Fall Events
In Minneapolis, there’s always something going on! Check out our picks for the week, month and fall season.
Last Updated: 9/28/2023
September 27 - October 1, 2021
Times Vary (check website for specifics!)
The Main Cinema
The seventeenth edition of Mizna’s Twin Cities Arab Film Festival (TCAFF) takes place September 27–October 1, 2023. This year’s festival takes place in-person at The Main Cinema with a special opening night screening at the Walker Art Center.
The 2023 Arab Film Fest marks the 75th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, or the mass displacement and dispossession of the Palestinian people, with a special spotlight on contemporary and archival Palestinian films. Passes are on sale now, tickets and full lineup coming soon!
September 30, 2023
2-8pm
Sneaky Pete's
Part Bar Hop, Part Sweet Celebration! Featuring local bars & restaurants! Beer, Hard Cider, Hard Seltzer & 1,000 FREE Delicious Doughnuts!
October 1-31, 2023
Various Locations
This October, visit women-owned vintage shops, get a discount, and raise funds for a good cause during the second annual Vintage Fall Crawl! The Vintage Fall Crawl features fourteen women-owned vintage stores. You can find all of the shops in three distinct neighborhoods of the Twin Cities: South Minneapolis, Northeast Minneapolis and Saint Paul. These shops offer an array of vintage goods, including clothing, home decor, furniture, jewelry, accessories, art and more!
October 6, 2023
6:00pm
Hook & Ladder Theater & Lounge
Three funky and soulful horn-based bands will keep you dancing all night long. We start off outdoors “Under The Canopy” with sets by Purple Funk Metropolis and McNasty Brass Band. Then, when we hit our outdoor curfew, we kick it over to our indoor theater stage with Porky’s Groove Machine.
October 6-7, 2023
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Historic Progress Center building
Twin Cities Oktoberfest brings together food, fun and beer at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Progress Center. This two-day event features a wide selection of beers, wines, hard ciders, authentic German food, live music, traditional German entertainment, great people watching, festival games, shopping and more. Tickets are needed to attend!
October 7, 2023
Noon-10:00pm
Parlour
Come for live music, the famous Parlour burger, and plenty of drinks! With five music sets, it's bound to be a ripping good time the historic block party is known for. This is event, and all ages are welcome. Bring friendly dogs, too!
October 7, 2023
2:00pm
HeadFlyer Brewing
Bring the family out for a fun fall day full of live music out on the patio, a pop up from Beast Barbecue including booyah, brats, and many more tasty eats, a pumpkin spiced beer collab with our neighbors at Five Watt Coffee, and a few other special beer releases to be announced soon.
October 7, 2023
Surly Brewing Co
If you thought we went big in 2022, just wait for what we have in store in 2023. Once again, all-day music, timed beer-tappings, artist features and activations, barbarian-inspired food, and so much more – all for FREE. See you in the pit.
October 11-15, 2023
The Main Cinema
Cine Latino is the upper Midwest’s only showcase of the best new films by Latin American, Iberian and U.S. LatinX filmmakers. The 11th annual festival features a full array of lively film screenings, engaging filmmaker conversations, and exciting parties to engage the Twin Cities’ growing Spanish-speaking populations and vast community of global cinephiles.
October 14, 2023
10am-5pm
Minnesota State Fair Grounds
The 2023 Twin Cities Book Festival takes place in-person on Saturday, October 14th from 10:00am to 5:00pm, free of charge! The Festival offers bibliophiles all the joys of in-person browsing, meeting writers and publishers, and activities for readers age 1 to 101.
October 14-15, 2023
11am-6pm
Foci - Minnesota Center for Glass Arts
Shop from a variety of meticulously crafted glass pumpkins, each a unique masterpiece that captures the essence of the season. These handcrafted goods are perfect for early holiday shopping or treating yourself to something special.
October 13, 2023
4:00-9:00pm
The Commons
Come enjoy your favorite things about Fall at this free event hosted by Minneapolis Parks and Recreation. The evening will be filled with:
- Drago Bingo
- LED Mini-golf
- Cornhole
- Live Music ft. Tre Aaron and DJ Jaques
- Bonfires
- Beer, wine and food for purchase
October 14, 2023
1:30pm-5:00pm
Boom Island Park
Join us on the Mississippi River shoreline for a perfect October afternoon of autumn brews and winter warmers – poured for you by the people who brew them!
October 19-28, 2023
ShowPlace ICON Theaters (and virtually)
Twin Cities Film Fest offers the best in American independent films with studio films, indie films, documentaries and short films. About one third of all films will have Minnesota connections. The 2023 program will include a special series dedicated to changemakers, female filmmakers and BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. The festival will take place in a hybrid format – both online and in-person.
October 21 - November 5, 2023
Three weekends
Cowles Center
Talents collide onstage as our diverse dance community showcases an assortment of genres across this momentous festival. Each weekend features a new roster and a variety of experiences from percussive footwork to physical feats to modern expressions and more!
November 3-5, 2023
Minneapolis Convention Center
Twin Cities Con is a celebration of comics, toys, TV, film, art, cosplay, games, and all things nerdy. If you're a fan of Batman, Marvel, Star Wars, LEGO, Disney, Star Trek, the Walking Dead, Power Rangers, etc., you'll probably fit right in at TCC!
November 4, 2023
6:00 PM
The Cedar Cultural Center
1th Annual Festival de las Calaveras: Twin Cities Latinx Music + Arts Festival in celebration of Día de los Muertos and community returns to The Cedar! $15 Advance, $20 Day of Show
November 3-5, 2023
Minneapolis Convention Center
Celebrate the holidays at The Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo! Featuring a dazzling array of homewares, holiday décor, jewelry, accessories, pottery, sculpture, textiles, paintings, and so much more. Find fabulous gifts from accomplished artisans and unique boutiques across the city—all under one roof at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
November 11, 2023 | 7pm
November 12, 2023 | 2pm
Northrop Auditorium
An annual tradition for the entire family! With over 320 members, enjoy seeing and hearing “The Pride of Minnesota” in this lively, joyful, and participatory indoor concert featuring halftime favorites and more. One of the most exciting and highly visible organizations on campus, the
University of Minnesota Marching Band, under the direction of Dr. Betsy McCann and Dr. John Leonard, provides enthusiastic support to the University’s athletic programs, and represents the University at events throughout the year.
