This week’s happenings include New Year’s Eve shopping events, holiday markets and more.
You have one more week to check out the Dayton’s Holiday Market (Image by market vendor Nicole Houff)
ENDS TUESDAY, 12/24:
Wild Vintage 20% Off Sale: Wild Things Antiques and most of the Wild Vintage Collective dealers will be offering 20% off through Christmas Eve. Tuesday 11am–3pm @ Clapping Monkey, 7274 Commerce Cir E, Fridley, @wildthingsantiques
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 100+ makers and artists. Tuesday 10am–4pm @ Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, textilecentermn.org
ONGOING THROUGH SATURDAY, 12/28:
The Dayton's Holiday Market: Hosted at the iconic Dayton's building in downtown Minneapolis (now known as The Dayton’s Project), the market features a group of over 100 local brands and makers spanning heritage goods, vintage clothing, self care, specialty foods, home goods, art, nostalgic Dayton’s products and more. This week’s hours: Tuesday (Christmas Eve) 10am–2pm, Wednesday (Christmas Day) & Thursday closed, Friday 10am–6pm Saturday 10am–5pm @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, @daytonsmarkets
FRIDAY, 12/27:
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, which is offering 20% off all holiday party dresses and any clothing items with sparkle. The shop’s resident vendors, including Black Nvni, Lobstergarden, Rosella Vintage and Olio Vintage, will showcase their best party looks with an additional rack of items. Can’t make it? The shop will have its assortment of holiday party wear on the floor through Monday, 12/30. Friday 4–7pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
SATURDAY, 12/28:
Artist Market at Can Can Wonderland: Shop handmade goods including skincare, stained glass, 3D-printed products, baked goods, art and more from a group of local artists and makers at this pop-up market presented by the MN Artisan Market in the Red Room behind the bar. Plus, play vintage arcade games and mini golf, and enjoy carnival snacks and cocktails/mocktails from Can Can Wonderland's bar. Saturday noon–5pm @ Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Ave N #004 (lower level), St Paul, @mn_artisan_market
Italian Soirée: Hermine x Dario Pop-up: New downtown Minneapolis vintage shop Hermine welcomes nearby North Loop restaurant Dario for an in-store pop-up collab. Dario will offer complimentary Italian wine sips and small bites to enjoy while you shop the store’s dozens of newly added winter arrivals to an ‘80s Italo Disco soundtrack. Plus, enter an exclusive giveaway for a chance to win a special gift from Hermine. Saturday 4–7pm @ Hermine, 323 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, @herminevintage
ONGOING:
Tomte: ASI’s 74th Holiday Experience & Jul Shop: The American Swedish Institute is celebrating the season with the exhibition Tomte: The Gnome, The Myth, The Legend, exploring the enchanting lore surrounding the beloved Swedish gnome. Visitors can also visit the museum’s Jul Shop holiday gift store, which features a curated selection of handmade and imported items. Runs through 1/26/25 @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, asimn.org
Found & Collected: A Vintage Showcase by Rank & File: The Holland Arts East Gallery presents Found & Collected: A Vintage Showcase by Rank & File. This exhibition features a curated selection of mid-20th-century vintage artworks, from original paintings and prints to posters and paint-by-numbers, sourced from estate sales and flea markets. On view through 12/30 @ Holland Arts East Gallery, 639 NE 22nd Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Adam Turman Holiday Pop-up at MOA: Minnesota artist Adam Turman is opening his first-ever retail space at Mall of America for the holiday season. Guests will be able to take home Adam Turman artwork in the form of original paintings and custom prints, new apparel, kitchenware, home décor and more. Open through 12/30 during mall hours @ Mall of America, 125 North Garden, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com
Rent the Runway Pop-up at MOA: Following the first sample sale last spring, Mall of America is partnering with Rent the Runway again on a pop-up style shop. This time, the sample sale includes thousands of pre-loved pieces and styles from past Rent the Runway collections at a fraction of original retail prices including outerwear, tops, skirts, pants, dresses, accessories and more. Continues into early 2025 during regular hours @ Mall of America, Level 1, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com