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.
Join us in Linden Hills, Minneapolis for a day of holiday magic along 43rd & Upton! Explore participating local businesses for family-friendly fun, festive treats, and cheerful surprises around every corner. What…
Reindeer Day 20252804 W 43rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
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
Join us in the North Loop for a food adventure like no other in the Twin Cities. Minneapolis was a booming center for milling, manufacturing, and distribution from the 1800s into the…
Experience the Twin Cities' Saturday North Loop Food Tour900 N Washington Ave 55401
Minnesota
Save the date: 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, the release of…
Holiday Market at Forgotten Star Brewing38 Northern Stacks Drive
Fridley, Minnesota
Waldmann's annual holiday celebration is Saturday, December 6th starting at 5pm. Featuring a lavishly decorated Christmas tree, hot mulled Glühwein, a fresh-release Hefeweizen, four flaming fire rings, a herd of Krampuses (Krampi?)…
St. Nicholas Day Tree Lighting445 Smith Ave N
St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
The Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime mystery show set in the present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantastic dinner, but just beware... the killer is…
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Minneapolis, MN1500 Washington Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454
Step into the magic of the season with Christmas at the Castle, a new holiday tradition of the Lakes Area Music Festival. Gather inside the glowing halls of the historic Pillsbury Castle…
Christmas at the Castle116 E 22nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
This December, The Klezmatics — the world’s most celebrated klezmer band — return with their beloved Happy Joyous Hanukkah Tour. As candles are lit across the country, The Klezmatics honor both Jewish…
The Klezmatics: Happy Joyous Hanukkah1010 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
This amazing show celebrates the art of impersonation, featuring talented drag performers who will wow you with their fabulous costumes and incredible performances as they channel your favorite celebrities. Whether you adore…
FLAMboyANCE Drag Show1333 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Come cheer on the Timberwolves as they take on the LA Clippers at Target Center.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers600 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Sing. Swing. Celebrate. Illuminate joy and step into a winter wonderland where big band brass meets timeless carols and tradition gets a toe-tapping twist. With a fresh, festive setlist brimming with theatrics…
Jingle Bells & Jazz Noels1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
The String Queens return to the Ordway—just in time for the holidays! Returning with their signature soulful, orchestral sound, they will share selections from Our Favorite Things, their holiday album, and more…
The String Queens: Our Favorite Things345 Washington
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
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