26 October - 1 November 2026
Here are some fun events happening in or around Minneapolis this week, 26 October to 1 November 2026, if you’re looking for ideas of things to do!
PITCH A FRIEND - NERD NIGHT
27 October, 7 pm
The Curious Crow Company, Circle Pines
Single? Dorky? Geeky? Get a friend to pitch you to other nerds with a short slide deck, and then stick around for the mixer after presentations.
MAGICIANS OPEN MIC NIGHT
27 October, 7 pm
Central MIXX and FIXX Coffee, Columbia Heights
Check out local Twin Cities magicians. Doors open at 6. Free parking out back in the ramp. 10 dollars at the door.
SPOOKY SKATE
28 October, 5 - 7:30 pm
McRae Park Rec Center, South Minneapolis
Roller skate in costume with music and other Halloween fun! Free rentals of all sizes, courtesy of Twin Cities Skaters.
SILENT NIGHT - SILENT DISCO
30 October, 6 - 9 pm
Tower Hill Park, Minneapolis
A free silent disco…rent a pair of headphones and dance the night away! There will be a special kids music hour from 6 - 7!
HALLOWEEN LINE DANCING LESSONS
30 October, 7 - 10:30 pm
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley
Beginner friendly line dance lessons until 9 and then a dance party to practice your new moves! Led by Line Dance with Billie. 15 bucks each.
MN BAT FESTIVAL
31 October, 10 am - 4 pm
MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington
Take your Halloween up a notch with this free event all about bats! They’ll have live bats, a replica bat cave, trivia, info stations, crafts…oh, and some food trucks.
TWIN CITIES RECORD SHOW POP-UP
31 October, 1 - 5 pm
Badger Hill Brewing, Shakopee
South Metro folks, here’s your chance to browse vinyl record vendors without having to go all the way to the city! Browse six vendors with thousands of albums, CDs, and memorabilia.
BREAK THE BUBBLE - HALLOWEEN EDITION
31 October, 5 - 9 pm
Dual Citizen Brewing, St Paul
No friends to go out with? Make some new ones! Break the Bubble is your chance to meet some new people. Costumes encouraged (hello, ice breaker) but not required.
THR RAVEYARD - TWO STAGE HALLOWEEN PARTY
31 October, 5 pm - 1 am
Modist Brewing, North Loop, Minneapolis
Feel like a night out dancing but not the full club scene? Join Backyard Boombox for two stages of party music at a brewery.
QUINCY STREET MAKERS MARKET
1 November, 11 am - 5 pm
Quincy Hall, Northeast Minneapolis
Support local small business and start your holiday shopping early! Browse dozens of handmade artisan gift vendors all under one roof.
KITTEN SNUGGLING
1 November, 3 - 7 pm
Insight Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Another edition of the best fundraiser ever! Enjoy a cuddle with a kitten with a small donation to Rainbow Whiskers, the rescue brings them.
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