Spring Flower Show
Get an early taste of spring amid the cold February weather in Minnesota. The theme of this year’s Spring Flower Show is Gardening With Nature, emphasizing gardens that benefit birds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Featuring 18 vignettes throughout the show, visitors can expect inspiration for the 2023 gardening season. Feb. 3-26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily @ Oswald Visitor Center & Snyder Building, arb.umn.edu/events/flowershow
Riverwalk Winter Market
This year, the beloved Riverwalk Market Fair is expanding into the winter season. Held along the Cannon River in the heart of Northfield, Minnesota, the Riverwalk Market Fair is an arts and farmers market featuring local artists in pottery, jewelry, wood carving, and more. Additionally, food vendors provide artisan foods and locally grown produce for purchase. Feb. 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ 115 5th St. W., Northfield, riverwalkmarketfair.org
Mill City Winter Market
Grocery essentials, handmade gifts, and other goods are just some of what you’ll find at the Mill City Winter Market. As a local nonprofit organization, Mill City Farmers Market strives to build a local, sustainable food economy in a vibrant, educational marketplace. Winter Markets take place inside the Mill City Museum. No admission required. Feb. 4 and 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ Mill City Museum, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Sonder
Sonder is the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. The Sonder event, hosted by marketing agency Some Great People and local entrepreneur Sarah Edwards, is an interactive art experience designed to celebrate and support Minnesota creatives in their craft. Join in on the fun, and experience artistry in a new way. Feb. 4, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. @ The Chambers Hotel, somegreatpeople.com/sonder
Northeast Winter Market
Since 2000, Northeast Farmers Market has created an enjoyable shopping experience with quality products and affordable prices. With over 45 vendors to shop, from jewelry and soap to baked goods, the market provides goods to satisfy any taste. Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. @ Earl Giles Distillery, northeastfarmersmarket.com
February Art Fair
In addition to the Arboretum’s Spring Flower Show is the February Art Fair, home to beautiful, creative works featuring botanically themed products from local artisans. Some vendors include Arkstone, 108 Candles, Dakota Mae Design, and Heartifactory—with many more artists as well. Find a gift for Valentine’s Day, or grab your next living room statement piece. Feb. 18-19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Oswald Visitor Center & Snyder Building, arb.umn.edu/events/febartfair
Minneapolis Vintage Market at Machine Shop
Minneapolis Vintage Market is a marketplace of curated, one-of-a-kind goods. The market occurs monthly at various venues around the Twin Cities, hosted this month at the Machine Shop. Browse selections from over 250 vintage collectors selling Minnesota’s best vintage clothing, accessories, and home goods. Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. @ Machine Shop, mplsvintagemarket.com
