Fall in the Twin Cities doesn't slow down.
It just moves indoors.
Most people think events in the wraps up after the neighborhood trick-or-treating.
It doesn't.
The biggest local events of the year are actually hitting right now.
We are looking at the final run of the BareBones Halloween Extravaganza...
The Dia de Los Muertos celebrations...
And the final nights of the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular over at the zoo.
If you are trying to stay inside, the Twin Cities Book Festival is happening this weekend.
Plus a few massive arena concerts are landing in town over the next two weeks.
There is plenty to do before the cool weather takes over.
🎭 The Grand Finale: BareBones Halloween Extravaganza
BareBones Productions is a Minneapolis-based performing arts non-profit. They operate as a collective of visual and performing artists to produce visionary parade sections, outdoor installations, and spectacle performances, generally involving stilting, bicycles, fire performance, and great big puppets. BareBones Halloween Extravaganza is their 2026 Fall Production.
Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
CLUES Arte & Cultura invites you to the annual Day of the Dead event at Midtown Global Market. This celebration honors our heritage and invites everyone to remember their loved ones and celebrate life.
An attraction running nightly through November 1, 2026. The trail features more than 5,000 artistically carved, glowing pumpkins. This year’s display includes an interactive trivia theme built right into the designs. Tickets must be purchased in advance online for specific timed entries.
Explore top seasonal events, arts, and festivals across Minnesota through the official
Explore Minnesota Festivals & Events Guide
Union Depot is one of America’s great rail stations from the early 20th century. Today, it is a welcoming destination for all and serves as a major transportation center and dynamic event venue in the heart of the Twin Cities.
