Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this October
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.
Once a year, Sarah Morris gets out silver bells, the tinsel, the holly, and the jolly. Then, she invites her friends to gather for a sparkling night of holiday music. Also, Morris…
Sarah Morris & The Sometimes Elves1010 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
PEFROMANCE DATES: DEC 16th 7PM & Dec 17th 7PM “Merry Christmas from José James” raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show. James combines the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and…
Merry Christmas from José James1010 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Play our big collection of card and board games, bring your own, play Nintendo Switch on the giant LED wall or Learn to Play Ticket to Ride. Break the paradigm of what…
Ultimate Game Night: Learn to Play Ticket to Ride1333 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Come cheer on the Minnesota Timberwolves as they take on the LA Lakers at Target Center!
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles LakersTarget Center
600 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Connect, create, kick back! Meet at Mia is a series of free Thursday evening events for adults. Get to know us—and each other—with live music, art making, special programs, and unique food…
Meet at Mia - December 17 | In the Limelight2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Cheer on the Minnesota Frost as they face the Vancouver Goldeneyes at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul!
Minnesota Frost vs. Vancouver GoldeneyesGrand Casino Arena
199 W Kellogg Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55102
Join us in the Loon Room for Holiday Movies themed trivia! Get here a bit early to grab some food and drinks with your fellow merry-makers. There will be prizes for the…
Holiday Movies themed trivia with Quizmasters!520 Malcolm Ave SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
The Perpetual Iron Tour pairs two established metalcore acts, Chicago’s Born of Osiris and Ohio’s Miss May I, with Convictions and Downswing completing the bill. Born of Osiris stand out for threading…
Born of Osiris with Miss May I, Downswing and Convictions917 Cedar Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Nutcracker in Wonderland returns to the stage for a kaleidoscopic meeting of magic & whimsy. The beloved Nutcracker music takes on new meaning as our holiday classic weaves together two timeless stories—The…
Nutcracker in WonderlandTed Mann Concert Hall
2128 S 4th St
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Celebrate the holiday season with Minnesota Dance Theatre's world premiere of The Nutcracker Suite, December 18–20 at The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts. This all-new production features original choreography…
The Nutcracker SuiteThe Cowles Center
516 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
PERFORMANCE TIMES: 7PM & 9PMSouthside Aces have been playing holiday shows for over twenty years. They play favorites, lesser-knowns, even originals! When you put holiday tunes through the New Orleans jazz filter…
Southside Aces: Christmas in New Orleans1010 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Mark the shortest day and longest night of the year at ASI with ASI’s popular Winter Solstice Celebration. Since pagan days, solstice has traditionally meant the “year as reborn,” with ancient (and…
Winter Solstice at the American Swedish InstituteAmerican Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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