COOL STUFF TO DO
LOCAL EVENTS IN THE TWIN CITIES
Check out my hand-picked list of local, fun events around 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).
NORTHERN CHAR
6 October
Bauhaus Brew Labs, Northeast Minneapolis
A live-fire cooking event featuring some of the best in Minneapolis food. $25 for entry, one beer, and spirit tastings with food for sale.
10,000 LAUGHS COMEDY FESTIVAL
10 - 12 October
Various Locations, Twin Cities
Catch standup comics all across the Twin Cities at iconic venues like the Parkway, Southern, and Pantages Theaters, as well as First Ave and the Corner Bar.
AUTUMN BREW REVIEW
12 October
Boom Island, Northeast Minneapolis
Unlimited samples along with live music, food trucks, shopping, and a llama petting zoo?!
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE OPEN HOUSE
12 October
Fire Station, Columbia Heights
Spray a real hose, watch a fire demonstration, and meet the firefighters.
FRIGHT NIGHT MARKET
12 October
Falling Knife Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Vendors selling all the spooky and vintage goods with a mystery movie around 9 pm.
LABYRINTH IN CONCERT
16 October
Fitzgerald Theater, St Paul
Watch the classic film while the live orchestra plays in sync with original vocals.
TAYLOR’S VERSION
18 October
56 Brewing, Northeast Minneapolis
Gather with other Swifties to sing along to Taylor’s Version, a tribute band. Friendship bracelets included, of course.
TWIN CITIES BOOK FESTIVAL
19 October
State Fairgrounds, St Paul
Calling all book worms! Meet authors, check out exhibits, and shop the used book sale.
TASTE OF ASIA
19 - 20 October
Northtown Mall, Blaine
Celebrate Minnesota’s Asian culture with exhibits, food, art, and performances.
PUMPKIN WALK
25 October
Veterans Park, New Brighton
Walk the path lined up by carved pumpkins, and then check out the DJ, trunk or treat, and master pumpkin carver!