20 - 26 October 2025
Looking for things to do in the Twin Cities this week? Check out my weekly drop of fun events in the Minneapolis - St Paul metro!
Mpls St Paul mag is hosting Restaurant Week next week!
Over 70 restaurants have prepared two to three course menus from $15 - 50.
Try local favorites like Baldamar, Borough, Butcher + the Boar, Fogo, Crave, Smack Shack…and the new Stock + Bond.
RESTAURANT WEEK
20 - 26 October
Participating Twin Cities Restaurants
Hocus Pocus is playing on a big screen at a patio near you in Minneapolis!
It also happens to be the original home of the Smack Shack, so you know their food is amazing!
HOCUS POCUS SCREENING
22 October, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
1029 Bar, Northeast Minneapolis
It’s opening weekend for the infamous Minneapolis BBQ food truck, Animales!
They’re opening their brick and mortar next week with good food, live music, and beer! All music is free and kid friendly.
OPENING WEEKEND
23 - 26 October
Animales Barbeque Co, Minneapolis
Single Vikings fans in Minneapolis, there’s a Pitch-A-Friend event next week just for you!
Five bucks to pitch, but get this…only super fans on the docket for the night! Vikes game watch party and social time to follow.
PITCH-A-FRIEND
23 October, 6 pm
Lofton Hotel, Downtown Minneapolis
Twin Cities, some MN clothing makes a perfect gift for the holidays, just sayin’…and you can support a small business while you’re at it!
The cutest apparel line is having a warehouse sale next week! Think crewnecks, hats, beanies, etc. Open Friday from 4 - 8 and Saturday from 10 - 2.
MADE IN MINN WAREHOUSE SALE
24 - 25 October
WareSpace, Eden Prairie
A costume contest in Minneapolis next week, but the catch is it is for dogs and their owners!
The third year of silliness complete with a runway for participants! Sign up at 6, judging at 7 with prizes.
DOG + OWNER COSTUME CONTEST
24 October, 6 - 9 pm
Broken Clock Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Twin Cities, there’s a house decorating contest next week up in Anoka, the Halloween capital of the world!
The map of participants should be online soon! All homes will be within five miles of city hall.
HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST
24 - 25 October, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Anoka, Minnesota
Vinyl heads of Minneapolis, don’t miss the pop-up market next week!
Shop seven local vendors…and grab a sweet corn smash burger from the resident food truck.
TWIN CITIES RECORD SHOW POP-UP
25 October, 12 - 4 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
Pumpkins and power tools in Minneapolis next week!
Yes, you read that right…take your carving up a notch. Fundraising for the MN Tool Library, you can buy a pumpkin on site supporting local farmers or bring your own with a $10 donation.
Staff will be on hand to help. Reservations are required.
PUMPKINS + POWER TOOLS
25 October, 12 - 4 pm
Bauhaus Brew Labs, Northeast Minneapolis
If you’re in the Twin Cities and ready for Halloween, don’t miss the parade in Anoka next week!
GRANDE DAY PARADE
25 October, 1 - 3:30 pm
Main Street, Anoka
If you’re looking for new friends in Minneapolis, head down to our iconic British pub next week!
Show up, put on a name tag…start chatting!
BREAK THE BUBBLE
25 October, 5 - 8 pm
Brit's Pub, Downtown Minneapolis
A romance book fair in Minneapolis with a spooky twist!
20+ vendors with everything from steamy supernatural tales to ghostly love stories.
SPOOKY BOOK FAIR
26 October, 12 - 4 pm
BlackStack Brewing, St Paul
Looking for a therapist in Minneapolis? This event is a perfect way to meet one!
Meet a group of them in an informal setting to ask questions and explore resources.
THERAPY ON TAP
26 October, 1 - 4 pm
Bad Weather Brewing, St Paul
An orchestra performance just for kids next week in Minneapolis!
“Caps for Sale” turned into a concert with fun activities in the lobby for an hour before the show. Kids are free with a paid adult for $15.
KIDS CONCERT AT ORCHESTRA HALL
26 October, 2 pm
Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
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