Persian Fall Festival
2025-10-11 11:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Hennepin Hall, 983 E. Hennepin, Minneapolis, 55414
Celebrate Mehregan, the ancient Persian festival of autumn, with a full day of music, food, art, and culture. Whether you’re looking to explore Persian traditions or just enjoy a vibrant community gathering, there’s something for everyone — kids and adults alike.
Event Highlights

Traditional Persian Food
Chaikhane (Persian Tea House) – All Day
Persian Mini Market – All Day
Art Exhibition – All Day
Live Piano – All Day
Kids’ Activities & Crafts
Live Music, Fashion Show
Persian Disco / Dance Party

Full Schedule
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Kids Storytelling & Crafts12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Social Break1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch Service2:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Catwalk / Fashion Segment3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – Kamanche Live Music (Set 1)4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Social Break5:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Santoor Live Music (Set 2)6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Dinner Service7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Persian Disco / Dance Party
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Opening Reception: 2025 Twin Cities Iranian Arts Exhibition
2025-10-23 18:00 - 2025-11-30 20:00 | Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, 55343
The Twin Cities’ most talented Iranian-American artists will have their work on display at our seventh annual Iranian Artists Exhibition Thursday, October 23 through Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. Works by more than a dozen local artists will be on display, including several whose work has never before been featured in our shows. Be sure to join us for the opening night reception Thursday, October 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Complimentary light appetizers and a cash bar will be available. It’s a great opportunity to meet some of the artists, and to socialize with members of the community.
