10 listings in Minneapolis, MN: free concerts, festivals, shows and things to do. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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Wed, Nov 11, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Maple Grove Central Park
Maple Grove honors veterans at a free community Veterans Day event at Central Park, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11am to noon.
Verified Oct 27 · maplegrovemn.gov
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Thu, Nov 12, 12:00 PM
Landmark Center, Courtroom 317St. Paul
The Schubert Club's free lunchtime Courtroom Concert series continues Thursday, November 12, 2026 at noon with cellist Patricia Ryan and pianist Joe Trucano in Courtroom 317 of St. Paul's Landmark Center.
Verified Oct 27 · schubert.org
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Sat, Nov 14 · check hours
Rice ParkSt. Paul
Downtown St. Paul lights the Salvation Army's Tree of Lights, a 40-foot digital tree with a light show set to Christmas music, at a ceremony in Rice Park on November 14, 2026. The city hasn't posted a time.
Verified Oct 27 · stpaul.gov
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Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Dec 20
Union Depot East PlazaSt. Paul
St. Paul's European Christmas Market fills Union Depot's East Plaza for five weekends, November 20 to December 20, 2026: Fridays 3 to 9pm (Nov 27 from 1pm), Saturdays 11am to 9pm and Sundays 11am to 6pm. Heated warming tents and holiday atmosphere; food, drinks and gifts cost extra.
Verified Oct 27 · stpaulchristmasmarket.org
Catch: Free entry: food, drinks and gifts cost extra
Tue, Dec 1, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Eagan Community Center
Eagan lights its community tree at the Eagan Community Center on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 4 to 6:30pm, a free event that also celebrates the center's grand reopening.
Verified Oct 27 · cityofeagan.com
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Thu, Dec 17, 6:00 PM
Landmark Center, CortileSt. Paul
Carols by Minnesota composers fill the Landmark Center's Cortile at this free Schubert Club Courtroom Concert, Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 6pm (also at noon the same day).
Verified Oct 27 · schubert.org
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Thu, Jan 7, 12:00 PM
Landmark Center, Courtroom 317St. Paul
The Artaria String Quartet plays a free lunchtime Schubert Club Courtroom Concert on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at noon in Courtroom 317 of St. Paul's Landmark Center.
Verified Oct 27 · schubert.org
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Sat, Jan 30, 2:00 PM
Saint Paul Winter Carnival parade routeSt. Paul
The Saint Paul Winter Carnival's daytime parade steps off Saturday, January 30, 2027 at 2pm. Free to watch from the curb; check the Winter Carnival site for the route.
Verified Oct 27 · wintercarnival.com
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Sat, Feb 6, 5:15 PM
Saint Paul Winter Carnival parade routeSt. Paul
The Winter Carnival's evening torchlight parade runs Saturday, February 6, 2027 at 5:15pm. Free to watch; check the Winter Carnival site for the route.
Verified Oct 27 · wintercarnival.com
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Any day
Twin Cities public libraries (smARTpass)Minneapolis
Twin Cities public library card holders can reserve free or discounted tickets to theater, music and museums through smARTpass, including Children's Theatre Company, CAT Museum, Turf Club and First Avenue.
Verified Oct 27 · sppl.org
Catch: Twin Cities public library card required · Some offers are discounts, not free
