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Happy Holly-Days With Bachman’s | Everything You Need to Know about Events, Inspiration, Shopping & More!

This guide is written in partnership with Bachman’s

Bachman’s is a beloved Twin Cities Floral, Home and Garden Center. Well known for its stunning floral arrangements, locally-owned and locally-grown nursery, and maybe most recognizable of all — its iconic purple branding. Who hasn’t had their heart skip a beat when presented with a bouquet wrapped inbeautiful purple paper?

Bachman’s Twin Cities roots reach back to 1885 when founder Henry Bachman, Sr., planted potatoes, lettuce, onions, and squash on a plot of land in south Minneapolis, where the Bachman’s headquarters and flagship store are still located today. Bachman’s has grown through several generations to become one of the largest traditional floral and nursery operations in the world.

But what you might not know is that Bachman’s offers so much more! In addition to its impressive and vast Garden Center, Nursery, and florals, Bachman’s also has home goods, decor, gifts, clothing, workshops and seminars, a coffee shop and bakery, special events, and more.

Read on for details about how Bachman’s can inspire and enrich your everyday life!

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BACHMAN'S

Bachman’s has all of the inspiration, education, design, decor, and more you need to create a festive, merry, and bright holiday with your family.  Peruse their event calendar, text a friend, and make plans to head to Bachman’s for a night of creativity,  a dose of whimsy, or a fun family event!

Check out even more of what Bachman’s has to offer by clicking on the categories below!

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INSPIRATION

Holiday Seasonal Showcase | November 7 – December 8

Holiday inspiration awaits at Bachman’s Holiday Showcase. Discover inspirational design ideas for home and outdoors that celebrate the best of the holiday season.

Your self-guided tour will include a visit to inspiring rooms and styled vignettes featuring design ideas that invite you to make it merry. A neighborhood of front porches celebrates the holiday season with creative seasonal décor including twinkling lights, spruce tops and more joyful ideas that you can recreate at home.

For an enhanced experience, attend the ticketed Inspiration Night, Brunch or Sip and Shop events.

Take advantage of a special offer: receive a $5 off $25 coupon when you visit Monday through Wednesday, 10 am – 2 pm.

 


Holiday Inspiration Night | November 7 (Ticketed)

Experience an evening filled with festive inspiration and enlightening education from Bachman’s design and horticulture experts, along with special guests.

Sip and stroll through designer-inspired styled vignettes featuring a merry array of decor that invite you to celebrate the season ahead! Enjoy drinks and lite bites from Patrick’s Café while you shop and get 20% off your entire purchase that evening.

Find inspiration for the season and get ready to welcome the holidays!

Demonstrations repeat at 4:30, 5:15 and 6:00 pm: 

  • Fall and Holiday Floral Arranging Demonstrations
  • Outdoor Container Design Demonstrations
  • Special Guest Demonstrations

Plus, Enjoy:

  • Wine & Lite Bites from Patrick’s Cafe
  • Live Music
  • 20% Off Coupon for your purchases on November 7

 


Holiday Sip & Shops – 5 Metro Locations | November 7 (Ticketed)

Our Sip and Shop evenings are back! Visit your neighborhood Bachman’s for an evening of inspiration, demonstrations from our experts, and live music. Enjoy drinks and lite bites from Patrick’s Café while you shop and get 20% off your entire purchase that evening.

Find inspiration for the season and get ready to welcome the holiday season!

What your evening includes: 

  • Fall and Holiday Floral Arranging Demonstration
  • Outdoor Container Design Demonstration
  • Special Guest Demonstrations
  • Wine & Lite Bites from Patrick’s Cafe
  • Live Music
  • 20% Off Coupon for your purchases on November 7

 


Holiday Inspiration Brunch | November 10 (Ticketed)

Embrace the magic of the holiday season with our new seasonal event – Inspiration Brunch! Experience an afternoon filled with festive inspiration and enlightening education from Bachman’s design and horticulture experts, along with special guests.

Sip and stroll through designer-inspired styled vignettes featuring a stunning array of holiday colors and decorations that invite you to celebrate the season ahead!

Enjoy live demonstrations from Bachman’s design experts as well as wine and light bites from Patrick’s Café. With your ticket purchase, you’ll receive a 20% off coupon for your purchases that day.

Demonstrations Repeat at 1:30, 2:15 and 3:00 pm:

  • Holiday Floral Arranging Demonstration
  • Holiday Container Design Demonstration
  • Make it Merry – Christmas Entertaining in Bachman’s Heritage Room

Plus, Enjoy: 

  • Wine & Brunch Bites by Patrick’s Café and Bakery
  • Live Music
  • 20% off coupon for your purchases on November 10

FOR FAMILIES

We love a place where the entire family can enjoy themselves and have a great time together. Bachman’s provides all sorts of events and activities for everyone of all ages in the family to enjoy.

Garty Goodies Cookie Decorating | December 8 and 15 (Ticketed)

Don’t miss out on this deliciously fun experience! Unleash your inner artist and learn the basics of cookie decoration with Maddie of Garty Goodies. During this class, you will decorate seasonal-themed cookies and learn different cookie decorating skills. Bring home your decorated cookies and a 4” Bachman’s-grown blooming plant.

About Your Instructor: Maddie Gartmann is a self-taught cookie artist. She first began decorating sugar cookies in 2015, and now makes custom-made cookies and teaches in-person and online cookie decorating courses. You can also find her on Instagram, TikTok, and her website – www.gartygoodies.com

December 8th Tickets

December 15th Tickets

 


Holiday Farmers Markets | 6 Metro Locations

As the weather cools down, warm up inside our greenhouses to shop seasonal goods at the indoor farmer’s markets. Enjoy music and fresh, ready-to-enjoy food and beverage and stock up on produce, sweet treats, crafts, and gifts from local farmers, bakers, and artisans.

November 2nd – Eden Prairie

November 2nd – Apple Valley

November 9th – Maplewood

November 9th – Lyndale

November 9th – Plymouth

November 16th – Fridley

 


Special Visit by the Grinch  | November 9th

Mark your calendars! The Grinch himself is making a special appearance at Bachman’s on Lyndale. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet the iconic character from Dr. Seuss’s beloved holiday tale.

About the Grinch: In the Children’s Theatre Company’s (CTC) enchanting holiday production, the Grinch comes to life, filled with music and whimsical Seussian rhymes. In this captivating story, the Grinch, with a heart two sizes too small, plots the most audacious heist – stealing the joyous celebration of Christmas from the jubilant Whos.

The course of Who-History takes an unexpected turn when tiny Cindy Lou extends a hand of friendship. Witness the magical transformation powered by kindness and community, and watch the Grinch’s heart grow in size and warmth.

Meet and Greet: This is your golden opportunity to meet the Grinch, capture memorable pictures, and immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss. But that’s not all! Enter for a chance to win tickets to this season’s mesmerizing play at the Children’s Theatre Company, where the Grinch’s captivating tale unfolds on stage, promising an unforgettable experience for both the young and the young at heart.

 


 

Holiday Open House | November 23

Get into the holiday spirit by joining Santa and his trusty elf, Albert, as they make a grand entrance at Bachman’s on Lyndale. They’ll be arriving at 9:30 a.m. in style, courtesy of a Vintage Firetruck straight from the North Pole!

There’s plenty of festive fun in store for everyone. You can groove to live Christmas music, enjoy free holiday crafts for the little ones, get up close and personal with a friendly reindeer, savor cookies straight from the North Pole, and much more.

Don’t forget to bring your camera along to capture a special moment with Santa. Join in on a seasonal sing-along, and be sure not to miss Santa and Albert’s holiday play, happening at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. It’s a day filled with holiday cheer that you won’t want to miss!

 


 

Santa and Albert’s Holiday Play | Weekends, November 23 – December 22

This year, the North Pole is bustling with activity. Albert, Santa’s head elf, is juggling a lot—exercising reindeer, fixing the sleigh, and sorting toys. With so much to do, how will Albert handle all the surprises coming his way? Join us to find out!

For more than 30 years, it has been a beloved Bachman’s tradition to host an annual holiday play. All ages are welcome to this free and fun event, now located in the larger Polyhouse Greenhouse at Bachman’s on Lyndale.

Following the play, guests are invited to participate in a sing-along of holiday carols and take their picture with Santa and Albert.

Bring your own camera. The play lasts approximately 20 minutes. Seating is first come, first serve.

 


 

Photo-Only Night with Santa | November 25 and December 2

Bring your own camera and take your child’s photo with Santa in Santa’s workshop! This photo opportunity is ideal and recommended for infants and toddlers, and does not include a performance of Santa and Albert’s play. Stay tuned for more details about the play and photo opportunities for older children.

 

 

 

 


 

Visit Santa’s Reindeer | November 23, 30, and December 7

Stop by Bachman’s on Lyndale this holiday season for three special appearances of Santa’s reindeer and see for yourself if reindeer really know how to fly! Visitors will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with these majestic reindeer. Did you know? Reindeer are native to the Arctic Circle and spend up to 40% of their lives in snow, making them ideally suited to our Minnesota winters!

FOR MOM

We love Bachman’s for a great place to stop for a quick break when we’re on the go.  We can always count on finding something new in the shop, being inspired by the home decor, finding a new house plant for our collection, or meeting a friend for a coffee.  Here are just a few ideas for ways that Bachman’s can be a great place for you to take a break, meet a friend, chat with your group, or just get your fix of plant goodness!

 

Garty Goodies Cookie Decorating | December 8 and 15 (Ticketed)

Don’t miss out on this deliciously fun experience! Unleash your inner artist and learn the basics of cookie decoration with Maddie of Garty Goodies. During this class, you will decorate seasonal-themed cookies and learn different cookie decorating skills. Bring home your decorated cookies and a 4” Bachman’s-grown blooming plant.

About Your Instructor: Maddie Gartmann is a self-taught cookie artist. She first began decorating sugar cookies in 2015, and now makes custom-made cookies and teaches in-person and online cookie decorating courses. You can also find her on Instagram, TikTok, and her website – www.gartygoodies.com

December 8th Tickets

December 15th Tickets

 


Gift & Wine – 6 Metro Locations | December 12th

Embrace the holiday spirit at Bachman’s for an evening filled with festive joy, wine and great gift-giving ideas!

Shop, stroll, and sip wine or a holiday mocktail and let the warm glow of holiday lights and the aroma of fresh evergreens guide you to the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Whether it’s a green-thumbed gardener, a bird enthusiast, a curious teen, or someone who revels in puzzles and games, our selection has something for every heart.

But that’s not all! Live music will fill the air and upon arrival, you will be entered to win fabulous door prizes! Plus enjoy 20% off all your gift purchases!

 

One Stop Shop

We love an efficient trip.  And when we can combine our errands when out of the house, we feel on top of the world.  Bachman’s is one of those places for us — home decor, gifts, garden and landscaping needs, cards, teacher gifts, hostess gifts, entertaining essentials, and more.

EDUCATION

Bachman’s Heritage Room

Bachman’s is committed to educating the community about horticulture and providing the space needed to share information.  The Heritage Room is a special space at Bachman’s on Lyndale Avenue that provides a classroom or seminar setting for organizations to present information or presentations to be made in an educational setting.  Currently, the Orchid Society, the MN Hosta Society, and the Lily Society all meet regularly at the Bachman’s Heritage Room.

There are a variety of Seminars to choose from as well as auctions, sales, and shows all held in the Heritage Room.

 


Northstar Lily Society November Meeting and Seminar | November 9

Discover the world of lilies at the Northstar Lily Society’s meeting and seminar at Bachman’s. The afternoon will feature an informative seminar on lily care and cultivation, member presentations sharing personal gardening experiences, and society updates. This event offers a great opportunity for both members and enthusiasts to learn, share, and connect.

Click here for more details on the Northstar Lily Society. 

 

 


 

Spruce Top Planter Workshop | November 16th (Ticketed)

Join us for a festive workshop where you’ll craft a beautiful holiday spruce top planter! Under the guidance of a Bachman’s design expert, you’ll start by building a lush base with seasonal evergreens in an outdoor container. From there, you’ll explore creative decorating ideas and have the opportunity to personalize your planter with additional embellishments, choosing from a variety of materials available in-store.

This hands-on experience allows you to create your own unique masterpiece with fragrant spruce tops, perfect for welcoming guests throughout the season. Our expert will provide design inspiration to spark your creativity, helping you bring your vision to life.

Your ticket includes a 12″ mache pot filled with spruce tops, noble pine, and cedar, plus a $40 gift card to shop for decorative accents to complete your planter. You’ll also receive personalized guidance to ensure your creation is stunning and perfectly suited to your style.

November 16th – 12 PM

November 16th – 2 PM

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