Sales + Events: November Features Festive Finds

As holiday season nears, this month’s events help you get into the festive spirit and get a jump start on gift shopping

ILLUME Fall 2025 Warehouse Sale

ILLUME candle getting lit
Woodfire Crackle Glass Candle at ILLUME is perfect for the holiday season.

Courtesy of ILLUME

Stop by ILLUME’s Maple Grove shopping warehouse to save 50%-90% off on candles and home and personal fragrances from ILLUME and Good Chemistry. Shoppers that spend $150 or more will gain access to an exclusive free section, and those that shop on Friday will receive a 15% off coupon for Saturday shopping. New products will be available each day. Friday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. @ ILLUME Maple Grove Facility, illumecandles.com

Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo

Nov. 7-9 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, you can peruse an array of homewares, holiday decor, jewelry, accessories, pottery, sculpture, textiles, paintings, and more at the Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo. Find gifts from artisans and boutiques across the city—or treat yourself to something special. Tickets are $6 for adults and entry is free for children 16 or younger. Friday, Nov. 7, 12-7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. @ Minneapolis Convention Center, giftandartexpo.com

Art This Way – Fall Art Crawl

Art This Way promotional poster
Discover local artists and their creations at the Art This Way event at Solar Arts Building in Northeast Minneapolis.

Courtesy of Solar Arts Building

Browse original work from some of the best artists in Northeast Minneapolis at the Fall Art Crawl at the Solar Arts Building. Discover one-of-a-kind paintings, prints, sculpture, wearables, jewelry, and meet their makers. Enjoy live music, beer from Indeed Brewing on the building’s first floor, and more. The event is free and open to the public. Friday, Nov. 14, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 15, 12-8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 16, 12-5 p.m. @ Solar Arts Building, solarartsbuilding.com

Spruce Top Workshop

Join a Bachman’s design expert for a workshop in Minneapolis on how to craft a holiday spruce top planter. Learn how to build a base with seasonal evergreens in an outdoor container and explore creative decorating ideas with materials available in-store. Tickets are $125 and include a 12-inch mache pot with spruce tops and a $40 gift card to shop for decorative accents for your planter. Saturday, Nov. 15, 12-1:30 p.m.; 2-3:30 p.m. @ Bachman’s on Lyndale, bachmans.com

Holiday Markets

Minneapolis Christkindl Market
Minneapolis Christkindl Market kicks off this month on Nov. 21.

Minneapolis Christkindl Market

‘Tis the season for twinkling lights and treasured finds. Holiday markets are a perfect place to experience both, and two big ones start in November:



 



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