Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this December
Minneapolis Events Calendar
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.
O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell
A potter from Kha’p’o Owingeh (Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico), Jody Folwell has revolutionized Pueblo pottery—and Native art more broadly—over the past five decades. While pushing the boundaries of form, content, and…
O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody FolwellMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Catch of the Day: Humans and Marine Animals in Japan
Living on an archipelago, surrounded by water on all sides, the Japanese have always had a close relationship with the sea. The marine life depicted in Japanese art, however, is often more…
Catch of the Day: Humans and Marine Animals in JapanMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
At the Moulin Rouge
An aristocratic transplant to the bohemian haunts of Paris, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec captured the nightclubs and cabarets of Montmartre in the 1880s and ’90s, setting to canvas and paper their glittering lights…
At the Moulin RougeMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Mental Health: Mind Matters
Mental Health: Mind Matters returns to the Science Museum of Minnesota to invite visitors to explore the complex landscape of the mind. Featuring a breadth of diverse perspectives and personal narratives, Mind…
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
In this holiday favorite filled with music and Seussian rhymes, the Grinch conceives a dastardly plot to destroy the Whos’ beloved holiday—until tiny Cindy Lou extends a hand. Will her combination of…
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!Children's Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Brave New Workshop’s Big Christmas Energy
Brave New Workshop is rolling into the holidays with Big Christmas Energy, their hilarious annual holiday celebration full of sketches and songs to make your spirits bright. It’s time to put the…
Brave New Workshop's Big Christmas EnergyDudley Riggs Theatre
824 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Tomte: the Gnome, the Myth, the Legend: ASI’s 74th Holiday Experience
Do you believe? We do. Meet this elusive figure or reintroduce yourself to a classic found in centuries-old folklore. Explore the world of Tomte, the mythical guardian of Scandinavian homesteads—and of course…
Tomte: the Gnome, the Myth, the Legend: ASI's 74th Holiday ExperienceAmerican Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Experience
Check out the limited-time pop-up exhibit celebrating Minnesota's greatest athletes! From World Series and WNBA Championships to Olympic gold medals and Big Ten titles, and from legends like Herb Brooks and Patty…
Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Experience700 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Tinsel Tree Town at The Market at Malcolm Yards
Get into the holiday spirit at Tinsel Tree Town; the festive, family-friendly celebration of the season! From December 1st to the 15th, we’ve teamed up with local florist and workshop host Sip…
Tinsel Tree Town at The Market at Malcolm YardsThe Market at Malcolm Yards
501 30th Ave E
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Cyndi Lauper
Iconic singer, songwriter Cyndi Lauper is coming to Minneapolis at Target Center on December 4 with her "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour".
Bach Reimagined
Mandolin superstar Avi Avital says that “there’s something about the music of Bach that is so absolute, so universal, that the instrument you play doesn’t really matter.” He drives that point home…
Bach ReimaginedOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
TC Cabaret — Holiday Spectacular! Burlesque, Dance, Singing, Pole & Drag!
Get ready for a dazzling celebration of Holiday and Winter-Inspired burlesque, dance, singing, pole & drag — all the things that make life a little more fabulous! The Cast: ✨ Bella Beefcake…
TC Cabaret - Holiday Spectacular! Burlesque, Dance, Singing, Pole & Drag!408 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401