Twin Cities weekend: CPKC Holiday Train, Hanukkah market, Scandinavian feast
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The CPKC Holiday Train is headed our way, bringing live music and support for local food shelves all weekend long.
Driving the news: The decorated train that travels across the U.S. and Canada each holiday season will make its first Twin Cities stop at Union Depot at 7pm Saturday.
- On Sunday, it's stationed in Golden Valley at 5pm, St. Louis Park at 6:15pm and Northeast Minneapolis at 8:15pm.
How it works: Each stop lasts around 30 minutes and features live music performed from the decorated boxcars. It's free to attend, but visitors are encouraged to bring food or monetary donations for the stop's partnering food bank.
- Note: Unfortunately, you cannot board the train.
More things to do ...
🎻 The Muppets take Minneapolis this weekend, starting with "The Muppet Christmas Carol" In Concert. The Minnesota Orchestra will perform the score alongside a screening of the film Friday and Saturday. (Adult tickets start at $85)
- Or, stop by Union Rooftop on Saturday for one of three Muppet drag brunches with performances inspired by the movie. Costumes encouraged. ($20.28, food not included)
🇸🇪 Feast on traditional Swedish smörgåsbord Friday at Norway House's annual Julebord, a lively and social Scandinavian Christmas feast. Tickets include food, Gingerbread Wonderland admission and plenty of glögg. $85
🤪 Find a gift for the weirdo in your life at the inaugural Winter Bizarre, a Saturday-Sunday market in Minneapolis featuring unique crafts by over 25 local artists. Free
- Or, shop traditional (but creative) presents at the Hanukkah Handmade Market in Minneapolis on Sunday, a festive market featuring over 20 local Jewish artisans. Free
💃 Break out your wedding dress, Halloween costume or prom outfit — Hopkins wine bar The Vine Room is hosting a "Nowhere to Wear It Night Out" this Saturday.
- Patrons are encouraged to dress in an outfit they rarely have a chance to show off, and the spot will have a red carpet photo op and discounted wine for all. Free
🧺 In search of a new hobby? The Twin Cities Basket Weavers are holding an Open Weave Sunday morning in St. Anthony, where anyone can stop by and learn about the craft, ask for advice or work on their existing projects. Free