# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Winterapolis Light Up & Winter Kickoff
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Music, cocktails, and a celebration of our favorite time of year... free and fun for all ages!!About this EventWhen the days get dark, America’s Winter City lights up. Join us the evening after Thanksgiving for the Winterapolis Light Up & Winter Kickoff, a celebration marking the start of the winter season in downtown Minneapolis. Gather with friends, family, and neighbors as we flip the switch to light up the city and officially welcome winter. Enjoy live entertainment, mingle with beloved Minnesota mascots, and take in the festive atmosphere filling the Crystal Court and Nicollet Mall.Dine out at downtown restaurants and explore the holiday markets (The Dayton’s Holiday Market, Holidays on Nicollet Market, and Chameleon Shoppes will all stay open late for the occasion) and kids can shop for their grownups at The Little Door Store.A cash bar and coat check will both be available.$5 evening parking at participating ramps.Come help us kick off Winterapolis and celebrate the season that shines brightest.Winterapolis Light Up & Winter KickoffFriday, November 28 | 5:00–7:30 PMIDS Center Crystal CourtFree & Family Friendly | Dress Festive!Winterapolis is made possible through the generous support of and partnership with the following organizations:Minneapolis FoundationMeet MinneapolisMinneapolis Downtown Council | Downtown Improvement DistrictHennepin ArtsIDS Center | AccessoBest BuyXcel EnergyUS Bank VolunteersPohlad Family FoundationMarquette HotelNOACardigan DonutsPeople's Organic CafeSpotlight Winterapolis EventsDayton’s Holiday Market (Nov 13 - Dec 27)Holidays on Nicollet Market (Nov 13 - Dec 27)Chameleon Market (Nov 13 - Dec 27)Little Door Store (Nov 28 - Dec 21)Downtown Pub Crawl (Dec 20)Orchestra Hall's Nordic Soundscapes Festival (January)US Pond Hockey Tournament (Jan 23 - 25)ASI‘s Holiday Rooms (Nov 8 - Jan 26)Art Shanty Projects (Jan 17 - Feb 8)Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival (January)The Great Northern (Jan 28 - Feb 1) Luminary Loppet (Feb 7)Small S'mores V-Day Cafe (February)Curling on Nicollet Mall (Dates coming soon)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/winterapolis-light-up-and-winter-kickoff/100001926023471049
- **Event Categories**: sports, holiday, festivals, kids, parties, music, art, entertainment, tournaments, christmas-markets-and-fairs, pub-crawl, thanksgiving, bar-crawls
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Minneapolis
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: IDS Center Crystal Court
- **lat**: 44.9760836
- **long**: -93.2718739
- **full address**: IDS Center Crystal Court, 717 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Winterapolis Light Up & Winter Kickoff being held?
  - **A:** Winterapolis Light Up & Winter Kickoff takes place on Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm at IDS Center Crystal Court, 717 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Winterapolis Light Up & Winter Kickoff?
  - **A:** Winterapolis Light Up & Winter Kickoff is organized by Winterapolis.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Winterapolis Light Up & Winter Kickoff is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Minneapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Winterapolis Light Up & Winter Kickoff sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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