# Dayton's Holiday Market & Santabear Tradition on Nicollet Mall > Place to go for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Monday–Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Nov 20 – Dec 30, 2026 - Dates: Fri, Nov 20 – Wed, Dec 30 - Where: The Dayton's Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402 - Ages: All ages; fully indoor, heated skyway-connected venue with elevator and stroller access - Price: Free admission to market and holiday photo displays - Schedule: Monday–Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Nov 20 – Dec 30, 2026 - Organizer: The Dayton's Project & Downtown Council - Official page: https://thedaytonsproject.com/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/dayton-s-holiday-market-and-santabear-tradition-on-nicollet-mall--listing-6b2f7043026fd95f924c37ef ## About Step into the nostalgic warmth of Downtown Minneapolis' storied holiday past at the historic Dayton's Project. Over 75 local Minnesota makers, bakers, and artisans gather on the grand 45,000-square-foot main floor, offering one-of-a-kind toys, winter apparel, chocolates, and artisan goods. Kids can take photos with the iconic giant Santabear statue, view animated holiday window vignettes reminiscent of 1960s department store displays, and warm up with local craft hot cocoa. 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