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The Twin Cities Gateway is jam packed with fun Twin Cities events, attractions and things to do. Cool off at a waterpark, play a round of golf, bike the Mississippi River Trail, enjoy dinner and a show or visit a craft brewery.

Let’s face it, there’s way too much to do in the Gateway for a day trip, so you’re going to need a comfortable hotel, conveniently located near Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

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Family Friendly Activities

Events + Festivals

Eat + Drink

Upcoming Events

North Suburban Holiday Light Map Dec 1 -Dec 31, 2024 |

Oh Crud, it’s Christmas! Dec 5 -Dec 31, 2024 | Bunker Hills Event Center

Eight ugly Nights Dec 16 -Dec 23, 2024 | Forgotten Star Brewing

Santa & Mrs. Claus Stroll Dec 21 | Downtown Anoka

Get Out This Winter!

Winter is officially upon us – a time to gather with friends and family or get outside and enjoy our winter wonderland. The Twin Cities Gateway is the perfect destination for all your winter activities! Whether you’re coming home for the holidays or just looking for some good old Minnesota winter fun, the Gateway is ready to provide you with the warmest of welcomes! See Fun Winter Things To Do

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Itineraries and More

From the Gateway Blog

Holidays, Meetings, Winter Best Places for Holiday Parties and Gatherings

The holiday season marks a time of festivity and celebration. As you plan your seasonal get-togethers with your friends and family, look to the Twin Cities Gateway region…

Shopping, Winter Your Holiday Shopping Guide in Twin Cities Gateway

As the holiday season settles in, it’s time to embrace the joy of giving and explore the diverse and exciting shopping options in the Twin Cities Gateway region….

Family, Holidays, Outdoors, Winter Holiday Lights and MORE in the Twin Cities Gateway

The short days make winter the darkest time of the year, but thanks to local holiday lights displays, it can also be one of the brightest. In the…

Fall, Family, Winter Warm Winter Fun on Chilly Days in the Twin Cities Gateway

Get ready for a rollercoaster of family fun in the Twin Cities Gateway, where boredom goes to hibernate! Rain or shine, snow or sizzle, Minnesota’s got your back…

Family, Itineraries, Winter 17 Secrets to Winter Family Fun in the Twin Cities Gateway

When winter sets in, don’t sink into a boring routine. Don’t let flurries send you into a fury. The surest way to prevent cabin fever is to get…

Itineraries, Winter 12+ Secrets to Fun for Grownups This Winter in the Twin Cities

All work and no play is boring. Being an adult doesn’t have to be dull. Not even in winter, when the temptation to stick with familiarity is strongest….

Family, Itineraries, Winter Six Ways to Keep Your Kids Entertained All Winter in the Twin Cities Gateway

Since many of us don’t have the time to take a proper vacation in the dead of winter, we’ve got a much better idea: getting away from it…

Itineraries, Winter Five Cures For Cabin Fever in the Twin Cities

When the winter blues reach a breaking point and spring feels more like a distant memory than a foregone conclusion, the last thing you wanna do is let…

Family, Holidays, Shopping, Winter Your Guide to Holiday Shopping and Events in the Twin Cities Gateway

Never has it been more important to support small businesses than it is right now. We’ve gathered a list of some of our favorite shopping spots in Anoka…

Family, Food, Winter Warm Winter Options for Families in the Twin Cities Gateway

When it comes to family fun, the Twin Cities Gateway in Minnesota has plenty of options to keep both kids and adults entertained. Whether it’s a rainy day…