Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this October
Minneapolis Events Calendar
Parades. Colorful Pride celebrations. Hot Chocolate Winter Runs. Improv Festivals. Pond hockey tournaments. Seasonal Beer Celebrations. There is no shortage of events happening in Minneapolis all year long. We are an extremely active community of artists, creators, musicians, foodies, dancers, runners & bikers – a community of doers that can’t stand the thought of missing out. With something always going on, we’re confident you’ll find something you won’t want to miss too.
*Note: Please be sure to check the official event website or with event organizers for up to date cancellations and postponements.
O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell
A potter from Kha’p’o Owingeh (Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico), Jody Folwell has revolutionized Pueblo pottery—and Native art more broadly—over the past five decades. While pushing the boundaries of form, content, and…
O’ Powa O’ Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody FolwellMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Catch of the Day: Humans and Marine Animals in Japan
Living on an archipelago, surrounded by water on all sides, the Japanese have always had a close relationship with the sea. The marine life depicted in Japanese art, however, is often more…
Catch of the Day: Humans and Marine Animals in JapanMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
At the Moulin Rouge
An aristocratic transplant to the bohemian haunts of Paris, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec captured the nightclubs and cabarets of Montmartre in the 1880s and ’90s, setting to canvas and paper their glittering lights…
At the Moulin RougeMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain
An artful exploration of evil. Shakespeare’s greatest villains — Richard III, Lady Macbeth, Claudius and more — have captivated and tormented audiences for centuries. After decades of embodying the likes of Hades…
All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the VillainGuthrie Theater
818 S 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Bruce Nygren: Flights of Fantasy
Bruce Nygren (American, b. 1947, Minneapolis, MN) has been living and working in the Twin Cities for over 50 years. A graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, he initially…
Boos & Booze Tours
Our #Hallowhiskey week just got spookier... Introducing Boo’s & Booze Tours!Dare to explore the eerie, enchanting world of whiskey with us. As we tour the distillery at dusk and after dark, you’ll…
Twin Cities Film Fest
Each year, the Twin Cities Film Fest presents national and world premiere films to its fans. TCFF features the best of American independent films along with studio films, offering thought-provoking documentaries…
Twin Cities Film Fest1625 West End Blvd
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416
ValleyScare
ValleyScare is Back... You asked for it. And now you’ve got it. But be careful what you wish for. The Twin Cities largest Halloween event promises to unlock more of your deepest…
Manners and Misconduct: Improvised Jane Austen
Pride. Sensibility. Fainting.Whether you’re a die-hard Austenite or you don’t know jack about Jane, you don’t want to miss this show! Based on suggestions from the audience, our cast of women, femme…
Manners and Misconduct: Improvised Jane Austen810 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
Tricks and Treats
Experience Valleyfair like never before at Tricks and Treats, our all-new, family-friendly Halloween event. Celebrate the season with mischievous tricks, tasty treats, and so much more. Everyone in the family is sure…
The Halloween Tree
On Halloween night, a group of trick-or-treaters must go on an epic adventure through time and space to save their friend from a mysterious force. Ray Bradbury’s timeless story of friendship, mortality…
The Halloween TreeThe Southern Theater
1420 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Learn Traditional Mongolian Calligraphy
Step into the world of traditional Mongolian calligraphy and discover the elegance of this ancient art form. Join Global Minnesota for a thoughtfully curated workshop teaching the basics of Mongolian calligraphy. As…
Learn Traditional Mongolian Calligraphy1901 University Ave. SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414