This December, experience Uptown like never before.

Get ready for a month-long celebration like no other! Hennepin Avenue is transforming into a winter wonderland this December—bringing bold holiday spirit, over-the-top decorations, irresistible specials, and magical moments to Uptown.

Eat. Shop Explore. Celebrate!

Get your Shopping Passport

  • Fun Events

  • Holiday Deals

  • Prizes 

  • And More! 

Pick yours up at any participating stores listed below.

Participating Businesses

TheUPS Store

Visit us and receive $2.00 off UPS shipping. Locally owned and operated.

Troubadour Wine Bar

Troubadour Wine Bar is a cozy, intimate Uptown spot in Minneapolis with global wines, live music, charcuterie & a warm, romantic vibe.

Katszen Wellness Massage & Bodywork

Holiday Massage Special- $15 off any service through December 30, 2025 minimum purchase $100

TheUPS Store

Visit us and receive $2.00 off UPS shipping. Locally owned and operated.

Troubadour Wine Bar

Troubadour Wine Bar is a cozy, intimate Uptown spot in Minneapolis with global wines, live music, charcuterie & a warm, romantic vibe.

Katszen Wellness Massage & Bodywork

Holiday Massage Special- $15 off any service through December 30, 2025 minimum purchase $100

TheUPS Store

Visit us and receive $2.00 off UPS shipping. Locally owned and operated.

  • 2801 Hennepin Ave S. Minneapolis

  • store2175@theupsstore.com

Troubadour Wine Bar

Troubadour Wine Bar is a cozy, intimate Uptown spot in Minneapolis with global wines, live music, charcuterie & a warm, romantic vibe.

Katszen Wellness Massage & Bodywork

Holiday Massage Special- $15 off any service through December 30, 2025 minimum purchase $100

  • Friday, Nov 28: Official lighting of Hennepin Ave. 6 PM (All businesses)

  • Saturday, Nov. 29: Small Business Saturday

  • Saturday, Nov. 29: Holiday Ice Bar Open (Idea Business) – open until Jan. 01.

  • Sunday, Nov. 30: Holiday Pet Parade (Hennepin Avenue)

  • Thursday, Dec. 4: Holiday Book Reading 7 PM (Participating businesses)

  • Friday, Dec. 5: Music by the Fire Place (KWL Café)

  • Saturday, Dec. 6: Metro Bus e-line Grand Opening

  • Sunday, Dec. 7: Build a Gingerbread House – children’s activity (KWL 2 – 4 PM)

  • Saturday, Dec. 6: Cranberry Crawl – featuring cranberry drinks, food items etc.

  • Saturday, Dec. 13: Carols and Cocoa – featuring chocolate, hot cocoa and carol singers

  • Saturday, Dec. 20: Santa Claus day – featuring pictures with Santa, strolling Santa singers, etc.

  • Saturday, Dec. 27: Nibs and Nibbles – featuring New Year’s party planning ideas, etc.

Check out these fun events!

See event calendar for more details

Event Calendar

Explore the streets of Uptown!