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.
Minneapolis Vintage Market at Machine Shop
Find two floors of Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot in this spacious, industrial venue. Plus we'll have coffee, a food truck and Machine Shop…
Minneapolis Vintage Market at Machine ShopMachine Shop
300 2nd St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Merry & Bright with Charles Lazarus
Give your holiday season a big, brassy boost as Minnesota Orchestra trumpeter Charles Lazarus and some very special guests—including powerhouse vocalists Tonia Hughes Kendrick and Bruce A. Henry, along with singers from…
Merry & Bright with Charles LazarusOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Pre-Party for Vikings vs Bears – Open at 2pm! @ Day Block Brewing
Join us at Day Block – We have a full bar and of course great beer! We’ll have a full dinner buffet for all to enjoy! Reservations available from 2pm to 2:30pm…
Pre-Party for Vikings vs Bears – Open at 2pm! @ Day Block Brewing1105 S Washington Ave
Minnesota 55415
Holidazzle
Holidazzle is back!! Five blocks of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, from 6th Street to Peavey Plaza (11th), will transform into a free and family-friendly holiday experience, Wednesday, Dec. 18 through Sunday…
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks
Come cheer on the Timberwolves as they take on the New York Knicks at Target Center.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York KnicksTarget Center
600 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Nutcracker in Wonderland
Ballet Co.Laboratory’s enchanting twist on a holiday classic returns to the stage! Nutcracker in Wonderland weaves together the magic of two timeless stories, E.T.A. Hoffman’s The Nutcracker and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in…
Nutcracker in WonderlandThe O'Shaughnessy
2004 Randolph Ave
St. Paul, Minnesota 55105
Elf in Concert with the Minnesota Orchestra
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler, and raised among Santa’s elves. This holiday season Buddy travels to New York—with the Minnesota Orchestra! Experience John Debney’s wonderful score…
Elf in Concert with the Minnesota OrchestraOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Cirque Dreams Holidaze dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. As the longest running cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary…
Cirque Dreams HolidazeOrpheum Theatre
910 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
A Minnesota Nutcracker
Experience the beloved holiday classic with a Minnesota twist! A Minnesota Nutcracker maintains the essential traditions, story, and music beloved by so many—but adds Minnesota flair, brought to life by the powerful…
A Minnesota Nutcracker84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
A Very Vintage Holidazzle Market
Minneapolis Vintage Market joins the 2024 Holidazzle festivities in downtown Minneapolis with a two-day vintage night market in the City Center building. Find vintage home goods, clothing and more in our huge…
A Very Vintage Holidazzle MarketCity Center
33 South 6th St
Minneapolis, MN 55402
TC Cabaret — Encore: Holiday Spectacular! Burlesque, Dance & Drag Show!
Get ready for a dazzling celebration of Holiday and Winter-Inspired burlesque, dance & drag — all the things that make life a little more fabulous! The Cast: 🔥 ChasTitty BarreShe/her) - Burlesque…
TC Cabaret - Encore: Holiday Spectacular! Burlesque, Dance & Drag Show!408 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401