Family weekend options: Holiday fun and Disney On Ice

Imagine that it's 1875 and Ma and Pa are setting up for a homespun holiday. Experience what life was like in the 1800s with holiday music and homemade cookies fresh from a wood-burning stove. Learn about the Ramsey family and how they celebrated the holidays. (Reservations required. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. $7-$11. Alexander Ramsey House, 265 S. Exchange St., St. Paul. 651-259-3015. mnhs.org.)

Travel back to the time of speakeasies, flappers and a dance called the Charleston in this exhibit. Walk through a series of holiday-themed vignettes including a model train, heirloom furniture and factoids about the period. Also children's activities and photo booth. (11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Ends. Dec. 27. Fridley Historical Society, 611 NE. Mississippi St., Fridley. 763-571-0120. fridleyhistory.org.)

Disney characters challenge fans to think big in this show. Hosts Mickey and Minnie present a princess-packed adventure as guests learn how Rapunzel and others make their dreams reality. (10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m., 3 & 7 p.m. Sat.; 1 & 5 p.m. Sun. $17-$70. Xcel Energy Center, W. 7th St. and Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. 1-800-982-2787. xcelenergycenter.com.)