Minnesota Winter Events: December to February

102 events on our Minnesota calendar fall in Winter 2026-27 (Dec 1-Feb 28, 2027).

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How we draw this window: Winter 2026-27 means December 1 to the last day of February. That is our own definition, not an official one. Our calendar only holds events organizers have published, so a quiet stretch here can mean “not announced yet”, not “nothing happening”.

This list is rebuilt from our Minnesota events calendar every time the page loads. Every date was read on the organizer’s own page; hours and prices are on the event’s region page. Confirm with the organizer before you go.

December 2026

1. Fri20+NovGREAT Theatre: A Christmas Carol (Paramount Center for the Arts)Nov 20-Dec 6St. Cloud, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud
2. Thu3DecPokey LaFarge at Fine LineThu, Dec 3Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Metro
3. Fri4–20DecA Christmas Story: The Musical, Rochester Civic Theatre (Mayo Civic Center)Dec 4-20Rochester, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
4. Fri4DecChristmas in Christ Chapel (Gustavus Adolphus College)Fri, Dec 4St. Peter, MNMinnesota River Valley and Prairielands
5. Fri4–5DecChristmas in the Pines (Bemidji State, Sanford Center)Dec 4-5Bemidji, MNNorth Lakes
6. Fri4–6DecConcordia College Christmas Concert (Moorhead)Dec 4-6Moorhead, MNRed River Valley
7. Fri4–20DecDuluth Playhouse: A Christmas Story, The MusicalDec 4-20Duluth, MNDuluth and North Shore
8. Fri4–6DecElf The Musical Jr. (Sheldon Theatre)Dec 4-6Red Wing, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
9. Fri4DecHot Sardines: Holiday Stomp at the Ordway Concert HallFri, Dec 4Saint Paul, MNTwin Cities Metro
10. Fri4–5DecMinnesota State men's hockey vs Bowling Green (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center)Dec 4-5Mankato, MNMinnesota River Valley and Prairielands
11. Fri4–6DecUtepils Brewing's JulemarketDec 4-6Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Metro
12. Sat5DecDuluth Superior Symphony Orchestra: Pops 1, The Heart of the HolidaysSat, Dec 5Duluth, MNDuluth and North Shore
13. Sat5–6DecDuluth Winter VillageDec 5-6Duluth, MNDuluth and North Shore
14. Sat5DecLeo Kottke at the Ordway Concert Hall (The Dakota presents)Sat, Dec 5Saint Paul, MNTwin Cities Metro
15. Sat5DecPert Near Sandstone at First AvenueSat, Dec 5Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Metro
16. Sat5–6DecRochester Dance Company: The Nutcracker (Mayo Civic Center)Dec 5-6Rochester, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
17. Sun6DecBemidji Symphony Orchestra: Sleighing!Sun, Dec 6Bemidji, MNNorth Lakes
18. Sun6DecJingle Pops (Bemidji State)Sun, Dec 6Bemidji, MNNorth Lakes
19. Tue8DecA Hellenic Feast at the Comstock HouseTue, Dec 8Moorhead, MNRed River Valley
20. Tue8DecColleen Raye, A Holiday in Your Heart (Sheldon Theatre)Tue, Dec 8Red Wing, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
21. Tue8–27DecThe Music Man at the Ordway Music TheaterDec 8-27Saint Paul, MNTwin Cities Metro
22. Thu10DecCarols for a Cause at Schell's BreweryThu, Dec 10New Ulm, MNMinnesota River Valley and Prairielands
23. Fri11DecConcert in the Barn: Mick Sterling presents A Grand Ole Opry Christmas (Parley Lake Winery)Fri, Dec 11Waconia, MNTwin Cities Metro
24. Fri11DecLove Actually Live in Concert (Mayo Civic Center)Fri, Dec 11Rochester, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
25. Fri11DecRock and Roll Christmas Spectacular (Sheldon Theatre)Fri, Dec 11Red Wing, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
26. Fri11–12DecSt. Cloud State men's hockey vs Denver (Brooks Center)Dec 11-12St. Cloud, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud
27. Fri11–13DecStroia Dance Studios: The Nutcracker (Paramount Center for the Arts)Dec 11-13St. Cloud, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud
28. Sat12DecChurch of Cash at Turf ClubSat, Dec 12Saint Paul, MNTwin Cities Metro
29. Sat12DecKickin' Country Christmas (Sheldon Theatre)Sat, Dec 12Red Wing, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
30. Sat12DecThe Nutcracker, World Ballet Company with live orchestra (Mayo Civic Center)Sat, Dec 12Rochester, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
31. Sun13DecChristmas with Lorie Line (Sheldon Theatre)Sun, Dec 13Red Wing, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
32. Sun13DecThe Oak Ridge Boys: Christmas 2026 (Mayo Civic Center)Sun, Dec 13Rochester, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
33. Tue15DecThe Nutcracker, Continental Ballet (Sheldon Theatre)Tue, Dec 15Red Wing, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
34. Wed16DecRock & Roll Xmas SpectacularWed, Dec 16Grand Rapids, MNIron Range and Voyageurs
35. Wed16DecSt. Cloud State men's hockey vs Bemidji State (Brooks Center)Wed, Dec 16St. Cloud, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud
36. Thu17DecBrule Holiday Show (Sheldon Theatre)Thu, Dec 17Red Wing, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
37. Thu17DecUgly Sweater Party & Christmas Games at Schell's BreweryThu, Dec 17New Ulm, MNMinnesota River Valley and Prairielands
38. Fri18DecBody of Work: Tattoo Culture exhibit opens at the Science Museum of MinnesotaFri, Dec 18Saint Paul, MNTwin Cities Metro
39. Sat19DecGrinchmas with Grunge Unplugged at Utepils BrewingSat, Dec 19Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Metro
40. Sat19–23DecRock n Roll Xmas Spectacular (Paramount Center for the Arts)Dec 19-23St. Cloud, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud
41. Sat19DecThe Big Wu at First AvenueSat, Dec 19Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Metro
42. Sat19–20DecThe New Standards Holiday Show (Sheldon Theatre)Dec 19-20Red Wing, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
43. Sun20DecSanta's Stop at Schell's BrewerySun, Dec 20New Ulm, MNMinnesota River Valley and Prairielands
44. Mon21–23DecLutsen Family Festival: North Pole AdventureDec 21-23Lutsen, MNDuluth and North Shore
45. Tue22DecA Charlie Brown Christmas, Live on Stage (Mayo Civic Center)Tue, Dec 22Rochester, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
46. Mon28DecNaturally 7 (Paramount Center for the Arts)Mon, Dec 28St. Cloud, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud
47. Tue29+DecBuena Vista Social Club at the Orpheum TheatreDec 29-Jan 3, 2027Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Metro
48. Thu31DecDeuces Wild Dueling Pianos: New Year's Eve (Paramount Center for the Arts)Thu, Dec 31St. Cloud, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud
49. Thu31DecEuropean New Year's Eve at Utepils BrewingThu, Dec 31Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Metro
50. Thu31DecRockin' Down the Clock Vol. 2 (New Year's Eve) (Sheldon Theatre)Thu, Dec 31Red Wing, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country

January 2027

1. Fri1–2JanSt. Cloud State men's hockey vs Alaska (Brooks Center)Jan 1-2St. Cloud, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud
2. Sat2JanVasaloppet Fundraiser Dinner (silent auction), Braham Event CenterSat, Jan 2Braham, MNSt. Croix Valley and East Central
3. Sat9JanMissoula Children's Theatre: Robin Hood (Sheldon Theatre)Sat, Jan 9Red Wing, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
4. Thu14–24JanIcebox Days (International Falls)Jan 14-24International Falls, MNIron Range and Voyageurs
5. Fri15JanFolsom Prison Experience (Paramount Center for the Arts)Fri, Jan 15St. Cloud, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud
6. Fri15–16JanMinnesota State men's hockey vs Augustana (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center)Jan 15-16Mankato, MNMinnesota River Valley and Prairielands
7. Fri15–16JanSt. Cloud State men's hockey vs Miami (Brooks Center)Jan 15-16St. Cloud, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud
8. Sun17JanGunflint Mail Run Sled Dog RaceSun, Jan 17Grand Marais, MNDuluth and North Shore
9. Thu21JanThe OK Factor (cello and violin duo)Thu, Jan 21Grand Rapids, MNIron Range and Voyageurs
10. Thu21JanThe Texas Tenors (Paramount Center for the Arts)Thu, Jan 21St. Cloud, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud
11. Sun24JanBemidji Symphony Orchestra: Return of the Bloody Mary BattleSun, Jan 24Bemidji, MNNorth Lakes
12. Tue26–31JanOperation Mincemeat: A New Musical at the Orpheum TheatreJan 26-31Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Metro
13. Wed27–31JanThe Great Northern Winter Festival (10th anniversary, Saint Anthony Main)Jan 27-31Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Metro
14. Thu28+JanSaint Paul Winter Carnival 2027Jan 28-Feb 7Saint Paul, MNTwin Cities Metro
15. Fri29–30JanConcordia Vocal Jazz Festival and guest artist Laila Biali (Christiansen Recital Hall)Jan 29-30Moorhead, MNRed River Valley
16. Fri29+JanGREAT Theatre: Come From Away (Paramount Center for the Arts)Jan 29-Feb 14St. Cloud, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud
17. Fri29–30JanMinnesota State men's hockey vs Bemidji State (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center)Jan 29-30Mankato, MNMinnesota River Valley and Prairielands
18. Sat30JanDylan Scott: Dear Big City (Mayo Civic Center)Sat, Jan 30Rochester, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
19. Sun31+JanJohn Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon (42nd running)Jan 31-Feb 2Duluth, MNOur guide to this eventDuluth and North Shore

February 2027

1. Thu4–14FebEly Winter FestivalFeb 4-14Ely, MNIron Range and Voyageurs
2. Fri5–13FebFargo-Moorhead Community Theatre: 7th Annual 10 Minute Play FestivalFeb 5-13Moorhead, MNRed River Valley
3. Fri5–14FebLake Superior Zoo Luminary WalkFeb 5-14Duluth, MNDuluth and North Shore
4. Sat6FebBrainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza (37th annual, Hole in the Day Bay, Gull Lake)Sat, Feb 6Brainerd, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud
5. Sat6–7FebCity of Lakes Loppet Winter FestivalFeb 6-7Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Metro
6. Sun7FebFlo Rida: Whistle and Whiskey Tour (Mayo Civic Center)Sun, Feb 7Rochester, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
7. Tue9FebRodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass Mardi Gras Show (Sheldon Theatre)Tue, Feb 9Red Wing, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
8. Thu11–14FebConcordia Theatre: MedeaFeb 11-14Moorhead, MNRed River Valley
9. Fri12–28FebCome From Away, Rochester Civic Theatre (Mayo Civic Center)Feb 12-28Rochester, MNSouth Lakes and Bluff Country
10. Fri12–13FebSt. Cloud State men's hockey vs Omaha (Brooks Center)Feb 12-13St. Cloud, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud
11. Sat13FebLuminary Loppet (Lake of the Isles)Sat, Feb 13Minneapolis, MNOur guide to this eventTwin Cities Metro
12. Sat13–14FebVasaloppet USA ski race weekend, MoraFeb 13-14Mora, MNSt. Croix Valley and East Central
13. Fri19–20FebMinnesota State men's hockey vs Northern Michigan (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center)Feb 19-20Mankato, MNMinnesota River Valley and Prairielands
14. Sun21FebBemidji Symphony Orchestra: Violin Solos of the Big ScreenSun, Feb 21Bemidji, MNNorth Lakes
15. Sun21FebGuys On Ice - An Ice Fishing MusicalSun, Feb 21Grand Rapids, MNIron Range and Voyageurs
16. Mon22FebConcordia Winter Choir ConcertMon, Feb 22Moorhead, MNRed River Valley
17. Tue23FebConcordia Jazz Bands Concert (February)Tue, Feb 23Moorhead, MNRed River Valley
18. Thu25FebDeuces Wild Dueling Pianos 25th Anniversary TourThu, Feb 25Grand Rapids, MNIron Range and Voyageurs
19. Fri26–27FebSt. Cloud State men's hockey vs St. Thomas (Brooks Center)Feb 26-27St. Cloud, MNCentral Lakes and St. Cloud

Running Through The Season

Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights. Check the day you want on the organizer’s page.

1. Sat24+OctStories in the Forest (storybook reading)Oct 24-Dec 5Grand Rapids, MNIron Range and Voyageurs
2. Sun25+OctMinnesota Vikings home games at U.S. Bank Stadium (Colts, Bills, Falcons, Panthers, Lions)Oct 25-Dec 20Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Metro
3. Thu29+OctMinnesota Wild home games, Oct 29 to Dec 28 (Grand Casino Arena)Oct 29-Dec 28Saint Paul, MNTwin Cities Metro
4. Mon2+NovGophers men's basketball home games, Nov 2 to Dec 29 (The Barn)Nov 2-Dec 29Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Metro
5. Wed11+NovBINGO at the Bierhalle (Schell's Brewery, Nov 11 and Dec 9)Nov 11-Dec 9New Ulm, MNMinnesota River Valley and Prairielands
6. Fri13+NovGlensheen Christmas Tours and Candlelight ToursNov 13-Jan 3, 2027Duluth, MNDuluth and North Shore
7. Fri20+NovNorthern Lights at the Minnesota Landscape ArboretumNov 20-Jan 3, 2027Chaska, MNOur guide to this eventTwin Cities Metro
8. Sat21+NovBentleyville Tour of LightsNov 21-Dec 26Duluth, MNOur guide to this eventDuluth and North Shore
9. Fri27+NovChristmas City Express (North Shore Scenic Railroad)Nov 27-Dec 20Duluth, MNDuluth and North Shore
10. Fri27+NovFireside Theatre Christmas concerts at Chanhassen Dinner TheatresNov 27-Dec 31Chanhassen, MNTwin Cities Metro
11. Fri27+NovKiwanis Holiday Lights (Sibley Park, Mankato)Nov 27-Dec 31Mankato, MNOur guide to this eventMinnesota River Valley and Prairielands
12. Sat19+DecWild Mountain snow tubing and Starlight Tubing, Taylors FallsDec 19-Feb 15, 2027Taylors Falls, MNSt. Croix Valley and East Central
13. Sat2+JanGophers men's hockey home games, Jan 2 to Feb 20 (3M Arena at Mariucci)Jan 2-Feb 20Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Metro
14. Wed6+JanGophers men's basketball Big Ten home games, Jan 6 to Mar 4 (The Barn)Jan 6-Mar 4Minneapolis, MNTwin Cities Metro

Know of an event we’re missing? Send it in and we’ll check it on the organizer’s own page.