Minneapolis events

Minneapolis is full of things to do. Don't miss out on our city's energy, connection and community this season.
Find your Minneapolis event
Find your Minneapolis event

Celebrate the people and energy of Minneapolis

Minneapolis is full of life, and this season is a chance to feel it across the city.

From festivals and concerts to markets, neighborhood gatherings and community events, City-organized and City-supported events are:

  • Bringing people together
  • Drawing more customers to small businesses
  • Adding energy to commercial corridors

There's a lot happening across Minneapolis this season. Join in, support local businesses and be a part of the energy in our city.

Event highlights this week

Minneapolis is full of things to do this week. Explore our highlights and find activities in your neighborhood. Check back weekly for more events!

Family Gathering Concert Series: Cole Diamond and Line Dancing with School of Rock

Southside

Date and time

Saturday, Oct. 10

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location 

Animales Barbeque Co.

Minneapolis, MN 55405

Details

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City of Lakes Art Fair

Southside

Date and time

Saturday, Oct. 10 - Sunday, Oct. 11

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location 

Northwest shore of Bde Maka Ska

Minneapolis, MN 55408

Details

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Owámni Falling Water Festival

Downtown

Date and time

Saturday, Oct. 10

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location 

Father Hennepin Bluff Park

Minneapolis, MN 55414

Details

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CIDNA Fall Festival

Southside

Date and time

Saturday, Oct. 10

1 - 4 p.m.

Location 

Park Siding Park

Minneapolis, MN 55416

Details

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Open Streets Hennepin

Southside

Date and time

Sunday, Oct. 11

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location 

Hennepin Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55408

Details

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People at Minneapolis Open Streets

Keep the fun going!

Looking for more? Explore the Meet Minneapolis calendar and other local calendars for even more ways to enjoy the city.
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Fee-free events

This year, we are making it easier to host events by waiving permit fees.

Help bring people together

Many public events need City permits. This year, to encourage activation across the city, we are covering the cost of many common event permit fees through the Small Business Resiliency Fund.

More about Small Business Resiliency Fund

This support is intended to make it easier to host events, activate business districts and bring back connection and energy.

Eligible events must take place between April 1 and Dec. 31, 2026. Funding is available while funds last.

Covered permit types include

What event organizers need to know

Event organizers still need to submit permit applications. Standard application timelines still apply. This program does not cover late fees.

Some events may need permits that are not listed here, and fees for those permits may still apply.

Costs not covered

Some event costs are not covered by this funding.

These may include:

  • Security
  • Portable restroom rental
  • Barricade rental
  • Waste management costs

Host an event

Join in on the excitement. We can help answer questions about eligible permits, event requirements and available support.

Get in contact with our Business Licensing team

Contact us

Minneapolis 311

Email Minneapolis 311

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Relay service

612-673-3000

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

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Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Email

Email Business Licenses

Phone
612-673-2080

Fax
612-673-3399

 

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday