How to Spend Thanksgiving Weekend in Saint Paul
Make it a holiday weekend to relax and connect.
Take the stress out of this holiday weekend and focus on what's most important. Enjoy delicious food, festive events and family attractions to make it a weekend to remember.
![A train traveling through the High Bridge in the fall in Saint Paul, MN.](https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/High-Bridge-Fall19-Credit-Visit-Saint-Paul-1-medium.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=320&q=80&w=320&s=325de5124a12499884047f25fc147880 320w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/High-Bridge-Fall19-Credit-Visit-Saint-Paul-1-medium.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=540&q=80&w=540&s=e38773e6d076fef64c0862b0d0f55485 540w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/High-Bridge-Fall19-Credit-Visit-Saint-Paul-1-medium.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=768&q=80&w=768&s=9abac2abe1fa75ca50a5a6dbcbd41597 768w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/High-Bridge-Fall19-Credit-Visit-Saint-Paul-1-medium.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=min&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1024&q=80&w=1024&s=1e0056a747346ecb006f0b05916e9b88 894w)
![Crowd of people walking through the European Christmas Market at Union Depot in Saint Paul, MN.](https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/union_depot_european_christmas_market_visit_saint_paul.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=4eebdae7c50791676d5e7f74736c017a 320w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/union_depot_european_christmas_market_visit_saint_paul.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=8e445f39144cd498c358cae308fd9128 540w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/union_depot_european_christmas_market_visit_saint_paul.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=e72a87996aca61e25816cf1b272fb374 768w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/union_depot_european_christmas_market_visit_saint_paul.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=06edd5c6ccf8d1fa2076892afc69e524 1024w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/union_depot_european_christmas_market_visit_saint_paul.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=7f3d93a028f1aaed8c7b80bb372794a7 1200w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/union_depot_european_christmas_market_visit_saint_paul.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=608461325b2f353fda6b7b06333c152e 1280w)
Shop holiday markets for the perfect gift from local businesses and artisans
As an alternative to the holiday shopping frenzy, grab a coffee and peruse handcrafted and locally made items. Give a gift that’s just that much more special when you’ve purchased it directly from the maker.
- European Christmas Market (Nov 24-26)
- Holiday Market at Keg & Case (Nov 24-26)
- Holiday Maker's Market at Urban Growler (Nov 26)
![A child enjoying the GLOW Holiday Festival in Saint Paul, MN.](https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/GLOW_Holiday_Festival.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=5011539750635842247a729ee924dd2e 320w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/GLOW_Holiday_Festival.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=6a061a8aafc0d61f9010585718977621 540w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/GLOW_Holiday_Festival.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=7ff2d5e2e0e81c897b4dff7c8fb1c0f9 768w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/GLOW_Holiday_Festival.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=cc18bc9b111a81fceb771dfcfb9a4d97 1024w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/GLOW_Holiday_Festival.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=8cbf8dbf3c2a04d50c6dfc2a3eae1510 1080w)
Make memories at these attractions and events
Gather the special people in your life and start a new tradition during these Thanksgiving weekend events.
- Turkey Trot St. Paul 6K & 10K (Nov 23)
- Minnesota Wild Home Game (Nov 24)
- Sister Celestes Sing Along (Nov 24)
- The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with Gabriel and Jeffrey Kahane (Nov 24-26)
- Pentatonix: The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year (Nov 25)
- Hmong New Year (Nov 25-26)
- Final weekend of the Fall Flower Show at Como Conservatory (Now -through Nov 26)
- GLOW Holiday Festival (Nov 17-19, 22, 24-26, 30 | Dec 1-3, 7-10, 14-24, 26-30)
- Night Trains (Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 | Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10, 17, 24)
![An assortment of Thanksgiving dishes from Red Cow.](https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/Red-Cow-Thanksgiving.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=91a8137b867fa725a5d3d4204449e1b1 320w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/Red-Cow-Thanksgiving.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=001d4d6b9689abe7a4374e3a17fc9358 540w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/Red-Cow-Thanksgiving.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=7c1d3468d129df73d88c79305a3ddace 768w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/Red-Cow-Thanksgiving.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=e0db10ed6ec391ec2bd1158bb42d4280 1024w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/Red-Cow-Thanksgiving.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=642519909cc4aff4b1b9ecfa26a4ea86 1200w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/Red-Cow-Thanksgiving.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=1be60119b175b77a4a67d52897f14299 1440w, https://saintpaul.imgix.net/images/Red-Cow-Thanksgiving.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=9f4306e9023f406c2c989e1f12387992 1800w)
Thanksgiving dinner to-go
Take a break from cooking, enjoy a delicious meal AND support local restaurants - it’s a win-win-win. These Saint Paul restaurants are ready to help you create a festive and stress-free holiday dinner. Some restaurants may sell out, so we recommend planning ahead and checking to confirm availability.
Restaurants Offering Meals To-go
Cooks | Bellecour
Get your hands on some delicious ready-to-eat or take n' bake goods.
Bucca di Beppo
Open on Thanksgiving. Order Thanksgiving dinners to go, or Thanksgiving catering to go.
The Buttered Tin
Order Thanksgiving meal kits and pies.
Dock & Paddle
Pre-order your Thanksgiving meal kit with fun add-ons by calling: 651-300-4847
El Burrito Mercado
Hot Hands Pie
A la carte pies, biscuits, gravy and more.
Kincaid’s
Take-home meals. Call to order 651-602-9000.
Red Cow & Red Rabbit
Get all the classics in a meal kit or go a-la-cart.
Surly
Heat and serve Thanksgiving feast.
Yum Yum Catering
Order hot and ready - full meal or a la carte.
Colossal Cafe
Brake Bread
Order your pies and rolls to go.
Parlour
Come by to pick up your holiday pie.
Rose Street
Pickup your sweets from Rose Street.
Vikings & Goddesses Pie Co.
Restaurants Open for Dine-in
Herbie’s
Dine-in for a Thanksgiving buffet on Nov 23 from 12-3pm. Make a reservation.
Holman’s Table
Open for a special 3-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu. Make a reservation.
Take a deep breath and get outside
What pairs better with a big meal than a long walk? Get some fresh air and enjoy some time in natural spaces (in Saint Paul you have your pick from over 179 parks and open spaces and more than 100 miles of trails).
- Parks & Trails - Explore Saint Paul's park system, ranked No. 2 in the country by Trust for Public Land.
- Bike - See Saint Paul by bike via its 188.8 miles of bikeways.
- Explore the Mississippi - Did you know Saint Paul has more shoreline than any other city along the entire Mississippi River? Take advantage of all that riverfront to get out and explore.
Take your pick from accommodations that are close to it all
Whether you're looking for a hotel with a pool or a peaceful retreat, book your overnight stay and enjoy a relaxing holiday weekend in Saint Paul.
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