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Things to do in Minneapolis in January 2027

A few of the month's best festivals, parades, markets and nights out. Dates marked "expected" follow the event's usual pattern and haven't been confirmed yet.

Updated

6dates in January
3free picks here
THRU
3
JAN

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at Children's Theatre

Tue, Nov 3, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · Showtimes vary by day; no shows Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year's Day (New Year's Eve 2 and 5 p.m.) · Children's Theatre Company · Whittier

Children's Theatre Company brings back its Grinch musical for the holidays, on the main stage beside Mia. Recommended for ages 5 and up; showtimes vary by day.

🎡 Family & seasonal5+
JAN
16
SAT

Art Shanty Projects

Sat, Jan 16 – Sun, Feb 7 · Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · Lake Harriet (Bdé Umáŋ) · Linden Hills

A village of artist-built ice shanties on frozen Lake Harriet, each a tiny installation or performance you walk into. Weekends only; dress for the wind off the ice.

🎨 Arts & cultureFree
JAN
22
FRI

U.S. Pond Hockey Championships

Fri, Jan 22 – Sun, Jan 24 · Games all day on Lake Nokomis rinks · Lake Nokomis · Nokomis

Hundreds of amateur teams play four-on-four on dozens of rinks cleared on Lake Nokomis. Free to wander between games; thin ice has pushed the dates before.

🏟️ SportsFreeDate expected
JAN
23
SAT

Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival

Sat, Jan 23 · Noon–4 p.m. in 2026 · Lake Harriet (Bdé Umáŋ) · Linden Hills

Kites of every size fly over frozen Lake Harriet for one winter afternoon, with kite sales and s'mores from the neighborhood groups. Free; dress for the wind.

🎡 Family & seasonalFreeDate expected
JAN
27
WED

The Great Northern

Wed, Jan 27 – Sun, Jan 31 · Saint Anthony Main · St. Anthony Main

Minneapolis's winter festival takes over Saint Anthony Main for five days: a riverside sauna village, an ice bar, an outdoor rink, music and talks. 2027 is its 10th anniversary.

🎡 Family & seasonal
JAN
28
THU

Saint Paul Winter Carnival

Thu, Jan 28 – Sun, Feb 7 · Ice carving, parades and events around downtown Saint Paul · Rice Park, Saint Paul · Downtown Saint Paul

The Twin Cities' winter carnival across the river: ice sculptures in Rice Park, torchlight and grande day parades, a medallion hunt and frozen-lake events.

🎡 Family & seasonal
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FAQ

Minneapolis in January

What is there to do in Minneapolis in January?
Highlights include How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at Children's Theatre (Jan 1), Art Shanty Projects (Jan 16), U.S. Pond Hockey Championships (Jan 22), Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival (Jan 23) and The Great Northern (Jan 27).
What free events are in Minneapolis in January?
Art Shanty Projects, U.S. Pond Hockey Championships and Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival — all free.
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