Minneapolis events
Event highlights this week
Dinkytown Block Party
Southside
Date and time
Friday, Oct. 16
4 - 7 p.m.
Location
14th Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Details
Midtown Farmers Market
Southside
Date and time
Saturday, Oct. 17
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location
Market Plaza (2225 E. Lake St.)
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Details
Family Gathering Concert Series: Mae Simpson with Colin Bracewell and School of Rock
Northside
Date and time
Saturday, Oct. 17
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location
PILLLAR Forum Café
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Details
Minneapolis Amplified: East Hennepin Auto Service
Northside
Date and time
Sunday, Oct. 18
Noon - 3 p.m.
Location
East Hennepin Auto Service
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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
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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