8 - 14 December 2025
Looking for things to do in the Twin Cities this week? Here are some fun events in the Minneapolis - St Paul metro for the week of 8 - 14 December 2025.
New news! The Lake of the Isles pencil is now decorated with Christmas lights if you’re looking for a super niche Minneapolis holiday photo backdrop!
Love that this quirky landmark is celebrating every season.
LAKE OF THE ISLES PENCIL - HOLIDAY EDITION
Now!
2217 Lake of the Isles Parkway, Minneapolis
Be a good wingman and pitch your single queer friend next week in Minneapolis!
It’s five bucks to pitch 3 - 5 minutes with a social hour after.
PITCH A FRIEND - QUEER NIGHT
10 December, 7 pm
Sociable Cider Werks, Northeast Minneapolis
Having trouble making friends in the Twin Cities? The perfect solution….
Everyone else there is looking to meet new people too.
Show up, grab a name tag, and start chatting.
This brewery also has a full BBQ restaurant too.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
11 December, 6 - 9 pm
Rail Werks Brewing, Columbia Heights
Meet new bookish friends next week in the Twin Cities!
Like speed dating but for friends…rotate through 5 minute convos (with a list of questions provided to help) and see who you bond with over your favorite reads.
Hosted in collaboration with Rolling Chapters, the portable bookstore on wheels, in case you haven’t checked it out yet!
BOOKISH SPEED FRIENDING
11 December, 7 - 9 pm
Dual Citizen Brewing, St Paul
LOTR fans in Minneapolis, a trivia night just for you, in case you need weekend plans next week!
LORD OF THE RINGS TRIVIA
12 December, 7 pm
Broken Clock Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
If you’ll miss the Minneapolis Holidazzle this year, check out the Minnesota Merry Market instead!
Santa visits
Train rides
Kid crafts
Food trucks
80+ local makers + artists
Free entry. Free parking. All the fun.
MN MERRY MARKET
13 - 14 + 20 - 21, December, 10 am - 4 pm
North End Event Center, MN State Fair
If your Minneapolis kids are into fire trucks, you can check out a whole museum full of them next week!
The fire museum has old fire trucks to climb on, a ton of uniforms to try on, and even a short pole to slide down! It is a hands on place!
And there’s a bunch of old memorabilia, photos, and historical info.
The museum is only open two days a month, and it is run by volunteers! Please donate if you visit.
MUSEUM OPEN
13 December, 9 am - 4 pm
MN Firefighters Museum, Northeast Minneapolis
If you still need a photo of Santa and your fur baby, head to NE MPLS next week!
This one is free!
SANTA PAWS
13 December, 12 - 4 pm
Broken Clock Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Check off more than a few holiday experiences in one stop at a fun local Twin Cities brewery next week!
Shop children’s books from Red Balloon Bookshop, meet local artists and illustrators at the market, grab a s’more on the patio, and snag a photo with Santa! Take your own, or have a pro photo done for $20 per group.
Pets are welcome too.
HOLIDAY MARKET
14 December, 1 - 5 pm
Lake Monster Brewing, St Paul
Forget Santa, forget the Grinch…get your photo with Krampus in Minneapolis next week!
You can also shop the market to support local small businesses with your holiday shopping!
Note: Krampus arrives at 3.
PICTURES WITH KRAMPUS + HOLIDAY BIZAAR
14 December, 2 - 6 pm
Fletcher's Ice Cream, Northeast Minneapolis
A feel good fundraiser for cats in Minneapolis next week that is a total win win.
You cuddle kittens…and Rainbow Whiskers, the rescue that brings them in, earns money. So simple. They’ll also have adoptable pets in case you fall in love.
KITTEN SNUGGLING
14 December, 3 - 7 pm
Insight Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
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