Downtown Minneapolis Launches Shine On Winter Campaign
The winter campaign features 530 holiday and winter events, beginning with a free block party on Nicollet Mall.
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Would you visit downtown Minneapolis for winter events this season?
Minneapolis Other News
This page covers live events, community entertainment, special attractions and seasonal programming in Minneapolis. Reporting includes new entertainment venues and cultural happenings that bring people together.
Cultural
Minneapolis Marks Dia De Los Muertos With Community Event
Academias La Paz School District hosted its 27th annual celebration honoring lost loved ones and community members.
Food and Drink
Live Poll
Do you feel more connected to the brands you buy when you meet the people behind them?
MartinPatrick 3 Hosts Fall Behind the Brands Event
The North Loop flagship store welcomed sixteen brands to connect directly with local shoppers and design enthusiasts.
Seasonal Events
Minneapolis Christkindl Market to Open in November
The holiday event returns to North Loop Green with expanded space and dozens of vendors for its third year.
Lecture and Seminars
Norway House to Host Global Peace Forum
The inaugural daylong forum, open to the public, is set for November 19, 2026, with New York Times columnist Tom Friedman as keynote speaker.
Casino
KFAN Power Trip Celebrates 25 Years
The Twin Cities morning show marked its anniversary with a free three-hour event at Treasure Island Casino.
More in Other
Minneapolis reporting spans seasonal festivals, one-off cultural gatherings, niche entertainment and the growth of venues. Coverage runs across the city and into the communities around it, highlighting any event that draws a significant audience. These attractions often rely on public spaces and seasonal weather, meaning the calendar heavily influences when and where activity peaks. Attendance trends and the shift toward new types of public programming provide the most consistent subject matter.