2025 Holiday Markets and Entertainment Guide

The Twin Cities offer a sparkling array of shows, events, performances and holiday markets to indulge your quest for holiday entertainment and cheer. Lavender has compiled a list of some of the offerings, but be sure to check out lavendermagazine.com for much more!

“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas”
Through Feb. 7, 2026 • Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Main Stage, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minn.
chanhassendt.com/whitechristmas

Wagners Field & Festival Holiday Market 2025
Nov. 1 through Dec. 21 • Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave. S., Minneapolis
mplscraftmarket.com/marketfeed

A Handmade Holiday Market 2025
Nov. 8 to Dec. 20 • Brühaven Craft Co., 1368 LaSalle Ave., Minneapolis
mplscraftmarket.com/marketfeed

Dayton’s Holiday Market
Nov. 13 to Dec. 27 at 700 Nicollet Mall • Nov. 20 to Dec. 24 at Southdale Center, Level 2 Dining Pavilion
thedaytonsproject.com

Holidays on Nicollet
Nov. 13 to Dec. 21 • Open Daily • IDS Center, 474 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
mplscraftmarket.com/marketfeed/holidays-on-nicollet

“Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas!”
Through Jan. 4, 2026 • Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis
childrenstheatre.org/whats-on/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-25-26/

“A Christmas Carol”
Through Dec. 28 • Guthrie Theatre, Wurtele Thrust Stage, 818 S. Second St., Minneapolis
guthrietheater.org

“A Celtic Christmas” by A Taste of Ireland
Nov. 16 • 4 p.m. • The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul
first-avenue.com/event/2025-11-celtic-christmas

Gingerbread Wonderland 2025
Nov. 21 to Jan. 3, 2026 • Norway House, 913 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis
norwayhouse.org/gingerbread-wonderland

“A Nice Family Christmas”
Nov. 21 to Dec. 21 • Lyric Arts Company of Anoka, 420 E. Main St., Anoka, Minn.
lyricarts.org/nice-family-christmas

Minneapolis Christkindl Market
Nov. 21 through Dec. 21, Weekends Only • Fridays 4-9 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • North Loop Green, 350 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis
minneapolischristkindlmarket.com

“Rollicking! A Winter Carnival Musical”
Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 • Tickets $30-$78 • Presented by the History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul, Minn.
historytheatre.com/2025-2026/rollicking-winter-carnival-musical

Holiday Market at Edina Community Center
Nov. 22 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. •  Edina, Community Center, 5701 Normandale Rd., Minneapolis
morningsidewomansclub.org/holiday-market

Miracle on 6th Street Market
Nov. 22 • 12-6 p.m. • Fulton Brewing Taproom, 414 N. 6th Ave., Minneapolis
Instagram: instagram.com/p/DQ0bqOpjjSP/

Old St. Anthony Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 23 and Dec. 14 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Machine Shop, 300 Second St. SE, Minneapolis
mplscraftmarket.com

‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
Nov. 26 to Dec. 7 • Northrop, 84 Church St. SE, Minneapolis
hennepinarts.org/events/cirque-du-soleil-2025

Turkey Trot St. Paul
Nov. 27 • 10K starts 7:30 a.m., 6K starts 8 a.m. • St. Paul
turkeytrotsaintpaul.com

Sever’s Holiday Lights 2025
Nov. 27 to Dec. 29 • 5-9 p.m. • Open 7 days a week • Sever’s Festival Grounds, 3121 150th St. W., Shakopee, Minn.
seversfestivals.com/pages/holiday-lights

2025 European Christmas Market
Nov. 28 to Dec. 21, every weekend • Fridays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Union Depot, 240 E. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
stpaulchristmasmarket.org/

Kiwanis Holiday Lights
Nov. 28 to Dec. 31 • Sun-Thurs, 5-9 p.m., Fri-Sat, 5-10 p.m. • Free and Open to the public • Donations of cash and non-perishable food accepted for donation to local nonprofits and area food banks • Sibley Park, Mankato, Minn.
www.kiwanisholidaylights.com

Christmas In Excelsior
Nov. 28-29 • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Downtown Excelsior, Minn.
christmasinexcelsiormn.com

“A Three Tenors Christmas”
Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 • Fireside Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minn.
chanhassendt.com/shows/three-tenors-christmas/

Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret presents “Dashing Through the Snow Plows”
Nov. 28 to Dec. 31 • Playhouse Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minn.
chanhassendt.com/holidays/

“Mistletoe & Mayhem – The Hallmark Parody of the Season!”
Nov. 28-30, Dec. 4-7, Dec. 11-14 • 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Saturday, Dec. 11, and Sundays • Phoenix Theater, 2605 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
mistletoe-mayhem.com

“Scrooge In Rouge”
Nov. 28 to Dec. 28 • Open Eye Theatre, 506 E. 24th St., Minneapolis
openeyetheatre.org

Miracle at Big Rock
Nov. 28 – Jan. 3 • Drive through and walk through times available on website • Big Rock Creek, 1674 WI-87, St. Croix Falls, Wisc.
miracleatbigrock.com

A Christmas Cabaret Drag Show
Fridays Nov. 28 to Dec. 27 • Roxy’s Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
roxyscabaret.com/show-schedule

Palace Theatre Holiday Market
Nov. 28-29 • Friday 2-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Free and open to the public • Palace Theatre, 17 W. 17th Pl., St. Paul
first-avenue.com/event/2025-11-palace-theatre-holiday-market-sat/

Utepils Holiday Market
Nov. 28-29 • 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.  Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave. N., Minneapolis
utepilsbrewing.com/taproom/upcoming-events-2/

The Queer Voices Market
Nov. 29 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
queervoicesmn.org • openbookmn.org

Elevate Twin Cities Queer-Made Holiday Market
Nov. 29 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave. S., Minneapolis
facebook.com/events/790279690080725

International Holiday Festival by the Ukrainian American Community Center
November 30 • 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • 301 Main St. NE, Minneapolis
www.facebook.com/events/1256863503123601

Movie Night: A Christmas Story
Nov. 30 • 7-9 p.m. • Roxy’s Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
roxyscabaret.com/show-schedule

“Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular”
Dec. 2-8 • Fireside Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen
chanhassendt.com/shows/rock-roll-xmas

Langston Hughes’ “Black Nativity”
Dec. 2-24 • Penumbra Theatre, 270 N. Kent St., St. Paul
penumbratheatre.org

TC Cabaret Presents: Holiday Spectacular!
Dec. 4 • 8 p.m. • Gay 90s, 408 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
minnesotaburlesqueinfo.com/upcoming-events-1/tc-cabaret-presents-holiday-spectacular-1

Collide Theatrical presents “The Holiday Spectacular“
Dec. 4-7 • Luminary Arts Center, 700 First St. N., Minneapolis
collidetheatrical.org

Miss Richfield 1981 – “There’s A Pill for the Holidays”
Dec. 5-21 • Illusion Theater, 3754 Pleasant Ave. S., Minneapolis
illusiontheater.org

Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival
Dec. 5-7 • American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis
asimn.org/experience/festivals/julmarknad/

Landmark Center’s 47th Annual Holiday Bazaar
Dec. 5-7 • Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Admission $5 (cash or check only), Children 12 and under FREE • Landmark Center, 75 W. Fifth St., St. Paul, Minn.
landmarkcenter.org/holiday-bazaar

10th Annual Nordic Julemarket
Dec. 5-7 • Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday 12-8 p.m., Sunday 12-6 p.m. • Utepils, 225 Thomas Ave. N., Minneapolis
utepilsbrewing.com/events/nordic-julemarket-at-utepils-brewing/2025-12-05/

Red Undie Run
Dec. 6 • Noon • Mill Ruins Park across Stone Arch Bridge and back, Minneapolis
aliveness.org/calendar-events/#red-undie-run

Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Jingle Bells & Jazz Noels”
Dec. 6 • 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
tcgmc.org

Santa at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
Dec. 6 • 2-6 p.m.• The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 12289 Elm Creek Blvd. N., Maple Grove, Minn.
shoppesatarborlakes.com/event/30386-santa-at-the-shoppes

Studio 21 Holiday Market
Dec. 6 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Studio 21, 21 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais, Minn.
visitcookcounty.com/event/studio-21-holiday-market/5997/

Modist Brewing Holiday Market
Dec. 6 • 12-5 p.m. • Modist Brewing, 505 N. 3rd St., Minneapolis
modistbrewing.com/events

“Merry & Dark” with The Champagne Drops
Dec. 7 • Open Eye Theatre, 506 E. 24th St., Minneapolis
openeyetheatre.org/merry-and-dark

Movie Night: ELF
Dec. 7 • 7-9 p.m. • Roxy’s Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
roxyscabaret.com/show-schedule

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show
Dec. 8 • 7 p.m. • Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
hennepinarts.org/events/the-jinkx-and-dela-holiday-show-2025

JazzMN Orchestra presents “Swinging In The Season”
Dec. 8 • 7:30 p.m. • Main Stage, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minn.
chanhassendt.com/holidays

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party
Dec. 9 • 7:30 p.m. • Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
hennepinarts.org/events/big-bad-voodoo-daddys-wild-and-swingin-holiday-party-2025

Cody Fry Christmas with the Minnesota Orchestra
Dec. 10 • 7 p.m. • Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
minnesotaorchestra.org/tickets/calendar/holiday/cody-fry-christmas

“for KING & COUNTRY” – A Drummer Boy Christmas – 2025 Live Experience
Dec. 10-11 • 7 p.m. • Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
hennepinarts.org/events/for-king-country-2025

“A Piano Man Christmas” featuring Phil Thompson
Dec. 10-11 • 7:30 p.m. • Fireside Theatre at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minn.
chanhassendt.com/shows/a-piano-man-christmas

Holiday Night Market at Tangletown Gardens
Dec. 11 • 4-9 p.m. • Tangletown Gardens, 5353 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis
tangletowngardens.com/eventsworkshops

Queer Holiday Market
Dec. 11-12 • 5-9 p.m. • Summit Brewing, 910 Montreal Cir., St. Paul
Instagram @queerholidaymarket

“Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet”
Dec. 12-13 • Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. • Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
hennepinarts.org/events/nutcracker-magical-christmas-ballet-2025

Disney’s “The Muppet Christmas Carol” In Concert with the Minnesota Orchestra
Dec. 12-13 • Friday 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. • Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
minnesotaorchestra.org/tickets/calendar/movies-music/disneys-the-muppet-christmas-carol-in-concert

“A Kat Perkins Christmas – Home for the Holidays”
Dec. 12-13 • 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • Fireside Theatre at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minn.
chanhassendt.com/shows/kat-perkins-christmas/

The Blenders – Holiday Soul Tour 2025
Dec. 12-14 • Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. • Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
hennepinarts.org/events/the-blenders-holiday-soul-tour-2025

VocalEssence presents “Welcome Christmas”
Dec. 13 • 4 p.m. • Northrop, 84 Church St. SE, Minneapolis
northrop.umn.edu/events/vocalessence-welcome-christmas-2025

Nicollet Island Winter Market
Dec. 13 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Free admission, family-friendly • Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power St., Minneapolis
minneapolis.org/calendar/nicollet-island-winter-market

Holiday Market at Malcolm Yards
Dec. 13 • 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Malcolm Yards, 501 30th Ave. E., Minneapolis
malcolmyards.market

Nina DiAngelo presents “A Hard Candy Christmas”
Dec. 14 and 28 • 12:30 p.m. • Main Stage, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minn.
chanhassendt.com/holidays

38th Annual Reindeer Run
Dec. 13 • 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids • 10K and 15K start 7:30 a.m., 5K starts 9:30 a.m. • Lake Harriet, Minneapolis
reindeerrun.com

Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy
Dec. 13-21 • State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
hennepinarts.org/events/loyce-houltons-nutcracker-fantasy-2025

Movie Night: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Dec. 14 • 7-9 p.m. • Roxy’s Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
roxyscabaret.com/show-schedule

“The Simple Feeling of Christmas”
Dec. 14 • 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Fireside Theatre at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minn.
chanhassendt.com/shows/the-simple-feeling-of-christmas/

“Merry & Bright” with Charles Lazarus
Dec. 14 • 2 p.m. • Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
minnesotaorchestra.org/tickets/calendar/holiday/merry-and-bright

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Dec. 14 • 3 p.m. • Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
hennepinarts.org/events/mannheim-steamroller-christmas-2025

“Celtic Holiday Hooley” Featuring the O’Shea Irish Dancers
Dec. 17-19 • 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, The Fireside Theatre, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minn.
chanhassendt.com/shows/celtic-holiday-hooley/

The Metropolitan Ballet presents “Nutcracker”
Dec. 18-21 • Fitzgerald Theater and Hopkins Auditorium
metroballetacademy.org/ballet-performances-events-twin-cities

Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Nutcracker with the Minnesota Orchestra
Dec. 19-20 • Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m.• Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
minnesotaorchestra.org/tickets/calendar/holiday/troupe-vertigo-cirque-nutcracker

“Christmas With a Whole Lotta Soul” featuring Ginger Commodore
Dec. 20 • Shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • The Fireside Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minn.
chanhassendt.com/shows/christmas-with-a-whole-lotta-soul/

The Belfast Cowboys – “Musical Mistletoe”
Dec. 20 • 7:30-10:30 p.m. • ages 21-plus • The Hook and Ladder Theatre & Lounge, 3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis
thehookmpls.com/event/251220-belfast-cowboys/

Movie Night: Home Alone
Dec. 21 • 7-9 p.m. • Roxy’s Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
roxyscabaret.com/show-schedule

“Christmas on the Prairie”
Dec. 21-23 • Shows at 2 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • The Fireside Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minn.
chanhassendt.com/shows/christmas-on-the-prairie/

“A Grand Ole Opry Christmas”
Dec. 26 • 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, The Fireside Theatre, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minn.
chanhassendt.com/shows/a-grand-ole-opry-christmas/

“An Andy & Bing Christmas”
Dec. 27-30 • Shows at 1 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • The Fireside Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minn.
chanhassendt.com/shows/an-andy-bing-christmas/

A New Year’s Celebration with the Minnesota Orchestra
Dec. 31 to Jan. 1, 2026 • Minnesota Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
minnesotaorchestra.org/tickets/calendar/classical/a-new-years-celebration-with-the-minnesota-orchestra

“Vintage Vegas New Year’s”
Dec. 31 • Shows at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. • The Fireside Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen, Minn.
chanhassendt.com/shows/vintage-vegas-new-years/

 All events are subject to change or cancellation, so please check their websites before making plans to attend.