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.
Elf in Concert with the Minnesota Orchestra
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler, and raised among Santa’s elves. This holiday season Buddy travels to New York—with the Minnesota Orchestra! Experience John Debney’s wonderful score…
Elf in Concert with the Minnesota OrchestraOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Cirque Dreams Holidaze dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. As the longest running cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary…
Cirque Dreams HolidazeOrpheum Theatre
910 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Nutcracker in Wonderland
Ballet Co.Laboratory’s enchanting twist on a holiday classic returns to the stage! Nutcracker in Wonderland weaves together the magic of two timeless stories, E.T.A. Hoffman’s The Nutcracker and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in…
Nutcracker in WonderlandThe O'Shaughnessy
2004 Randolph Ave
St. Paul, Minnesota 55105
A Very Vintage Holidazzle Market
Minneapolis Vintage Market joins the 2024 Holidazzle festivities in downtown Minneapolis with a two-day vintage night market in the City Center building. Find vintage home goods, clothing and more in our huge…
A Very Vintage Holidazzle MarketCity Center
33 South 6th St
Minneapolis, MN 55402
A Minnesota Nutcracker
Experience the beloved holiday classic with a Minnesota twist! A Minnesota Nutcracker maintains the essential traditions, story, and music beloved by so many—but adds Minnesota flair, brought to life by the powerful…
A Minnesota Nutcracker84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
TC Cabaret — Encore: Holiday Spectacular! Burlesque, Dance & Drag Show!
Get ready for a dazzling celebration of Holiday and Winter-Inspired burlesque, dance & drag — all the things that make life a little more fabulous! The Cast: 🔥 ChasTitty BarreShe/her) - Burlesque…
TC Cabaret - Encore: Holiday Spectacular! Burlesque, Dance & Drag Show!408 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Niimiwin Artist Market
Join us Friday, December 20th, for an art market celebrating art, movement, and the artists of “Niimiwin: Bijiinag igo ingii-azhegiiwe gaa-niimi’iding.” Friday, December 20th At the Minneapolis American Indian Center 3-7pm Market…
Niimiwin Artist MarketMinneapolis American Indian Center
1530 E Franklin Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Windows Wonderland for Holidazzle
Join in for a week of Festivities to celebrate Holidazzle and cheers to your friends and family for the Holiday Season! Tuesday December 17 l 4:30PM - 8PM Wednesday December 18 l…
Windows Wonderland for Holidazzle710 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis MN
Minnesota 55402
Winter Solstice at the American Swedish Institute
Mark the shortest day and longest night of the year with ASI’s signature Winter Solstice Celebration. This fan favorite features arts & crafts, music, and reindeer! FIKA Café will serve a special…
Winter Solstice at the American Swedish InstituteAmerican Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Do You Think I’m Weird? Documentary Screening
Join Director Ben Taman for a night of short films and works in progress. He is fundraising to finish his documentary Do You Think I’m Weird? Donations will be accepted via Kickstarter…
Do You Think I'm Weird? Documentary Screening2820 e 33rd street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
Once Upon a Villain at Inbound BrewCo
Calling all Disney fans, villains, and heroes! Join us at Inbound BrewCo. for a magical day of mischief and fun as we celebrate the baddies we love to hate with an epic…
Once Upon a Villain at Inbound BrewCoInbound BrewCo
701 N 5th St
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Winter Solstice Solar Observing
The Sun is at its lowest point in the sky during this season, so the Bell is celebrating with solar telescopes! Join us in the Learning Landscape as we observe our closest…
Winter Solstice Solar Observing2088 Larpenteur Ave W
St. Paul, Minnesota 55113