19 - 25 October 2026
Here are some fun events happening in or around Minneapolis this week, 19 to 25 October 2026, if you’re looking for ideas of things to do!
MSP MAG RESTAURANT WEEK
19 - 25 October
Participating Twin Cities Restaurants
The best chefs are offering up two or three course meals for $20 - 50. Choose from 86 restaurants participating this fall. The full list is available online.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
19 October, 5 - 9 pm
Inbound BrewCo, North Loop, Minneapolis
Having trouble making friends? Show up to this casual open house event where everyone in the building is there for the same reason…new connections! They usually get a turnout of about 100 people.
ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION
19 October, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis
Jam out with other musicians in a relaxed atmosphere on the patio beside Bassett Creek (weather permitting).
SPOOKY SCARY SPARKLY BEDAZZLING PARTY
21 October, 7 - 9 pm
Graze Food Hall, North Loop, Minneapolis
Bring your favorite trinket to bedazzle or shop from the ones for sale. 20 bucks upfront, and all materials will be provided. There will also be an open mic. Adults only!
PITCH A FRIEND
22 October, 7 pm
Inbound BrewCo, North Loop, Minneapolis
Pitch your single friends to an audience of potential mates, and stick around for the singles mixer after presentations.
HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST
23 - 24 + 30 - 31 October, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Anoka, MN
Catch the public viewing of the scariest homes in the Halloween capital of the world, rated G for general audience to mature requiring a guardian. Spoo-ooooky. Find the map online. All homes are within five miles of City Hall.
HAMILTON MOVIE NIGHT
23 October, 8 pm
Insight Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
If you live in Minneapolis and love Hamilton, this one’s for you. Gather with other fans for a singalong plus fire pits, free popcorn and s’mores, and a food truck and beers on site. Bring your own chair if you can’t get there early to secure a table.
KOO KOO + DJ HAMSTER DANCE
24 October, 10 am - 2 pm
Green Room, Uptown, Minneapolis
I’m a little late on reporting this, but there’s a free weekly family concert series put on by the MN independent Venue Alliance. Expect a concert, balloon animal artist, creative hair station, coloring sheets, temporary tattoos, and stickers. Plus food if you get hangry.
MN STEM BOOK FESTIVAL
24 October, 10 am - 5 pm
Bakken Museum, Minneapolis
Science meets literature here with authors, experts, vendors, and organizations.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP
24 October, 11 am - 3 pm
Graco Park, Northeast Minneapolis
Swap, don’t shop! Donate your old costumes, and grab a new to you getup! You can even drop off early this week and next, so they can get things organized.
TWIN CITIES VINTAGE FLEA
24 October, 12 - 5 pm
Big Wood Brewery, Vadnais Heights
Your first of two vintage shopping opps in the Twin Cities next week! A pop-up vintage market from the team behind Totally Rad Vintage Fest.
GRANDE DAY PARADE
24 October, 1 pm
Main St, Anoka
Everyone loves a parade (especially kids), so put the big Twin Cities parade on your calendar right in the Halloween capital of the world!
PUMPKINS + POWER DRILLS
24 October, 1 pm
Broken Clock Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Take your pumpkin carving up a notch with some power tools provided by the Minnesota Tool Library. Bring your own and make a donation, or buy one on site to benefit the library.
BOOKTOBERFEST FOR GROWN-UPS
24 October, 1 - 6 pm
Grandstand, MN State Fair
Stock up for your winter reading! Browse local authors, publishers, bookstores, and bookish makers. There’s also VIP early bird to get in two hours early.
SPOOKY TRAINS
24 October, 3 - 7 pm
Twin City Model Railroad Museum, St Paul
The museum turns down the lights for a different experience with their model trains.
HALLOWEEN K-POP EVENT
24 October, 3 - 8 pm
United Noodles, Minneapolis
If you love K-pop, check this one out! Performances, random dance play (RDP), raffles, and a costume contest.
BELTRAMISCARE
24 October, 5:30 - 8 pm
Beltrami Park, Northeast Minneapolis
Did you know Beltrami Park is supposedly haunted since it was built directly over an old cemetary?! Pay it a visit at their 12th annual Halloween party with haunted tours of the park running every 15 minutes! And free pumpkins for all who attend, while supplies last.
BOO-NION DEPOT
25 October, 10 am - 2 pm
Waiting Room, Union Depot, Downtown St Paul
Come in costume to a giant Halloween party for kids! Make crafts, hit the dance party, win a prize, and enjoy Halloween entertainment.
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
25 October, 11 am - 4 pm
Machine Shop, St Anthony Main, Minneapolis
Shop two floors of vintage goods from local vendors…plus coffee, food, and beverages. And a DJ!
BOO ‘N’ BREW HALLOWEEN BASH
25 October, 12 - 4 pm
Arbeiter Brewing, Minneapolis
A party for kids! Pumpkin decorating, face painting, DJ dance party, bouncy castle, bubble machine, and goodies + activities…hosted by Half Pint Co.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
25 October, 4 - 8 pm
Broken Clock Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Your second chance to make new friends next week! Open house style, casual, and well-attended by many potential new friends…
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