What's New in Minneapolis, MN
Friday, October 2
Owamni Falling Water Festival Oct 10 — Indigenous Cultures. The Sound of Music at Orpheum Theatre Oct 20-25. Plus 4 places open right now with real prices and hours.
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - Chain of Lakes is open late. Parks open 6am-10pm.
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Worth knowing this week
Owamni Falling Water Festival Oct 10 — Indigenous Cultures
Celebrate Indigenous cultures with music, dance, food, and storytelling at this annual festival honoring the Owamni falls.
Twin Cities Family · 2026-10-10
The Sound of Music at Orpheum Theatre Oct 20-25
The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic comes to the Orpheum Theatre for a six-night run of the beloved touring production.
Ones to Watch · 2026-10-20
Zac Brown Band at Target Center Oct 23
Country-rock favorites Zac Brown Band bring their arena tour to Target Center for a one-night show.
Ones to Watch · 2026-10-23
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First Avenue & 7th St Entry
Downtown — Where Prince filmed Purple Rain — exterior stars mark every sold-out artist
Walker Art Center
Lowry Hill — Free Thursday evenings, free first Saturdays, kids always free
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Lowry Hill — Spoonbridge and Cherry lives here — free, open 365 days
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Whittier — Always free, no reservations — Rembrandt, van Gogh, Monet, 90,000 works
Guthrie Theater
Mill District — Free observation deck 178 feet over the Mississippi — no ticket needed
Open right now
Lake Harriet Bandshell
Summer concerts typically 7pm; schedule varies
Paisley Park
Mon, Thu-Sun 8:30am-6pm (Fri-Sat until 7pm), closed Tue-Wed
Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Regional Park
Open 24 hours; rental hours vary seasonally
Shoreview Community Center
Check Shoreview Community Center for current schedule
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