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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!

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Close-up of a red tourism guidebook titled 'Passport' with a colorful logo and the text 'Holidays on Pensacola' and the tagline 'Eat Shop Explore Celebrate'.

Get your Holiday Passport

  • Events

  • Deals

  • Prizes 

  • And More! 

Pick yours up at any participating business
listed below.

Participating Businesses

Passport must be presented for special offers. Valid November 28-January 1 unless otherwise noted.

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TheUPS Store

The UPS Store

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

  • 2801 Hennepin Ave S

  • store2175@theupsstore.com

  • 612-822-0022 #3

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Troubadour Wine Bar

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

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Katszen Wellness Massage & Bodywork

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

Shop My Closet

More information to come.

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KIKU BISTRO

Locally owned since 2009 , Asian restaurant featuring innovative sushi rolls and traditional stir-fries, teriyakis, and tempuras. Daily Happy Hour you won't want to miss

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Specs Optical

Since 1985, SPECS OPTICAL offers the most impressive collections of world-class handcrafted frames. With expert opticians and doctors, SPECS is a full-service eyewear and eye care experience.

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Bb.q Korean Fried Chicken

Passport participating guests receive $5 off any purchase of $25 or more!

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Sebastian Joe's

Neighborhood ice cream shop. Special holiday flavor yet to be determined.

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The Lowry

Buy one entrée, get one free (equal or lesser value). Dine-in only. One per table. Not valid with other offers or discounts.

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Granada Theater & Uptown Lobby

Stop in to our Uptown Lobby for a variety of Holiday specials and events. Bring in your coupon for 10% off dining!

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Uptown Balloons

Celebrate the season with exclusive discount! For a limited time only, enjoy up to 15% off on your favorite items.

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Magers & Quinn Booksellers

Give the gift of books! Shop Magers & Quinn in-store or online for great prices on new, used, and rare books for all readers.

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Moona Moono

Coffeeshop and general store. Beautifully designed, thoughtfully curated, and joyfully welcoming for all ages. Visit us and collect our 2025 limited edition holiday sticker!

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Urban Tails Pet Supply

Get $10 off a purchase of $50 or more in store or online purchase with code HOLIDAYSONHENNEPIN.

combine

Enter to win a $100 combine gift card!

  • 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.

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Check out these fun events!

See event calendar for more details

Event Calendar

Explore the streets of Uptown!

 
Map showing streets including Hennenpin Ave