings Watch Party Christmas at Windows on Marquette

https://www.exploretock.com/windows-at-the-marquette-minneapolis

Hotel Excelsior

https://www.hotelexcelsior.com/

Holiday Tea at Nicollet Island Inn

https://www.nicolletislandinn.com/happenings/tea

Holiday Jingle Bars: please note that some might require 21+

The O.G. Coffee and Wine Bar

https://www.ogcoffeewine.com/upcoming-events/jingle-bar-pop-up-wmeth

Red Cow’s Uptown

https://redcowmn.com/minneapolis-uptown-red-nose/

Hotel Emery Down the Chimney

https://www.hotelemery.com/events/down-through-the-chimney/

Hell-a-dazzle Hell’s Kitchen 

https://hellskitcheninc.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopCDy0KCM5t0qOMVHovaiy3pru49gWSyUduJzRIgvvlKaW8J1N4

Jingle Bar at Lola's Lakehouse

https://lolaslakehouse.com/event/jingle-bar-at-lolas-lakehouse-2025/

Mpls St. Paul Magazine

Full List

https://mspmag.com/eat-and-drink/foodie/twin-cities-holiday-bars/

Getaway:

Midwest Living Weekend Escapes

https://www.midwestliving.com/travel/around-region/15-great-midwest-winter-weekend-escapes/

New Glarus — Little Switzerland

Link Here

Birchbox -unique container cabin with hot tub & fire pit 

https://book.birchboxcontainer.com/listings/166989?start=2026-01-03&end=2026-01-06&numberOfGuests=4

Navigating the transition from campus life to family life isn't

always easy but take the chance to connect and make memories.

Please tag @MasterMomsCollective and let us know how it went!