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.
Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom)…
Three-time Grammy winning composer and fiddler Mark O’Connor has created several arrangements of Christmas classics. Here, he fashions a wondrous mixture of both instrumental and vocal music in bluegrass and other American…
Mark O'Connor's Appalachian Christmas1010 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
The Cedar Presents FRANCK VIGROUX with IOSIS // splitta Wednesday, December 10, 2025 / Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM All Ages Seated ABOUT THIS SHOW Cascades is a live audiovisual…
Meander through twinkle lights and inspirational Tangletown Gardens Holiday decor as you shop the offerings from 25 local makers and artists! Snack on food from our very own Wise Acre Eatery and…
Tangletown Gardens Holiday Night Market5353 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
The Sacred Defense Fund (501c3) invites you to a powerful, Indigenous-led Benefit Concert for Mother Earth on December 11, 2025, at 9:00 PM at The Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis, MN. Experience…
Sacred Defense Benefit Concert3010 minnehaha ave
Minneapolis , Minnesota 55406
Join us on Thursday, December 11, for the Friends lecture, “Lustrous Legacy: The History of American Jewelry,” presented by Olivia Lonetti from Revere Auctions. Lonetti will guide us through more than 25…
Friends Lecture: Lustrous Legacy: History of American Jewelry2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
We're excited to have Alan Sparhawk of Low with Trampled By Turtles in the store Thursday, December 11th at 12:30pm! Alan and Trampled By Turtles will play a few songs and meet…
Alan Sparhawk with Trampled By Turtles In-store Performance and Signing2000 4th Ave. S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Step into the night with us and unwind through paper craft. Inspired by twilight skies and starlit evenings, this soothing activity invites you to celebrate the beauty of darkness. Materials are provided…
Chef Mateo Mackbee and Pastry Chef Erin Rae are the heart and soul behind Krewe, where the rich traditions of New Orleans cuisine meet the warmth of Midwestern hospitality. Mateo, inspired by…
Stories Behind the Menu with Chef Mateo Mackbee and Pastry Chef Erin RaeThe B Suite 81 S 9th St Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55402
Minnesota 55402
In the short film Braids, artists Dyani White Hawk and Jovan C. Speller intertwine the voices of their mothers, Sandy and Carolyn, into a lyrical meditation on history, nurturing, and belonging. Their…
Braids: A Conversation with Dyani White Hawk and Jovan C. SpellerWalker Art Center
Minnesota
Looking for a fun night of international trivia and team spirit? Assemble your team of eight people for the 2025 Community WorldQuest competition. This exciting trivia game tests your knowledge on topics…
2025 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition300 Washington Ave. S.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
✨ Bixby Ceramics Presents... ✨Paint & Sip Ceramics: Ramen Bowls! 🗓️ Thursday, December 11, 2025 ⏰ Doors open: 6:15 PM | Class starts: 6:30 PM 📍 Brühaven Craft Company | Loring Park…
✨ Bixby Ceramics Presents... ✨Paint & Sip Ceramics: Ramen Bowls!1368 La Salle Ave
Minnesota 55403
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