Minnesota events this week
Nov. 9 to 15, 2026
Festivals, concerts, holiday events, markets and state park programs across Minnesota, Monday through Sunday. Pick a city or filter for this weekend or free events.
79 events
Monday, Nov. 9
Through Saturday, Nov. 14 · St. Cloud
Reflection: Selected Works by Emily Sheehan
Gorecki Gallery, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
An exhibition of selected works by artist Emily Sheehan in the Gorecki Gallery, open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Arts and theaterEvent detailsThrough Sunday, Nov. 15 · North Shore
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show: The Art of Sabbath
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery, 115 W Wisconsin St, Grand Marais, MN 55604
The 15th annual community art show, on how artists rest and get through winter in the north, running through November 29.
Arts and theaterEvent details
Wednesday, Nov. 11
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. · North Shore
Shore Thing at The Tipsy Mosquito
The Tipsy Mosquito, 532 1st Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616
An hour of live music from Shore Thing in downtown Two Harbors.
MusicEvent details6 p.m. to 8 p.m. · Stillwater
Chunky Knit Gnome Workshop
AR Workshop, 233 2nd Street South, Stillwater, MN
An instructor-led workshop where you make your own chunky knit gnome, choosing from a variety of colors and accents.
Arts and theaterEvent details7:30 p.m. · Twin Cities
Michelle Branch with Josie Edwards
First Avenue, 701 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Michelle Branch plays the First Avenue Mainroom with Josie Edwards opening. 18 and over.
MusicEvent details7:30 p.m. · Duluth
Clue
DECC Symphony Hall, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802
The touring stage comedy Clue plays one night at DECC Symphony Hall, with doors at 6:30 pm.
Arts and theaterEvent details7:30 p.m. · St. Cloud
Fabulous Armadillos Presents: Anchors Aweigh, Set Sail for Classic Yacht Rock
Pioneer Place on Fifth, 22 5th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
The Fabulous Armadillos play yacht rock hits from the late 1970s and early 1980s in a nautical-themed show, nightly at 7:30 p.m.
MusicEvent detailsThrough Saturday, Nov. 14 · Stillwater
Upon Further Reflection
ArtReach St. Croix, 224 North 4th Street, Stillwater, MN 55082
Final days of a gallery exhibition of portrait-based work by Miguel Joven, Megan Riley and Eric Zuccola.
Thursday, Nov. 12
10 a.m. to noon · Twin Cities
Little Explorer Thursday
Como Zoo and Conservatory Visitor Center, 1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul, MN 55103
A free weekly program for 1 to 3 year olds, open to all, with animal and plant visitors, story time and games.
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. · Stillwater
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082
A storytime for ages 0 to 2 with books, songs and movement, followed by playtime, with no registration required.
FamilyEvent details5 p.m. to 7 p.m. · St. Cloud
Bréagán Exhibition Reception
Alice R. Rogers and Target Gallery, Saint John's University, Collegeville, MN
A reception for Bréagán, an exhibition by artists Chloe Briggs and Liam J. McLaughlin on view at Saint John's University through Dec. 17.
Arts and theaterEvent details5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. · Stillwater
Free For All: The Public Library Documentary Screening
Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082
A screening of the PBS documentary on public libraries, followed by a conversation with the library director and foundation director.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. · Stillwater
Mahjong 101 with Diana Johnson
Mad Capper Saloon, 224 S Main St, Stillwater, MN
A two-hour beginner lesson in American Mahjong from AR Workshop, covering tiles, the league card, rules and guided play.
7 p.m. · Twin Cities
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks
Target Center, 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
The Timberwolves host the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.
SportsEvent details7 p.m. · Rochester
Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Tour
Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Comedian and nurse Blake Lynch shares stories of the strange things patients and their families say and do in hospitals.
7:30 p.m. · Twin Cities
Low Cut Connie with Fantastic Cat and DJ Kava
First Avenue, 701 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Low Cut Connie plays the First Avenue Mainroom with Fantastic Cat and DJ Kava. 18 and over.
MusicEvent details7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. · St. Cloud
Orleans
Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W St. Germain St, St. Cloud, MN 56301
The pop and rock band known for its 1970s hits plays the Paramount in its 54th year.
7:30 p.m., through Sunday, Nov. 15 · Mankato
Prisoner of Second Avenue
Ted Paul Theatre, Earley Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, MN 56001
Minnesota State Mankato theatre stages Neil Simon's comedy about city life, marriage and modern stress, with a 2pm Sunday matinee.
Arts and theaterEvent details9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. · St. Cloud
Preschoolers Play and Learn Workshop
St. Cloud Public Library, 1300 W St. Germain St, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Open-ended play for children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers, with no registration needed and drop-in anytime during the hour.
FamilyEvent detailsThrough Sunday, Nov. 15 · Duluth
Urinetown
Zeitgeist Arts, 222 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802
Zeitgeist Theater stages the Tony-winning musical comedy Urinetown, running November 12 through 21.
Arts and theaterEvent details
Friday, Nov. 13
11 a.m. · Twin Cities
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Zachary Cohen Premieres Deak's Bass Concerto
Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington St, Saint Paul, MN 55102
The SPCO and bassist Zachary Cohen premiere a new double bass concerto by composer-performer Jon Deak.
MusicEvent details2 p.m. to 3 p.m. · Mankato
Faith Belt Studios Shadow Puppet Shows
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, 224 Lamm St, Mankato, MN 56001
Short stories told through shadow puppetry in the museum's Community Room, with showtimes at 2pm and 3pm and popcorn.
3 p.m., through Sunday, Nov. 15 · St. Cloud
Rose Craft and Gift Show
River's Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
A public craft and gift show at River's Edge Convention Center, open Friday 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MarketsEvent details4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. · Rochester
Family Lego Night
Rochester Public Library, 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Kids ages 6 to 12 build with the library's giant collection of Lego bricks in the auditorium.
FamilyEvent details5:30 p.m. · Duluth
Animals & Prints: Nature-Inspired Block Printing Night
Lake Superior Zoo, 7210 Fremont St, Duluth, MN 55807
A relaxed DIY block printing night at the Lake Superior Zoo, printing a bandana or tote with nature-themed hand-carved stamps.
7 p.m. · Duluth
The Oak Ridge Boys
DECC Symphony Hall, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802
The country and gospel vocal group The Oak Ridge Boys in concert at DECC Symphony Hall.
MusicEvent details7 p.m. · Rochester
Crowder Live
Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Crowder brings a night of music and worship to Rochester, with special guest Patrick Mayberry opening and doors at 6 p.m.
MusicEvent details7 p.m. · Rochester
Cabaret
Rochester Civic Theatre, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Absolute Theatre stages the Kander and Ebb musical, with shows Nov. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 1 p.m.
7 p.m. · North Shore
Too Many Ghosts
Grand Marais Playhouse, 51 W 5th St, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Grand Marais Playhouse comedy, cast ages 11 to adult, about a haunted Salem house turned bed and breakfast, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.
Arts and theaterEvent details7 p.m. · North Shore
Bump Blomberg and Gordon Thorne
Silver Bay Lounge, 95 Outer Dr, Silver Bay, MN 55614
An evening of live music from Bump Blomberg and Gordon Thorne at the Silver Bay Lounge.
MusicEvent details8 p.m. · Twin Cities
Julia Jacklin with Jordan Patterson
First Avenue, 701 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Julia Jacklin plays the First Avenue Mainroom with Jordan Patterson. 18 and over.
MusicEvent details8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. · Duluth
Foosball Ruckus, Entheos Enclave and The Leaky Faces
The Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub, 2023 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806
A 21+ night of three local bands at The Caddy Shack, doors at 7 pm and music at 8 pm.
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. · Twin Cities
Comedy Show: Alaire Thomas
Laugh Camp Comedy Club, 490 N Robert St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Yap & Strap podcast co-host Alaire Thomas makes a live stand-up debut in Saint Paul, with Jesse the Shrink.
Arts and theaterEvent details9 a.m., through Saturday, Nov. 14 · Mankato
BECHS 125th Anniversary Open House
History Center, 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN 56001
The Blue Earth County Historical Society marks 125 years with free museum admission, daily door prizes and a last look at the TOYS exhibit.
Through Sunday, Nov. 15 · Twin Cities
Romanian Film Festival Twin Cities: Stories of Us
Landmark Center, 75 W 5th St, Saint Paul, MN 55102
A three-day festival of Romanian films with English subtitles, presented by HORA at Landmark Center.
Saturday, Nov. 14
1 p.m. · Rochester
Drop In Tours at Rochester Art Center
Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Guided tours of about 45 minutes through the galleries, offered Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. with no reservation needed.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. · North Shore
Two Harbors Farmers Market
Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors, 820 11th St, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Locally grown produce, baked goods and handmade gifts from North Shore vendors.
MarketsEvent details10 a.m. to 11 a.m. · Rochester
Storytime: The Gratitude Jar
History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902
A story about noticing the good things in life, followed by a craft where kids make their own gratitude container to take home.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Stillwater
Merry Market
Church of St. Michael, Rose Hall, 611 Third Street S., Stillwater, MN 55082
The annual holiday market of the Church of St. Michael and St. Mary, held in Rose Hall.
MarketsEvent details10 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Stillwater
Scan for Keeps
Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082
A community scanning event where staff and volunteers scan your photos or documents during a one-hour slot, with registration required.
OtherEvent details10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. · Twin Cities
A Dance of Seasons: Opening Weekend Celebration
Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN 55113
The Bell Museum celebrates its new planetarium show about Minnesota ecosystems with hands-on activities and a story time.
FamilyEvent details10 a.m. to noon · Stillwater
Chunky Knit Gnome Workshop
AR Workshop, 233 2nd Street South, Stillwater, MN
An instructor-led workshop where you make your own chunky knit gnome, choosing from a variety of colors and accents.
Arts and theaterEvent details10 a.m. to noon · Mankato
Artist Reception: Bridges Exhibit
History Center, 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN 56001
Meet members of the Bend of the River Photography Club and see Bridges, their exhibit of local bridges through photographers' lenses.
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. · Stillwater
Second Saturday Preschool Storytime
Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082
Stories, songs and poems for preschoolers on the library's lower level, with no registration required.
FamilyEvent details10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. · Rochester
Don B's Comedy and Magic Variety Show
Rochester Public Library, 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, MN 55904
An all-original family variety show of comedy, magic, illusion, juggling and unicycles in the library auditorium.
FamilyEvent details11 a.m. to 3 p.m. · Duluth
Native American Heritage Day at UMD
Kirby Ballroom, Kirby Student Center, University of Minnesota Duluth, 1120 Kirby Dr, Duluth, MN 55812
A free community day themed Native Creativity, with Ojibwe artists, vendors, a free lunch and a noon panel.
2 p.m. · St. Cloud
Matinee Family Concert: Mill City String Quartet
St. Cloud Public Library, 1300 W St. Germain St, St. Cloud, MN 56301
The Chamber Music Society of St. Cloud presents the Mill City String Quartet in Boundless, Music Across Borders, a free family matinee.
2 p.m. · North Shore
Stone Dragon Stew
Grand Marais Playhouse, 51 W 5th St, Grand Marais, MN 55604
A Grand Marais Playhouse play performed by kids ages 8 to 10 about a village, a rock-dropping dragon and a chef with a recipe.
FamilyEvent details2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. · Rochester
Lego Ramped Up: Vehicle Build-a-Thon
Rochester Public Library, 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Kids and families build Lego vehicles and test them on ramps in the library auditorium.
FamilyEvent details3 p.m. · Duluth
Holiday High Tea
Northland Country Club, 3901 E Superior St, Duluth, MN
A Minnesota Ballet holiday tea with a narrated Nutcracker synopsis, cookie decorating and photos with ballerinas and Nutcracker characters.
HolidayEvent details3 p.m. · Rochester
Rochester Symphony Kids: Peter and the Wolf
Dakota Middle School
A casual Saturday afternoon concert for young listeners and families, featuring Haydn's Toy Symphony and Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf.
MusicEvent details3 p.m. to 7 p.m. · Twin Cities
Night Trains
Twin City Model Railroad Museum, 668 Transfer Rd, Suite 8, Saint Paul, MN 55114
With the lights dimmed, lighted model passenger trains run through snowy miniature towns decorated for the holidays.
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. · Duluth
Beaded Earring Workshop with Tashia Hart
Duluth Art Institute, Lincoln Park Building, 2229 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55806
A Duluth Art Institute studio workshop on making beaded earrings, led by Tashia Hart.
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. · Rochester
Historic Mayowood Candlelight Tour
Historic Mayowood, 3720 Mayowood Road SW, Rochester, MN
An after-hours tour of the Mayo family home lit by its Christmas displays, with guests carrying electric candles and live piano music.
7 p.m. · Twin Cities
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Zachary Cohen Premieres Deak's Bass Concerto
Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington St, Saint Paul, MN 55102
The SPCO and bassist Zachary Cohen premiere a new double bass concerto by composer-performer Jon Deak.
MusicEvent details7 p.m. · Twin Cities
Comedy Show: Alaire Thomas
Laugh Camp Comedy Club, 490 N Robert St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Yap & Strap podcast co-host Alaire Thomas makes a live stand-up debut in Saint Paul, with Jesse the Shrink.
Arts and theaterEvent details7 p.m. · Twin Cities
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls
Target Center, 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
The Timberwolves host the Chicago Bulls at Target Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.
SportsEvent details7 p.m. to 9 p.m. · Stillwater
Murder Mystery Co. Dinner Theater Show
Stillwater Event Center, 1910 South Greeley St., Stillwater, MN 55082
An interactive comedy dinner theater show where guests solve a murder mystery over a three-course meal.
Arts and theaterEvent details7:30 p.m. · St. Cloud
Ted Hajnasiewicz and John Larson
Aunt Annie's Listening Room and Gallery, 109 Avon Ave S, Avon, MN 56310
Singer-songwriters Ted Hajnasiewicz and John Tullis Larson share a bill at the Avon listening room.
MusicEvent details8 p.m. · Twin Cities
Lee Lue The Musical
The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E Exchange St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Ly Theatre Company presents a historical fiction musical about a young Hmong teacher in 1960s Laos who becomes a pilot.
Arts and theaterEvent details8 p.m. · Twin Cities
The Suburbs with The Rodents
Turf Club, 1601 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104
The Suburbs play the Turf Club with The Rodents. 21 and over.
MusicEvent details8:30 p.m. · St. Cloud
The Hybrid Theory with Broken Trophy
Red Carpet Nightclub, Main Stage, 11 5th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
The Hybrid Theory returns to St. Cloud with Broken Trophy for a night of 90s hits, with doors at 8 p.m.
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. · Stillwater
Bird Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
A guided Washington County Parks bird hike for beginners and experienced birders, with sightings shared as citizen science.
9 a.m. to noon · Mankato
Reindeer Romp
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, 224 Lamm St, Mankato, MN 56001
A family winter celebration with live reindeer, seasonal crafts, hot cocoa, a winter photo spot and a visit from the Snow Queen.
9 a.m., through Sunday, Nov. 15 · Duluth
Junior League Festival of Trees
DECC City Side Convention Center, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802
The Junior League of Duluth's holiday pop-up shopping fundraiser with about 150 vendors and an auction of decorated mini trees.
HolidayEvent detailsnoon · Duluth
UMD Football vs. Minot State
James S. Malosky Stadium
Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs football hosts Minot State on Senior Day.
SportsEvent detailsnoon to 4 p.m. · Mankato
Math Happens
Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, 224 Lamm St, Mankato, MN 56001
Kids ages 2 and up explore mathematical thinking through puzzles, crafts and games.
FamilyEvent detailsnoon, through Sunday, Nov. 15 · Stillwater
Cheese and Chocolate Weekend
Saint Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Avenue, Stillwater, MN 55082
Five wine pairings with local cheese or chocolate, 12 to 5 pm both days, tickets at the door only, live music Saturday 1 to 4 pm.
Sunday, Nov. 15
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Stillwater
Stillwater Wine Tour
Saint Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Avenue, Stillwater, MN 55082
A guided tour of three St. Croix Valley wineries with tastings, food from Keys Cafe and round-trip transport from downtown Stillwater.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. · Mankato
Mankato Area International Festival
Centennial Student Union, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 620 South Road, Mankato, MN 56001
A one-day festival of food, music, dance and cultures of many nations; food is bought with festival tickets sold at the CSU.
FestivalsEvent details2 p.m. to 4 p.m. · Rochester
November Sunday School: Lefse Making
Bleu Duck Kitchen, 14 4th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
A hands-on class in the Norwegian tradition of lefse making with light snacks and drinks; bring your own lefse iron, stick and rolling pin.
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. · Rochester
Salsa Rueda Downtown
Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904
A free, beginner-friendly salsa rueda session with the Rochester Salsa Community, starting with a basics lesson at 2 p.m.
3 p.m. · Duluth
Matinee Musicale: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet
Mitchell Auditorium, The College of St. Scholastica, 1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN 55811
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet in concert, followed by a free reception with the players.
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. · Stillwater
Mahjong 101 with Diana Johnson
Mad Capper Saloon, 224 S Main St, Stillwater, MN
A two-hour beginner lesson in American Mahjong from AR Workshop, covering tiles, the league card, rules and guided play.
7 p.m. · Twin Cities
It Wasn't Meant to be Perfect: An Evening with Gaelynn Lea and Friends
Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington St, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Gaelynn Lea celebrates Disability Culture and her new memoir with Kevin Kling and Gabriel Rodreick, with ASL and captioning.
MusicEvent details7 p.m. · Twin Cities
MercyMe with Jeremy Camp and Tim Timmons + Sam Wesley
Target Center, 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
MercyMe plays Target Center with special guests Jeremy Camp and Tim Timmons + Sam Wesley.
MusicEvent details7 p.m. · Duluth
A Live Conversation with Chevy Chase following a screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
DECC Symphony Hall, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802
A screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation followed by a live conversation with Chevy Chase.
HolidayEvent details7 p.m. to 9 p.m. · Rochester
Sundays at Seven: An Improv Show
Rochester Civic Theatre, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904
That Theatre Company presents a Sunday evening improv comedy show at the Rochester Civic Theatre.
8 p.m. · Twin Cities
Tell Me Lies, A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E Exchange St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Tribute band Tell Me Lies performs the music of Fleetwood Mac at the Fitzgerald Theater. All ages.
MusicEvent details
Every event here was checked on the organizer's or venue's own page. Plans change, so confirm times and tickets with the "Event details" link before you go. Updated every Monday.