FreeDayton's Holiday Maker's Market & Santabear Celebration Kickoff
Visit on your scheduleNov 27 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Kicks off Black Friday, Nov 27 through Sunday, Nov 29, 2026; 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
The Dayton's Project700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402 · 0.4 mi approx. from MinneapolisDirections
All ages; fully indoor and heated; skyway connected with easy stroller navigation
FreeFree admission to market and holiday displays; local gifts and artisan foods for purchase
About this adventure
Reviving the cherished Minneapolis department store tradition, the historic Dayton's Project building on Nicollet Mall opens its ground floor for a vibrant holiday maker's market starting Thanksgiving weekend. Over 75 Minnesota local artisans, candy makers, and toy purveyors fill festive booths alongside vintage window displays featuring legendary animatronics. Families can pose with the giant life-size Santabear replica, enjoy warm hot cocoa and cider, and stroll the climate-controlled Minneapolis skyway system connected directly to Dayton's without ever stepping out into the cold.
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