The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) will be busy during the fourth quarter of 2025. The award-winning facility will host numerous meetings, conventions, trade shows and sporting events, helping to support the tourism and hospitality industry in the Minneapolis region. Highlights of the Q4 event calendar include several shows open to the public, including Sneaker Con, NACAC National College Fair, People of Color Career Fair, Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo, and Twin Cities Con.

OCTOBER

• Herzing University Commencement – Oct. 2
• American Indian Science & Engineering Society National Conference – Oct. 2-4
• Sneaker Con Minneapolis – Oct. 4
• NACAC National College Fair – Oct. 7-8
• MNIFT Suppliers’ Expo, Minnesota Section of the Institute of Food Technologists – Oct. 8
• AHIMA25 Conference, American Health Information Management Association – Oct. 12-14
• Student Hospitality Career Expo – Oct. 21
• Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis – Oct. 21-22
• Restoring Hope Breakfast, The Center for Victims of Torture – Oct. 23
• ECKANKAR Worldwide Soul Adventure Seminar – Oct. 24-26
• People of Color Career Fair – Oct. 28
• NeighborWorks Community Leadership Institute – Oct. 29-Nov. 2

NOVEMBER

• Conference on the Environment, Air & Waste Management Association / Central States Water Environment Association – Nov. 6
• Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo – Nov. 7-9
• Twin Cities Con – Nov. 7-9
• National Conference on Science Education – Nov. 12-15
• Tekne Awards, Minnesota Technology Association – Nov. 13
• MNCPA Tax Conference – Nov. 17-18
• Forte's American Karate Black Belt Graduation – Nov. 22
• All Star Challenge - Queen of the Nile - Minneapolis - Showdown – Nov. 22-23
• Turkey Tumble – Nov. 22-23
• Speakers & Sessions – Nov. 24

DECEMBER

• Peppermint Twist – Dec. 5-7
• 3000 Acts of Kindness – Dec. 8
• Level 3-5 & Xcel Bronze/Silver State Championships, USA Gymnastics Minnesota – Dec. 12-14
• ISAIAH Convention – Dec. 13
• Northwestern Health Sciences University Commencement – Dec. 13

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ABOUT THE MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER
The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) is owned by the City of Minneapolis and marketed through Meet Minneapolis. The 1.6 million square foot facility features 475,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 3,400 fixed-seat auditorium, 87 meeting rooms and two ballrooms. The MCC is GBAC STAR, LEED, SITES and GMIC certified and works to serve its constituencies and stakeholders as the face of Minneapolis to visitors. Learn more about the MCC here.