The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) will close out 2026 with a full slate of events. The award-winning venue 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 the NACAC National College Fair, People of Color Career Fair, Paint Mingle Drink, Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo, and Twin Cities Con.

OCTOBER

• Herzing University Commencement – Oct. 1
• NACAC National College Fair – Oct. 5-6
• National Association for College Admission Counseling Conference – Oct. 8-10
• People of Color Career Fair – Oct. 13
• Summit of Excellence, Catholic Schools Center of Excellence – Oct. 14
• JADPRO Live 2026, Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology – Oct. 15-18
• Paint Mingle Drink – Oct. 17
• Hospitality Student Career Expo, Hospitality Minnesota – Oct. 20
• Restoring Hope Breakfast, Center for Victims of Torture – Oct. 22
• ECK Worldwide Soul Adventure Seminar – Oct. 23-25
• MD&M Midwest – Oct. 28-29
• FiltXPO 2026, International Filtration Conference & Exhibition – Oct. 28-29

NOVEMBER

• Conference on the Environment, Upper Midwest Section of Air & Waste Management Association / Central States Water Environment Association – Nov. 4
• Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo – Nov. 6-8
• Black Entrepreneurs Summit & Expo – Nov. 7
• American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting – Nov. 8-12
• SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run Expo – Nov. 13
• Shaan Live in Concert – Nov. 13
• MNCPA Tax Conference, Minnesota Society of CPAs – Nov. 16-17
• Minnesota Buildings & Facilities Management Trade Show & Conference – Nov. 19
• Twin Cities Con – Nov. 20-22
• Turkey Tumble – Nov. 21-22

DECEMBER

• City of 10,000 Flavors Culinary Competition – Dec. 10
• Minnesota Keystone Celebration, Minneapolis Regional Chamber – Dec. 10-11
• Level 3-5 & Xcel Bronze/Silver State Championships – Dec. 11-13
• 3000 Acts of Kindness – Dec. 14

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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.

MEDIA CONTACT
Kevin Kurtt, PR & Communications Manager, o 612-767-8118, c 952-288-9319, KevinK@minneapolis.org