The Grinch Comes to Life
What: Children’s Theatre Co.’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
When: Dec. 16- Jan. 5
Where: Children’s Theatre Co.— 2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis
A holiday favorite comes to life at Children’s Theatre Co., with heartwarming performances of Dr. Suess’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Opening Dec. 16, watch as Cindy Lou Who’s kindness and holiday cheer changes the Grinch’s mischievous plans, and ultimately, the size and capacity of his heart.
Pepperkake Perfection
What: Norway House’s Gingerbread Wonderland
When: Dec. 17- Jan. 4
Where: Norway House— 913 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis
Celebrate 10 years of Norway House’s beloved, community-curated Gingerbread Wonderland exhibit, opening Dec. 17! Based off of the world’s largest gingerbread city exhibit in Bergen, Norway, Norway House’s very own gingerbread (or “pepperkake” in Norwegian) town is a magical assemblage of gingerbread creations by professional and amateur bakers across the Twin Cities.
Courtesy of Meet Minneapolis
Downtown Dazzles
What: Holidazzle
When: Dec. 18-22
Where: Nicollet Mall, between 6th and 11th street
Holidazzle returns to Nicollet Mall on Dec. 18, with an opening ceremony at the U.S. Bank Stage featuring performances by the Minnesota Chorale, Viking’s SKOL Line, and hip-hop artist NUR-D. The week’s dazzling festivities will include a Peppermint Pub Crawl, pop-up holiday markets, a holiday-themed roller rink, large-scale twinkling light activations, free indoor and outdoor entertainment, and more.
courtesy of Meet Minneapolis
Vintage Cheer
What: A Very Vintage Holidazzle Market
When: Dec. 20-21
Where: City Center—
Minneapolis Vintage Market invites vintage lovers to indulge in two days of holiday cheer in the City Center building, with a specially curated holiday vintage market. Find the perfect gifts for family and friends as you comb through vintage clothing, home goods, and accessories from local vendors. Warm up with holiday-themed drinks and enjoy a round of putt putt in between the racks of vintage revelry.
Christkindl Magic
What: European Christmas Market closing weekend
When: Dec. 20-22
Where: Union Depot— 240 E. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
Immerse yourself in the magic of Union Depot’s European Christmas Market on its final weekend—the perfect way to ring in the holiday spirit. Grab a hot mug of Glühwein and wander through the twinkling wooden village as you shop handmade European gifts from local vendors and sample traditional European delicacies like baklava, bratwurst, pierogi, and more.
Photo by Emma Enebak
Christmas on the Green
What: Minneapolis Christkindl Market closing weekend
When: Dec. 20-22
Where: North Loop green— 350 N. 5th St., Minneapolis
Gather at the North Loop Green for the final weekend of its inaugural Christkindl Market, a festive outdoor wonderland featuring food and handcrafted gifts from over 30 local vendors representing 15 different countries.
