Let’s get merry!
Don’t miss a single moment of the most wonderful time of the year at Carlos Creek.
11/28 – MN Made Christmas Market
Bring your family, enjoy the festive ambiance, and complete your holiday shopping at one of the most anticipated holiday markets in Minnesota. Whether you’re searching for unique, handcrafted gifts or looking to create new holiday traditions, the MN Made Christmas Market at Carlos Creek in Alexandria, Minnesota Saturday, November 28, 2026 is a must-visit! A Thanksgiving weekend tradition in Minnesota!
TIME & LOCATION:
Saturday, November 28, 12:00pm-5:00 pm// Grand Hall & Carlos Creek grounds
12/2-1/3 – Tinsel Taproom
Looking for the best Christmas things to do in Minnesota, a festive holiday pop-up bar, or a magical winter experience worth traveling for? Step inside the Tinsel Taproom at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN—an immersive holiday destination overflowing with twinkling lights, cozy winter vibes, and unforgettable seasonal drinks.
TINSEL TAPROOM OPEN DAYS/HOURS:
Tinsel Taproom Hours 12/2/26-12/31/26*:
- Monday – Tuesday | 12-7
- Wednesday – Saturday| 12-9
- Sunday | 11-7
Tinsel Taproom Hours 1/1/27 – 1/3/27:
- Friday- Saturday | 12-9
- Sunday | 11-7
*closed Dec 24, Dec 25
12/2-1/3 – Winter Wineland
Step into the cozy, classic, Winter Wineland. Warm fireside moments, twinkling lights, and all the festive details that make the season feel magical.
WINTER WINELAND OPEN DAYS/HOURS:
Winter Wineland Hours 12/2/26-12/31/26*
- Monday – Tuesday | 12-6
- Wednesday – Saturday| 12-8
- Sunday | 11-6
Winter Wineland Hours 1/1/27 – 1/3/27
- Saturday | 12-8
- Sunday | 11-6
*closed Dec 24, Dec 25
11/28-1/2 – Holly Hideaway Bar
Minnesota’s most festive bar INSIDE a giant 30 foot Christmas tree!
Official tree lighting ceremony & opening date – Saturday, November 28.
HOLLY HIDEAWAY OPEN DAYS/HOURS:
- Saturday 11/28 – 4-7 PM – tree lighting ceremony at 4pm
- Friday 12/4- 4-7 PM
- Saturday 12/5 – 4-7 PM
- Friday 12/11 – 4-7 PM
- Saturday 12/12 – 4-7 PM
- Thursday 12/17 – 4-7 PM
- Friday 12/18 – 4-7 PM
- Saturday 12/19 – 4-7 PM
- Tuesday 12/22 – 4-7 PM
- Wednesday 12/23 – 4-7 PM
- Saturday 12/26 – 4-7 PM
- Monday 12/28 – 4-7 PM
- Tuesday 12/29 – 4-7 PM
- Wednesday 12/30 – 4-7 PM
- Thursday 12/31 – 4-7 PM
- Friday 1/1 – 4-7 PM
- Saturday 1/2 – 4-7 PM
12/2- Christmas Movie Themed Trivia
It’s gonna be a beaut, Clark! Join in on the Christmas Movie Trivia Night Wednesday, December 2.
- teams of 1-6 people
- Free to play for prizes
- 4pm-7pm specials:
- $3 off Appetizers
- $5 beers (all sizes)
TIME & LOCATION:
Wednesday, December 2, 6:30-8:30 // inside the 22 Northmen taproom
12/6 – Holiday Donut & Coffee Flight
Start the season’s festivities with a Holiday Coffee + Donut Flight featuring 22 Northmen Nitro Cold Brew Coffee with four fall flavors paired perfectly with four delicious seasonal donut holes
TIME & LOCATION:
Sunday, December 6, 11:00am-while supplies last // inside the 22 Northmen taproom
12/17 – Red & Green Holiday Bingo Night
Holiday themed Bingo Night – wear your red & green! All welcome, but must be 21+ to have a bingo card. Free to play for festive prizes! Grand prize? Festive hosting package filled with a CASE of holiday wine, cookies, and more!
TIME & LOCATION:
Thursday, December 17, 6:30-8:30 PM // 22 Northmen Brewing Taproom
12/17-12/19 Holiday Theatre Shows
Looking for something fun and festive to do in Minnesota the weekend before Christmas?
Join us Dec. 17–19 at Carlos Creek for “A Very Die Hard Christmas!” A hilarious, action-packed holiday theatre production full of laughs, chaos, and Christmas cheer. This ain’t your grandma’s Christmas show!
TIME & LOCATION:
Thursday, December 17, 7:00 pm // Grand Hall
Friday, December 18, 7:00 pm // Grand Hall
Saturday, December 19, 2:00 pm // Grand Hall
Saturday, December 19, 7:00 pm // Grand Hall
12/18 – Ugly Sweater Day
Don your ugliest sweaters & flock to festive fun
- 3pm-6pm 2-for-1s & $2 off cocktails.
- 8pm – Sweater parade & prizes for the ugliest sweaters
TIME & LOCATION:
Friday, December 18, 3-6 pm & 8pm parade // 22 Northmen Brewing Taproom
12/19 – Christmas Cookie & Wine Flight
Make your holiday season a little sweeter with a festive Cookie & Wine Flight on Saturday, December 19.
Enjoy four festive cookies paired with four delicious wines, all designed to bring out the warm, nostalgic flavors of the season!
TIME & LOCATION:
Saturday, December 19, 12:00pm-while supplies last // inside the Carlos Creek Winery tasting room
12/26 – Holiday Beer Poke
TIME & LOCATION:
Saturday, December 26, 12:00pm-5:00 pm / outside 22 Northmen Brewing
12/27 – Crafted Pastry & Mimosa Bar
TIME & LOCATION:
Sunday, December 27, 10:00am-2:00 pm / inside Carlos Creek Winery tasting room
12/30 – Family-Fued Style Trivia
TIME & LOCATION:
Wednesday, December 30, 6:30-8:30 pm / 22 Northmen Brewing
12/31 – New Year’s Eve Bingo
Join us for BINGO on New Year’s Eve !
We’ll have a mini ball drop during bingo 🙂 with $250 cash as the grand prize!
- free to play for prizes
- all welcome, must be 21+ to play
TIME & LOCATION:
Thursday, December 31, 6:30-8:30 pm / 22 Northmen Brewing
No, we are closed on 12.24!
No, we are closed on 12.25!
Yes! And we have NYE Bingo from 6:30-8:30, with a mini ball drop.
Yes!
No reservations needed to experience the holiday season at Carlos Creek!
We sure do! The Carlos Creek tasting room and 22 Northmen taproom has so many unique, amazing finds for the holiday season.
Holiday shopping? Check!
All the best unique holiday finds inside the Carlos Creek Winery tasting room & 22 Northmen Brewing Co. taproom. From local finds you can’t get anywhere else, to stocking stuffers, to the cutest merch…we’ve got you covered!
A flight of fun at Carlos Creek
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