Name: Minneapolis Institute of Ice
Start: 2026-01-08T17:00:00-06:00
Location: Minneapolis Institute of Art

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Welcome to the Minneapolis Institute of Ice, where admission is always free(ze). Explore ice sculptures inspired by works from the collection in the courtyard, then warm up inside with a self-guided tour of the originals.
Minneapolis Institute of Ice will be on view during museum hours until it melts. Family-friendly, free; no tickets required. See more details at <a href="https://new.artsmia.org/event/minneapolis-institute-of-ice?utm_medium=paid&amp;utm_source=vesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">artsmia.org</a>

Local Event: Minneapolis Institute of Ice

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Minneapolis Institute of Ice

Welcome to the Minneapolis Institute of Ice, where admission is always free(ze). Explore ice sculptures inspired by works from...

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

Back by popular demand, Celtic Holiday Hooley returns for another round of holiday fun and warm-fuzzy moments for the whole family. This lively variety show features Irish music, stories, comedy sketches, step dancing, caroling and more. It’s packed with laughs and surprises, including guest appearances from beloved holiday characters like The Grinch and even Santa Claus. Presented by the O’Shea Irish Dancers, known for their sold-out performances of Kickin’ It Irish at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, with choreography and music by original Riverdancer Cormac O’Sé of Dublin. It’s festive, fun and perfect for all ages.
Happens on the following Dates:<ul><li>Dec 17, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 18, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 19, 2025, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 19, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul>
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Local Event: Celtic Holiday Hooley

Celtic Holiday Hooley

Back by popular demand, Celtic Holiday Hooley returns for another round of holiday fun and warm-fuzzy moments for the whole...

Torg Brewery

Learn to make restaurant-worthy sushi in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Pao.
Join this hands-on cooking class and learn the art of sushi rolling with Chef Pao. You'll create classic California rolls with rice, nori, imitation crab, cucumber and avocado, followed by the flavorful spicy salmon roll with fresh salmon, spicy sauce, and crisp vegetables. Finish by rolling up your sushi before it's time to eat. Finish by rolling up your sushi before it's time to eat. Book your class today!
Classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Classes sell out fast though, so see the availability and more details including information about the instructor, reviews from other participants, and more at: <a href="https://www.classpop.com/cooking-classes/95/a-beginners-guide-to-sushi" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.classpop.com/cooking-classes/95/a-beginners-guide-to-sushi</a>
Happens on the following Dates:<ul><li>Dec 11, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 12, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 18, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 19, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 26, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 1, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 8, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 9, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 15, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 22, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 29, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul>
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Local Event: Sushi Making With Chef Pao at a Local Brewery - Cooking Class by Classpop!

Sushi Making With Chef Pao at a Local Brewery -...

Learn to make restaurant-worthy sushi in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Pao.
Join this hands-on cooking class and learn...

Sushi Making With Chef Pao at a Local Brewery - Cooking Class by Classpop!

Learn to make restaurant-worthy sushi in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Pao.
Join this hands-on cooking class and learn the art of sushi rolling with Chef Pao. You'll create classic California rolls with rice, nori, imitation crab, cucumber and avocado, followed by the flavorful spicy salmon roll with fresh salmon, spicy sauce, and crisp vegetables. Finish by rolling up your sushi before it's time to eat. Finish by rolling up your sushi before it's time to eat. Book your class today!
Classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Classes sell out fast though, so see the availability and more details including information about the instructor, reviews from other participants, and more at: <a href="https://www.classpop.com/cooking-classes/95/a-beginners-guide-to-sushi" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.classpop.com/cooking-classes/95/a-beginners-guide-to-sushi</a>
Happens on the following Dates:
<ul><li>Dec 11, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 12, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 18, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 19, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 26, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 1, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 8, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 9, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 15, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 22, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 29, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul>
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Bell Museum

This monthly series provides a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals, families, and children who have sensory sensitivities. Experience our Minnesota Journeys gallery, temporary exhibits, the Touch &amp; See Lab, and a brief planetarium show at 8:45 am—all with lowered lighting, quieter sounds, and fewer visitors.
Any member of the public who can benefit from this environment is welcome to attend this event.
 
This is an in-person event at the Bell Museum and is included in the cost of regular admission.
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Local Event: Sensory Friendly Saturday

Sensory Friendly Saturday

This monthly series provides a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals, families, and children who have sensory...

Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts

Celebrate the vibrant art community of Minnesota this holiday season by exploring the world of glass art created by talented local artists.
Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 12pm-5pm. An all ages event!
<ul><li dir="ltr">Free live glassblowing demonstrations</li><li dir="ltr">Receive a glassy gift with a gallery purchase of $30 or more</li><li dir="ltr">Design your own blown glass ornament <a href="https://www.mnglassart.org/upcomingevents/designdazzle2025" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Preregister here</a>&nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr">Design your own flameworked glass icicle <a href="https://www.mnglassart.org/upcomingevents/designdazzle2025" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Preregister here</a>
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Shop for Glass Art Gifts: Browse a wide selection of glass art pieces from high end home decor to fun stocking stuffers and more! Items such as sculpture, jewelry, tableware, ornaments, and season treats will be available for purchase. By choosing to shop with local artists, not only do you support the growth and vitality of our community, but you also acquire pieces that hold a deeply personal touch. Make your gift giving meaningful by investing in art that not only beautifies its surroundings but supports your local glass public access facility. Join us at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts as we showcase the extraordinary talents of our local artists! Receive a glassy gift with a gallery purchase of $30 or more
Watch Free Glassblowing Demonstrations: Warm up and observe glassblowing in action at the Foci MCGA hotshop! This is a great opportunity to watch professional glass artists work together to create their artwork, and gain some insight into the process. Questions are welcome. Seating is provided.
Design Your Own Glass Ornament: Sign up in-person to work with a professional glassblower to select the color of your own custom glassblown ornament! After selecting the colors and patterning, watch it get created in real time right before your eyes in the glassblowing studio! $45.00/ornament. Walk-ins and pre-registration available. Takes approx. 15 minutes. Hands-off experience. Ornaments will be available for pickup the following day December 21, 2025 or following the holiday closure when we reopen on January 6, 2026.
Design Your Own Glass Icicle: Sign up in advance to work with a professional glass artist to create a borosilicate glass icicle ornament with the color and twist pattern of your choosing! After selecting the colors and patterning, watch it get created in real time right before your eyes on a tabletop flameworking torch! $20.00/icicle. Pre-registration only. Takes approx. 15 minutes. Hands-off experience. Icicles will be available for pickup the following day December 21, 2025 or following the holiday closure when we reopen on January 6, 2026.
Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Holiday Glass Marketplace Event- Design & Dazzle

Celebrate the vibrant art community of Minnesota this holiday season by exploring the world of glass art created by talented...

Sometimes it hits you while flipping through an old photo album. Other times it’s the smell of something baking in the oven or the moment you hang an ornament on the tree. Whatever the trigger, eventually you find yourself saying, “OK, now it feels like Christmas.”
Ginger Commodore and friends bring you a fresh take on holiday music with a mix of Christmas classics and originals, all reimagined with R&amp;B, soul, funk and gospel flair. Enjoy favorites like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “My Favorite Things,” “This Christmas,” “Mary Did You Know,” “Let It Snow” and more, along with original songs filled with smooth grooves, jazz riffs and rich harmonies. It’s Christmas with a whole lot of soul!
Ginger Commodore is a Midwest music scene veteran – performing as a long-time member of the Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness and touring across the United States. She was last on Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ Main Stage starring as Motormouth Maybelle in 2012’s Hairspray and the Concert Series in Night of Wonder – The Music of Stevie Wonder and Hot Buttered Classic Soul, among others. She has also been seen at the Dakota, Penumbra Theatre, Minnesota Opera Company, Minnesota Pops Orchestra, Mixed Blood Theatre, Children’s Theatre Company, Hey City Theater, Park Square Theater and with the jazz group Moore By Four.
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Local Event: Christmas With a Whole Lotta Soul

Christmas With a Whole Lotta Soul

Sometimes it hits you while flipping through an old photo album. Other times it’s the smell of something baking in the oven or...

NE Moose 356 Monroe St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413

🌟Join us in getting "LIT" for the Holidays! 🌟
Snag your ticket, round up your holiday crew, throw on your ugliest sweater and get ready to party like it's Christmas Eve! 🎄
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🍹 2-3 Drinks Or Shots Included With Ticket Purchase
🚫 No Cover At All Bars, Mid Party, &amp; After Party
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🎅 Plush Santa Hat at Check In! (FIRST 100 CHECK INS)
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This Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl will take you through some of Minneapolis's top bars, where you’ll meet new people and enjoy a joyful atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else. With music, laughter, and plenty of holiday cheer, it’s the ultimate way to kick off your Christmas celebrations.
This isn’t your average night out—think festive drinks, decked-out bars, and a jolly crowd that’s ready to party! It's the perfect way to celebrate, connect with others, and create memories that will keep you smiling all winter long.
Don’t miss Minneapolis's ultimate ugly sweater party—grab your ticket, throw on your festive gear, and get ready to laugh, mingle, and make this holiday season one for the books!🎅🍸
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Toys for Tots brings joy and hope to children in need during the holiday season. By donating you can help make a child's Christmas magical and ensure they feel loved and remembered. Your generous gift not only brightens their holiday but also fosters a sense of community and compassion. Together, we can create lasting smiles and make a real difference in the lives of families facing tough times. Share the spirit of giving—donate today and help us spread joy to those who need it most!
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Local Event: The Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl - Minneapolis

The Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl - Minneapolis

🌟Join us in getting "LIT" for the Holidays! 🌟
Snag your ticket, round up your holiday crew, throw on your ugliest sweater and...

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AnnapurnaBlue Heath and Wellness

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Nationally acclaimed mini golf, 18 holes designed by teams of artists. Playable pinball museum and arcade set to free-play. One-of-a-kind specialty amusements. . 

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