COOL STUFF
Check out my hand-picked top ten list of things to do in the Twin Cities in October…you know, cool stuff!
All links will take you directly to the event sites with details, times, and tickets (if required).
MINNEAPOLIS GHOST TOUR
Friday Nights, 7 pm
Mill Ruins Park, Minneapolis
The perfect event to get in the spirit (literally)…a ghost tour of downtown after dark! Based on true stories and legends, you’ll be led through a 90-120 minute tour for $34.
https://www.americanghostwalks.com/tour/minneapolis-ghost-walks
TAYLOR SWIFT ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
4 October, 1 - 8 pm
Insight Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
A Swiftie celebration with a cover band, trivia, a themed menu at the food truck, a new beer “Bad Blood”…and of course blasting The Life of a Showgirl all day.
https://facebook.com/events/s/taylor-swift-album-release-par/652893791196946/
AUTUMN BREW REVIEW
11 October, 1:30 - 5 pm
Boom Island, Northeast Minneapolis
Unlimited samples from 80+ breweries along with live music, food trucks, shopping, iceless curling, and a llama petting zoo?! No kids or pets. It’s 65 bucks for general admission.
https://www.mncraftbrew.org/autumn-brew-review/
CITY OF LAKES ART FAIR
11 + 12 October
Lake Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis
A brand new art fair right on the lake this fall! Expect 150+ artists, live music, food trucks, and kids activities like face painting and henna.
https://www.homespunevents.com/cityoflakesartfair
SAXSQUATCH - BIGFOOT EDM CONCERT
16 October, 9pm
Skyway Theater, Minneapolis
A Bigfoot Sasquatch Chewbacca figure coming to town that plays instruments to EDM and techno music with a laser show.
https://skywaytheatre.com/event/saxsquatch/
DOG + OWNER COSTUME CONTEST
24 October, 6 - 9 pm
Broken Clock Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
The third year of silliness complete with a runway for participants! Sign up at 6, judging at 7 with prizes.
KIDS USED CLOTHING AND GEAR SALE
17 - 19 October
White Bear Lake Middle School, White Bear Lake
Shop thousands of items from babies to teens…clothes, shoes, toys, baby gear, books, etc. The event is free, but you do need a ticket! Early bird shopping on 16 October for 10 - 20 bucks.
https://twincitiesnemetro.jbfsale.com
PUMPKINS + POWER TOOLS
25 October, 12 - 4 pm
Bauhaus Brew Labs, Northeast Minneapolis
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.
https://www.mntoollibrary.org/pumpkinsandpowerdrills
KIDS CONCERT AT ORCHESTRA HALL
26 October, 2 pm
Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
“Caps for Sale” but make it a concert with fun activities in the lobby for an hour before the show. Kids are free with a paid adult for $15.
www.minnesotaorchestra.org/tickets/calendar/rentals/caps-for-sale
BREAK THE BUBBLE - HALLOWEEN EDITION
31 October, 6 - 9 pm
Dual Citizen Brewing, St Paul
Looking to meet new friends? This is it! Show up, throw on a name tag, and start chatting! And what better way to break the ice than admire each other’s costumes?!
https://www.meetup.com/make-new-friends-break-the-bubble-msp/events/310914346/