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.
Local authors, bookstores, publishers, makers, food trucks and more! Join us at The MN State Fair Grandstand in October for an epic book fair! Stock up for the winter on new pages…
Booktoberfest for GrownupsMinnesota State Fair Grandstand
1755 Dan Patch Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Saturday, February 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hell's Kitchen FREE to patrons. Musicians from the Midwest have a knack for reinventing tradition. Jeff Ray is no exception. Go to any…
Free daylong STEM book festival at The Bakken Museum on Bde Maka Ska. Five Minnesota author panels, an all-day Kids Corner with picture-book authors and hands-on activities, a science marketplace, and free…
2nd Annual MN STEM Book Festival3537 Zenith Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416
Look, play, and learn with your child at Mini Mia! This free program occurs on the first Wednesday of the month and various Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Rotate through various…
Mini Mia - October 242400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Calling all Steven Wilson fans! Join us on Saturday, October 24th at 11:00 a.m. for our Requiem For A Village listening party! We'll be playing the record in its entirety in advance…
Steven Wilson "Requiem For A Village" Listening Party2000 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Join us for Fall Into Magic Festival, a whimsical autumn celebration for all ages filled with creativity, community, costumes, and a little everyday magic. Saturday, October 24, 2026 • 12:00–4:00 PM Cultivate…
Fall Into Magic Festival250 Second Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Spooky fun for you and your furry friend!Join us for a tail-wagging good time at Howl-O-Ween at the Green! Bring your four-legged friends to enjoy a day of Halloween activities, local vendors…
Howl-O-Ween at The Green350 N 5th St.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Opening Receptions:Saturday, October 24, 20262-5PM (please note the seasonal time change to the afternoon event) Artist Talk: Rod Massey & Carol Lee Chase with Sally JohnsonSaturday, November 7, 20264PMForty years ago, Carol…
Rod Massey "One Thing After Another:" Opening Reception1009 W Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405
Forty years ago, Carol Lee Chase and Rod Massey exhibited together in a two-person show in Minneapolis; the rest is history. These longtime friends will present concurrent, solo exhibitions this October at…
Carol Lee Chase "Now Where Was I?" Opening Reception1009 W Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405
The only ghosting allowed is the decor. Halloween party with live music, drinks, spooky fun + a surprise performance. Unmask and Mingle: TTMF's Halloween Party 🎟️ FREE to attend. Just RSVP. Be…
Unmask and Mingle- TTMF's Halloween Party921 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Saturday, October 25, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hell's Kitchen FREE to patrons. You may know Connor McRae from his 10+ years holding down the drum kit for Davina and the…
Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:30 PM This show is all ages. All support acts are subject to change. For ADA seating inquiries, please purchase general admission tickets and email us at varsityinfo@livenation.com
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