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 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.

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

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

Shop My Closet

More information to come.

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

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.

Bb.q Korean Fried Chicken

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

Sebastian Joe's

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

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.

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!

Uptown Balloons

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

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.

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!

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.

Check out these fun events!

See event calendar for more details

Event Calendar

Explore the streets of Uptown!