Happy Thanksgiving from the Twin Cities! If you're looking to shake off that holiday food coma, we've got some fantastic events happening right now through the weekend that will get you excited about the season.
Starting tonight, Minneapolis is lighting up downtown with the Winterapolis Light Up and Winter Kickoff happening from five to seven thirty pm along Nicollet Mall and inside the IDS Crystal Court. This free family event features holiday markets, live entertainment, and hands-on activities. The big moment arrives at six oh-five pm when the citywide lighting ceremony illuminates Nicollet Mall and several downtown buildings simultaneously, including the IDS, Wells Fargo Center, Target Field, and the Central Library. If you're feeling playful, stick around for six forty-five pm when the first snowball throw of winter kicks off with lighted trucks and moving targets traveling up and down the mall.
Tomorrow, Friday the twenty-eighth, you've got options galore. The Children's Theatre Company wraps up their beloved production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas with performances at two and seven pm. If you're into something quirkier, the World Oddities Expo opens at the Hyatt Regency at eleven am, featuring peculiar art, unique vendors, and live entertainment. The European Christmas Market at Union Depot runs through Sunday and offers festive holiday market stalls with food and gifts.
Saturday and Sunday bring even more holiday magic. The Minneapolis Christkindl Market opens Saturday at eleven am at North Loop Green, running until nine pm with authentic German-style holiday shopping and treats. Over in Saint Paul, the Hmong New Year celebration takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Saint Paul RiverCentre with vibrant cultural performances, traditional foods, and family activities. The Nicollet Island Fall Market showcases over fifty local makers with handcrafted gifts, festive music, and seasonal treats both days from ten am to four pm.
If you're seeking something truly immersive, LUMINISCENCE Minneapolis continues through Sunday at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offering an immersive celebration of light, sound, and storytelling. The GLOW Holiday Festival at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds features over a million lights, an Enchanted Forest, and exciting attractions through Sunday.
Whether you're hunting unique gifts, seeking family fun, or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, Minneapolis-Saint Paul is bursting with holiday cheer this weekend. Bundle up and get out there!
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