Christmas Markets Near Minneapolis 2026
8 Christmas and holiday markets within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis, closest first, 3 of them within 5 miles. Every one has 2026 dates, read on the organizer's own page.
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2026 Dates, Closest to Minneapolis First
| Market and Distance | Dates | Closed | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicollet Island Winter Market Minneapolis, MN · under a mile from downtown | Dec 5 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Not published |
| Minneapolis Christmas Market Minneapolis, MN · under a mile from downtown | Nov 20 to Dec 20, 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| American Swedish Institute Christmas Market Minneapolis, MN · 2 miles south | Dec 5 to 6, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| St. Paul Christmas Market Saint Paul, MN · 9 miles east | Nov 20 to Dec 20, 2026 | Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only | Free |
| Minnesota Christmas Market at Union Depot Saint Paul, MN · 9 miles east | Nov 21, 2026 | One day only | Ticket |
| Excelsior Christmas Market Excelsior, MN · 16 miles west | Nov 27 to 28, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| Cottage Grove Christmas Market Cottage Grove, MN · 21 miles southeast | Nov 28, 2026 | One day only | Ticket |
| Stillwater Christmas Market Stillwater, MN · 23 miles east | Nov 21 to 22, 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
Distances are as the crow flies from downtown Minneapolis; the drive is longer.
Staying Over?
To see a few markets in one trip, a hotel downtown puts most of them within a drive. See Hotels in Minneapolis affiliate
Worth the Drive From Minneapolis
The most searched Christmas markets between 40 and 90 miles out.
Christmas Markets Near Minneapolis: Questions
What is the closest Christmas market to Minneapolis?
Nicollet Island Winter Market, under a mile from downtown, is the closest with 2026 dates (Dec 5 to 6, 2026).
What is the most popular Christmas market near Minneapolis?
By how often people search for it, Minneapolis Christmas Market (under a mile from downtown), then St. Paul Christmas Market (9 miles east).
When do Christmas markets near Minneapolis open in 2026?
Minneapolis Christmas Market opens first, on Friday, November 20, 2026, and is also the last to close, on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Which Christmas markets near Minneapolis charge admission?
American Swedish Institute Christmas Market, Minnesota Christmas Market at Union Depot and Cottage Grove Christmas Market charge for entry. The rest are free to walk around; each page gives the price where the organizer has published it.
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