November holiday events kick off the season

Tree Lighting and Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick-Off Rice Park, 109 W. Fourth St. Lighting ceremony features music, refreshments and guest appearances at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Free. The Tree of Lights runs daily, 5-10 p.m., through Jan. 6, 2027. Christmas Ornament Painting, Coloring and Stories Northwest Como Rec Center, 1550 Hamline Ave. N. For ages 7-12, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, and Thursday, Nov. 19. $5-$7.50. Register: stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation. European Christmas Market Union Depot, 240 Kellogg Blvd. E. Opens Friday, Nov. 20, and runs weekends through Dec. 20. Hours are 3 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. New this season is a Kids Zone with games, crafts, stories, cookie decorating and letter writing to Santa. Free. Horse Crazy Holiday Market Warner Coliseum, State Fairground, 1265 Snelling Ave. N. An equine-inspired marketplace featuring vendors, artisans, makers and exhibitors from 10 a.m.

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