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.
Organized by New Gild Jewelers at 4300 Upton Avenue South, the Wine & Stroll is an evening where shops stay open late and attendees can enjoy some light refreshments and specials at…
Linden Hills Wine & Stroll4300 Upton Ave
Minneapolis, MN
Rooted in trust and shared practice, artists Dyani White Hawk (Sičáŋǧu Lakota), Talon Bazille Ducheneaux (Crow Creek Dakota/Cheyenne River Lakota), Leya Hale (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota/Diné), and Tom Jones (Ho-Chunk) come together for…
Winners of two Grammy Awards and back by popular demand! Riders in the Sky stand hats and shoulders above the rest of the purveyors of comedy and western. For more than 4…
Riders in the Sky Present: Christmas the Cowboy Way1010 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Hercule Poirot returns in another new Agatha Christie adaptation from Kate Danley (The Mysterious Affair at Styles). When a desperate plea brings Poirot and his ever-loyal companion Captain Hastings to a quiet…
Agatha Christie's The Murder on the LinksTheatre in the Round
245 Cedar Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Warm up from the inside out with Ballet Co.Laboratory's dazzling holiday production, The Snow Queen. Journey with young Gerda as she ventures through magical realms to rescue her brother from the Snow…
The Snow QueenTed Mann Concert Hall
2128 S 4th St
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Celebrate the season as the incomparable Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes the stage with Creole Christmas. This memorable performance will feature New Orleans classics as well as beloved holiday selections with a…
Preservation Hall Jazz Band: A Creole Christmas1010 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Living up to its name, Troupe Vertigo and the Minnesota Orchestra take Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker to dizzying heights. This unforgettable and hallmark holiday experience is unlike any you’ll see this year.
Troupe Vertigo: Cirque NutcrackerOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Because it’s funny when it’s not your family…After over a decade of sold-out performances, Family Dinner has a new home for the holidays! Created and directed by Twin Cities improv icon Molly…
Family DinnerDudley Riggs Theatre
824 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Dig out your ugliest sweater and head over to Graze on Friday, December 19. Snap, sip, and win! Enjoy discounted drinks, strike a pose at our selfie stations, tag @grazenorthloop, and you…
Ugly Christmas Sweater Day at Graze Food Hall by Travail520 4th St N
Minneapolis, Minnesota
🎄 Roxy’s Cabaret Presents: A Christmas Cabaret! 🎁 Join us Fridays from November 28 to December 26 for a night of festive fun and fabulous drag at Roxy’s Christmas Cabaret. Celebrate the…
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
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
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