Holiday Fun, Events, Shopping, and More this Saint Paulidays
Visit Saint Paul has kicked off Saint Paulidays, an exciting time to immerse yourself in the spirit of the season at a variety of events and shopping experiences. From late November through December, the city's streets and parks come alive with an abundance of holiday lights, decorations, and activities.
Saint Paul has everything, from GLOW Holiday Festival and European Christmas Market, to lights in Mears Park and Rice Park, to small businesses and locally-owned shops primed with gifts for everyone. This winter, spend your days in Saint Paul, where there are holiday events and activities that cater to all ages.
2025 Holiday Markets and Festive Shopping Events
Check out the wide range of special events this holiday season, showcasing local makers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses:
- Palace Theatre Holiday Market: Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29 at the Palace Theatre
- European Christmas Market: Open weekends November 28-December 21 at Union Depot
- Small Business Saturday Maker's Market: Saturday, November 29 at The Lowlands
- 47th Annual Holiday Bazaar: Friday, December 5 - Sunday, December 7 at Landmark Center
- Grand Meander: Saturday, December 6 along Grand Avenue
- Minnesota Merry Market: December 13 & 14, December 20 & 21 at State Fairgrounds North End
- Holiday Bazaar at The Black Market: Saturday, December 13 at 767 Eustis St.
Is there an event we should know about? Email the Planning and Economic Development team with the details.
Own a Small Business? Get Involved!
The Saint Paulidays campaign will provide special reasons to celebrate Saint Paul and spark locals and travelers to experience the magic of the season in our city.
To participate in the Saint Paulidays campaign:
- Make sure you’ve submitted your holiday event to the Visit Saint Paul event calendar (free!), and be sure to select the “Saint Paulidays” category!
- Utilize Saint Paulidays graphics - access the logo and image folder
- Share on your social media – Visit Saint Paul has drafted some posts in hopes of making it as easy as possible to join the campaign, please feel free to edit them or draft your own!
- Use the #SaintPaulidays hashtag