What's Open New Year's Day

Who said New Year’s Eve is the only time to celebrate? Why not start out 2022 with a bang?

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!

Bryant Lake Bowl

Retro bowling lanes, a full bar and awesome menu (including brunch!) will cure your post-NYE woes.

Open 9am – Midnight

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Up-Down

Featuring more than 50 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, pinball machines, four classic skee-ball alleys, Nintendo 64 console gaming, life-size Jenga and Connect Four, Up-Down Arcade Bar will start off the New Year with a ton of fun and excitement.

Open: 12pm - 2am

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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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Minneapolis Institue 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!

Open: 10am - 5pm

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Mystic Lake

Start 2022 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: 9:00am - 8:00pm

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Minnesota Children’s Museum

Bring the kids to explore and create on New Years Day at the Children's Museum. All exhibits spark children’s learning through play.

Open: 9am - 5pm

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Surly Brewing Co.

Ring in 2022 with a special New Year’s Day Brunch in the Beer Hall. Surly has crafted a special menu of all-you-care-to-eat foods for critical day-after New Year's Eve nourishment. They’ll also be serving up 30+ taps of hair of the dog and beer cocktails and DJ Brian Engel will provide the soundtrack.

Open: 10am - 4pm

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Malcolm Yards Market

Launch New Year’s Day with friends and family at Malcolm Yards Market. Ease into the morning at the “have it your way” Bloody Mary Bar featuring your choice of Vodka, Tequila and Aquavit. All the kitchens will open at 11:00AM. Chef specials include Abang Yoli’s house made Asian Style Chicken & Pork breakfast sausage, Crispy fried soft eggs, Scallion Rosti potato, Sauteed Kimchi, Marinated tomato all served up with Jamie’s Special New Year’s Gravy. Advellum is making a savory start to the New Year with its very special Smoked Chicken Chilaquiles and Corn Tortilla chips, Charred Tomato broth, Black Beans, Pico, Pepper Jack cheese expertly served with two fried eggs.

Open: 11am - 10pm

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