12 - 18 October 2026
Here are fun events happening in or around Minneapolis this week, 12 to 18 October 2026!
MAGICIANS OPEN MIC
13 October, 7 pm
Sisyphus Brewing, Minneapolis
Fun date night alert! Magicians perform on stage and then make their way around table side tricks. Five bucks to watch!
PLANT BINGO
14 October, 6:30 pm
Insight Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Instead of cash, win plants, accessories, gift cards, and plant care bundles! Free to play. Hosted by Styled Stems.
UNITED IN SERVICE
15 - 18 October
North End Event Center, MN State Fair
A free resource fair for my fellow veterans…learn more about your benefits and VA claims, and check out their educational classes and workshops, ceremonies, displays, and tribute garden.
KPOP NIGHT
15 October, 5 - 9 pm
Rail Werks Brewing, Columbia Heights
K-pop music, games, and random dance play…plus BBQ on site if you get hungry. A monthly pop-up hosted by Idol Beam MN.
SWING DANCE LESSONS
15 October, 6 - 10 pm
Wabasha Street Caves, St Paul
Did you know there’s a swing dance night every week in St Paul? Beginner class at 6:15, live band from 7 - 10 pm. Looks to be about 15 bucks each.
ST PAUL ART CRAWL
16 - 18 October
Citywide
If you love Art-A-Whirl, check out St Paul’s version! Dozens of art galleries, studios, and local businesses participate featuring over 300 artists to browse, fun food, live music, and dozens of activities.
NORTHEAST MUSIC SALE
18 + 19 October, 10 am - 5 pm
1433 5th St NE, Northeast Minneapolis
Browse thousands of vinyl albums, CDs, cassettes, 45s, etc…most priced at 25 cents each. Some records will be 50 cents, a dollar, or priced as marked for more desirable items.
BLOOD-CURLING BOOK BASH
17 October, 11 am - 6 pm
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Bloomington
A book fair but make it scary…for horror and thriller book worms, meet authors, shop crafters, get a tarot reading, and enjoy a themed drink.
TATS FOR CATS
17 October, 1 - 8 pm
Insight Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Love cats? Love tats? Visit the pop-up fundraiser with live music, food, and kitten snuggling. Proceeds from the flash tattoos will benefit the Kitty Cottage Sanctuary.
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT PARADE
17 October, 7 pm
1st + Main, Anoka
A full lineup of illuminated floats in the Halloween capital of the world! Check out bonfires and food trucks after the parade at City Hall.
NERDY NETWORKING
18 October, 1 pm
Dreamers Vault Games, Minneapolis
Meet other nerds from all backgrounds in a casual atmosphere.
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