What's Happening in Minneapolis This Week

Looking for things to do in Minneapolis? Here are this week's Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center Staff Picks! And for more suggestions in and beyond downtown, check out the sections below our Staff Picks or stop by the Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center.

October 5th-October 12th

*Note: Please be sure to check the official event website or with event organizers for up-to-date cancellations and postponements.

Monday 10/5/2026

Get Energized at these Downtown Minneapolis Coffee Shops
click on link for locations and hours

Skyway Walks (self-guided)
6 am-6 pm (hours may vary)
Skyways Downtown Minneapolis

Nicollet Diner: Breakfast (lunch & dinner too)
They never close!
1333 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis Queen: Miss. River Sightseeing Cruise
Noon-1:30 pm
2150 West River Parkway

Eat Street Crossing: Old Cradley’s Comedy Open Mic
7-9 pm
2819 Nicollet Ave

Fine Line: Cheekface
8 pm
318 N 1st Ave

Tuesday 10/6/2026

Skyways of Minneapolis Walking Tour
10 am & 3 pm
Departure: Foshay Tower (W Hotel) 821 Marquette Ave S

The Ultimate Guide to the Best North Loop Restaurants in Minneapolis
Click on link above for a list of delicious options!

The Briar: Community Meal
5:30-8:30 pm
1231 Washington St NE

Minneapolis Queen: Miss. River Taco Tuesday Cruise
5-7 pm
2150 W River Pkwy

Dakota: Rufus Wainwright
7 pm
1010 Nicollet Mall

Armory: Chance the Rapper
8 pm
500 South 6th St

Wednesday 10/7/2026

Muffin Top Café: Take Out or Delivery Available
7 am-4 pm
1424 Nicollet Ave

Celebrate (& shop) Art @ Kickernick Gallery
11 am-6 pm
430 N 1st Ave

Minnesota Zoo – Jack-O-Latern Spectacular
Times Vary
13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley

The Main Cinema: Cine Latino Film Festival
5:30 pm party; 7:30 pm screening (tickets required)
115 SE Main St

The Cedar Cultural Center: Aliza Kelly’s Haunted Tea Party
7:30 pm
416 Cedar Ave

The Hook & Ladder Theater: Carrie Nations and the Speakeasy
7:30 pm
3010 Minnehaha Ave

Thursday 10/8/2026

US Bank Stadium: Stadium Tour
10 am, Noon, 1pm & 3 pm
401 Chicago Ave

Walker Art Center: Skyline Mini Golf
10 am-8:30 pm
725 Vineland Pl

The Best Streets to Go Bar Hopping in Minneapolis
click on link to plan a fun night out!

Fulton Beer: Joyful Fall Social Walk + Ride
6 pm
414 N 6th Ave

Berlin: Sounds from Planet IE
7 pm
204 N 1st St

State Theatre: Buddy Guy 90
7:30 pm
805 Hennepin Ave

Friday 10/9/2026

University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun
8 am – 7 pm
3675 Arboretum Dr

Mia (Minneapolis Institute of Art): In Gallery Conversations – Fashion and Identity in Art
1 pm
2400 Third Ave S

Minnesota State Fairgrounds: 16thAnnual Twin Cities Oktoberfest
5-11pm
1621 Randall Ave

Umbra: Dueling Pianos
6 pm
708 S 3rd St

Children’s Theatre Company: Pinocchio
7 pm
2400 Third Ave S

The Armory: Malcolm Todd
8 pm
500 S 6th St

Saturday 10/10/2026

Mill City Museum: Mill City Farmers Market
9 am-1 pm
750 S 2nd St

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden: Master Your Camera Controls: Photography Class by Classpop
10 am-2 pm
725 Vineland Pl

Father Hennepin Bluff Park: Owamni Falling Water Festival
11 am-4 pm
206 Main St SE

Animales Barbeque: Free Family Gathering Concert Series
11 am-3 pm
241 Fremont Ave N

Berlin: Early Evening Jazz: BluLuna Trio
4:30 pm-6:30 pm (no cover charge)
204 N 1st St

Hell’s Kitchen: Live Music: The Working Stiffs
6 pm-9 pm (no charge to patrons)
80 S – 9th St

Orchestra Hall: Return of the Jedi in Concert
7 pm
1111 Nicollet Mall

Sunday 10/11/2026

Minneapolis Farmers Market
6 am-1 pm
312 E Lyndale Ave N

Roxy’s Cabaret: Drag Brunch
11 am-2pm
1333 Nicollet Mall

Open Streets Hennepin
11 am-5 pm
Hennepin Ave between W Franklin Ave/26th & 36th Sts

Orpheum Theater: Clue
1 & 6:30 pm
805 Hennepin Ave

Granada Theater: Juanito Pascual Trio
4 pm
3022 Hennepin Ave

Dakota: VIP Event-Mike Dawes
4:30 pm start with times varying refer to ticket7 pm performance
1010 Nicollet Mall

Monday 10/12/2026

Minneapolis Murals & Street Art (self-guided)
Anytime. Click on link for map and information

Nicollet Diner: Breakfast (lunch & dinner too)
They never close!
1333 Nicollet Mall

Museum of Russian Art
10 am-5 pm
5500 Stevens Ave

Dakota: Hiromi: The Trio Project
6:30 pm & 9 pm
1010 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis Trolley Tours: Candlelight Ghost Tour
6 pm, 7:30 pm & 9 pm
100 E 22nd St

Looking for late-night coffee? Caffetto Coffee House
Open until Midnight! (opens at 7 am)
708 W 22nd St

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