Grand holiday

Shop, enjoy live music and eat pancakes with Santa at the annual Grand Meander from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 2 along charming Grand Avenue in St. Paul. Events include soup tastings at area restaurants, trolley rides, carolers and a petting zoo at Frattallone's Ace Hardware. Stop by Art at Ramsey, a juried holiday art fair. For details and a schedule, go to grandave.com/events/grand-meander.

Seasonal workshops

Design and fashion a fresh wreath for outdoors or a permanent wreath for indoors, with instruction from pros, from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 2 or 3 at Tonkadale Greenhouse. Cost is $10 plus materials, such as fresh wreath, pine cones and assorted evergreens. Create two 12-inch spruce-top pots, 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 or 3. Cost is $15 and includes rice hulls to fill your pot; other materials are extra. Bring your own container or buy one at the store. Workshops are at Tonkadale, 3739 Tonkawood Rd., Minnetonka. Register at tonkadale.com or call 952-938-6480.

LYNN UNDERWOOD

Holiday house tours

The historic Fillebrown House in White Bear Lake is decked out for the magic of the holidays. Experience the seasonal traditions of yesteryear via hourlong public tours, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 2. $5. ­whitebearhistory.org or call 651-407-5327.

Holiday craft shop

More than 50 artisans and vendors present their best wares at the American Craft Council's Holiday Craft Shop. Those looking for something out of the ordinary can purchase one-of-a-kind items, such as jewelry, handmade shoes and artwork. Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. Grain Belt Brew House, 1224 NE. Marshall St., Mpls. craftcouncil.org.

Wreath design workshop

Make the entry to your home inviting with a fresh balsam wreath created by you, with instruction by Bachman's designer Diane Enge. Guests create a wreath with wintry accents and a little sparkle. 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Dec. 3; 6 p.m. Dec. 5. $50. Bachman's, 6010 Lyndale Av. S., Mpls. To register, go to bachmans.com.

MELISSA WALKER