It’s shopping season, which means the malls, big-box shops, and Amazon are cranking things up to 11 for the next four weeks. Target employees are going to smile at you. But if none of that appeals to you—or you can/want to avoid it—it’s also a great time to shop local, with mini-markets popping up in breweries, festivals, museums and galleries, and local shops. Score unique finds, enjoy a beer or some nog, and bask in the warmth of putting your dollar back into the community.
The following is a living guide to upcoming events and sales. I’ll be adding more happenings as things are announced over time, and I’m bringing back this handy emoji key for those who prefer to skim:
🌈 Make the holidays gay! 🎩 Totally vintage
🦄 Dang, that’s a unique market! 🤎Support artists of color!
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Are you hosting/participating in a locally minded event you don't see below? Send details to jessica@racketmn.com.
This Week
Saturday, December 20
ArtYouHeart Holiday Pop-Up ➕
This south Minneapolis pop-up brings together three local poster collections—ArtYouHeart, ARTCRANK, and Posters for Parks—under one roof. Browse original posters and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 13 & Dec. 20. Replace Studio, 5008 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Holiday Glass Marketplace: Design & Dazzle
With live glassblowing demonstrations, ornaments and other giftables for sale, and festive glasswork. Noon to 5 p.m. Foci - Minnesota Center for Glass Arts, 2213 Snelling Ave., Minneapolis.
Holiday Market 🎩➕
This ongoing pop-up market includes local makers, artists, vintage sellers, and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29, Dec. 13-14, 20-21. AudreyRose Vintage, 3508 Snelling Ave., Minneapolis.
Handmade Holigays 🌈
Pick up last-minute gifts and support local vendors. Produced by Modesitt Markets. Noon to 6 p.m. Queermunity MN, 3036 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
Nicollet Island Last Chance Market
Featuring over 50 local vendors. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power St., Minneapolis.
Sunday, December 21
Minneapolis Vintage Market 🎩
Shop vintage on two floors. With coffee and DJ tunes. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Machine Shop, 300 Second St. SE, Minneapolis.
Already Up and Running
Annual Holiday Gift Gallery ➕
Featuring work by more than 30 local artists, handcrafters, and authors. ArtReach St. Croix, 224 N. Fourth St., Stillwater. Through December 30
AppleHouse Holiday Boutique 🍰➕
There will be apple products here. Also squash, pumpkins, and other seasonal produce and giftable foodie items. The shop is about a mile away from the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, which has a holiday lights stroll in full swing as well. For a recorded list of available apples, call 612-301-3487. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 7485 Rolling Acres Rd., Victoria; find more info here. Through December 20
The Artful Present ➕
This holiday event includes a group show, local artists’ market, and more. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thu.-Fri.; noon to 4 p.m. Sat. Veronique Wantz Gallery, 901 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis. Through December 20
European Christmas Market 🍺🍰➕
This is the big one, folks. The one that is more of a festival. The one where you can pick up your own stein. This huge holiday market is modeled after classic markets popular throughout Europe (the first known event of this kind being in Dresden in 1434). During this annual outdoor festival there will be live entertainment, with traditional music and dance performances. The VIPs of the fest are Santa and Krampus, who will be on hand, as will reindeer, sled dogs, and elves. There will be tons of food, such as giant pretzels, fresh roasted nuts, Swedish meatballs, churros, waffles, spaetzle cheese curds, and all kinds of party weinies. Also good to know: There will be lots of hot bevvies, whether you’re looking for coffee, cocoa, or glühwein. Or bust out that market stein and order up a beer. Find more info at stpaulchristmasmarket.org. Free. Noon to 9 p.m. opening day (Nov. 28); 3-9 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. Union Depot, 214 Fourth St. E., St. Paul. Through December 21
Forgotten Star Holiday Market 🍺➕
Shop 30+ vendors and enjoy a holiday beer release, beer poking, and free open curling. Noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays Dec. 6-20. Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Dr., Fridley.
Glow Holiday Festival ➕
When it gets dark at 5 p.m., it’s easy to appreciate a little light at night. At Glow, you can gaze upon millions of little lights, as the Saints’ ballpark is once again turned into a winter wonderland with tons of installations, twinkling tunnels, and animated sites. For folks who enjoy mild thrills, there’s a giant slide and a carousel, while a market will showcase local artists and small businesses. And yep, Santa will be stopping by. $12.75-$21.75. Thursdays through Sundays, plus Wednesday, Nov. 25, Dec. 24-31. CHS Field, 360 N. Broadway St., St. Paul; find tickets and more info here. Through January 4—Jessica Armbruster
A Handmade Holiday Market 🍺➕
Shop an ever-changing group of local makers and crafters each weekend. Noon to 5 p.m. Sat., plus Sun., Dec. 14. Brühaven Craft Company, 1368 Lasalle Ave., Minneapolis. Through December 20
Dayton’s Holiday Market ➕
Downtown is back? Well, this annual pop-up shop is, at least. Now in its fifth year, Dayton’s Holiday Market does the old department store one better, hosting over 100 local makers and brands, including Love Your Melon gear, artisan giftables, and unique sports merch from Minnesota teams. Or maybe food and booze is more your thing? The market will also host Oak Grill Culinary Classics, which will serve up wild rice soup and pastries from local bakeries, and the Jingle Giles Bar, which, according to the release, will offer “festive cocktails, mocktails, meatballs,” and other treats. Folks too scared to venture downtown fear not, as a satellite market will be setting up shop in Southdale Center later this month (personally, I’d take an empty downtown over an empty mall any day). 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. through Sat.; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Dec. 26. Dayton’s, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. Through December 27
Dayton’s Holiday Market: Southdale
Same deal, different mall. With over 50 local vendors. Southdale Center Dining Pavillion, Level 2, Southdale Center, 2015 Southdale Center, Edina. Through December 24
Field + Festival Holiday Market 2025 🍰➕
Minneapolis Craft Market hosts this weekly market offering eats from local farmers and artisans. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Wagner’s Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave. S., Minneapolis. Through December 21
Holiday Lane at Northrup ➕
Shop from hundreds of artists at this weekly holiday happening. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE, Minneapolis. Through December 20
Holidays on Nicollet ➕
Minneapolis Craft Market hosts this pop-up shop with over 60 local artists and makers. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed on Thanksgiving). IDS Center, 747 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis; find more info at mplscraftmarket.com. Through December 21
Jul Shop ➕
Shop Nordic gifts at this annual pop-up shop. The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Through January 25
Minneapolis Christkindl Market 🍺➕
Shop 30+ vendors selling traditional holiday ornaments, wooden toys, nutcrackers, steins, felt dolls, hand-knit hats, beeswax candles, moss art, and more, with a weekly lineup of entertainment onstage, and Santa and Krampus stopping by most weekends. Food and hot drinks will be plentiful, including German brats and glühwein, Polish and French pastries, raclette, Turkish treats, and Nordic waffles on a stick. Free. 4-9 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. North Loop Green, 350 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis; find more info at minneapolischristkindlmarket.com. Through December 21
Nordic Village Winter Market 🍺➕
It’s back! Featuring European-style market where little houses are shops. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Four Seasons Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. Through December 21
Raging Art On 🦄➕
Shop all kinds of rockin’ items from 70+ local artists, plus family-friendly entertainment and crafts every Sat. Free. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thu.-Sat. Gamut Gallery, 717 S. 10th St., Minneapolis. Through December 21
Textile Center's Holiday Gallery Shop Open House ➕
A juried collection of artisan goods for gifting from 100+ artists. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. (7 p.m. Thu.). Textile Center, 3000 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis; textilecentermn.org. Through December 31
Coming Up!
Mill City’s Indoor Winter Market 🍰➕
This long running market features local, sustainable, and organic groceries and produce, as well as handmade gifts and goods. For the season, the market moves inside Mill City Museum (museum admission is not required). Winter Markets are held on the first and third Saturdays of each month through April. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 704 S. Second St., Minneapolis; millcityfarmersmarket.org. December 6 & 20
Pop-up Holiday Market
Shop 11 local artists, including TruthLizard. 2-7 p.m. Resource Mpls, 512 E. 24th St., Minneapolis.
Winter Table & Open Studios
Explore open studios followed by a cozy potluck at 6:30 p.m. Noon to 10 p.m. Q.arma Building, 1224 Quincy St. NE, Minneapolis.
Sunday, December 21
Minneapolis Vintage Market 🎩➕
Shop vintage on two floors. With coffee and DJ tunes. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Machine Shop, 300 Second St. SE, Minneapolis.
Unlimited Goes Hollywood Makers Market
Shop over 40 local vendors. Noon to 4 p.m. Hollywood Theater, 2815 Johnson St. NE, Minneapolis.
PAST MARKETS
Friday, November 28
Black Friday at Mia
Explore select galleries (including admission to “Royal Bronzes: Cambodian Art of the Divine”), enjoy free coffee and treats, win prizes, make holiday cards, bring the kids for storytime, and shop special deals at the store. 8-10 a.m. Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Black Friday/Small Business Saturday on Broadway 🤎➕
West Broadway Business and Area Coalition (WBC) and Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) hosts this market featuring local businesses and makers. 3-7 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. Capri Theater, 2027 W. Broadway, Minneapolis. Through November 29
Festive Finds
A two-day vintage market. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Residency Art Studio, 401 N. Firstst Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt 🍺➕
This is more of a festival than a market, but there will be local vendors here. Otherwise, get distracted by trolley rides, winter-themed parades, cultural performances and demonstrations, kids’ fun, Santa and Krampus, and more holiday whimsy. Free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Downtown Excelsior, Water St., Excelsior; find more info at christmasinexcelsiormn.com. Through November 29
Holiday Market Weekend at Utepils 🍺➕
This two-day party includes a vendor market, beer and THC deals, plus a taproom release, music from Amanda Grace, and an all-day happy hour on Fri.; and beer poking and Krampus on Sat. Market hours: 5-9 p.m. Fri.; noon to 8 p.m. Sat. Utepils Brewing Co., 225 Thomas Ave. N. 700, Minneapolis. Through November 29
“Into the Fiberverse” 🦄🍺
Explore new works from local textile artists. Saturday’s reception will also include an artists’ market, handmade goods, and craft cocktails from Norseman Distillery. 6-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. The Otherworldly Arts Collective, 451 Taft St. NE #22, Minneapolis.
Made by Hands Holiday Market 🍺➕
Makers, artists, and more. Noon to 6 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St. NE, Minneapolis.
Palace Theatre Holiday Market 🦄➕
Featuring over 50 artists and vendors in a super cool space, including booths set up onstage. Free. 2-8 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. Palace Theatre, 17 W. Seventh Place, St. Paul; palaceholidaymarket.com. Through November 29
Saturday, November 29
56MAS Holiday Market 🍰➕
With 25 local makers, pics with Santa, bonfires, s’mores, and a pop-up tree market across the street hosted by Rum River Tree Farm. 1-6 p.m. (taproom open noon to 10 p.m.). 56 Brewing, 3055 NE Columbia Ave., Suite 102, Minneapolis.
Arts & Vintage Market 🎩
Vintage holiday decor, toys, and more, plus art. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5353 11th Ave. S., Minneapolis; find more info here.
Bear’s Beary Merry Holiday Market
Featuring over 70 booths of handmade crafters, artisans, boutiques, and local vendors. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mariner Middle School, 3551 McKnight Rd. N., White Bear Lake.
Cozy Market
A mini market and holiday ornament-making event. Noon to 5 p.m. Dame Errant, 1729 N. Second St. Suite 403B, Minneapolis.
Danksgiving High Holiday Market 🦄
Featuring DJs tunes, local THC artists and vendors, stoner bingo, video game tournaments, and a “dank buffet.” 21+. 4-9 p.m. The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge, 3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis; RSVP here.
Olde World Christmas: Small Business Saturday 🎩
Formerly Haupt Antique Market, this event features vintage Christmas items, decor, and gifts. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dutch Door Vintage, 7570 147th St. W. #400, Apple Valley; dutchdoorvintage.com.
OMNI’s Holiday Market 🍺
A selection of holiday decor, one-of-a-kind gifts, a visit from Santa, and treats from local vendors. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. OMNI Brewery & Taproom - Victoria, 1495 Stieger Lake Ln., Victoria.
Small & Spooky Market
Shop items from 10 dark and mysterious makers. 1-7 p.m. Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Ave. N., St. Paul.
Spooky Makers Market 🦄
Shop 10 local/small creators. 1-6 p.m. Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Ave. N., St. Paul.
Uptown Winter Wonderland
Featuring a market with over 30 local makers, holiday crafting opportunities, family-friendly photo-ops, a Christmas tree sale on Lake and Girard, and live music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seven Points, 3001 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Monday, December 1
Holiday Makers' Market at Wooden Hill
A curated lineup of local makers. 5-8:30 p.m. Wooden Hill Brewing Company, 7421 Bush Lake Rd., Edina.
Friday, December 5
47th Annual Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar ➕
This multi-story event has over 60 booths of giftables. Admission is $5. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Landmark Center, 75 Fifth St. W., St. Paul; landmarkcenter.org/holiday-bazaar. Through December 7
Baba’s x Mizna Lit Series + Holiday Bazaar 🍰
Authors read from the latest publication. Come early for a merch and local makers market. 5 p.m. Baba’s Hummus House & Mana’eesh Bakery, 2220 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Holiday on 44th 🍺
Featuring trolley rides between Loring Elementary and Camden High School, a craft fair, bonfires, food trucks, live music and DJ tunes, an outdoor dance party, a visit from Santa, hands-on crafting for all ages, a petting zoo, and a winter market at Dancing Bear Chocolate. 6-9:30 p.m. 44th Avenue, between Uptown Ave. N. and Morgan Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Merry Marc Heu Christmas Market
A pop-up within a pop-up? Yes! In addition to Marc Heu’s pastry pop-up, we’ve also got a one-day makers’ market. 5-10 p.m. Marc Heu Pop-up, 3509 W. 44th St., Minneapolis.
Nordic Julmarket 🍺➕
Norway House hosts this annual pop-up. Utepils Brewing Co., 225 Thomas Ave. N., Minneapolis. Through December 7
Olde World Christmas: Holiday Cheer 🎩➕
With vintage Christmas items, decor, and gifts. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thu.; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. Dutch Door Vintage, 7570 147th St. W. #400, Apple Valley; find more info at dutchdoorvintage.com. Through December 7
Olio Vintage Holiday Soirée 🎩
Featuring local makers, holiday-forward vintage, resident vendors, and treats. 4-6 p.m. Olio Vintage, 21 Fifth St. NE, Minneapolis.
Solar Arts Festivities & Merriment Art Show ➕
Featuring live music, gift shopping, open artist studios, and more. 5-10 p.m. Fri.; noon to 8 p.m. Sat. Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Saturday, December 6
Bench Pressed Pop-Ups 🦄➕
Local artists and makers are stopping by the studio/shop each weekend for special events and extended store hours. Check online for each week’s lineup. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat.; the store is also open daily. Bench Pressed, 2010 26th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Christmas Boutique 🍰➕
Featuring giftable baked goods and other treats. 2-6:30 p.m. Dec. 6; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7; 4-6:30 p.m. Dec. 13; 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 14. The Church of St. Albert the Great, 2836 33rd Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Christmas in Germany 🍺🍰➕
Featuring Lebkuchen cookies baked by the GAI Damenklub, Haus brewed glühwein (mulled wine), beer and traditional foods, German carols, and seasonal goods for sale by various vendors. Events are outdoors and indoors. $10; $5 kids. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (entrance is timed via ticket). Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave., St. Paul; find info here. Also December 7
The Flux Frost Fest
This open studio event will include holiday art, music, and hands on fun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flux Arts Building, 2505 Howard St. NE, Minneapolis; find more info here.
Gasthaus Christkindlmarkt Market 🍺
Aw yeah, another German-style holiday market with glühwein. Noon to 4 p.m. Gasthaus, 8390 Lofton Ave. N., Stillwater.
Grand Meander
Featuring free trolley rides, in-store deals, carolers, family fun, Santa, and more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grand Avenue, St. Paul.
Guatemalan Market 🍺🍰🤎
Common Hope hosts this event featuring handcrafted wood items, jewelry, clothing, chocolate products, and volcanic-grown coffee. Free. 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. La Doña Cervecería, 241 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
Celebrate the opening of “Threads of Becoming: Art Quilts” by Carol Hancuh with this handmade market featuring 40+ makers and artists. Cora McCorvey Health & Wellness Center, 1015 N. Fourth Ave., Minneapolis.
Holiday Market 🍺
Featuring bagels, ceramics, art prints, apparel, and more. Noon to 5 p.m. Modist Brewing Company, 505 N. Third St., Minneapolis.
Holiday Open Studios: Luminary Stroll & Treasure Hunt ➕
Explore local artist spaces and shop. Noon to 8 p.m. Sat.; noon to 5 p.m. Sun. Thorp Building, 1618-1620 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis. Through December 7
Holiday Market in Wayzata’s Design District
Featuring live music, giveaways, pop-up vendors, and more holiday fun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lake Street, from Manitoba Ave. to Engel St., downtown Wayzata.
Holiday Record Sale
Shop rare vinyl, VHS, gig shirts, CDs, posters, and more from 20 dealers. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hook & Ladder, 3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis.
Lavender & Lights Winter Makers Market 🌈
Shop local artists and makers. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Queermunity MN, 3036 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
Marché de Noël
Local artists and vendors. $10 suggested donation for admission. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Alliance Française, 227 Colfax Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Midway Holiday Emporium
Lots of local makers here. Noon to 5 p.m. Dual Citizen Brewing, 725 Raymond Ave., St. Paul.
Milton Square Yuletide Faire
Featuring vendor markets, special sales, Santa, and more, all ending with a tree lighting ceremony in the courtyard. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tree lighting. Milton Square, 2262 Como Ave., St. Paul.
No Coast Craft-o-Rama ➕
In 2025, pop-up holiday markets are thriving. They’re at bars, in bookstores, at coffeeshops, in parking lots, and pretty much any other business with a little room to spare (no really, check out my mega-roundup here, which is updated weekly, or follow Freeloader Friday, which has a “holiday markets” section). But two decades ago, Craft-o-Rama was a trailblazer, hosting an annual local artists’ market that quickly grew in size and popularity. This year the event will be turning 20, and retiring. Event organizers, Crafters Local 612, will be sending the event off in good spirits with this two-day event at MGM. Expect lots of really fun artists and makers, including zine publishers, candle makers, jewelers, print artists, and more. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St., Minneapolis; find more info here. Also December 7
Shake Holiday Festival
With local businesses, cookie decorating, photo ops, and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Historic Coliseum Building, Level 2, 2708 E. Lake St., Minneapolis; find more info here.
Sleepyhead Vintage Night Market 🦄🎩
It’s a vintage night market that goes deep into night with DJ tunes. Admission is $5 adv./$8 at the door. 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Familia Skate Shop, 835 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
Strange Times Holiday Market 🦄
Y’all, we got a market for macabre peeps. With nearly 60 local vendors. Masks are required. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2626 28th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Tap and Tinsel Market
Local artists, crafters, and makers. Noon to 6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Minneapolis Cider Company, 701 SE Ninth St., Minneapolis.
Twin Cities Record Show Pop-up 🦄🎩
Come for the records, cassettes, T-shirts, DVDs, CDs, posters, and VHS. Noon to 4 p.m. Summit Brewing Company, 910 Montreal Cir., St.Paul.
Sunday, December 7
Fat Flea Body-Positive Holiday Market
Over 40 local vendors selling plus-size clothing, both handmade and vintage. Face masks are required. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2626 28th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Holiday Market at the Brick Alley
Shop eight local makers. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brick Alley, 421 Main St. S., Stillwater.
Laughing Bat Market 🦄
$17. 1-6 p.m. Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Ave. N., St. Paul.
Northeast Farmers’ Winter Market 🍰➕
Featuring produce and holiday treats. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 56 Brewing, 3055 NE Columbia Ave., Suite 102, Minneapolis.
Santa Kaws! Holiday Market
Shop local artists and vendors and enjoy puzzle and escape room activities. Noon to 5 p.m. The Lodge of Lazarus Crowe, 560 Seventh St. W., St. Paul.
Shop Small Ownd’ly Holiday Market
Over 50 local makers. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hollywood Theatre, 2815 Johnson St. NE, Minneapolis.
Southside Shtetl Chanukah Market
Check out this Jewish, anti-Zionist pop-up marketplace with ops to shop local, a workshop hosted by Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg, and Klezmer music. 4-7 p.m. Pillsbury House + Theatre, 3501 Chicago Ave., Mpls, Minneapolis.
Winter Market at Weird Ink Society 🦄
Meet 10 tattoo artists and shop local vendors making things like chainmail jewelry, satanic streetwear, vintage, and candles. Noon to 6 p.m. Weird Ink Society, 196 West Forbes Ave., St. Paul.
Winter Market
Live music and local artists. 1-4 p.m. The Fillmore Minneapolis, 525 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis.
Thursday, December 11
Gather and Glow
Shop local vendors. Admission is a suggested goodwill donation to VEAP. 6-9 p.m. Whirlyball Bloomington, 2405 E. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington; find more info here.
Holiday Night Market
It’s an open market in a Christmas tree lot! With 25 local artisans and makers, glowing ice luminaries, photo ops, bonfires, hot chocolate, and more. 4-9 p.m. Tangletown Gardens and Wise Acre Eatery, 5353 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis.
The Queer Holiday Market 🌈
Shop over two-dozen queer businesses, artists, and makers. With beer and holiday drag. 5-9 p.m. Thu.-Fri. Summit Brewing Company, 910 Montreal Cir., St.Paul.
Friday, December 12
3rd Annual HUM Winter Market
Shop pottery, beadwork, vintage items, and more from locals. 5-8 p.m. HUM Yoga + Barre, 2421 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis.
Last Minute Gifts
Featuring 25+ local makers. 6-9 p.m. Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., St. Paul.
Minni Dazzle 🌈➕
Holidazzle isn’t coming back anytime soon; it’s been replaced by the nebulous (and awkwardly named) Winterapolis. Still, this charming Christmas mini-fest at Fulton does a pretty good job of recreating the overall offerings of the event—at least, back when it was a festival (sorry, no light parade, folks!). For the next three days, they’ll be hosting a stream of special events, such as a local biz market with 15-20 vendors popping up daily. There will also be free pics with Santa, free drag bingo with B. Louise, and two choirs caroling while you drink your brew. Free. 3-11 Fri.; noon to 11 p.m. Sat.; noon to 8 p.m. Sun. Fulton Taproom, 414 N. Sixth Ave., Minneapolis; visit fultonbeer.com for the full deets. Through Sunday—Jessica Armbruster
Saturday, December 13
10th Annual RedHot Art Market 💥
A marketplace featuring 40 local artists and makers across both buildings. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center, 3749 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis.
Adam Turman’s Holiday Open Studio 💥➕
With original paintings, prints, scratch 'n' dent discounted prints, and work from studiomate Lili Lennox and guests PuzzleTwist and Mousse Winery. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Adam Turman's Studio, 6184 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley.
Alma Holiday Market
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Alma, 528 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis.
Artists Collective Holiday Market
Noon to 5 p.m. Lynnhurst Park Recreation Center, 1345 W. Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis.
The Black Market: BBIB Market 🤎
Shop clothing, beauty items, jewelry, food, and more from local BIPOC-owned businesses. Reserve a free ticket at theblackmarketmpls.com. 2-6:30 p.m. The Lab – Pilot Facility and Taproom, 767 N. Eustis St., Minneapolis.
California Building Holiday Market 💥
Six floors of gallery and studio shopping. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. California Building, 2205 California St. NE, Minneapolis.
Casket Arts Building Holiday Market 💥
Coffee, cookies, live music, and a variety of treasures spanning multiple floors. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Casket Arts Building, 681 17th Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Christmas Market at Black Forest ➕
Shop a dozen or so local vendors selling crafts, treats, and other giftables. Noon to 7 p.m. Sat.; noon to 5 p.m. Sun. Black Forest Inn, 1 E. 26th St., Minneapolis.
France 44 Holiday Market 🍺🍰
An open house-style event with local makers, producers, and artists. 5-8 p.m. 4351 France Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Grainline Holiday Market
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Grainline, 1621 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis.
Graze Apres
Mpls Vintage Market hosts this event featuring winter outfits. Noon to 4 p.m. Graze, 520 N. Fourth St., Minneapolis.
Holiday Bake Sale 🍰
Shop for sweet and savory treats from 40+ local bakeries and local vendors. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Union Depot, 240 E. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul.
Holiday Market at Malcolm Yards 🍺➕
Two days of local artisans. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. Malcolm Yards Market, 501 30th Ave. SE, Minneapolis; more info here. Through December 14
Holiday Market
Hosted by MN Artisan Market. 1-5 p.m. Modist Brewing Company, 505 N. Third St., Minneapolis.
Holiday Market Weekends 🍺
Featuring festive shopping, local makers, and cozy brews. Noon to 6 p.m. Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, 1712 Marshall St. NE, Suite 100, Minneapolis.
Holland Daze Open Studios 💥
Artists and makers in the east and west buildings showcase their work. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holland Arts, 607 22nd Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Jahrgang Jargon: A Vintage Market 🎩
There’s no shortage of shopping to be done this month—check out Racket’s evolving guide to local holiday pop-ups if you don’t believe us—but not all markets are as fun as this one from Arbeiter sounds. At Jahrgang Jargon (“jahrgang” is German for “vintage”), you can grab cool tees from Knitwits and Creeper Vintage or pick up some dead media from MN Record Show and Minneapolis Vinyl. Prefer a new tattoo to an old tee? Father Tats and Tame Skinner Tattoos will be tattooing, and DJ Cold Sweat from Hiahli is providing the tunes, with food from Gehard's Bratwursts. Free. Noon to 4 p.m. Arbeiter Brewing Co., 3038 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis; find more info here.—Em Cassel
Local Love Makers Market ➕
Noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 13-14. 3924 W. 50th St. (former at Home & Co. space).
Minnesota Merry Market 🍺➕
Featuring over 80 vendors each weekend, with two bars, kids’ fun, Santa, food trucks, ice games, train rides, horse-and-carriage rides, and more. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul; minnesotamerrymarket.com. Through December 21
MN Dream Art Holiday Boutique 💥
New items and a free holiday make-n-take. Noon to 4 p.m. MN Dream Art Studio, 2200 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Mother Holiday Market
Shops plants and local makers. Noon to 6 p.m. Mother Co, 2400 N. Second St., Minneapolis.
Nicollet Island Winter Market ➕
Featuring over 50 local vendors. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power St., Minneapolis. Through December 14
Queer Holiday Market 🌈 🤎
Elevate Twin Cities and Honeycomb Co. hosts this queer- and BIPOC-forward market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Queerly & Sincerely: Holiday Marketplace 🌈 ➕
Featuring family-friendly fun, beer and other bevvies, and LGBTQIA+ makers. Noon to 6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Urban Growler Brewing Company, 2325 Endicott St., St. Paul.
Tonkadale Maker’s Market
Shop 28 local makers. Noon to 4 p.m. Tonkadale Greenhouse, 3739 Tonkawood Rd., Minnetonka.
Twin Cities Record Show 🦄🎩
Vinyl, records, memorabilia, and more. Noon to 4 p.m. Excelsior Brewing Company, 421 Third St., Excelsior.
The Winter Bizarre 🦄
Weird Art MPLS hosts this market for weirdos featuring weirdo makers. With holiday tunes, cocktails, and a photo-op in front of a “weird tree.” Noon to 6 p.m. Sat.; noon to 5 p.m. Sun. Artspace Jackson Flats, 901 18 1/2 Ave. NE, Minneapolis.
Wood From the Hood Holiday Makers Market 🍺➕
With 35+ vendors selling crafts and edibles all made in Minnesota. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. Wood From the Hood, 2616 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis. Through Sunday, December 14
Vegan Eats & Arts Market 💥🍰
5-8 p.m. The Legacy Building 4024 E. 46th St., Minneapolis.
Sunday, December 14
AllSorts Market
Vintage, vinyl, wood working, and more. 1-6 p.m. Falling Knife Brewing, 783 Harding Ave. NE #100, Minneapolis.
The Hewing XChange
Shop over 20 local, socially conscious brands, makers, and bakers. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hewing Hotel, 300 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis.
Holiday Market 🍺
Shop 15 local vendors. Noon to 4 p.m. BlackStack Brewing, 755 Prior Ave. N., St. Paul.
Insert Holiday Night Market
Featuring zines, stickers, dirty board games, and a menorah lighting at 7 p.m. 6-10 p.m. Masked required/provided. Eagles Club 34, 2507 25th St. E, Minneapolis.
Longfellow Holiday Market
Shop 14 local artists. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Toolbox Collective, 3400 42nd Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Marigold Holiday Market
Cookbooks, ceramics, and bottled bevvies. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Marigold, 3506 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis.
Nerdy & Nice Holiday Marke
Noon to 5 p.m. Hey Y’all, 2501 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis.
Northerly Flora Makers Market
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Northerly Flora, 3959 42nd Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Old St. Anthony Holiday Bazaar 🍺
Another local shopping banger from Minneapolis Craft Market. Shop two floors of local goods. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Machine Shop, 300 Second St. SE, Minneapolis.
Pop-up Holiday Market
Shop 11 local artists, including TruthLizard and friends. 2-7 p.m. Little Tijuana, 17 E. 26th St., Minneapolis.
The Toolbox Collective Makers’ Market 🦄➕
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun. Dec. 7 & 14. The Toolbox Collective, 3400 42nd Ave. S., Minneapolis.
TruthLizard Holiday Market
Shop 23 vendors, including Cool Trash, ceramics, and more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Little Tijuana, 17 E. 26th St., Minneapolis.
