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Reindeer Day     

Saturday, December 3

10am - 2pm

43rd & Upton/44th & France/44th & Beard

 

Reindeer Day brings small-town holiday traditions to Linden Hills.  

 

43rd & Upton

 

  • Live reindeer, and new this year--live penguins!  
  • Free horse-drawn wagon rides  
  • Carolers and Santa Claus 
  • The day begins with the 24th Annual Gold Gym Reindeer Run at Lake Harriet.  
  • Special merchant sales and happenings
 

44th & France/44th & Beard

  • Live reindeer
  • Santa Claus 
  • Special merchant sales and happenings

 

Reindeer Night 

Saturday, December 3

5-8pm

43rd & Upton

When the sun goes down, Reindeer Night begins--a sophisticated shopping event for grown-ups.  

  • Holiday treats, beverages at area stores

  • Discounts on merchandise

  • Carolers
  • Village streets lit with handcrafted ice lanterns from Wintercraft.

Merchant Offerings

Reindeer Day—43rd & Upton:

Bayers Do it Best Hardware: Bag Sale: 20% off almost everything that fits in the bag (some restrictions apply). Samples of Tabasco products and Jardine salsas and sauces. Hot cider, cookies, and freshly popped popcorn

 

The Bibelot Shops: 20% off all ornaments

 

Christian Science Reading Room: Sing a Christmas song to our staff and receive 20% off Bible reference materials, books and CDs

 

Coffee & Tea Ltd.:  Keep your kiddos warm with discounted kids hot chocolate

 

Creative Kidstuff: Kids can create a fun holiday ornament

 

Dunn Bros. Coffee: Free kids hot chocolate with the purchase of a medium or large espresso drink

 

Famous Dave's BBQ: Dave’s Famous Chili, only $1!

 

Great Harvest Bread Co.: Free slices! (Reindeer Runners:  Use that race packet coupon!)

 

Heartfelt:  Advent wreaths--an annual Wonderment tradition returns!  Decorate a slice of birch with greens, berries and pinecones.  Participants will hammer little tacks to hold the decorations in place.  The wreaths will be finished with four red candles.  Ages 6 to adult; ages 4-5 with a grown-up to help with hammering.  Drop in between 10:30am and 2:00pm or while supplies last.  No advance registration required.  Cost:  a suggested donation of $5 to support the Joyce Food Shelf in celebration of Linden Hills Reindeer Day.

 

Linden Hills Florist: Spend $10 in store; receive $10 toward a future purchase

 

Sebastian Joe’s 10% off single scoops. Buy 1lb. fresh roasted coffee beans, get a complementary coffee beverage and 50% off coupon for next lb. of beans

 

Tilia: $2 spiced apple cider and $5 holiday ales

 

Twiggs: Create Shimmering Ice Sculptures, with Jennifer Hedberg of Wintercraft. 9-10am. $10/person (Pre-registration preferred)

 

 

Reindeer Day—44th & France/44th & Beard:

 

 

Franklin Bakery: Free holiday sugar cookie while supplies last. 

 
Healthy Indoor Air: Free tea tree oil all natural air fresheners, while supplies last. 20% off portable air purifiers
 
Linden Hills Co-op: Stop by for a fun holiday shop-and-wrap event designed just for kids. Our staff will help your little elves select, wrap and purchase surprise holiday gifts for their loved ones. Gifts $10 and under (before tax)—no plastic junk, guaranteed! No charge, and no reservations necessary
 
Milio’s: Grab a buy one, get one free coupon for subs, with purchase
 
Needlework Unlimited: Collecting clean hats, coats, and mittens for area nonprofits
 

Portraits by Linhoff: $20 for 15-minute professional holiday portrait sessions for families or children (includes one 5x7)

 

Rick Rack: Free gift wrap, cider & chocolates. Drawing for $50 gift card

 

Reindeer Night—43rd & Upton

Bayers Do it Best Hardware: Arctic Ice Lantern and Wintercraft Globe Ice Lantern demonstrations. Samples of Real Soda, made with real cane sugar in real bottles, with 3 dozen + flavors

 

The Bibelot Shops: 20% off all ornaments

 

Christian Science Reading Room: Sing a Christmas song to our staff and receive 20% off Bible reference materials, books and CDs

 

Coffee & Tea Ltd.: Warm up with free small cups of coffee

 

Creative Kidstuff: Draw for a 10%, 20%, or 30% discount, free hot chocolate

 

Famous Dave's BBQ: Small pork sandwiches…get ‘em while they’re hot!

 

The Family Wellness Institute: Open house! Free wine and hors d’oeuvres.

 

Great Harvest Bread Co.: Place a holiday gift order and receive 10% off of your gift

 

Heartfelt:  Book your babysitter and come back to the corners for a grown-up celebration of the season.  We will offer a mellow open house mood; join us in folding colorful window stars great for brightening the sunny winter landscape.  Get some gift shopping done too of course--our gift wrapping service is always complimentary.  Adults only.  FREE.

 

Linden Hills Dentistry: Open house! Join us for free wine, cheese and crackers.

 

Linden Hills Florist: Spend $10 in store, receive $10 toward a future purchase

 

Sebastian Joe’s: 10% off single scoops. Buy 1lb. fresh roasted coffee beans, get a complementary coffee beverage and 50% off coupon for next lb. of beans.

 
Twiggs Home & Garden: 20% off, storewide (except Somi & Sid Dickens tiles) 

 

Tilia: $2 spiced apple cider and $5 holiday ales.