Minneapolis Craft Market is heading to one of our favorite venues in town, Machine Shop! The Machine Shop is a historic and unique event venue in the heart of the St. Anthony neighborhood of Minneapolis. Steps from the Mississippi River, Machine Shop is the perfect venue for a market with its open, bright and airy space.
Join Norway House at Utepils Brewing for another fantastic Nordic Julemarket! With 25 vendors featuring locally made Scandinavian-inspired holiday shopping, great beer, food trucks, special festivities and fun vibes, it's sure to be a full house again at Utepils!
Tap into the season at the Nicollet Island Winter Market—two festive days of holiday shopping, handmade goods, and winter magic, all indoors at Nicollet Island Pavilion!
Experience:
Admission is free and family-friendly.
Award-winning Nicollet Island Pavilion is a premier venue in Minneapolis, rich with charm and history. The exposed brick walls and tall industrial ceilings provide an open atmosphere with tons of character. Nestled on the Mississippi Riverbank, the Nicollet Island Pavilion has the best views in town of the Minneapolis bridges and skyline.
Built in 1893 as William Bros Boiler and Manufacturing Company, Nicollet Island Pavilion was acquired by the Minneapolis Park Board in 1976 and eventually restored to the beautiful event space you see today.
Join Minneapolis’ own Urban Classic, led by Michael Bland, for a concert/show dedicated to the music of Earth, Wind & Fire. Prepare to groove as this powerhouse band, featuring a horn section, delivers a high-energy performance of the legendary Earth Wind and Fire funk, soul, and R&B hits. Michael Bland and his band will deliver a powerful and electrifying performance of the EWF major hits. This is a powerhouse performance you won’t want to miss.
21+ Only (8 PM - 12 AM)Get ready for our Ugly Sweater House Party! Come decked out in your most outrageous, over-the-top holiday sweaters, and let’s see who takes the crown for Ugliest Sweater of the night!
Featuring DJ DEEDUHBBLYOO — Bringing the beats all night long! We’ll be clearing out tables to make room for a dance floor, so bring your moves!
Snack Bar
Fuel up for the night with a variety of snacks to keep the energy going.
Ugly Sweater Contest
This is a must see band. This is a powerhouse band with a fantastic horn section, an amazing lead vocalist and more. All of those classic big Chicago hits in one great show.
Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer whose shows offer a musical celebration. Here, he leads a journey into the tradition and spectrum of what music has been, can be, and will become. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him a legend to audiences around the world. His shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific storytelling, the sweet melancholy of ballads, and the passion of gritty blues.
Join us to learn about classic German traditions surrounding St. Nikolaus. It's a fun-filled day for all ages, featuring festive crafts, delicious cookies, and much more! Come immerse yourself in history and holiday spirit.
$5 per child and $2 per adult. HCOC members FREE. olmstedhistory.com/events
Experience the magic of the season with our Season's Grandeur package, offering festive activities and luxurious stays. Choose from our Rise & Dine package with daily breakfast or our lodging-only option. or lodging only stay.
