This week, the holiday shopping season kicks off with ongoing holiday markets, one-day popups and open studio events.
Paikka hosts its annual holiday bazaar this weekend
THURSDAY, 11/7:
Bachman’s Holiday Inspiration Night & Seasonal Showcase: Join Bachman’s for an evening of festive inspiration and expert insights from their design and horticulture team, plus special guests. Stroll through styled vignettes brimming with seasonal decor, sip drinks, and enjoy lite bites from Patrick’s Café. Shop the collections and enjoy 20% off your entire purchase that night. Can’t make it to the event? Bachman’s is opening up the showcase for self-guided tours daily through 12/8. Thursday 4–7pm @ Bachman's on Lyndale, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, $25 @ bachmans.com
Art Show + Fundraiser for Gaza Opening Event: Modern Times Cafe hosts a group art show through November, with a special fundraising event this Thursday night. The show features donated works from over 20 Twin Cities-based artists, designers, jewelers and makers, including Datura Leather, MX Apparel, Esther Edna Clothing and Lydia Gutowsky Ceramics. 100% of proceeds support “The Sanabel Team” (@thesanabelteam), a Palestinian-led mutual aid initiative. The group art show portion of the event will be up all of November. Masks required; $5–$10 suggested donation. Thursday 6–9pm @ Modern Times Cafe, 3200 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, @moderntimescafempls
THURSDAY, 11/7 & FRIDAY, 11/8:
Sid Mashburn Made-to-Measure Pop-up: Sid Mashburn’s acclaimed menswear label, recognized by GQ as the "Best Men’s Store in America," brings its Made-to-Measure pop-up to Minneapolis for a two-day event. Known for blending Southern charm with impeccable craftsmanship, Sid Mashburn offers tailored clothing alongside off-the-rack classics, delivering a personalized shopping experience. Guests can explore new fall fabrics for custom suits and more—appointments are available @ shopmashburn.com. Thursday & Friday 9am–5pm @ Hewing Hotel, 300 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis
THURSDAY, 11/7–SUNDAY, 11/10:
Carver Junk Co's Merry Marketplace: Carver Junk Company invites you to a festive weekend of merry making, offering holiday décor, gifts, cold-weather appare and seasonal treats. Open every Thursday through Sunday in November, the shop is the perfect spot to kick-start your holiday shopping. Friday–Sunday 10am–4pm daily @ Carver Junk Company, 206 N Chestnut St, Chaska, facebook.com
Art This Way: Northeast artist studio hub Solar Arts Building invites the community to come explore its artists’ open studios for a weekend of holiday shopping. Explore a variety of unique, giftable artworks and handcrafted goods, from paintings and sculptures to textile art and jewelry. Festivities include live music, drinks from Indeed Brewing, bites from Revival’s food truck and live art demos throughout the event. Thursday 5–9pm, Friday 5–10pm, Saturday noon–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, www.solarartsbuilding.com
FRIDAY, 11/8:
Moth Oddities Vendor Happy Hour: Northeast vintage shop Moth Oddities has added three new vendors and celebrating with a happy hour event. Join Palisaint Vintage, Great Northern Vintage and Nothing New for first dibs on their goods, sips and snacks, Moth's latest winter arrivals and get your holiday photos taken in the Moth Studio, which has been stylized into a series of winter wonderland vignettes. Friday 4–6pm @ Moth Oddities, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @mothoddities
FRIDAY, 11/8 & SATURDAY, 11/9:
Ruthie’s House Vintage Christmas Launch: Ruthie’s House Vintage is kicking off the holiday season with a Christmas launch event that includes a fun preview on Friday afternoon with festive sales and a happy hour. The event continues on Saturday during Waconia’s D.E.A.R. (Divas Enjoying Awesome Retail) Day, offering town-wide deals and activities. Friday 2–5pm & Saturday 9am–5pm @ Ruthie’s House Vintage, 44 W 1st St, Waconia, @ruthieshousevintage
FRIDAY, 11/8–SUNDAY, 11/10:
Flamingo's Divine Vintage Open Weekend: Flamingo's Divine Vintage is reopening this weekend with a fully restocked shop, featuring an eclectic mix of vintage home décor, furniture, jewelry and clothing from various vendors across a dozen rooms. This monthly event promises affordable and unique finds for every aesthetic. Friday–Sunday, noon–6pm daily @ Flamingo’s Divine Vintage, 3404 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, flamingosdivinevintage.com
The Davis Home Pop-up Market: Join us Davis Home for a weekend-long pop-up shop. The curated collection features unique pieces to refresh your space and great gift ideas for everyone on your list. Plus, you'll have the chance to chat with our interior design team to get personalized styling tips for your home. Friday noon–7pm, Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday noon–4pm @ Davis Interiors, 6430 Oxford St, St Louis Park, @davisinteriorsmn
Art Attack 2024: Northrup King Building’s annual open studio event returns, featuring over 350 artists across disciplines and immersive experiences throughout the building. Highlights include Celina Kane’s new hat releases in Studio 225, Susan Bradley Designs' latest apparel collection in Studio 363, and AlisonWendy Designs’ jewelry workshops and more alongside Small Batch Oddities and You're the Party in Studio 428. Plus, Vampire Vintage is popping up with some creepy, festive finds in Studio 185. Friday 5–9pm, Saturday noon–8pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE, Minneapolis, northrupkingbuilding.com
Open Casket 2024: Casket Arts is celebrating its annual Open Casket event with three days of art, live music and studio tours, showcasing the creative talents of its resident artists. Visitors can explore a range of art forms, from paintings and ceramics to jewelry and textiles, while enjoying food and drinks from local vendors. Friday 5–10pm, Saturday noon–8pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ Casket Arts, 681 17th Ave NE, Minneapolis, casketarts.com
SATURDAY, 11/9:
Bachman’s Holiday Farmers Market: Bachman’s Farmers Market is back, inviting visitors into their spacious greenhouse to for a vibrant selection of fresh produce, local meats, artisan goods and seasonal treats from over 30 vendors. This community-focused event aims to highlight the importance of supporting local agriculture and offers a range of family-friendly activities, including live music and special giveaways. Saturday 9am–1pm @ Bachman's on Lyndale, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, bachmans.com
Tomte: the Gnome, the Myth, the Legend: ASI’s 74th Holiday Experience Opening Day: The American Swedish Institute is celebrating the season with their annual holiday exhibition Tomte: The Gnome, The Myth, The Legend. It explores the enchanting lore surrounding the beloved Swedish gnome. Visitors can also shop the museum’s Jul Shop holiday gift store, which also opened this weekend featuring a curated selection of handmade and imported items. Opening Saturday. Runs through 1/26/25 @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, asimn.org
Holi-Go Fabulous: Kick off the holiday season in style with the annual Holi-Go Fabulous event at Galleria, presented by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Enjoy an open-house event featuring editors sharing top holiday gift ideas, alongside cocktail sampling, hot cocoa, photo ops and more. Tickets include a complimentary beverage, small bites and festive inspiration—perfect for getting a head start on holiday shopping. 21+. Saturday 2–5pm @ Galleria, Edina (atrium outside of Louis Vuitton nearest to Door 1). Tickets $15 @ events.humanitix.com
The Black Market Mpls: Come gather to support and celebrate Black businesses at The Black Market's monthly market, as the market moves indoors for the season. The Black Market is a Black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. This month’s edition features food trucks, games, music, art, goods for sale and more from over than 60 local, Black-owned businesses. Saturday 2–7pm @ The Case Building, 767 Eustic St, St Paul, @theblackmarketmpls
Gothic Gift Gala: The Curio Collective is hosting a unique gothic gift market featuring an eclectic mix of treasures perfect for Christmas or Yule. Attendees can explore an array of items ranging from gothic and steampunk to vintage and quirky, ensuring there’s something for every aesthetic. Saturday 3–8pm @ Lift Bridge Brewery, Stillwater, @thecuriomarketsmn
SUNDAY, 11/10:
NE Farmers Winter Market: The NE Farmers Market is back indoors for the winter season on Saturday a month. Head to Quincy Hall for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce and handmade goods. Saturday 10am–2pm @ Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
The Toolbox Collective Makers Market: Longfellow artist studio The Toolbox Collective hosts its November makers market with a lineup of local makers spanning jewelry, hand-dyed textiles, ceramics, artwork and more. Sunday 10am–2pm @ The Toolbox Collective, 3400 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, thetoolboxcollective.com
Paikka’s 8th Annual Holiday Bazaar: One of the most anticipated holiday shows of the season, this one features a rare chance to shop many top local artisans who don’t frequent the maker’s market circuit. They include Maria Stanley apparel, Wacks Co. candles, Ann Erickson jewelry, Nikki Ceramics, SCARFSHOP hand-dyed scarves and socks, ROMI Apothecary, Black Garnet Books and more, plus Sundays Cà Phê Vietnamese coffee, Mogi Bagels and cash bar. Sunday 11am–5pm @ PAIKKA, 550 Vandalia St, Suite 165, St Paul, @paikkamn
The Mullet Movie Night: Back to the Future: Vintage shop AudreyRose Vintage continues its movie series at its new, expanded storefront with a screening of ‘80s classic, Back to the Future. A ticket includes a large popcorn, sparkling water and shopping before and after the screening. Sunday doors at 5:30pm, screening at 6pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 3508 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $15 @ audreyrosevintage.com
WEEKLY EVENTS:
A Handmade Holiday Market: Join Minneapolis Craft Market at the new Brühaven Craft Co. tap room to visit with local artists and makers while sipping delicious beers with autumn cheer. The ongoing market is a one-stop shop throughout the holiday season for supporting local makers and starting your gift shopping. Saturdays noon–5pm through 12/22 @ Brühaven Craft Co., 1368 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Field + Festival Holiday Market: Presented by Minneapolis Craft Market, Field & Festival is a bustling hub of local farmers, foodies and artists hosted at Wagner's Garden Center greenhouse. The market is hosted every weekend through the holidays to help you get all your holiday gift shopping all wrapped up for the season. Saturdays & Sundays 10am–2pm through 12/22 @ Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Four Seasons Nordic Village Winter Market: Four Seasons Hotel’s Nordic Village has returned for the holiday season, offering a cozy Minnesota cabin dining experience in the heart of the city. It features a marketplace curated by Mich’s Markets of the Dayton’s Market featuring a rotating selection of handcrafted goods from local makers. Shoppers can also enjoy a drink from the Nordic Village bar while they shop. The market runs Saturdays & Sundays 11am–3pm weekly through 12/22 @ Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, fourseasons.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 100+ makers and artists. Ends 12/24 @ Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, textilecentermn.org
Thriftmas at Arc's Value Village: Thrift store Arc’s Value Village will be launching its annual collection of holiday decorations and winter gear at all three of its locations. Stop in often, as they’ll be restocking throughout the season while supplies last. Ongoing @ all three Arc’s Value Village locations, @arcsvaluevillage
Nordic Holiday Jul Shop: During the holidays, the American Swedish Institute’s museum store expands to include the Jul Shop. Shop wool blankets, ornaments, candles and more giftable Nordic holiday goods. You can also shop its Nordic gift collection in its online store. Open daily except Monday @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, asimn.org
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
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. Plus, Turman will be on hand to sign artwork every Saturday from November 30 through December 21 (11am–1pm). 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