Jingle all the way to downtown Minneapolis over the next couple of weeks for a slew of festivities bigger than Santa's sleigh.

We don't want you to miss out on any of the merriment, so our gift to you this year is this comprehensive guide of holiday happenings in the Downtown East, Downtown West, North Loop, Loring Park and Elliot Park neighborhoods now through New Year's Eve. Be sure to bookmark this page because we'll continue to update it.

We've separated events by category and organized them by date. Hopefully, it's easier to digest than fruitcake that no one wants. As always, please let us know if we missed something.

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HOLIDAY POP-UP MARKETS

Winter Makers Market in The Dayton’s Project: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Saturday, Dec. 30. All ages, free.

‍Holidays on Nicollet: Open every Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday, Jan. 5 within 50 South 6th Street, City Center, IDS Center and U.S. Bancorp Center. All ages, free.

‍Nordic Village Market at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis: Open every Saturday and Sunday (except for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve) from 12-4 p.m. through January. All ages, free.

North Loop Winter Market: Open on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.in a massive warehouse adjacent to the Minneapolis Farmers Market from All ages, free entry and parking.

‍Nicollet Island Winter Market: Open on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Nicollet Island Pavilion. All ages, free entry.

A Handmade Holiday Market at Lakes & Legends: Minneapolis Craft Market holds its final weekend holiday market on Saturday, Dec. 16 and Sunday, Dec. 17 (pet-themed marketplace) at the Loring Park brewery from 12-5 p.m. All ages, free.

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HOLIDAY POP-UP BARS

‍Hell-a-Dazzle at Hell’s Kitchen: Open every Tuesday to Sunday during the restaurant’s regular hours through the holidays. All ages, free.

‍Tinseltown at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub: Open every Wednesday to Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. Ages 21+, $15 ticket includes entry and one drink.

Grinch’s Lair at Hotel Emery: Open every Thursday to Sunday through Jan. 7. Ages 21+, free.

Haunted Hells and Christmas Bells: An immersive haunted pop-up bar at Day Block Event Center. Showtimes on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Ages 21+, $55.

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HOLIDAY EVENTS AT BARS AND BREWERIES

Annual Christmas Party at Brit’s Pub: Starts at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16 with happy hour specials, followed by live music at 5 p.m. and holiday trivia at 7 p.m. No cover, drink specials.

Minni Dazzle at Fulton Beer: A four-day event from 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, featuring appearances from Santa, carolers, trapeze artists, vendors, drag queen bingo, holiday trivia, a winter bike ride and more. All ages, free.‍

The Official Christmas Bar Crawl: Starts at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at The Pourhouse, makes stops at four other downtown bars and ends with an after party at Sneaky Pete’s from 10 p.m. to midnight. Ages 21+, $5-$25.

‍The Long Night – Winter Solstice Party: Starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Pryes Brewing Co. All ages, free.‍

Photos with the Grinch: A fundraiser for Ruff Start Rescue on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 1-4 p.m. at Inbound BrewCo. All ages, $1 per beer will be donated to the organization.

Snow Daze Ugly Sweater Party: Starts on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. at Modist Brewing Co. Free entry.

DJ Cristian Baca presents Winter Wonderland, a three-level ugly sweater party, at Union Rooftop on Friday, Dec. 22 from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Ages 21+, $10/$20.
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FREE HOLIDAY CONCERTS IN SKYSCRAPERS

Holiday Music at Capella Tower: Daily performances from 7:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. through Dec. 22. All ages, free.

Holiday Under Glass: Various local musicians play in IDS Center's Crystal Court from 12-1 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through Dec. 21. All ages, free.‍

City Center Holiday Music Series: Billy McLaughlin performs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14 and Kat Perkins (semifinalist on The Voice Season 6) performs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19. All ages, free.

Holiday Jazzy Patio Series: Adam Daniel performs at Marquette Hotel’s Jolliet House from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15 and Thursday, Dec. 21. All ages, free.

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ALL OTHER HOLIDAY CONCERTS

The Barefoot Movement Holiday Show: Starts at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at The Cedar Cultural Center. All ages, $20/$25.‍

JD McPherson's SOCKS – A Rock N’ Roll Christmas Tour: Starts at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Fine Line. Ages 18+, $30-$45.‍

Merry Christmas from José James: Starts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the Dakota. $35-$55.‍

Southside Aces – Christmas in New Orleans: Starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14 at the Dakota $15/$20.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas: Starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15 at Orpheum Theatre. $56-$76.‍

Viva Knievel’s Sleigh Ball – A Holiday Spectacular: Starts at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Fine Line. Ages 18+, $20-$40.‍

Michael W. Smith Christmas: Starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Orpheum Theatre. $59-$79.‍

T. Mychael Rambo & Thomasina Petrus Sing Songs of Joy & Hope for the Holidays: Starts at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17 at The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis. All ages, $35.‍

The Peterson Family – Twas the Jam Before Christmas: Shows at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18 and Tuesday, Dec. 19 at the Dakota. $30-$40.‍

A Holiday Evening with Kristin Chenoweth: Starts at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18 at Orchestra Hall. Sold out.

‍Sing! An Irish Christmas: Keith and Kristyn Getty perform at Orchestra Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. $33-$73.

Peabo Bryson & Haley Reinhart – Home for the Holiday: Shows on Thursday, Dec. 21 and Friday, Dec. 22 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Dakota. $60-$75.

‍Music for the Holidays at Orchestra Hall: Starts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21. Free, but registration is full.

Santa's Got a Brand New Bag – A Very Combo Holiday Party: Dr. Mambo’s Combo performs a rare Friday night show at Bunkers. Show on Dec. 22 at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+.

A Swingin’ Christmas with The Andrew Walesch Big Band: Shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23 at the Dakota. $35-$45.

Festivus at the Fine Line: Performances by local musician Mae Simpson, Big Delicious and ‘80s/’90s cover band 120 Minutes; Dru Nustad’s special on-stage Airing of the Grievances; and Feats of Strength by F1rst Wrestling. Starts at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23 Ages 18+, $15/$30.

An Intimate Night Before Christmas with Jaedyn James at Palmer's Bar. Show on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $15.

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HOLIDAY PLAYS AND PERFORMANCES

A Christmas Carol: Performances nearly every day through Saturday, Dec. 30 at Guthrie Theater. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $44+.

All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off: Performances nearly every day through Saturday, Jan. 27 at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Not recommended for young kids, $40.

Rhythm Street Movement – Who Brought the Humbug?: Shows at The Cowles Center on Thursday, Dec. 14 through Sunday, Dec. 17. All ages, $34+.‍

Frozen in Concert: Minnesota Orchestra performances on Friday, Dec. 15 through Sunday, Dec. 17 at Orchestra Hall. All ages, $49-$93.‍

Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy: Minnesota Dance Theatre's weeklong residency at State Theatre starts on Saturday, Dec. 16 and runs through Saturday, Dec. 23. All ages, $20-$130.

Yule See, Yule Remember: A social justice-oriented Christmas performance by zAmya Theater Project on Wednesday, Dec. 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Minneapolis Central Library. All ages, free

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MISCELLANEOUS HOLIDAY EVENTS

A Barbie Christmas Drag Brunch: Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (sold out) and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Union Rooftop. All ages, $18 plus entree.

Winter Wonderland Holiday Party: A 30-year tradition at 300 Clifton, the historic Eugene J. Carpenter Mansion. Starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 and goes until 10 p.m. $20.

Timebomb Pro Wrestling’s Holiday Hell: Starts at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Glass House. Ages 21+, $25. 

Pictures with Krampus and Holiday Bazaar: The third annual event at Fletcher's Ice Cream takes place on Sunday, Dec. 17 from 2-6 p.m. All ages, free.

Grinch Drag Brunch: A themed "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" drag brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23. All ages, $18 plus entree.

Upper South Youthline groups from East Phillips, Stewart, Peavey and Elliot Park meet for a holiday celebration at Elliot Park on Friday, Dec. 22 from 1:30-4 p.m.

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HOLIDAY MEALS AND TREATS

Feast of 7 Jesters: Special menus offered from Dec. 17-23 at Borough/Parlour, Butcher & the Boar/Char Bar and P.S. Steak/P.S. Lounge. Prices and offerings vary.

Parlour’s Holiday Cookie Tin: A dozen assorted cookies available for pickup at the North Loop location on Saturday, Dec. 23 from 12-4 p.m.

Christmas Eve Brunch Buffet at Mara: Egg specialities, a carving station and other breakfast items, plus a white chocolate fountain for coating marshmallows, macaroons and strawberries. Reservations available from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24 in the Four Seasons restaurant. $110 for adults and $45 for kids 12 and under.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Nordic Village: A four-course meal inspired by Nordic countries' holiday traditions. Open on the Four Season's rooftop from 12-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 25. $165 per adult, $65 for children 12 and under.

Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at Mara: A mix of Mediterranean dishes and other seafood. Reservations available from 4-7:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24 in the Four Seasons restaurant. $145 for adults and $45 for kids 12 and under.

Ono Hawaiian Plates’ Da Christmas Eve Pack: A ready-to-eat Hawaiian-inspired meal for four or five people. Available for pickup at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24. $205.

Breva’s Christmas Eve/Day Menu: A three-course dinner on Sunday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 25. $75 per person.

Manny’s Christmas Day Buffet: Runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 25. $60 for adults and $20 for kids.

Christmas Day at Mara: The Mediterranean restaurant's full menu expands with Christmas-themed dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 25. À la carte pricing.

Holiday Brunch with Mary Cutrufello Duo: Listen to live music and eat at Hell's Kitchen, currently decked out as Hell-a-Dazzle, on Sunday, Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNERS

Dinner and a Play New Year's Eve: A four-course meal and wine pairing at Chloe by Vincent, followed by a one-hour play based on Dinner for One at Jungle Theater. Event goes from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. $145 per person.

New Year’s Eve at Breva: A three-course dinner served in Hotel Ivy’s restaurant. Seatings from 5-9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. $95 per person.

New Year's Eve at Tullibee: A five-course dinner in Hewing Hotel's restaurant. Seatings from 5-7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. $125 per person.

New Year's Eve at Mara: A four-course prix-fixe dinner menu. Seatings from 5-10:45 p.m. $175 per person.

New Year's Eve at Nordic Village: End the year with a Nordic meal of pickled herring, duck, salmon, clams, beef tenderloin, caviar, truffles and dessert. Seatings at 5 p.m., 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. $195 per person.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES

F*ck it, We Ball: A pre-New Year’s Eve party at Hewing Hotel on Friday, Dec. 29 from 9:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. Ages 21+, $24-$30.

Brit's Pub New Year's Eve Party: Starts with a U.K. countdown at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, followed by Beatles cover band A Hard Day’s Night at 8:30 p.m. and goes until 1 a.m. Free entry.

Pryes New Year’s Eve: SunSquabi, Saxsquatch, Evanoff, and The Histronic perform at Pryes Brewing Co. Show starts at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. Ages 21+, $30-$199.

Black & Gold Caribbean New Year's at Guacaya Bistreaux: Starts at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, offering "the best Latin beats in the city" by DJ Angel, "three hours of continuous tapas" from 8-11 p.m. and a balloon drop at midnight. Ages 21+, $125.

Crystal Ball New Year’s Eve Party: Starts at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31 at Windows at Marquette on the 50th floor of IDS Center. Ages 21+, $119.

Sankofa – A New Year's Eve Celebration: Starts at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31 at Glass House and runs until 2 a.m. Ages 21+, $15.

Alcohol-free New Year's Eve Game Night: Roxy's Cabaret hosts a NYE version of its weekly game night, promising 0% alcohol but 100% fun, with classic board games, Mario Kart, an over-the-top charcuterie spread and a toast at midnight. Starts at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31 and goes until 2 a.m. $15 admission.

A Totally Rad New Year’s Eve (‘80s and ‘90s Edition): A dance party with DJ Jake Rudh at First Avenue. Starts at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. Ages 18+, $20/$25.

Union Rooftop's NYE Bootlegger Ball: Three-level party with DJs spinning different musical genres on from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on New Year's Eve. Ages 21+, $25-$40.

License to Party 12/31: Celebrate like 007 at Puttery Minneapolis on New Year's Eve. Tickets include cocktails, entrees, champagne toast, and unlimited gameplay. Ages 21+, $85+.

Kiss Me – A ‘90s New Year’s Eve (local show): Local '90s cover band You Oughta Know performs at 7th Street Entry. Show at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. Ages 18+, $25.

NYE 2024 Masquerade: Various DJs spin at Vanquish Nightclub from 10 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31 until 2 a.m. Ages 21+, $30-$40.

New Year's Eve with DJ Jedi: Dance the night away at On The RoX, located above Roxy's Cabaret. Starts at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31 and goes until 2 a.m. $20/$25 admission includes free champagne toast at midnight; $30 High Noon buckets.

‍Gothess New Year’s Eve Leather & Velvet Ball: An event at Fine Line featuring Madeline Goldstein, DJ Q, DIE/ASPORA, Leather and Velvet Runway Show and more. Starts at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. Ages 18+, $20-$35.

Reventón NYE 2024: A Reggaeton party at The Pourhouse on Sunday, Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ages 21+, $25.

The 9th Annual Black Hollywood NYE Celebration: Starts at 10 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31 at Goldroom Restaurant & Lounge, wree champagne and buffet until 11p.m. Ages 21+, $45/$55.

Hewing Hotel New Year's Eve Party: Starts at 10 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31 in the bar and lounge. Ages 21+, $30/$35.

Bollywood NYE Party: ONCODEREDJ spins at The Loft (Skyway Theatre). Starts at 10 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. Ages 21+, $40.

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NEW YEAR'S EVE CONCERTS

The New Standards Preener’s Eve Show: Performances at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29 and Saturday, Dec. 30 at the Dakota. $35-$50.

Nur-D New Years Eve EVE: The hip-hop artist performs with other local acts, including DJ Hayes, Yare, Isaac Jordan and Enzy, at Modist Brewing Co. on Saturday, Dec. 30 from 7-10 p.m. Ages 21+, $25.

Lucid Nights: Two nights of electronic music at The Armory. Zeds Dead headlines on Friday, Dec. 30 and Zedd headlines on Saturday, Dec. 31. Both shows start at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $45-$154.

Skyway Theatre NYE 2024: Kaivon headlines on Saturday, Dec. 30 and Kai Wachi headlines on Sunday, Dec. 31. Both show start at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$50.

Party Like It's 2024 – New Year's Eve with Dr. Mambo's Combo: Show starts at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31 at Bunkers and shifts to special set of Prince songs at midnight.

New Year’s Eve with Davina & The Vagabonds: Shows at 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31 and at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1 at the Dakota. $160 for show and five-course meal.

A New Year’s Celebration with Søndergård, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky: Minnesota Orchestra performs at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31. $60-$160.

Cornbread Harris & Friends NYE Party 2024: Show at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31 at Palmer's Bar. Ages 21+, $15/$20.

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MISCELLANEOUS NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS:

Lay out your goals for 2024 during Vision Board Night at Watson Block on Thursday, Dec. 28 from 5-9 p.m. $30/$40.

New Year’s Eve Prince Drag Brunch: Nina DiAngelo, Monica West and Genevee Love pay tribute to the Purple One at Roxy’s Cabaret. Starts at noon. $15 admission; $9 endless pancakes and $25 bottomless mimosas.