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…
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
Halloween Flashlight Tours of the Turnblad Mansion
Upon arrival, guests will receive a flight of Aquavit samples and relax in a gathering space designed with games and decor inspired by Halloween parties of the 1920s. After the 45-minute tour…
Halloween Flashlight Tours of the Turnblad MansionAmerican Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Giggly Squad Live: Club Giggly
Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner bring their top-rated podcast on the road with their new show “Club Giggly”. This comedic duo will make fun of everything and get the crowd involved like…
Chef Eric Pham & Spoon and Stable Pop-Up
A special menu by Chef Eric Pham will be offered at Spoon and Stable along with three special themed cocktail offerings. The regular Spoon and Stable à la carte menu will also…
Chef Eric Pham & Spoon and Stable Pop-UpSpoon and Stable
211 N 1st St
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Stock Market Cinema | New Locals | Noslo | Easeupkid @ Day Block Brewing
Come experience an evening of Minneapolis rock! Doors at 6pm, music at 7pmDay Block Brewing Company opens at 4pm, so come early for a pizza and a pint!
Stock Market Cinema | New Locals | Noslo | Easeupkid @ Day Block Brewing1105 S Washington Ave
Minnesota 55415
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Minneapolis. Get your tickets now to discover Halloween inspired music at Westminster…
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics1200 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403