Where to Go Before & After Holidazzle
Bundle up and get ready for the most anticipated holiday festival in Minneapolis! Holidazzle is coming back to Downtown Minneapolis from Wednesday, December 18th through Sunday, December 22nd.
At Holidazzle, you can shop locally made goods, enjoy specialty food items and sip on a warming cider. Or get comfortable in the beer tent and enjoy craft brews. Check the schedule to see which movies are playing outside, lace up your skates and bust out your ice skating moves, or simply enjoy the twinkle of the lights and the dazzle of the holiday decorations. If you need some extra fuel or you're looking for a night on the town, check out what to see, do and eat before and after heading to Holidazzle.
Hell's Kitchen
Whether you're craving breakfast for breakfast, or breakfast for dinner, Hell's Kitchen has something delicious for you. Their popular Bloody Mary/Mimosa Bar is open on the weekends from 9am to 1pm with free live music from 10am to 1pm.
Hen House
Specializing in fresh locally-sourced ingredients for their breakfast and lunch dishes, Hen House provides a warm, comfortable, welcoming space to fuel up before heading out for more fun at Holidazzle.
Brit's Pub
Right along Nicollet, you'll find a corner of the UK right in Minneapolis beautifully decorated for the holiday. Complete with fish and chips, bangers and mash, shepherd's pie and other British specialties, Brit's is the perfect spot in town to fuel up before or after the Holidazzle. And with multiple roaring fireplaces and a full bar, it's also the perfect place to relax all winter long.
Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center is a must-see destination in Minneapolis. Although the Walker has a number of incredible galleries and exhibits, the star is the Sculpture Garden. It is a true gem in Minneapolis. Visit the iconic Spoon Bridge and Cherry among more than 40 other works from the Walker’s collection. Afterwards, make a visit to Cardamom, the attached restaurant at the base of the museum. Enjoy top-notch cocktails and remarkable dishes all with a fabulous view through the glass-enclosed walls.
Minnesota Orchestra
Fully immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with a concert at Orchestra Hall. This year the Minnesota Orchestra will be showing the fan favorite holiday movie, Elf. Experience the movie's wonderful score live as the full film plays on the big screen.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking forward to another successful season. Two marquee match-ups against the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks will happen during Holidazzle this year. So, after experiencing all that holiday fun, make your way over to Target Center to cheer on the Wolves.
Nicollet Diner
Open 24 hours means you can guarantee a meal at Nicollet Diner before or after all your Holidazzle fun. And the best part is you'll find a true diner experience on the menu, everything from pancakes to milkshakes. Next door check out Roxy's Cabernet for an epic drag show.
Dakota
Just steps from Holidazzle, you can end your night with a spectacular concert by talented jazz musicians. Check out the live music performance schedule at the Dakota.
Corner Coffee
If you need to keep warm during your Holidazzle experience, make a stop at Corner Coffee. It's located right along Nicollet and is the perfect place to pick up a seasonal drink.
Strive Bookstore
Pick-up a few holiday gifts for the book lover in your life at Strive Bookstore. They sell all types of subjects but feature titles by Strive Publishing, independently published Black authors, and a curated list of titles that represent the diversity within Black literature.
Holiday Shows at Hennepin Arts
Hennepin Arts is bringing some Holiday themed shows to its theaters. Grab tickets to Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy at the State Theatre, Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the Orpheum or A Christmas Celebration with the Steeles at the Pantages and end your Holidazzle outing at the theater!