3 - 9 November 2025
Looking for things to do in the Twin Cities this week? Here are some fun events in the Minneapolis - St Paul metro for the week of 3 - 9 November 2025.
Make new friends in Minneapolis next week…just show up, name tag up, and get to meeting and greeting!
BREAK THE BUBBLE
5 November, 6 - 9 pm
Indeed Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Single nerds of Minneapolis, this is probably your best shot at meeting your person…
Pitch-A-Friend for nerds only! It’s $5 to pitch, or you can just sit back and enjoy the show with a social hour after.
PITCH-A-FRIEND - NERD EDITION
7 November, 7 pm
Inbound Brew Co, North Loop
The 25th annual Twin Cities Book Festival is next week in a new location!
Over 130 publishers, literary organizations, book dealers, MN authors, and more!
Signings, readings, activities…kids books too for all ages. All for free.
TWIN CITIES BOOK FESTIVAL
8 November, 10 am - 5 pm
Union Depot, St Paul
A makers market in the Twin Cities next week but make it queer.
Grab a craft brew and shop unique creations made by LGBTQIA+ makers.
QUEERLY + SINCERELY: FALL MAKERS MARKET
8 November, 2 - 6 pm
Urban Growler Brewing, St Paul
Bring the spirit of Minneapolis PorchFests indoors next week!
Three floors of live music, locally made art, yoga, food trucks, and drinks.
Entry is about $15 for adults and $7 for kids 12 and under.
Proceeds support the Kingfield Neighborhood Association.
INDOOR PORCHFEST
8 November, 4 - 9 pm
Meraki, 100 W 46th St, Minneapolis
21+ queer prom in the woods in Minneapolis next weekend!
Entry is free. Cash bar and food for purchase.
QUEER PROM
8 November, 7 - 10 pm
Theodore Wirth Trailhead Building, Minneapolis
Looking to re-home winter gear in Minneapolis? You know I love a good swap!
All gear welcome: jackets, hats, scarves, boots, etc. Then “shop” the items brought in by others.
Leftovers will be donated to local non-profits.
WINTER GEAR SWAP
9 November, 11 am - 1 pm
Eastside Food Co-Op, Minneapolis
Get a glam or holiday shot of your pup next week in the Twin Cities! Just in time for Christmas cards or a holiday gift…
The photographer will have a ton of accessories to make the pet photo fun!
$20 suggested donation…100% donated to Animal Rescue Community!
GLAM + HOLIDAY DOG PHOTO SHOOT
8 November, 1 - 4 pm
Under Pressure Brewing, Golden Valley
There’s a kids book fair in the Twin Cities next week if you want to gift books AND support local artists and illustrators this holiday season!
There will be eight of them there to sign their books, and Red Balloon Bookshop will have even more to shop.
Get a BOGO beverage with a book purchase.
HOLIDAY CHILREN’S BOOK FAIR
9 November, 1 - 4 pm
Lake Monster Brewing, St Paul
When it comes to genius ways to raise money for a Minneapolis brewery, this one is near the top of the list.
The taproom will transform into a book fair selling gently used books. Proceeds go to brewery improvements and community programming.
BOOK CLUB BOOK SALE
9 November, 1 - 4 pm
Broken Clock Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Want to meet new people in the Twin Cities?
Throw on a name tag, and get to it. Easy as that.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
9 November, 2 - 5 pm
Bad Weather Brewing, St Paul
A feel good fundraiser for cats in Minneapolis next week that is a total win win.
You cuddle kittens…and the rescue earns money. So simple.
KITTEN SNUGGLING
9 November, 3 - 7 pm
Insight Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
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