What's Open New Year's Day

Who said New Year’s Eve is the only time to celebrate? Give 2026 a proper welcome at some of Minneapolis' favorite attractions and restaurants open on New Year's Day.

Play arcade games, grab a bite to eat, explore the world through art, or sit back and relax with a craft brew to start the new year on the right foot. There's plenty to do on New Year's Day in Minneapolis!

Things to Do

Mall of America

More than 520 stores, 60 restaurants, a 7-acre indoor amusement park, SEA LIFE Aquarium, a comedy club, world-class gaming and entertainment centers, the LEGO Store, mini-golf, an escape room and tons of other family attractions to keep you busy on New Years Day.

Open: 10am - 6pm

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Mystic Lake

Start 2026 with a bang at Mystic Lake. With plenty of events events, music, food, a golf course, a spa and no shortage of entertainment, the incredible energy found at Mystic Lake is contagious. Enjoy a delicious brunch, or spend the day playing games.

Open all day (and all night).

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Science Museum of Minnesota

Make the New Year all about learning new things! And you can start with the Science Museum through their fun interactive exhibits and stunning Omnitheater.

Open: 10am - 5pm

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Minneapolis Institute of Art

How about a day of exploring through art? Check out the Minneapolis Institute of Art and see what exhibitions, events, and showings they currently have! Be sure to see Royal Bronzes: Cambodian Art of the Divine before it leaves. The last day of the exhibit is January 18.

Open: 10am - 5pm

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Minnesota Children’s Museum

Bring the kids to explore and create at the Children's Museum. All exhibits spark children’s learning through play. The museum will open on a Monday specially for New Years Day.

Open: 9am - 2:30pm

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Where to Eat & Drink

Inbound BrewCo

Ring in the new year at Inbound BrewCo with a craft beer in hand.

Open: 1pm - 6pm

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Barbette

Named “Best French Restaurant, populist vote” by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Barbette is simply good food, all day and night. In France they call it a brasserie — the welcoming and eclectic atmosphere works for just you, a book, and an espresso, or for an important celebration with friends and family. Barbette calls many local farmers friends and in addition to a wine list that will put you over the moon, they offer many gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Open: 9am - 11pm

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Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room

Stanley's is open for brunch New Year's Day! Here you'll find your favorite comfort foods to ease you into the New Year and you can even bring your four-legged friend.

Open at 9am

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The Freehouse

Head into The Freehouse for their regular menu and tap list.

Open: 11am - 9pm

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Hell’s Kitchen

An iconic Minneapolis breakfast foods spot, Hell’s Kitchen is the place to be during whenever you get that breakfast craving. Right now, enjoy Hell-a-Dazzle — their decked-out downstairs lair with perfectly tacky holiday décor.

Open: 8am - 3pm

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Pizza Lucé

Feed those post New Years Eve party cravings with Minnesota's favorite local pizza chain.

Open: 11am - 10pm

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The Buttered Tin

Get the best start to the New Year with the Buttered Tin's house-made sweets or a scratch-made breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

Open: 7am - 3pm

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Fogo de Chao

Chow down on fantastic Brazillian-inspired dishes including fire-roasted meats carved tableside, a salad bar worth two trips, fresh seafood and yes, brunch! Save the cooking for another day and take it easy at Fogo de Chao.

Open: 11am – 9pm

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Centro

Welcome 2026 with your friends and family over some margaritas at Centro.

Open: 11am - 10pm

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Giulia

Eating Northern Italian small plates, fresh made pasta, and oven fired pizzas sound like the perfect way to celebrate the beginning of a New Year.

Open: 11am - 9:30pm

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