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.
Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international cast that unites world-class talent from renowned ballet capitals across the globe…
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet910 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
The Cedar present RED THREAD AND PONYFOLK SING JINGLE BELLS Friday, December 12, 2025/ Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM All Ages Seated ABOUT THIS SHOW Red Thread and Ponyfolk are…
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
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
Celebrate the season with Minnesota’s beloved holiday tradition! Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy returns to the State Theatre featuring Loyce Houlton’s imaginative choreography, Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, and a spectacular cast of local student…
Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy805 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
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
You're invited to Holland Daze Open Studios on Saturday, December 13th from 10am to 4pm! Artists and makers in the Holland Arts East and West buildings will be open to the public…
Holland Daze Open StudiosHolland Arts Building East
639 22nd Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
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
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
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