1. World Junior Hockey Championships

Now - January 5

The International Hockey Federation World Junior Hockey Championship is coming to Minneapolis and St. Paul in 2026! Get ready to witness an epic 10-nation tournament with some of the best men's players under 20 years old in the world. Grab your tickets now and start planning your trip to Minneapolis.

2. LUMINISCENCE

Now - January 31

After captivating more than one million guests across the world, LUMINISCENCE continues its tour and settles in the heart of Minneapolis for a series at The Basilica of Saint Mary. For the first time, experience a show where history, 360° video mapping, and music come together to reveal this jewel of Minnesota's heritage as you have never seen it before.

3. Winter Warm-up

Now - January 22, Tuesday & Thursday nights

Winter Warm-Up, a recreational program featuring inline skating and indoor running, returns to U.S. Bank Stadium this December. Thirteeen Winter Warm-Up sessions will be offered this season beginning on Tuesday, December 2 and ending on Thursday, January 22. Winter Warm-Up is open to all ages and will take place on the stadium’s main and upper concourses from 5 – 9 pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

4. Twin Cities Auto Show

January 3-11

From compacts and family sedans to the latest in SUVs and luxury cars, the Twin Cities Auto Show is the perfect opportunity to check out the newest vehicles on the market.

5. Shucked

January 6-11

Shucked is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County.

6. John Mulaney - RESCHEDULED*

January 9-11

John Mulaney brings his "Mister Whatever" tour to The Armory in Minneapolis for 3 nights featuring a completely new set focused on fatherhood and his personal life.

*This show has been rescheduled for April 10-12. See more information here.

7. Art Shanty Project

January 17 & February 8

Art Shanty Projects is a four-weekend experimental winter art program on a frozen lake in Minneapolis (or in the occasional case of unsafe ice conditions, on shore). Artists create temporary structures and interactive, engaging art experiences and performances, turning the monochromatic scene of winter into a vibrant, colorful, public art community.

8. Minneapolis Boat Show

January 22-25

The Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show showcases hundreds of new boats for sale for all lifestyles and budgets, docks, gear and more from over 200 exhibitors, plus activities for the family to enjoy to beat cabin fever including live music, interactive boating experiences and more.

9. U.S. Pond Hockey Championship

January 23-25

The U.S. Pond Hockey Championships are held annually every January on Lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis. Come out and watch this strictly amateur, just-for-fun tournament.

Due to forecasted sustained windchills below –15°F and air temperatures as low as –25°F, all Friday, January 23 games are canceled.

10. An Evening with Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton - CANCELED

January 23

Eminent Speakers announces an evening unscripted with Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton. Live & in-person at Target Center.

11. Lake Harriet Kite Festival - CANCELLED due to extreme weather

January 24

The Winter Kite Festival is a beautiful festival that fills the sky with colorful kites, offers winter activities for all, delicious local food trucks and free s’mores by the fire to warm up throughout the day.

12. Totally Rad Vintage Fest

January 24-25

Step into a time warp of style and nostalgia at Totally Rad Vintage Fest! Vendors specialize in clothing and accessories from the 80s, 90s, and Y2K eras, while also offering a selection of toys, home goods, and more to complete your nostalgic shopping experience!

13. The Great Northern

January 28 - February 1

The Great Northern's annual winter festival invites people to change their perspective on the coldest months of the year. Through its thought-provoking Climate Solutions Series, wildly popular Sauna Village, and dozens of events that celebrate the arts, the outdoors, and Minneapolis vibrant food scene, the festival serves as a call to action to protect the season that makes this place unique.

14. Minneapolis Home Remodeling Show

January 30-February 1

The Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals.

15. Watch a Minnesota Timberwolves Game at Target Center

It's time for basketball and the Minnesota Timberwolves have their eyes set on another record year with Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid leading the way. Come out to Target Center and cheer them on!