Events in Minneapolis — October 2026 (1,262 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota brings 1,262 live events across the city, led by music (297), community (185), art (174). 88 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Minneapolis in October 2026?

There are 1,262 events in Minneapolis, Minnesota in October 2026, including Sondergard, Mozart and Prokofiev by the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall-MN (11:00 AM), An Evening with Ina-Yukka: Mother & Son Duet from South America at Dunsmore Jazz Room (6:00 PM), Minnesota Gophers Womens Volleyball vs. Northwestern Wildcats Womens Volleyball at Maturi Pavilion-MN (7:00 PM), Tab Benoit: Soul of the Swamp Tour at Pantages Theatre at Dakota. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Minneapolis in October 2026?

Yes — 88 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Minneapolis. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Minneapolis for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Minneapolis, Minnesota with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

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Sondergard, Mozart and Prokofiev by the Minnesota Orchestra

An Evening with Ina-Yukka: Mother & Son Duet from South America

Minnesota Gophers Womens Volleyball vs. Northwestern Wildcats Womens Volleyball

Tab Benoit: Soul of the Swamp Tour at Pantages Theatre

Hennepin Arts Show – The Algorithm is Gonna Get You

Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez

Ron de Beaulieu presents Haunted Minneapolis

"Fall In Love" An evening with Amy Armstrong

Minneapolis Farmers Market - Nicollet Mall — Thursday

Camden Farmers Market — Thursday

Knitting in Nature

Mississippi Musings- Dynamic Systems

Brilliant

Cribbage Tournament

Tab Benoit: Soul Of The Swamp Tour w/ Special Guest Ghalia Volt

eCommerce Meetup Minneapolis

Record Night at Fulton

Living Folk Costume Traditions Lecture with Kirsi Manni

Kaatwalk's Debut Album Release Show

Storied Women of History – Lakewood Walking Tour

Lille Fredag x SACC: An Evening of Kubb

Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour

Rocky Horror Spooktacular Tour

City of Minneapolis Small Business Support

Magnet Senior Center

Cabaret an exhibit by Dominique Winders, October 1 through November 5

Sampler Session: Relief

Erika Meitner and Elizabeth Metzger at Open Book

Ripe

Drop-in Mending

Lake Harriet Buckthorn Slaying

Nia Dance Fitness Class

Coffee and Conversations

Garden Storytime

Minneapolis Hosmer Writers

Sabrina Cast Reunion 30 Year Anniversary Live!

Medicare Counseling

Tech Help for Seniors

Tech Help

Feast Makers: Base Preps & Stock (Afternoon) · Bowls & Spoons 2026

MNsure and Minnesota Care Help

Magnet Film Club

Drop-in Computer Lab

East Lake Arts Club

CAPI Job Assistance

Nokomis Library Writing Group

Mindful Magnets

Chess Club

Chess Club

Wearable Art: Residency with COMPAS Teaching Artist Broderick Poole

October Artist Showcase: Melissa Kugler

MFA Membership Drive Kick-Off

Adult Tutoring

October Open Nordic Jam

Chess Club

Crafterdark

Crash Course in Romance (Writing)

Sahra Noor Author Event

UFF-DA | Sam Licari & The Sweet Tease

Shut Up & Write!® South Minneapolis Coffee Shop

Sondergard, Mozart and Prokofiev by the Minnesota Orchestra

Sondergard, Mozart and Prokofiev by the Minnesota Orchestra

An Evening with Ina-Yukka: Mother & Son Duet from South America

An Evening with Ina-Yukka: Mother & Son Duet from South America

Minnesota Gophers Womens Volleyball vs. Northwestern Wildcats Womens Volleyball

Minnesota Gophers Womens Volleyball vs. Northwestern Wildcats Womens Volleyball

Tab Benoit: Soul of the Swamp Tour at Pantages Theatre

Tab Benoit: Soul of the Swamp Tour at Pantages Theatre

Hennepin Arts Show – The Algorithm is Gonna Get You

Hennepin Arts Show – The Algorithm is Gonna Get You

Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez

Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez

Ron de Beaulieu presents Haunted Minneapolis