Primrose Park. Photo by Jahna Peloquin
Jan. 10-30: Little Box Sauna @ 38th & Nicollet: Little Box Sauna is teaming up with the 612 Sauna Society on limited-run sauna sessions. The temporary sauna will provide relief from the coldest part of winter. Reservations are $16 per person, though residents within 1 mile of the sauna’s location receive free admission. (You’ll just need proof of address to get in.) Also, 612 Sauna members receive 50 percent off their reservations. (38th & Nicollet next to the Blackbird Café, Minneapolis 612saunasociety.com)
Jan. 11-17: Primrose Park January Sale: For one week only, take 20 percent off merchandise storewide, as well as an additional 15 percent off sale merchandise at this trendy boutique. Visit the Woodbury store on Fridays through March 25 for a Champagne and Cupcakes Happy Hour, where shoppers can save 15 percent while enjoying complimentary wine and treats from 4-7 p.m. (779 Bielenberg Dr., Ste 107, Woodbury; 25354 S. Main St., Nisswa, primroseparkmpls.com)
Jan. 13, 20 & 27: Laundry Camp with the Laundry Evangelist: This event is a unique opportunity to learn about the art of doing laundry. Led by Patric Richardson, known as The Laundry Evangelist, the event teaches “campers” valuable laundry tips about things like stain removal and washing dry clean-only garments in a fun environment. The free event will take place three times at Mona Williams throughout January. Note: Jan. 13 and 20 camps are sold out. (6-8 p.m., 18 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis; RSVP at eventbrite.com)
Jan. 13-Jan. 20: Brightwater Clothing & Gear Moving Sale: The shop is moving back to Excelsior—but before it does, enjoy markdowns of 40 to 80 percent off select items. (256 Water St., Excelsior, 952-474-0256, brightwaterclothing.com)
Jan. 14: NEAL Jewelry + Madewell: NEAL Jewelry by Lauren Neal is popping up at Madewell Southdale for a private shopping event. Shop the most recent NEAL collection and while you’re at it, take 20 percent off your purchase of $125 or more from Madewell. Complimentary snacks and drinks will be provided at the RSVP-only event. (6-8 p.m., Madewell Southdale, 1562 Southdale Center, Edina, facebook.com)
Jan. 15-17: Grethen House 70% off sale: Select fall collections at Grethen House are 70 percent off during this exclusive event. Both locations of the luxury women’s boutique will house the sale, during which Spring 2016 collections will also debut. (4930 France Ave. S., Edina; 212 Third Ave. N. #109, Minneapolis, more info here)
Starting Jan. 15: 50% off sale at Poppy: The St. Paul boutique, known for its quirky and eclectic merchandise, will continue its 50 percent off sale through the end of February. Poppy stocks clothing, jewelry, and accessories from a mix of local and national artists and brands. Sale prices are only available at the St. Paul Location. (Poppy, 251 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul, poppytogsandclogs.com)
Jan. 15-Feb.10: Winter Clearance at Second Début: All winter clothing and accessories at the Goodwill-sponsored boutique is 30 percent off until Jan. 29, when savings increase to 50 percent. Consignment store prices drop even lower for this sale, which makes room for spring merchandise. As always, all profits from sales at Second Début go to support Goodwill’s job training programs. (Second Début, 4300 W. 36 ½ St., St. Louis Park, seconddebut.org)
Jan. 16: Northeast Farmers Market: Winter Market: The long-running Minneapolis market is moving into Chowgirls Killer Catering for a limited run. The indoor market is open once a month with a few added surprises. An in-house DJ will spin bluegrass and folk tunes, children’s activities will keep the kids occupied, and pre-made food and cocktails will be available for purchase. (10 a.m.-2 p.m., Solar Arts by Chowgirls, 711 15th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, northeastmarket.org)
Jan. 16: Full Wattage Pop-up: Join Julia Moss Designs and six other female small business owners for a collective pop-up event. Owners of StormSister Spatique, 2nd Row Jewelry, Goldfine Jewelry, Tessa Louise, Thirty-One Gifts, and Senn & Sons will join Julia Moss at this one-of-a-kind event. (Noon-3 p.m., Julia Moss Designs Showroom, 2508 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
For more local savings, explore our list of ongoing winter clearance sales.
