Minneapolis events
Event highlights this week
Drag Bingo
Northside
Date and time
Wednesday, Sept. 30
7 - 9 p.m.
Location
Fulton Beer Taproom
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Details
Hearts in Motion Line Dancing
Northside
Date and time
Thursday, Oct. 1
6 - 8 p.m.
Location
North Commons Park
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Details
Family Gathering Concert Series: Jeremy Messersmith with Sarah Morris
Southside
Date and time
Saturday, Oct. 3
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location
The Parkway Theater
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Details
Bowls & Spoons Harvest Feast
Southside
Date and time
Saturday, Oct. 3
2 - 8 p.m.
Location
Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Details
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Downtown and Southside
Date and time
Sunday, Oct. 4
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location
Start line near U.S. Bank Stadium
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Details
Fee-free events
Covered permit types include
- Commercial block event permits
- Tent permits for commercial block events
- Event food sponsor permits
- Short term food permits
- Seasonal food permits
- Farmers market licenses
- Outdoor amplified sound permits for standard and large events
- Temporary expansion
- Alcohol temporary permits
- Parade permits
What event organizers need to know
Event organizers still need to submit permit applications. Standard application timelines still apply. This program does not cover late fees.
Some events may need permits that are not listed here, and fees for those permits may still apply.
Costs not covered
Some event costs are not covered by this funding.
These may include:
- Security
- Portable restroom rental
- Barricade rental
- Waste management costs
Host an event
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Contact us
Minneapolis 311
Business Licenses & Consumer Services
Community Planning & Economic Development
Address
Public Service Building505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday