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.
Watch the Minnesota Vikings play the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on Christmas Day!
The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades, they have played with spirit and…
The 10-nation tournament features the best men’s players in the world under 20 years of age and the 29 games of the championship take place over 10 days. The 2026 event marks…
2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship3M Arena at Mariucci
1901 4th St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Get cozy in Mia’s Pillsbury Auditorium and enjoy these free film screenings. Mia Matinee films are screened on the last Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. Free tickets are required: new.artsmia.org/event/mia-matinee…
Mia Matinee2300 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minnesota 55404
Saturday, December 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hell's Kitchen FREE to patrons. Musicians from the Midwest have a knack for reinventing tradition. Jeff Ray is no exception. Go to any…
Hell-a-Dazzle with Jeff Ray & The Stakes80 S 9th St., Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota 55402
Saturday, December 27, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hell's Kitchen FREE to patrons. Award winning horn player Steve Clarke brings his golden tone, soaring sax and vocals on vintage jazz and…
Hell-a-Dazzle Dinner with The Working Stiffs80 S 9th St., Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota 55402
Come cheer on the Minnesota Timberwolves as they take on the Brooklyn Nets at Target Center!
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Brooklyn NetsTarget Center
600 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Live Nation and KOOL 108 present the legendary Trans-Siberian Orchestra, coming to Target Center on December 28 for two epic shows.
Sunday, December 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hell's Kitchen FREE to patrons. The Roe Family Singers are a Good-Time, Old-Time Hillbilly band from the Mississippi-headwaters community of Kirkwood Hollow, MN…
Hell-a-Dazzle with Roe Family Singers80 S 9th St., Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota 55402
Minnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret to punk rock. Here, they blend the freedom of jazz with the soul of pop and rock. They…
We’ll ring in 2026 with a pianist who’s well-admired in both jazz and classical circles. For this all-American program, Aaron Diehl plays a concerto that was written just for him, and Brooklyn-born…
A New Year's Celebration with the Minnesota OrchestraOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Step into an evening of elegance and indulgence at The Gilded Feast, Foraged’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration. As the year draws to a close, guests will embark on a culinary journey…
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