The holidays are officially in the rearview mirror, and this weekend has a quieter, catch-your-breath kind of vibe—which honestly makes it the perfect reset. Whether you’re easing back into a routine, putting your home back together after the festive chaos, or setting intentions for the year ahead, there’s no pressure to overdo it. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Minnesota weekend without a little excitement, and the Border Battle is front and center as the Vikings take on the Packers on Sunday. Add in plenty of new movies in theaters, a few can’t-miss winter events, and some great local sports action, and you’ve got just the right mix of low-key and fun.
Here is your Twin Cities weekend rundown:
- Calendar of Weekend Events from Mpls St Paul Magazine
New Movies and Movies Currently in Theatres:
- The Plague
- The Long Walk
- The Home
- Americana
- The SpongeBob Movie
- Avatar: Fire and Ash
- The Housemaid
- Daivd
- Is This Thing On?
- Sheepdog
- Ella McCay
- Silent Night, Deadly Night
- Not Without Hope
- Zootopia 2
- Wicked: For Good
- Rental Family
- The Running Man
- The Carpenter’s Son
Sports:
- Minnesota Professional Sports Calendar
- Minnesota Vikings Football
- Vs Green Bay Packers – Sunday, January 4th at 12:00 PM
- Timberwolves Basketball
- Vs Miami Heat – Saturday, January 3rd at 4:00 PM
- Vs Washington Wizards – Sunday, January 4th at 5:00 PM
- Wild Hockey
- Vs Anaheim Ducks – Saturday, January 2nd at 9:30 PM
- Vs Las Vegas Kings, - Saturday, January 3rd at 8:00 PM
- Gopher Sports Calendar
Events:
- Full Wolf Moon Hike – MN Landscape Arboretum – Saturday, January 3rd 5-8 PM
- Experience a winter evening under the glow of the full moon with guided snowshoeing and trail exploration at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Snowshoes are available to rent so visitors can explore winter trails and find the best moon-viewing spots before warming up around a bonfire and roasting a marshmallow. Beverages will be available for guests to purchase. Please note these events are held rain or shine!
- Magic of Lights – Final Weekend!
- This unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience, is bigger and brighter than ever with more than a mile of spectacular light displays that bring to life your favorite holiday scenes and characters. Don’t miss the larger-than-life sparkling Holiday Barbie™ display, the supersized Bigfoot® Monster Truck, and life-sized dinosaurs of Prehistoric Christmas! Pile everyone into the car and experience more at the same low price! One carload, one price for the entire family.
- GLOW Holiday Festival – Final Weekend!
- Featuring over a million lights, a NEW ride in the Merry Carousel and lots of new displays, as well as some returning classics like Vixen’s Zip Line and Snowy Slide. GLOW is a must-see experience. The elves have been busy gussying up the place with new exhibits to make sure your holidays are shiny & bright. Hosted at CHS field in St. Paul.
