Parties This Week in Minneapolis worth going out for.

People here refuse to let winter cancel anything, and I've come to find that genuinely impressive.

I keep track of parties in Minneapolis and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Open Streets Cedarfest

Open Streets Cedarfest One-time only

Sun, Sep 13 · 11:00 AM

Cedar-Riverside

Street fair & culture

Meet at Mia: Summer Series - September 17

Meet at Mia: Summer Series - September 17 One-time only

Thu, Sep 17 · 5:00 PM

Powderhorn

Evening of art & music

Swing Dancing Night at Wabasha Street Caves

Swing Dancing Night at Wabasha Street Caves

Thu, Sep 17 · 6:30 PM

Riverview

live music & swing dancing

Avant Garden 2026

Avant Garden 2026 One-time only

Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM

Calhoun Isles

Gala turned underground rave

Clues Fiesta Latina 2026

Clues Fiesta Latina 2026 One-time only

Sat, Sep 19 · 11:30 AM

Lowertown

Latino culture on the grass

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Utepils Brewing Oktoberfest

Utepils Brewing Oktoberfest

Fri, Sep 18 · 6:30 PM

Calhoun Isles

German beer garden party

Midtown Farmers Market

Midtown Farmers Market

Sat, Sep 19 · 9:00 AM

Powderhorn

Community market with beats

Hipshaker | Heavy Funk & Rare Soul Dance Party

Hipshaker | Heavy Funk & Rare Soul Dance Party One-time only

Fri, Sep 18 · 9:00 PM

Longfellow

All-vinyl dance party

Oktoberfest 2026

Oktoberfest 2026 One-time only

Fri, Sep 18 · 6:30 PM

Calhoun Isles

German beer garden bash

Fiesta Latina

Fiesta Latina One-time only

Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 AM

Dayton's Bluff

Latino culture street festival

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Frequently asked questions

How are these parties in Minneapolis chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

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