# Tinsel, Treats & Giving (Burnsville)

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

- When: Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Diamondhead Education Center, 200 W Burnsville Pkwy, Burnsville, MN 55337
- Ages: a family-friendly event for all
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Burnsville Police Department and District 191 Know Your Neighbor
- Official page: https://www.burnsvillemn.gov/416/Community-Events-Festivals
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A free holiday evening hosted by the Burnsville Police Department and District 191 Know Your Neighbor at the Diamondhead Education Center. Families can decorate cookies, make crafts, get their faces painted and take photos with Santa, while the "Elf-officers" help run the night. The event also includes a winter clothing giveaway and a food pantry. The city describes it as family-friendly, sensory-friendly and open to everyone, and invites families to bring friends and neighbors. It runs three hours on a Friday evening, so families can drop in at any point.

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