14 - 20 September 2026
Here are 16 fun events happening in or around Minneapolis this week, 14 - 20 September 2026!
BREAK THE BUBBLE
14 September, 5 - 9 pm
Dual Citizen Brewing, St Paul
Make new friends in the Twin Cities with Break the Bubble, hosting weekly events in a casual, open house style setting.
VINYL CRATES + VODKA SHAKES
16 September, 6 pm
King Coil Spirits, St Paul
Vinyl records for sale from local vendors, live DJ spinning classics, and $6 vodka specials if that’s your thing!
PLANT BINGO
16 September, 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.
UPTOWN MOVIE CLUB
16 September, 7 pm
Lagoon Cinema, Minneapolis
Make friends with other movie buffs! This month they are playing The Condor Daughter, an offficial selection of the Toronto International Film Festival. Pre-movie social at 5 at Mari's Watch Bar. It’s 35 dollars and includes a pre-movie drink at the social, a tote bag, and post-movie discussion.
PITCH A FRIEND
17 September, 7 pm
Smash Park, Roseville
Find love in Minneapolis - St Paul through slide deck presentations with a social singles mixer afterward.
ANNUAL TENT PARTY
18 - 30 September
1029 Bar, Northeast Minneapolis
A variety of entertainment all weekend, including polka, bingo, live music, karaoke, Vikings watch party, and live wrestling for 15 bucks.
CREAM OF THE CROP: THE SECOND HARVEST
19 September - 29 November
Mia, Minneapolis
If you missed the crop art at the MN State Fair, the best of the best will be on display for free including the five “Best in Show” ribbon winners.
ART ON THE EDGE FESTIVAL
19 September, 10 am - 5 pm
Father Hennepin Bluff Park, St Anthony Main
First of three art fairs next weekend in Minneapolis! Check out artisans and makers, energy healing, intuitive readings, live music and entertainment, and family friendly fun.
2026 ST LOUIS PARK ART FAIR
19 September, 10 am - 5 pm
Recreation Outdoor Center, St Louis Park
Your second of three art fairs in the Twin Cities this weekend! Browse 90+ artists, food trucks, live music, youth market, and more.
BLOOMINGTON STREET ARTS FESTIVAL
19 September, 10 am - 6 pm
9 Mile Brewing, Bloomington
Your third art fair of the week in the Twin Cities! You know the deal, 40 artists, art activities, live music, live painter, storytelling, sidewalk chalk competition, and a fashion show.
OKTOBERFEST BREAK THE BUBBLE
19 September, 12 - 4 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
Have no friends to go to Oktoberfest? Go make some! Break the Bubble hosts casual events for people to gather and find new friends.
LAKE STREET TACO TOUR
19 September, 12 - 4 pm
Mercado Central, Minneapolis
19 September, 4 - 8 pm
El Nuevo Campo, Minneapolis
The taco tour is back! Wander Lake Street for taco deals at 24 participating restaurants (map online), and this time they’ve got block parties too with live music, dancing, a mechanical bull, Arbeiter Brewing beer, and more!
CROCTOBERFEST
19 September, 12 - 8 pm
Bad Weather Brewing, St Paul
With the help of the Science Museum of Minnesota, a family friendly crocodile themed Oktoberfest! Meet (and kiss) live crocs, check out the mini museum pop-up, and touch a real fossil. Plus a bounce house, ice cream, and of course beer.
POWDERHORN PORCHFEST
19 September, 4 - 10 pm
Powderhorn Neighborhood, Minneapolis
Another chance to check out outdoor concerts played from the “stages” of front porches and yards. There will also be food vendors and activities. Maps are available online.
LOCAL LOVE MARKET
20 September, 11 am - 4 pm
Honour Coffee, Northeast Minneapolis
Your monthly gals day out! Shop 45+ local vendors with vintage clothing, jewelry, books, tarot, aura photos, flower bus, photo booth bus, art, ceramics, plant cart…the list goes on!
SAXSQUATCH - BIGFOOT EDM CONCERT
20 September, 7 pm
Studio B at Skyway, Downtown Minneapolis
A Chewbacca-looking figure takes the stage playing instruments to EDM with a laser show. 34 bucks all in.
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