Top 3 Workshops
Handwoven LAB
Join Flax + Twine at LAB MPLS for a night of basket weaving. You’ll learn a twining technique to give you the freedom to create a handwoven rope bowl in any shape or form—perfect for fruit, candy, or potpourri. All materials included. Wednesday, 6:30-9 p.m. @ LABMPLS, 1629 Hennepin Ave. #300A, Minneapolis, labmpls.com
DIY Copper & Wood Ladder
Build your own ladder at Projects in Person (PIP). These decorative ladders are all the rage lately, and with good reason: They’re functional, trendy, and mod. Choose between wood and copper rungs, stain or paint, and customize your project to hold blankets, accessories, towels, or even the latest copy of Midwest Home magazine. Friday, 7 p.m. @ 906 Main Street, Hopkins, projectsinperson.com
Winter Workshop
Gather your fresh spruce tips, eucalyptus, and other winter plant essentials to create a container you’re proud of. The class begins with a how-to demonstration that breaks down the basics and finishes with a hands-on help-out from professional staff. Saturday, 2 p.m. @ Sailer’s Greenhouse, 1610 170th St. E., Shakopee, eventbrite.com
Top 3 Markets
MN Christmas Market
With so many holiday-themed boutiques and markets nowadays, it’s easy for some to get lost in the crowd. This one is special, though. Vendors, merchants, and local artisans at MN Christmas Market donate seven percent of all sales to local youth-focused charities like The Reel Hope Project, The Sheridan Story, and TreeHouse. (According to their Facebook event, there are more than 42,000 people interested in this annual holiday pop-up market.) Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. @ The Hutton House, 10715 South Shore Dr., Minneapolis, mnxmasmarket.com
Minneapolis Holiday Boutique
Don’t let this weekend’s “fall back” stop you from getting a jumpstart on your holiday shopping. Visit more than 250 vendors, shop custom, handmade gifts, participate in DIY workshops, bask in holiday lights, and enter giveaways, contests, and more at this massive holiday event at U.S. Bank Stadium. You can even download free bus and light rail passes to and from the show. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. @ U.S. Bank Stadium, 401 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, minneapolisholidayboutique.com
Minneapolis Vintage Market
Let your weekend highlights include beer, shopping, and unique finds for the holidays. Twenty vintage vendors will head to Modist Brewing Co. for the highly-anticipated November edition of the Minneapolis Vintage Market. The mobile market will include apparel, accessories, home goods, books, vinyl records and more. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. @ Modist Brewing Co., 505 N. Third St., Minneapolis, facebook.com
Top 3 Wild Cards
Deck The Halls Holiday Home Tour
If you loved the concept of our Luxury Home and Luxury Loft + Condo tours, this event could be right up your alley. Get inspired, find ideas to steal, meet vendors, and relish in the Christmas spirit of five gorgeous homes decked out in festive holiday gear. Saturday-Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. @ Welcome Center, 1646 Diffley Rd., Eagan, deckthehallsevcf.com
Lulu Organics Botanical Skincare Launch
You just spent hours on hours raking leaves, planting bulbs, and getting your yard ready for winter and now you deserve a night of pampering, right? Enjoy a complimentary mini facial, restore your skin with acupuncture, and sip and snack on natural wine and eye-catching charcuterie at this Lulu launch. Who says a day of yard work can’t be glamorous? Saturday, 6-8 p.m. @ Honeycomb Salon, 3504 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, facebook.com
Featherstone Pottery Fall Sale & Show
Trek 45 minutes southeast to pretty little Red Wing—a rural river town known for their bluffs, boots, and beautiful pottery. Featherstone Pottery will have a little bit of everything to sell, show, and share—from mugs, bowls, platters, serving ware, vases, and classic Red Wing stoneware. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ Featherstone Pottery, 31998 210th Ave., Red Wing, featherstonepottery.com
