# Minnesota Orchestra: A Merry & Bright Family Holiday Concert

> Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Dec 12 – Dec 13 · 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
- Where: Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
- Ages: Recommended for ages 3 and up; 60-minute duration; stroller parking and booster seats available
- Price: Tickets from $20–$45; youth half-price tickets; family four-packs available
- Organizer: Minnesota Orchestra
- Official page: https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

Fill Orchestra Hall with holiday harmony at the Minnesota Orchestra's annual Family Holiday Concert in Downtown Minneapolis. Designed especially for children, this one-hour interactive performance features beloved seasonal classics like Sleigh Ride, selections from The Nutcracker, and an audience-wide holiday carol sing-along.

Families are encouraged to arrive one hour early for lobby activities, including an Instrument Discovery Petting Zoo where kids can try playing violins, flutes, and brass horns, plus festive photo stations and hot cider. The hall offers booster seats and sensory-friendly quiet rooms.

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