Welcome to the festive season in Minnesota, where the air is crisp, and the holiday spirit is in full swing! As the calendar turns to November, Minnesota quickly transforms into a wonderland of holiday markets, twinkling lights, and festive events perfect for everyone to enjoy!  Whether you’re a Minnesota local or visiting for the holidays, these top Christmas markets and events will definitely get you into the holiday spirit. As always, let’s make our holiday shopping experiences as local as we can (while maybe discovering something for yourself too!) Consider this 2024 holiday guide your one-stop reference for holiday markets and events in Minnesota all season long!

I’ll continue to update this list throughout the season so keep checking back! If I missed an event please feel free to send me your event at hello@lizannelately.com and I will add it to the list! 

We’ll start with my top picks of the season then scroll on down for a list of 75+ additional Markets and events happening throughout the season!

Lizanne’s Top Picks

Make sure to save the dates for these epic markets! Most of these are MULTIPLE weekends so you have more than one opportunity to enjoy!

European Christmas Market – St. Paul

• Location: Union Depot, St. Paul
• Dates: Weekends from November 29 – December 22
• Highlights: The St. Paul European Christmas Market is one of the most visited holiday events in Minnesota, blending European charm with Midwestern warmth. Perfect for families, couples, and solo shoppers alike, this market captures the essence of a European Christmas. Sip on hot mulled wine, enjoy festive performances, and snack on traditional European treats. The charming setting and twinkling lights make it a must-see holiday stop.

The Department at Dayton’s – Downtown Minneapolis

• Location: 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
• Dates: November 14 – December 30, Monday-Saturday 10-6, Sundays 11-5
• Highlights: Shop 100 local retailers and makers in a downtown style that showcases the true heritage of Minnesota. Make sure to snag some iconic Santa Bear merch and also snag the 2024 limited edition Santa Bear – only available here.

Holiday Harbor Village – Grand Marais

• Location: All around town Grand Marais
• Dates: December 6-7
• Highlights: Back for its 2nd year, experience the true spirit of the north shore this Holiday Season.  Sauna in the harbor, compete in a frozen fish toss, enjoy music and dancing at the Mukluk Ball, meet and greet with sled dogs, and more!

MN Xmas Market – Isanti, St. Paul, and Red Wing

• Location: Erickson Farmstead in Isanti, Union Depot in St. Paul, and Willow Brooke Farm in Red Wing
• Dates: November 9th, November 16th, and November 23rd (10am-4pm)
• Highlights:  An annual pop-up holiday market that showcases homegrown brands, artisans, creators and makers, with a charitable twist. This year, each of the vendors will donate 7% of their dollars made to Santa’s College Fund, a scholarship that exists to remove financial barriers to higher education through 4-year scholarships.

Off the Rails – Brainerd 

• Location: Northern Pacific Center, Brainerd
• Dates: December 13-14 (Friday VIP night 6p-9p, Saturday 9a-3p)
• Highlights: A pop-up market in the Brainerd Lakes Area at the historic Northern Pacific Center, this event showcases a diverse selection of handmade, handcrafted, and unique gifts from talented artisans and small business owners throughout Minnesota. Enjoy live music, festive food and drinks, and a fun atmosphere that will put you in the holiday spirit!

Field & Festival – Minneapolis

• Location: Wagner’s Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave S
• Dates: Saturdays and Sundays November 2 through December 22
• Highlights: Every Weekend in November & December – Minneapolis Craft Market & Wagner Garden Centers join forces where vendors create a bustling and festive hub of farmers, food makers, and artisans. Free to attend and vendors change every weekend!

 Four Seasons Nordic Winter Market – Minneapolis

• Location: Four Seasons Minneapolis
• Dates: Weekends from November 2 through mid-December 22 (11am-3pm)
• Highlights: Shop local makers in each of the 8 custom-designed cabins by Martin Patrick. Rotating vendors each weekend! Access to these markets, as well as valet parking, is complimentary and open to the public. *Winter Markets are weather dependent; any schedule updates will be shared on their Instagram.

Minneapolis Christkindl Market – Minneapolis

• Location: North Loop Green
• Dates: Weekends from November 22- December 22 (Friday4-9pm, Saturdays 11a-9p, Sundays 11a-7p)
• Highlights: Brand New this year and inspired by traditional European Christmas markets, this outdoor wonderland will transport you to a world of twinkling lights, alpine-style wooden huts, and the cozy aroma of mulled wine. Savor traditional European holiday treats while you shop unique and handcrafted gifts.

Duluth Winter Village – Duluth 

• Location: DECC, Duluth
• Dates: December 7-8
• Highlights: Stroll through the same outdoor Winter Village you love, with Lake Superior and the Lift Bridge as your backdrop. The DECC (Duluth Entertainment Convention Center) is steps away from Canal Park and Bentleyville, with plenty of parking and additional festivities, dining and shopping nearby. Enjoy festive greens, your favorite shops, hot drinks, and fire pits – Still one of my favorites over the last couple of years!

Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival – Minneapolis

• Location: American Swedish Institute
• Dates: December 6-8 (Friday is Preview Night)
• Highlights: Shop handmade goods from more than 60 regional artists at booths inside the American Swedish Institute and out in the courtyard. Browse exceptional items from ASI’s own Jul Shop, alongside distinctive artisan glass, clothing, wood, jewelry, ceramics, and textiles.

Malcolm Yards Holiday Market – Minneapolis

• Location: Blueprint Room at Malcolm Yards, 501 30th Ave SE
• Dates: December 14-15 (Saturday 11-8, Sunday 11-4)
• Highlights: Over 20+ local makers will be showing off their wares for the Holiday season. Was one of my favorites last year – the mix between holiday market and food hall is truly something I didn’t know I needed!

Holidazzle – Minneapolis

• Location: Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
• Dates: December 18-22
• Highlights: Enjoy 5 days of festival fun downtown Minneapolis! Immerse yourself with interactive light displays, pop up shopping and festive eats!

 

Additional Holiday Markets + Events!

in order of date 🙂

Anything with a * signifies a larger market!

November 15-17

LAB Collective Fall Market – Loring Corners – Minneapolis – November 15-16

Winter Open House + FREE Handbuilding Clay Workshop- Northern Clay Center – Minneapolis – November 17

Shop by Candlelight – Selby at Snelling – St. Paul – November 14

Hopkins Winter Market – Hopkins – November 16

Haupt Antiek Market (Holiday Traditions)- Apple Valley – November 14-17

Holiday Market at Rustic Roots Winery – Scandia – November 16

Holiday Open House at The Big Lake and Lady Superior – Grand Marais – November 15

Holiday Home Tour + Boutique – North Oaks Golf Club – St. Paul – November 15-16

November 22-24

make sure to check the ongoing events as they could be this weekend too!

Holidays at Pond Road Market – Mankato – November 21-24

ONGOING Richfield Winter Market Richfield – November 23, December 7,14, 21

Holiday Fair and Market – Minnesota Waldorf School – St. Paul – November 23

Bent Brewstilery’s Holiday Market – Roseville – November 23

Uptown Winter Wonderland by Curioso – Seven Points – Uptown Mpls – November 23

ONGOING Holiday Ornament Event and Mini Market – NE Arts – Minneapolis – November 23-30

Up on the Yonder Holiday Market – Grand Marais – November 23

Local Artists Holiday Boutique – Sapsucker Farms – Mora – November 23

*ONGOING Holidays on Nicollet – Nicollet Mall – Starting November 14 – December 20

ONGOING AppleHouse Holiday Boutique – Arboretum in Chaska – Now through December 20

ONGOING Outdoor Christmas Market at Villa Bellezza – Pepin, WI – Weekends, November 16 – December 22

ONGOING Holly House Boutique – Shakopee + St. Louis Park – Now- December 24

ONGOING Collective Grace Winter Pop-up – Prior Lake – Thurs-Sun – Now – Dec 21

ONGOING A Handmade Holiday Market – Bruhaven Craft Co – Minneapolis – Saturdays/Sundays Now -December 22

November 29 – December 1

make sure to check the ongoing events as they could be this weekend too!

*Santa Claus Lane – Excelsior – Weekends starting November 29-December 22

Black Friday / Small Business Saturday @ Paddle North – New Brighton – November 29-30 (Free Gift to first 50 Customers!)

ONGOING Tinsel Tree Town at the Market (with Sip N Bloom)- Malcolm Yards – Minneapolis – December 1-15

Holiday Gift Boutique – Carver Junk Co – Chaska – November 30

ONGOING Holiday Lane – Northrup King Building – Minneapolis – Starting November 30-December 20

*Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt – Excelsior – November 29-December 1

Black Friday Makers Market – Falling Knife Brewing Co – Minneapolis – November 29

Minneapolis Makers Market + Bar Hop – Northeast – November 30

Palace Theatre Holiday Market – Palace Theatre – St. Paul – November 29-30

Homespun Holiday – Waconia – November 30

Small Business Saturday – Golden Rule – Excelsior – November 30

T and Nae’s Porch Pot Pop-Up & Holiday Market – Hugo – November 30-December 1

Hovland Arts Festival – Hovland – November 30

MN Made Christmas Market + Beer Poke – Bold North Cellars – Alexandria – November 30

Holiday Market at the Winery – North Shore Winery – Lutsen – November 29

ONGOING Winter Market – Tattersall Distilling – River Falls – November 30-Dec 1 & Dec 14-15

ONGOING Misfit Market Series – Misfit Coffee – Minneapolis – November 30, Decemeber 7, 14, 21

*ONGOING Mall of America Holiday Market – Bloomington – November 29  then Saturdays/Sundays – December

22

ONGOING Made by Hands Holiday Market – Bauhaus Brew Labs – November 29-December 1

Christmas Market at Pinewood – Cambridge – December 1

Christmas in Alexandria (Light shows, parades, Walking Light Tours) – Alexandria – Starts November 29

Holiday Makers Market – Wooden Hill Brewing – December 2

December 5-8

Winter Market at Quincy Hall – Northeast Minneapolis – December 8

Horse Crazy Market – St. Paul – Minnesota State Fair Grounds – December 6-7

Shop by Candlelight – Humble Roots – Centerville – December 5

*Junk Bonanza Christmas – Canterbury -December 5-7

Tree Lighting + Movie Night – Union Depot – St. Paul – December 7

ONGOING North Pole Express – Union Depot – St. Paul – December 6-8, 12-15

Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar – Landmark Center, St. Paul – December 6-8

Haus Holiday Market – Schram Haus Brewery – Chaska – December 8

*Old St. Anthony Holiday Bazaar – Machine Shop – Minneapolis – December 8

*Julebyen Christmas Village – Knife River – December 7-8

Winterfest – Downtown White Bear Lake – December 7

Nordic Julemarket – Utepils Brewing – Minneapolis – December 6-8

No Coast Craft-O-Rama – Midtown Global Market – December 7

Handmade Christmas Indie Maker Market – Austin – December 6-7

Holiday Makers Market – Broken Clock Brewing – Northeast – December 7-8, 14-15

Christmas Pop-Up Market – The Meeting Point – Rosemount – December 9

2nd Annual Holiday Market at the Minneapolis Club – Minneapolis – December 11

December 13-15

The Black Market – The Case Building – Minneapolis– December 14

Lit in the Lot – Fair State Brewing – December 13-14 (maker market on the 14)

Makers Market – Tonkadale Greenhouse – December 14

*Minnesota Merry Market – State Fair Grounds – December 14-15

Nova Pop-up Holiday Market – The Wilderness Fitness & Coworking – Minneapolis – December 14-15

Winter Walk – Northfield, December 12

Holiday Night Market – Tangletown Gardens – Minneapolis – December 12

#ShopNewUlm at Night – Downtown New Ulm – December 12

Winterfest – Downtown White Bear Lake – December 14

*Holiday Bake Sale – Union Depot – St. Paul – December 14

Holiday Makers Market – Wood From the Hood – Minneapolis – December 14-15

December Gift Market at the Arboretum– MN Arboretum – Chaska – December 14-15

December 18-22 + beyond!

Holiday Makers Market – Coffeewomples Roastery – Minneapolis – December 19th

3rd Annual Queer Holiday Market – Summit Brewery – December 18-19

*Minnesota Merry Market – State Fair Grounds – December 21-22

Ballet Co Laboratory’s Nutcracker in Wonderland – St. Paul – O’Shaughnessy – December 20-22

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Happy holidays, and may your gift-giving be filled with joy, warmth, and a touch of Minnesota magic! 🙂