This week’s shopping highlights include holiday markets and more festive happenings.
Celebrate the holiday season at American Swedish Institute with their holiday display and Jul Shop.
THIS WEEK’S SALES:
Max's Semi-Annual Sale: Max’s at The Shops at Excelsior & Grand is holding its popular Semi-Annual Sale starting Tuesday, December 26 and running into mid-January. Shoppers will find savings of 20-70 percent off a large selection of jewelry, chocolate, and home products, with a few items even discounted 80 percent. Beginning Tuesday @ Max’s, 3826 Grand Way, St Louis Park, stylebymax.com
Fair Anita Semi-Annual Clearance Sale: Save up to 70% on clearance styles during the fair trade brand’s semi-annual clearance sale, from tees to jewelry and handbags. Shop now @ fairanita.com
Les Sól Year End Sale: Save 20% on all clothing and 60% on shoes at the Uptown boutique, both in store and online. Ends Sunday @ Les Sól, 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis & shoplessol.com
Atelier957 Flash Sale: Save 25% storewide in store and online. No code required. Now through 1/1 @ Atelier957, 147 10th St E, St Paul & atelier957.com
JUST ANNOUNCED:
PlantyQueens Store Closing: After a year and a half, houseplant shop PlantyQueens is closing its brick-and-mortar store. They'll still be doing events and hosting their online store, but you can still shop the physical store until January 14. @ 2807 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com
OPEN DAILY:
TMORA Holiday Shop: The Museum of Russian Art’s gift shop is a fixture for gift shopping over the holidays. It features hand-selected pieces from small artisans, designers, European markets and publishing houses that reflect the traditions and culture of Russia. Open 7 days a week + online @ The Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, tmora.org/shop
TUESDAY, 12/26–SATURDAY, 12/30:
Holidays on Nicollet: The Minneapolis Craft Market is popping up on the Southwest street level corner of the IDS Center in partnership with the Downtown Minneapolis Council. It includes artist-designed holiday window displays (including a special vintage Department 56 holiday village display from AudreyRose Vintage), entertainment and shopping from local makers. Hours: Tuesdays–Saturdays 11am–6pm, ends 1/5 @ IDS Center, 747 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Textile Center's Holiday Gallery Shop: Textile Center’s returns for the holiday season, giving shoppers the chance to shop its gift shop (which doubles in size for the holidays) and shoppable gallery spaces. Shop handcrafted winter wear, home goods, kitchen textiles and jewelry, to fiber art kits, books, ornaments, and more from 110 makers and artists. Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 10am–7pm, Friday & Saturday, 10am–4pm. Ends 12/23 @ Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, textilecentermn.org
TUESDAY, 12/26–SUNDAY, 12/31:
Nordic Holiday Jul Shop + Once upon a Mansion: ASI’s 73rd Holiday Experience: American Swedish Institute's annual holiday experience features the rooms within the Turnblad Mansion decked out in holiday style, each representing a different Scandinavian country. Also be sure to check out the FIKA Café and the museum store, which expands over the holiday into a festive Jul Shop. Shop handcrafted wool blankets, ornaments, candles and more giftable Nordic holiday goods from small makers, both locally based and sourced from Scandinavia. You can also shop its Nordic gift collection in its online store. Open daily except Mondays through the holidays @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, asimn.org
WEDNESDAY, 12/27–SATURDAY, 12/30:
The Departments at Dayton's Holiday Market: Housed within the main level of the Dayton's Project at the iconic Dayton's building in downtown Minneapolis, the market will feature a group of 78 local brands and makers spanning heritage goods, vintage clothing, self care, specialty foods, home goods, art and more. Wednesday–Saturday 10am–6pm, ends 12/30 @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, @thedepartmentsatdaytons
Gamut Gallery’s Raging Art On: A holiday show in a gallery setting, Gamut Gallery’s annual Raging Art On holiday gift market features original art, prints and other artist-made goods from more than 50 artists and makers, including 3drd Crafts (Third Daughter, Restless Daughter) and Bekah Worley. The gallery walls will be filled from floor to ceiling showcasing original works of pottery, fiber art, paintings, prints, apparel, jewelry and home goods at a range of prices. The collection will also be shoppable online through 1/9. Hours: Wednesdays–Saturdays 11am–6pm through 1/6 @ Gamut Gallery, 717 S 10th St, Minneapolis, gamutgallerympls.com
THURSDAY, 12/28:
Best F*cking Buds Thursdays at Larissa Loden: Every Thursday of the holiday season, you can head to Larissa Loden Jewelry's St. Paul HQ for 15% off permanent jewelry and beverages, plus complimentary samples of THC and NA drinks. Thursday 4–6pm @ Larissa Loden HQ, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul, facebook.com
Clubhouse Market Late-Night Pop-up Market: Stop by the brewery and enjoy a beverage from Indeed Brewing while you shop the Uptown shop Clubhouse Market’s mix of upcycled clothing, vintage clothing and handmade goods from vendors Better Together, 444 Denim and Izzie Summer. Thursday 5–9pm @ Indeed Brewing, 711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, @clubhouse_market
Last Call for Sparkles at Olio Vintage: Still need something to wear to this week’s holiday parties or New Year’s Eve? Get bedazzled at this special in-store shopping event. The shop’s resident vendors, including Black Nvni and Rosella Vintage, will be showcasing specially curated collections of sparkly and festive vintage formal wear and dresses, and the Olio collective will be in the house for styling assistance and pouring some bubbles to sip while you shop. Can’t make it? The shop will have its assortment of holiday party wear on the floor through New Year’s Eve. Thursday 4–6pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
FRIDAY, 12/29:
Auld Gay Syne: A Weird, Queer Makers Market: Indigenous, queer and Arab-owned business Bibi&Mija is presenting this makers market at Urban Growler Brewing featuring local and QTPOC businesses. Goods include apothechary items, tarot reading, pottery, fine arts, jewelry, macaroons, fiber arts, crochet, stained glass, zines, collage art, patches, buttons, plants and crystals. Plus, enjoy food and beer while you shop. Friday 4–9pm @ Urban Growler Brewing Co, 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, facebook.com
FRIDAY, 12/29–SUNDAY, 12/31:
Everyday Ejiji Season-End Sale + Happy Hour: South Minneapolis vintage clothing shop Everyday Ejiji and guest vendor The Vintage Bowl are clearing out their fall and winter stock with a 25% off storewide sale this weekend. The shop is also open for late-night shopping and happy hour with bites and beverages on Friday. It’s also the final weekend before shop closes for January. Friday 4–8pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am–5pm @ Everyday Ejiji, 4501 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, @everydayejiji
SATURDAY, 12/30:
Can Can Wonderland Art Pop-up: Shop handmade goods from 10 artisans and enjoy music by DJ Low at this pop-up market presented by te MN Artisan Market. Plus, play some fun games and mini golf and enjoy food and drinks from Can Can Wonderland's bar. Saturday 2–7pm @ Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Ave N #004 (lower level), St Paul, @mn_artisan_market
SATURDAY, 12/30 & SUNDAY, 12/31:
Four Seasons Nordic Village Market: The Four Seasons Hotel’s new Nordic Village features a cluster of eight cabins that host a weekend marketplace through the holidays. Designed and decorated by North Loop luxury retailer and design studio MartinPatrick3, the cabins host a rotating mix of handcrafted, giftable goods by local makers including kids’ toys, pet food, clothing, home decor, jewelry and more. Saturdays & Sundays noon–4pm through January (excluding 12/31) @ Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, fourseasons.com
The Winter Markets at Viking Lakes: Shop 20-plus rotating vendors and enjoy holiday-themed cocktails, food trucks, live music and outdoor activities for kids and adults, like the skating rink, warming house and a ticketed ($35–$45) holiday light show. Saturdays & Sundays through 12/31 next to Viking Lakes Residences Clubhouse, 730 Vikings Pkwy, Eagan, explorevikinglakes.com
SUNDAY, 12/31:
Back Pocket Vintage Pop-up: The St. Paul vintage shop is popping up at the White Squirrel Bar with a mix of clothing and more. Sunday 1–5pm @ White Squirrel Bar, 974 7th St W, St Paul, @whitesquirrelbar
UPCOMING:
Mpls.St.Paul Home & Design Winter Issue Launch Party: Join Mpls.St.Paul Home & Design Magazine as they celebrate the launch of their winter issue. Editor Kelly Ryan Kegans will lead a panel discussion about how to reignite creative sparks in your profession, with inspiration from four design tastemakers featured in the H&D100 issue: Shayla Owodunni of The Plant Penthouse, Jennifer Jorgensen and Kate Worum of SheShe, and Dan Wellens of Country Tables, plus enjoy sips and bites. RSVP by January 3. Wednesday, 1/10 from 4:30–6:30pm @ Roth Living, 11300 W 47th St, Minnetonka. RSVP @ events.humanitix.com