Small Business Saturday: Holiday Markets

Small Businesses are the lifeblood of our community. This Small Business Saturday, we’re sharing the Holiday Markets- big and small, new and established- we’ll be patronizing this holiday season.

 

Photo courtesy of Dayton’s Market

 

Recurring Markets

Four Seasons Winter Market

The Nordic Village is being turned into a market every weekend, with a rotating roster of local artisans and makers. Open every weekend through December 21st.

European Christmas Market

The original beloved Holiday tradition is now open weekends through December 21st at St. Paul’s Union Depot. Come for shopping, bites, and entertainment including live music, dance, and visits from Santa and his reindeer.

Minneapolis Christkindl Market

Now in its second year, North Loop Green is transformed every weekend into a festive sparkling German holiday market for all to enjoy. Come for the hand crafted traditional holiday crafts, stay for the melted Raclette, Glühwein, and holiday pastries. The market runs every weekend through December 21st.

Dayton’s Holiday Market

The Dayton’s Market is back with over 100 vendors. This year in addition to the flagship market at the iconic Dayton’s Department Store in the Nicollet Mall there’s a satellite market in the Southdale Center. The market runs through December 27th, and is open every day except Christmas and Boxing Day.

Field and Festival Holiday Market

Every Saturday and Sunday from now through December 21st you can find Makers, Farmers, and Foodies at Wagner Garden Center.

 

Pop Up Markets

Palace Theater

The historic Palace Theatre is hosting its third annual Palace Theatre Holiday Market this Saturday, November 29th with over 50 local artists and vendors on stage.

Holiday Market at Malcolm Yards

Swing by The Market at Malcolm Yards on Saturday December, 13th to grab a bite and peruse offerings from 25 local vendors.

Marché de Noël

Join the Alliance Française for their Christmas Market on Saturday, December 6th. Find charming gifts and support Alliance Française.

Julmarknad at ASI

The American Swedish Institute is hosting their winter market from Friday, December 5th through Sunday, December 7. Stop by for a full offering of programing including shopping, musical performances, family crafts, story time, and visiting the ASI’s holiday exhibition.