Markets open Nov 20–Dec 4 near Minneapolis–St. Paul in 2026. Minneapolis Christkindl Market opens Nov 20 and runs through Dec 20, with free admission. European Christmas Market opens Nov 20 and runs through Dec 20, with free admission. Minneapolis Christkindl Market opens Nov 20 and runs through Dec 20, with free admission. The last opening date on this page is Dec 4.
Most Minneapolis–St. Paul holiday markets open Nov 20 this year.
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Opening date, city and hours are first, when the organizer has posted them. Tap one for prices, stroller notes and what’s there for little kids.
German-style market · to Dec 20 · Union Depot, St. Paul20NovFriMinneapolis Christkindl MarketGerman-style market · to Dec 20 · North Loop Green4DecFriJulmarknad Handcraft Market and FestivalHoliday market · to Dec 6 · American Swedish InstituteNothing matches that filter yet.
Markets
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer’s, venue’s or city’s own page.
Open Nov 20–Dec 20, 2026
Union Depot, St. Paul · St. Paul, MN · about 10 miles away
Open Nov 20–Dec 20, 2026
North Loop Green · Minneapolis, MN · about 1 mile away
Open Dec 4–6, 2026
American Swedish Institute · Minneapolis, MN · about 2 miles away
Good to know: A Swedish-style holiday market inside and around the castle-like mansion.
Before you go
TimingGo when it opensWeekday afternoons and opening hour are the least crowded, which makes a stroller much easier.
DressLayer upOutdoor markets get cold after dark. Mittens and a blanket for the stroller help.
StrollerCheck the stroller noteSome markets get packed on weekend evenings. A carrier can be easier there.Keep planning
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Most Minneapolis–St. Paul holiday markets open Nov 20 this year. The first Christmas market on this page opens Nov 20, 2026. The last opening date on this page is Dec 4. European Christmas Market opens Nov 20 and runs through Dec 20. Minneapolis Christkindl Market opens Nov 20 and runs through Dec 20. Julmarknad Handcraft Market and Festival opens Dec 4 and runs through Dec 6.
European Christmas Market at Union Depot, St. Paul: Nov 20 – Dec 20. Free admission. Minneapolis Christkindl Market at North Loop Green: Nov 20 – Dec 20. Free. Julmarknad Handcraft Market and Festival at American Swedish Institute: Dec 4 – Dec 6.
European Christmas Market (St. Paul, MN · about 10 miles away): Nov 20 – Dec 20. Minneapolis Christkindl Market (Minneapolis, MN · about 1 mile away): Nov 20 – Dec 20.
Minneapolis Christkindl Market at North Loop Green opens Nov 20 and runs through Dec 20. Dates are from each market’s own page.
European Christmas Market: Outdoors on the depot plaza, so dress warm and expect packed Saturday nights.
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