COOL STUFF TO DO
LOCAL EVENTS IN THE TWIN CITIES METRO
Welcome December with my hand-picked list of local, fun events around the Twin Cities! It is such a special time around here with a lot to do, so take advantage of the vibrant city life and all it has to offer…you know, tons of cool stuff!
TREE LIGHTING AND MOVIE NIGHT
7 December
Union Depot, St Paul
Live music, European Christmas Market, kid crafts, tree lighting, fireworks, and the Elf movie!
https://www.uniondepot.org/holiday/
HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIOS
7 - 8 December
Thorp Building, Northeast Minneapolis
Browse art and gifts including the Michael Birawer gallery.
https://facebook.com/events/s/holiday-open-studios-thorp/1206650253765176/
CANADIAN PACIFIC HOLIDAY TRAIN
12 December
37th and Stinson, Northeast Minneapolis
Donate to local food shelves and catch live music performed right from the train stage!
https://facebook.com/events/s/holiday-train-minneapolis-2024/855447340090157/
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
15 December
Machine Shop, Northeast Minneapolis
Two floors of vintage goods plus coffee, food, and a DJ.
https://facebook.com/events/s/minneapolis-vintage-market-at-/513294607917283/
BREAK THE BUBBLE - MEET + GREET
17 December
Bauhaus Brew Labs, Northeast Minneapolis
Show up, throw on a name tag, and meet new friends!
https://facebook.com/events/s/break-the-bubble-bauhaus-brew-/498444066535196/
ELF TRIVIA
17 December
Earl Giles, Northeast Minneapolis
The best spot in Northeast for ambiance, dressed for the holidays with movie trivia.
https://facebook.com/events/s/jingle-giles/948092027377416/
HOLIDAZZLE
18 - 22 December
Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis
The Minneapolis holiday celebration is back and moving to Nicollet Mall!
TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT
19 December
Fulton Taproom, North Loop, Minneapolis
Trivia, cover band, bracelet making, and a best dressed contest.
https://facebook.com/events/s/taylor-swift-night/887257520227361/
ELF IN ORCHESTRA
20 - 22 December
Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
Watch the movie as a live orchestra plays along with the soundtrack.
https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/tickets/calendar/movies-music/elf/
ELF SCREENING + COOKIE DECORATING
23 December
Minneapolis Cider, Northeast Minneapolis
Decorate cookies for Santa while watching Elf in the taproom.
https://facebook.com/events/s/elf-screening-and-cookie-decor/1486715372033022/