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.
CiderWeen
Costume up and head down to Sociable Cider Werks for CiderWeen! Over 35 LGBT & BIPOC artists will have a variety of Halloween goods and spooky crafts. Enjoy a lovely fall afternoon…
Arts & Theater
Food & Drink
Free
Holiday
Shopping
Details
CiderWeenSociable Cider Werks
1500 Fillmore St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Twin Cities Pride Trunk or Treat
Twin Cities Pride's Trunk-or-Treat event is a fun and safe way for families to enjoy Halloween together. With creatively decorated cars, delicious treats, and plenty of community spirit, it's an event you…
Community
Family Fun
Free
Holiday
LGBTQ
Details
Twin Cities Pride Trunk or Treat1382 Willow St
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Keeper’s Darkness 2024 Release Party
Join us for day 2 of our Hallowhiskey weekend and be the first to try our darkest whiskey yet! Finished in Surly Darkness barrels for 2 years, this whiskey is bolder and…
Food & Drink
Details
Keeper's Darkness 2024 Release Party600 Malcolm Avenue Southeast
Minnesota 55414
Timberwolves vs. Mavericks
Come cheer on the Timberwolves as they take on the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center.
Choreographers’ Evening 2024
Now in its 52nd year, this annual dance showcase celebrates Minnesota’s vibrant and diverse dance community. Powerful performances by a roster of local choreographers and movement artists will draw from Audre Lorde’s…
Arts & Theater
Dance
Details
Choreographers' Evening 2024Walker Art Center
725 Vineland Pl
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Moon Nightlight Making Workshop W/ The Makery
The Makery is teaming up with Surly Brewing to bring you an out-of-this-world workshop as part of our October Sinister Circus pop-up! Join us as we make moon nightlights in Surly Pizza…
Frights & Fiction
Join the College of Liberal Arts and the Department of English for an evening of thrills and chills! Experience the terror of texts about ghosts, witches, and the undead! We've prepared for…
Arts & Theater
Free
Holiday
Details
Frights & Fiction310 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Well Plated Every Day — Author Erin Clarke Joined By Lee Funke
Erin Clarke, the creative mind behind the popular recipe website Well Plated, has firmly established herself as a trusted, must-have resource in home cooking. Known for her approachable and delicious recipes, she…
Food & Drink
Details
Well Plated Every Day - Author Erin Clarke Joined By Lee Funke2909 South Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Minnesota
Cook Pad Thai with Chef Mimi at Tattersall Distilling
Learn to perfect your favorite Thai dish in a fun-filled cooking class with Chef Mimi. You'll learn her expert tips and techniques for creating classic culinary masterpieces and you'll pick up some…
Food & Drink
Details
Cook Pad Thai with Chef Mimi at Tattersall Distilling1620 Central Ave NE, Ste 150
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
Midnight in Paris
Journey back to the bewitching, bohemian nightlife of Paris in the 1890s–the scene of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s painting At the Moulin Rouge, on loan to Mia for a limited time. Then jump…
Arts & Theater
Dance
Food & Drink
Holiday
Live Music
Details
Midnight in ParisMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Haunted Scavenger Hunt at the Walker Art Center
Come in your spookiest attire and haunt the Walker for an all-ages scavenger hunt. Each participant has a list of locations across the building—visit them all to win a prize.
Arts & Theater
Family Fun
Free
Holiday
Details
Haunted Scavenger Hunt at the Walker Art CenterWalker Art Center
725 Vineland Pl
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Halloween Bash at UMBRA
Join us at UMBRA for a free community Halloween costume bash! Enjoy eerie cocktails and bites, show off your best costume in our contest, and dance to DJ Illian’s electrifying beats. Join…
