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Things to do in Minneapolis in November 2026

A few of the month's best holiday lights, markets, parades and nights out — 8 on Whosly's calendar in all. Dates marked "expected" follow the event's usual pattern and haven't been confirmed yet.

8dates in November
3free picks here
NOV
11
WED

A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie

Wed, Nov 11 – Sun, Dec 27 · Most days; matinees and evenings · Guthrie Theater · Downtown East

The Guthrie's holiday staging of Dickens, a Minneapolis tradition for decades, on its big thrust stage. Weekend performances near Christmas sell first.

🎡 Family & seasonal
NOV
13
FRI

Art Attack

Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 15 · Fri Nov 13 5–9 p.m., Sat Nov 14 noon–8 p.m., Sun Nov 15 noon–5 p.m. · Northrup King Building · Northeast

Artists across Northeast Minneapolis's Northrup King Building open their studios for a weekend of buying straight from the maker. Free; Friday runs into the evening.

🎨 Arts & cultureFree
NOV
13
FRI

Dayton's Holiday Market

Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Dec 27 · The Dayton's Project · Downtown

Local makers fill the old Dayton's department store on Nicollet Mall for six weeks of holiday shopping, with nods to the store's holiday displays. Free to browse.

🧺 MarketFree
NOV
20
FRI

Twin Cities Con

Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 22 · Minneapolis Convention Center · Downtown

Minneapolis's comic con fills the Convention Center for three days of comic artists, cosplay, panels, guests and a big vendor floor.

🎨 Arts & culture
NOV
20
FRI

Minneapolis Christkindl Market

Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Dec 20 · Fri 4–9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; weekends only · North Loop Green · North Loop

A German-style Christmas market on North Loop Green across from Target Field: wooden vendor huts, glühwein, bratwurst and handmade gifts over five weekends. Free to walk in.

🧺 MarketFree
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2 more Minneapolis dates in November in Whosly

Every date in the Minneapolis Festivals & Events list — star the ones you're into and see which friends are going.

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FAQ

Minneapolis in November

What is there to do in Minneapolis in November?
Highlights include How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at Children's Theatre (Nov 3), A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie (Nov 11), Art Attack (Nov 13), Dayton's Holiday Market (Nov 13) and Twin Cities Con (Nov 20).
What free events are in Minneapolis in November?
Art Attack, Dayton's Holiday Market and Minneapolis Christkindl Market — all free.
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