14th annual Día de los Muertos festival with music, art, a puppet bike procession, lucha libre, dance, vendors, food trucks and a film showcase.
Free, all-ages concert series with live local music, activities and family fun on Halloween, featuring The Cactus Blossoms, LAAMAR and School of Rock.
A live, shot-for-shot physical theatre comedy parody of Jurassic Park, performed by two actors and a Foley artist.
Free Halloween day of fun at the Northrup King Building, with treats and art or tricks from participating studios across four floors.
Nine free morning concerts with family-friendly sets, creative stations and food trucks at nine different independent Minneapolis music venues.
Drop-in day with interactive learning stations and artmaking sessions inspired by the museum's collection, for school groups and families with children in grades 3 to 6.
Concert by the bedroom noise-pop project Weatherday, with special guests Hey, ily! and Anita Velveeta.
Magic show by Justin Willman, known for his work on America's Got Talent and The Tonight Show, blending sleight-of-hand illusions with stand-up comedy.
All-ages benefit concert for the MN15 with hip-hop artist Nur-D, spoken word artist Isavela Lopez and Brandyn Lee Tulloch & Poetic Roots.
A day of family activities connecting visitors with artwork on view, with free gallery admission, including tours and a family-friendly film.
A monthly sensory-friendly event at the Walker Art Center designed for visitors with sensory processing differences, autism spectrum disorder, or developmental disabilities, offering a quiet, supportive environment with dimmed lighting and noise-canceling headphones.
Double release show with Gill Weather and Eldest Daughter, joined by special guest Meghan Kreidler.
Fall open studio weekend with hundreds of local artists opening their studios across four floors, live art demonstrations, interactive experiences and food trucks.
Family movie pass with screenings of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory', 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' and 'The Wizard of Oz'.
Free student matinee of the University of Minnesota Marching Band indoor concert, with fall 2026 halftime hits and a visit from the Goldy Gopher mascot.
A comedy variety show for kids and adults that pairs kid-friendly comedians with musicians, circus acts and silliness.
Exhibition and sale of over 1,000 handmade ceramic pots, sculptures, and jewelry from local and national artists, with a Winter Open House.
A Tony Award-winning Broadway musical exploring human connection, presented by Hennepin Arts as part of the Broadway on Hennepin Series.
Annual showcase of original artworks by MCAD students and alumni, with all proceeds going to the artists and student scholarships.
A candlelit concert by the Listeso String Quartet that reimagines Coldplay and Imagine Dragons songs in a historic downtown Minneapolis church.
Six choreographers explore their cultural roots through traditional and contemporary African and diasporic dance in a night of storytelling and movement.
A community festival with handmade gift items, make-and-take stations, music, art, puppets and treats to celebrate the winter season.
Eleventh edition of the RedHot Art Market, the CAFAC house show with around 40 local artists and makers of metalwork, ceramics, prints, jewellery and textiles.
Big-screen screening of the classic MGM musical 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939) at The Parkway Theater, with tickets available online only.
The Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by Thomas Søndergård, plays John Powell's Oscar-nominated score from 'How to Train Your Dragon' to picture.
Grammy-winning Western band Riders in the Sky mix holiday songs, Western classics and comedy in their Christmas show.
Minnesota honky-tonk band Trailer Trash plays its annual 'Trashy Little Xmas Show' at The Parkway Theater.
All-ages record sale with around 25 tables of new, used and rare vinyl, cassettes, CDs, DVDs and VHS, plus vintage t-shirts, posters and other collectables.
Free holiday art market with local artisans and special sales at Seward neighborhood businesses, followed by a festive wrap party with tacos and Cajun dance music.
Annual holiday market at Casket Arts with coffee, cookies, live music and local art for sale.
Candlelight tribute concert in which the Listeso String Quartet plays Michael Jackson songs under candlelight at the Granada Theatre.
All-ages holiday show in which Adam Bohanan mixes soul, funk and R&B with Hanukkah classics and new songs.
A holiday musical with actors playing the Peanuts characters, big-screen animations and Vince Guaraldi's score played live by the Minnesota Orchestra.
Family-friendly holiday concert with Ben Cook-Feltz, Leslie Vincent and Johnson & Drake, benefiting Rein In Sarcoma.
Candlelight concert of Vivaldi's Four Seasons by the Listeso String Quartet at the Granada Theater.
Holiday marketplace of glass art by local Minnesota artists, with artist talks, demonstrations and hands-on glass activities at Foci MCGA.
Twin Cities Ballet presents A Minnesota Nutcracker, a holiday classic with a Minnesota twist, featuring iconic state characters and places.
Elvis tribute artist Anthony Shore and his All-Star Band and Horns present their 14th annual holiday review of Elvis' Christmas classics.
Candlelight tribute concert in which the string quartet Listeso plays the music of Lizzy McAlpine under candlelight at the Granada Theatre.
Concert by singer-songwriters Antje Duvekot and David Berkeley at The Cedar Cultural Center.
Educational physics demonstration show with live experiments, including atmospheric pressure and pipe organ music, designed for all ages.
String quartet Listesso plays Joe Hisaishi's film scores by candlelight in a tribute concert at the Luminary Arts Center.
Seated all-ages concert by the duo CelloGayageum, blending Western classical music with Korean gug-ak, part of The Cedar's Global Roots Series.
Concert by Gadan, a project of four musicians blending Irish traditional music, bluegrass, and folk traditions, part of The Cedar's Global Roots Series.
Italian fingerstyle guitar quartet 40 Fingers plays eight-hand arrangements of rock, pop, classical and film music at The Parkway Theater.
Annual festival in which more than 150 florists create floral interpretations of works from the museum's permanent collection, with a free guided tour and family activities.
A world premiere musical by Ben Steinfeld about childhood memories of icy adventures with a loving father, recommended for ages 7 and up.
Immersive exhibition recreating the Titanic with artifacts, room recreations and 3D views, combining history and technology.
