# Grand Meander with Santa > Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Grand Avenue, 1041 Grand Avenue, #535, St. Paul, MN 55105 - Ages: Check age guidance - Price: Check official pricing - Organizer: Grand Avenue Business Association - Official page: https://www.grandave.com/events/grandmeander - Last checked: Tue, Nov 3 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/grand-meander-with-santa--listing-cbf340fb0001b747bcc2e42d ## About Shop along Grand Avenue with holiday treats, entertainment, and special visits from Santa. Free trolley rides run during the event. Host-site spots include both paid and free options, so the meander itself is not listed as a free admission event. ## Similar picks in Minneapolis - [Breakfast and Lunch with Santa (Maple Grove)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/breakfast-and-lunch-with-santa-maple-grove--listing-221e9e5b67acbb1b46d14214) — Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Maple Grove Arboretum · All ages · checked Oct 28. The Maple Grove Community Organization and Santa host a festive day of holiday fun, food, games and crafts. 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