Nordic Village Market
Nordic Village provides an overnight cabin experience amid the bustle of downtown Minneapolis. Hosted by Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, this winter celebration is the perfect place to hunker down and enjoy a four-course meal, spa treatment, and seasonal shopping. In the Nordic Village Market, shop a rotating selection of toys, clothing, home decor, jewelry, and more. Dec. 1-Jan. 31, weekends from noon to 4 p.m. @ Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, fourseasons.com
Holidays on the Hill
Photo courtesy of MN Historical Society
Take a tour of St. Paul’s historic James J. Hill House this holiday season to discover the joys of Christmas from 1910. The seasonal experience transports guests back in time through holiday-themed exhibits and a 60-minute tour highlighting memories from the Hill family and their staff. Tickets required. Dec. 1-31, times vary @ James J. Hill House, mnhs.org
Holiday Flower Show
Photo by Jackie Scherer
This year, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory’s annual Holiday Flower Show dazzles with red, orange, and yellow poinsettias. The tradition, which began in 1925, is now the conservatory’s most anticipated flower attraction. Explore hundreds of poinsettias and holiday florals along with yellow flowering kalanchoe and tropical foliage accents. Dec. 2-Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, comozooconservatory.org
Holiday Makers Market
Wood From the Hood is hosting its first annual holiday market, featuring over 25 vendors selling art, crafts, and treats. For the event, the company will also be selling a variety of new, limited-edition products. And don’t forget to grab a drink from neighborhood favorite Arbeiter Brewing Co. Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Wood From the Hood, woodfromthehood.com
Mosaic Craft and Draft
Craft your own personalized mosaic project at Nine Mile Brewing’s craft and draft class. Whether making custom gifts for loved ones or decor to spruce up your own walls, the event offers instructions and materials for a multitude of projects, with dozens of colors of precut glass to choose from. Tickets required. Dec. 10, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Nine Mile Brewing, 9milebrewing.com
Nicollet Island Winter Market
Embrace the city’s winter festivities at Nicollet Island’s outdoor shopping experience. With tons of unique crafts, delicious food, and works from local artisans and vendors, it is the perfect place to support and celebrate the Minneapolis community. Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Nicollet Island Pavilion, eventbrite.com
