Auxiliary Holiday Sale
Visitors can browse a one-of-a-kind annual market featuring handmade winter and holiday gifts crafted by the Auxiliary. Items include knit apparel, jewelry, home decor, soaps, ornaments, toys, charcuterie boards, seasonal wreaths, and wood-crafted goods. All proceeds from the sale support the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
Included with general daily admission; admission is free for members and ages 15 and younger, and $20–$25 for non-members ages 16 and older.
Hours
Dec. 4–5: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Dec. 6: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve your general admission tickets in advance because that's the only way to guarantee you'll get in to the sale.
- Bring your whole gift list, since the handmade selection runs from knit hats and jewelry to ornaments, toys, wreaths and cutting boards.
- Go Friday or Saturday if you want more time to browse, because the sale is open for shorter hours on Sunday.
- Members and kids 15 and younger get in free with general daily admission, so bring the family along to shop.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of gifts are for sale?
Handmade winter and holiday items: knit scarves, shawls and hats, felted pieces, quilted household items, jewelry, home decor, soaps and scented items, ornaments, toys and stuffed animals, charcuterie and cutting boards, cards and gift tags, wreaths and floral arrangements, and wooden home goods.
Who makes the items?
Everything is handmade by the Arboretum Auxiliary.
Where does the money go?
All proceeds support the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
Do I need to reserve ahead?
The sale is included with general daily admission. Reserve your tickets in advance to guarantee entry.
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