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Minnesota Events 2026

Minnesotans don’t let the cold slow them down. Bentleyville in Duluth, a huge free light show by Lake Superior, opens November 21. St. Paul has a European Christmas Market, Stillwater dresses up for Hometown for the Holidays, and Mankato turns on Kiwanis Holiday Lights.

Fall is still around, too. Anoka, which calls itself the Halloween capital of the world, holds its Grande Day Parade on October 24. Twin Cities farms like Sever’s in Shakopee run until November 1.

This weekend · 27 current and upcoming listings

11 on now · 16 coming up

Cities: Minneapolis

Holiday events in Minnesota: Holiday lights · Christmas markets · Christmas events · Thanksgiving & turkey trots

27 events in Minnesota

October 2026 (12)

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November 2026 (11)

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December 2026 (2)

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January 2027 (2)

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Recently ended (47)

These dates have passed. Each page stays up as a record until the organizer publishes new dates.

This weekend in Minnesota

Friday to Sunday, October 30 – November 1: 12 listings with dates that overlap the weekend, counting season-long events (weekly farmers markets not counted).

Minnesota by the numbers

USA Fest Bot has 27 current and upcoming Minnesota listings: 8 festivals, 4 Christmas markets, 2 charity runs or walks, 2 holiday events, and 11 other listings. November 2026 is the busiest month ahead, with 11 listings starting. The cities with the most listings are Minneapolis (9) and St. Paul (3). The next fair or festival to start is Saint Paul Winter Carnival in St. Paul, starting January 28, 2027.

Dates can change, so check the event’s website before you go.