After welcoming thousands of visitors in its inaugural year, The Northern Express is returning to Excelsior this December with new magic in store for Twin Cities families. This year’s event will be brimming with new merchandise from more than 100 small businesses and entrepreneurs, added interactive activities like an ‘Elf in Training’ obstacle course, expanded food and beverage options and more. Visitors can also enjoy many of last year’s highlights, from meeting with Santa to unique photography opportunities with llamas and reindeer. There is no other holiday experience like this in Minnesota.