Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this December
Parades. Colorful Pride celebrations. Hot Chocolate Winter Runs. Improv Festivals. Pond hockey tournaments. Seasonal Beer Celebrations. There is no shortage of events happening in Minneapolis all year long. We are an extremely active community of artists, creators, musicians, foodies, dancers, runners & bikers – a community of doers that can’t stand the thought of missing out. With something always going on, we’re confident you’ll find something you won’t want to miss too.
*Note: Please be sure to check the official event website or with event organizers for up to date cancellations and postponements.
Cookie Cart is excited to partner with Bachman’s on Lyndale for their Holiday Round Up for a Cause campaign! To support this cause, Cookie Cart’s team will be setting up a pop-up…
Cookie Cart Pop-Up at Bachman’s on Lyndale6010 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
Shop over 80 local artists and makers, sip on delicious warm beverages, visit with Santa, ride the trackless train, and many more delights! Fun for the whole family and it’s free…
Minnesota Merry Market1265 Snelling Ave N
St Paul, Minnesota 55108
Shop. Sip. Celebrate! Join us December 13th & 14th at The Market at Malcolm Yards for our Annual Holiday Market — featuring 24+ amazing local makers bringing the best gifts of the…
The Holiday Market at Malcolm Yardshttps://malcolmyards.market/public-events/
Minnesota
Treat yourself to the magic of the holidays by viewing beautiful light displays on this cozy 2.5-hour tour! Ride in a comfortable coach bus while viewing twinkling lights and nibbling peppermint candy…
Festive Holiday Lights Tour by Experience the Twin Cities3000 Harbor Lane N, Plymouth, MN, 55447
Minnesota
December Discovery Day Come to The Bakken Museum for special activities, hosted all day by our exhibit specialists. Recommended for ages 5-14 + friends & family
This holiday season, the North Pole is closer than you think. Journey Down Through the Chimney—Hotel Emery’s immersive holiday pop-up bar that whisks you through a life-size chimney and into a world…
Down Through the Chimney Holiday Bar215 South 4th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Holiday Maker's Markets are back for the 2025 holiday season at Forgotten Star Brewing. This year, we have not two, but THREE markets! Enjoy local vendors, hot chocolate, beer poking and get…
Forgotten Star Brewing Holiday MarketForgotten Star Brewing
38 Northern Stacks Dr
Fridley, MN 55421
Based on an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her…
Saturday, December 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hell's Kitchen FREE to patrons. James Samuel “Cornbread” Harris Sr. is a Twin Cities legend. His earliest influences were in country music, citing…
Hell-a-Dazzle with Cornbread Harris & Friends80 S 9th St., Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota 55402
Tap into the season at the Nicollet Island Winter Market—two festive days of holiday shopping, handmade goods, and winter magic, all indoors at Nicollet Island Pavilion! Experience:Unique, handcrafted gifts from local artisansOne-of-a-kind…
Nicollet Island Winter MarketNicollet Island Pavilion
40 Power Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Pilates is happening at Windows at Marquette in collaboration with Sunna on Saturday December 13 at 10:30am! Admission is free for a one hour Pilates class with stunning views of downtown Minneapolis…
Skyline Sunna Pilates Strength710 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis MN
Minnesota 55402
Celebrate the Holidays on Nicollet each holiday season! Take in the magic of the holidays downtown by browsing and shopping at locally-owned small businesses. This market will feature ~30 entrepreneurs from the…
Chameleon Shoppes – Holiday Market80 S 8th St
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
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