Fun events happening in or around Minneapolis this week, 2 - 8 November 2026, if you’re looking for ideas of things to do!
FALL FLOWER SHOW
Now - 29 November
Como Conservatory, St Paul
If it’s been a while since you’ve visited the Sunken Garden, the second half of their flower show is ready! This time they’ll have bright yellow, dark red, green, and white chrysanthemums.
SCARECROW TRAIL
Now - 3 November
Community Park, Vadnais Heights
Take a stroll during park hours through a trail of scarecrows created bylocal businesses, organizations, and residents. Vote for people’s choice in each category.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
4 November, 5 - 9 pm
Wandering Leaf Brewing, St Paul
Go make some new friends in the Twin Cities in the greenhouse brewery…no, really. Have you seen the place? Plants galore.
PLANT BINGO
5 November, 7 pm
Broken Clock Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Calling all plants lovers! A free session of bingo, but you win plans instead of cash, including mini and split leaf monsteras, Swiss cheese vines, pathos, and tradescantia.
PITCH A FRIEND - EULOGY NIGHT
5 November, 7 pm
Fowling Warehouse, Minneapolis
Tell everyone in the room why you loved your single dead friend with a heartfelt presentation, and bring them back to life to meet potential matches at the singles mixer after. Wear black, I assume…
FABLES + FLAMES ROMANTASY GALA
6 - 8 November
DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington
A fan convention and gala for fantasy romance readers...tons of activities like signings, panels, readings, tea party, fantasy ball, and more!
BANNED BOOK FAIR
6 November, 4 - 8 pm
Bad Weather Brewing, St Paul
Check out two bookstores, four local authors, and a handful of bookish vendors with goodies. Don’t miss the raffle benefiting Literary Minnesota. Hosted by @_midwesterncryptid_ who will also be doing tarot readings.
GRUNGE UNPLUGGED
6 November, 6 - 9 pm
Elm Creek Brewing, Champlin
Break out the flannels, and catch the Twin Cities 90s alt rock + grunge acoustic cover bend for a chill night out of live music and beers.
TWIN CITIES BOOK FESTIVAL
7 November, 10 am - 5 pm
Union Depot, St Paul
Over 140 MN authors publishers, literary organizations, book dealers, and more! Signings, readings, activities...kids books too. All for free. Plus a huge used book and record sale.
QUEER WRITES BOOK FAIR
7 November, 11 am - 2 pm
Pride Cultural Arts Center, Minneapolis
Twin Cities Pride is hosting a day of books! Meet queer authors, book sellers, publishers, and bookish makers.
HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET
7 November - 19 December, 12 - 4 pm
Brühaven Craft Co, Loring Park, Minneapolis
Support our small businesses with your gift giving this holiday season! Catch local makers all under one roof, Saturdays through Christmas and a few select Sundays.
TWIN CITIES RECORD SHOW POP-UP
7 November, 12 - 4 pm
Bald Man Brewing, Eagan
Another pop-up record show in the Twin Cities south metro. Six vendors with thousands of vinyl albums, CDs, 45s, memorabilia, etc.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
8 November, 4 - 8 pm
Brit’s Pub, Downtown Minneapolis
A second chance next week to make new friends in the Twin Cities! Check out one of the most unique pubs in Minneapolis while you’re at it. Don’t miss their patio!
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