Here are some fun events happening in or around Minneapolis this week, 9 - 15 November 2026, if you’re looking for ideas of things to do!
CHRISTMAS THRIFT STORE POP-UP
9 November - 21 November, 10 am - 6 pm
2912 Pentagon Dr, St Anthony
Calling all Minneapolis thrift shoppers, Christmas is about to explode at Hidden Treasures Thrift Store! They rent out a separate space in the strip mall devoted entirely to Christmas decor. Open Monday through Saturday. Closed Sundays.
PITCH A FRIEND - QUEER NIGHT
9 November, 6:30 pm
Brühaven Craft Co, Loring Park, Minneapolis
Pitch your LGBTQ+ single friend to an audience of potential mates with a short slide deck, and then hang for the singles mixer after to explore new connections.
PLANT BINGO
11 November, 6:30 pm
Insight Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Win plants, plant accessories, gift cards, and care bundles instead of cash. Hosted by Styled Stems.
Next weekend, a mini version of Art-A-Whirl in Northeast Minneapolis! Here's your chance to check out the art studios with a little less chaos.
Five events all on the same weekend!
ART ATTACK!
13 - 15 November
Northrup King Building
Visit for an open studio event with four floors of art showcases, demos, and workshops...plus food trucks outside.
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' WEEKEND
13 - 15 November
California Building
Explore six floors of open studios. All studios are accessible.
OPEN CASKET - FALL OPEN STUDIOS
13 - 15 November
Casket Arts
Shop art, catch live music, and grab a cocktail from their basement speakeasy.
FALL-IN Q.ARMA
13 - 15 November
Q.arma Building
Pick up unique, handmade gifts and discover one-of-a-kind treasures.
ART THIS WAY - FALL ART CRAWL
13 - 15 November
Solar Arts Building
Two floors of open studios and art demos plus live music on the second floor and Indeed Brewing on the ground floor.
INDOOR PORCHFEST
14 November, 4 - 9 pm
Meraki, Minneapolis
Check out over 20 bands across five indoor stages in one building. Plus beer, wine, NA beverages, a food truck, art, and local vendors. Hosted by Kingfield Neighborhood Association.
SILENT NIGHTS - SILENT DISCO
14 November, 5 - 8 pm
Grace Park, Northeast Minneapolis
Last free silent disco in Minneapolis for the year! Rent some headphones with your ID or card, and enjoy three channels of music in the park.
BREAK THE BUBBLE - COFFEE EDITION
14 November, 9 am - 12 pm
SK Coffee, St Paul
If you’re not much of a drinker but want to meet new friends in the Twin Cities, check out this coffee meet up! Just throw on a name tag and introduce yourself to someone new.
TWIN CITIES RECORD SHOW
14 November, 12 - 4 pm
Minneapolis Cider, Northeast Minneapolis
Browse 30 tables with thousands vinyl albums, CDs, etc and memorabilia! Free entry. Free parking. Free vibes.
HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR
15 November, 12 - 5 pm
Rosedale Mall, Roseville
Browse books by 15 - 20 local MN authors, shop bookish vendors, play author bingo for prizes, and snap a pic in the photo booth! All for free.
GRUNGE UNPLUGGED
14 November, 6 - 9 pm
Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis
Picture it…acoustic 90s grunge, creekside, beer in hand, and flanneled up. Autumn perfection.
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