Experience Cutting-Edge Automotive Technology
What: Twin Cities Auto Show
When: Through Jan. 11
Where: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis
The 2026 Twin Cities Auto Show returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center, bringing hundreds of the newest vehicles from top domestic and international brands under one roof. Explore everything from family-friendly sedans and SUVs to luxury cars and high-performance trucks, with opportunities to get hands-on through ride-and-drive experiences and interactive test courses.
Trade Snowdrifts for Stadium Laps
What: Winter Warm-Up at U.S. Bank Stadium
When: Jan. 6 & Jan. 8, 5-9 p.m.
Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, 401 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis
Winter Warm-Up brings inline skating and indoor running back to U.S. Bank Stadium, offering a fun, weatherproof way to stay active during the coldest months. Open to all ages, sessions run through January on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5-9 p.m. along the stadium’s main and upper concourses. Enter via the Skyway through the Stadium Parking Garage.
Courtesy of U.S. Bank Stadium
A Cult-Classic Minnesota Satire Comes to the Parkway
What: ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’
When: Jan. 7, 7 p.m.
Where: The Parkway Theater, 4814 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis
A cult-favorite Minnesota satire gets the full glam treatment with a screening of Drop Dead Gorgeous at the Parkway. The night kicks off with a live opening set from Twin Cities standout Leslie Vincent, followed by the hilariously dark tale of small-town beauty queens whose competition spirals into outrageous, glitter-soaked chaos.
Art on Ice: Sculptures Inspired by Mia’s Collection
What: Ice Sculptures at Mia
When: Jan. 8-15
Where: Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis
Ice Sculptures at Mia invites visitors to experience winter art outdoors at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, where ice sculptures inspired by works from the collection fill the courtyard. After exploring the frozen installations, head inside for a self-guided tour of the original artworks that inspired them. Free, family-friendly, and on view during museum hours until the sculptures melt—no tickets required.
Courtesy of Minneapolis Institute of Art
A New Year Reset in the Winter Garden
What: Winter Wellness Fair
When: Jan. 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska
Kick off the new year with intention at the Arboretum’s Winter Wellness Fair. January is the perfect time to reset, recharge, and care for yourself and those you love with a full day devoted to body, mind, and soul. Shop the Winter Wellness Market, join a yoga or meditation class, unwind with reserved sauna time, and embrace the season outdoors by walking, skiing, or snowshoeing through the winter landscape.
Blues in the Tropics
What: Music Under Glass – Curt Obeda with Brian Z
When: Jan. 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul
Music Under Glass brings live blues to the tropical Sunken Garden. Minnesota Blues Hall of Famer Curt Obeda teams up with Brian Z for a free, stroll-friendly show, with beer and wine available and the music simulcast to other seating areas.
Courtesy of Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
