# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Minneapolis–St. Paul, 2026

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## When they open

- **European Christmas Market** (St. Paul, MN): opens Nov 20. Hours: Five weekends (Nov 20 to Dec 20): Fri 3 to 9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; special hours Nov 27.
- **Minneapolis Christkindl Market** (Minneapolis, MN): opens Nov 20. Hours: Weekends only: Fri 4 to 9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- **Julmarknad Handcraft Market and Festival** (Minneapolis, MN): opens Dec 4. Hours: Check the organizer for details.

## Markets and winter events

- **European Christmas Market** at Union Depot, St. Paul, St. Paul, MN · about 10 miles away. When: Open Nov 20–Dec 20, 2026. Time: Five weekends (Nov 20 to Dec 20): Fri 3 to 9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; special hours Nov 27. Price: Free admission. Type: German-style market. Hours: Five weekends (Nov 20 to Dec 20): Fri 3 to 9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; special hours Nov 27. Strollers: Outdoors on the depot plaza, so dress warm and expect packed Saturday nights. For kids: Santa and reindeer visits, plus live music and dance. Official page: https://www.stpaulchristmasmarket.org/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Minneapolis Christkindl Market** at North Loop Green, Minneapolis, MN · about 1 mile away. When: Open Nov 20–Dec 20, 2026. Time: Weekends only: Fri 4 to 9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Price: Free. Type: German-style market. Hours: Weekends only: Fri 4 to 9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For kids: Santa visits every Sunday. Official page: https://www.minneapolis.org/calendar/christkindl-market/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Julmarknad Handcraft Market and Festival** at American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis, MN · about 2 miles away. When: Open Dec 4–6, 2026. Type: Holiday market. For kids: Family crafts, storytime and pop-up music all weekend. A Swedish-style holiday market inside and around the castle-like mansion. Official page: https://www.asimn.org/events/julmarknad (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### When do Christmas markets open in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
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.

### Are there Christmas markets in Minneapolis–St. Paul in 2026?
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.

### Is there a German Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt) near Minneapolis–St. Paul?
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.

### When does the Christkindlmarket open in 2026?
Minneapolis Christkindl Market at North Loop Green opens Nov 20 and runs through Dec 20. Dates are from each market’s own page.

### Can I bring a stroller?
European Christmas Market: Outdoors on the depot plaza, so dress warm and expect packed Saturday nights.

### How do you check these markets?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).