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.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago BullsTarget Center
600 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Lunar New Year with the Minnesota Orchestra
Celebrate the Year of the Snake as we gather together with family and friends to share music that honors family traditions and themes of unity and health.
Arts & Theater
Family Fun
Live Music
Multicultural
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Lunar New Year with the Minnesota OrchestraOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Come cheer on the Timberwolves as they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center!
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City ThunderTarget Center
600 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Dancing With The Stars Live! 2025 Tour
See the glitz, glam, and breathtaking performances of America’s favorite dance show with this all-new show starring your favorite pros: Emma Slater, Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Gleb Savchenko…
Arts & Theater
Community
Dance
Family Fun
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Dancing With The Stars Live! 2025 Tour84 Church Street Se
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
First Avenue Presents: Eivør with Sylvaine
Fans around the world recognize Eivør for her thunderous Nordic drumming and operatic throat singing. Her recent twelfth album, ENN, marks a bold new venture in her two decades-long musical journey.
Live Music
Multicultural
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First Avenue Presents: Eivør with SylvaineThe Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Cameraman: Silent Film with Live Music Featuring Aaron David Miller, organist
Free for UMN students; registration required. A classic silent film from 1928, The Cameraman is considered one of slapstick comedian Buster Keaton’s best. The romantic comedy follows a simple photographer who dreams…
Comedy
Family Fun
Live Music
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The Cameraman: Silent Film with Live Music Featuring Aaron David Miller, organist84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in Concert
The final battle begins. You can experience Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in a way you’ve never seen it before! A live symphonic orchestra performs Alexandre Desplat’s iconic score…
Arts & Theater
Live Music
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in ConcertOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
DRUMLine Live
DRUMLine Live following the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band tradition, has riveting rhythms, bold beats, and ear-grabbing energy and has been featured in programs with superstars Beyonce and Shaq…
Fire Shut Up in My Bones
Based on the 2014 memoir by Charles M. Blow, with music by Terence Blanchard, and libretto by Kasi Lemmons, the opera Fire Shut Up in My Bones premiered at Opera Theater St…
Arts & Theater
Live Music
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Fire Shut Up in My Bones345 Washington St.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize
VocalEssence joins forces with a collective of Twin Cities-based artists—actors, dancers, storytellers, and musicians—to present songs and stories centering on pivotal figures and landmark events of the Civil Rights Movement. Become part…
Community
Family Fun
Live Music
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WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
THE EFFECT
By Lucy Prebble Directed By Alison Ruth Featuring Christina Baldwin March 1 - 30, 2025 When Connie and Tristan sign up for a clinical trial to test a new antidepressant, they fall…
