Things to Do in Central Minnesota This Weekend (Nov. 13-15, 2026)

by | Nov 12, 2026 | Buzz Originals, Events | 0 comments


Looking for something to do this weekend, Nov. 13–15, in the St. Cloud area? Holiday shopping, a pet-photo fundraiser, live music, a train show and a busy hockey weekend are all on the calendar. Here is what we could independently confirm.

Friday, Nov. 13

  • Holiday Craft and Gift Show — 3 to 7 p.m. at River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud. The show continues Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WJON and Eventbrite list admission as free.
  • Santa Paws — Noon to 7 p.m. at Tri-County Humane Society, 735 Eighth Street Northeast, St. Cloud. For $55, the shelter says you receive a flash drive with five professional portrait photos. The event also runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shelter asks people to sign up online. WJON says walk-ins are also welcome.
  • Frankfest — 5 p.m. at Beaver Island Brewing in St. Cloud. KVSC is presenting this tribute concert for longtime station DJ Uncle Frank, with music by Charlie Roth, Leon Laudenbach, Sofia Martin, Lisa DiGuiseppi, Rickie and Simple Motions. Donations will go to charities chosen by Uncle Frank’s family.
  • St. Cloud State women’s hockey at No. 2 Minnesota — 6 p.m. at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, the first game of a two-game WCHA series.
  • Gutenberg! The Musical! — 7 p.m. at Gnarly Bard Theater, 804 West St. Germain Street, downtown St. Cloud, presented by Lykke Theatre. Friday is sold out. Saturday is at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The theater recommends it for ages 13 and up.
  • St. Cloud State men’s hockey vs. No. 7 Minnesota Duluth — 7 p.m. at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, the first game of a two-game NCHC series.

Saturday, Nov. 14

  • Granite City Train Show — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud. Admission is $6; children 10 and under are free. The show includes model and toy trains, railroad displays and a children’s play area.
  • Santa Paws — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tri-County Humane Society, 735 Eighth Street Northeast.
  • Holiday Craft and Gift Show — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at River’s Edge Convention Center.
  • St. Cloud State women’s hockey vs. No. 2 Minnesota — 1 p.m. in St. Cloud, the home game of the weekend series.
  • Mill City String Quartet: Boundless — 2 p.m. at the St. Cloud Public Library, 1300 West St. Germain Street, in the Mississippi Room. The Chamber Music Society of St. Cloud is a partner. The concert is listed for all ages, and WJON lists admission as free.
  • St. Cloud State men’s hockey vs. No. 7 Minnesota Duluth — 6 p.m. at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center.
  • Gophers football at Penn State — 6 p.m. Central at Beaver Stadium, on FS1.
  • Gutenberg! The Musical! — 7 p.m. at Gnarly Bard Theater. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 15

  • Holiday Craft and Gift Show — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at River’s Edge Convention Center.
  • Vikings at Green Bay Packers — Noon Central at Lambeau Field, on FOX. See our recap of Monday night’s 23-6 loss to Buffalo.
  • Gutenberg! The Musical! — 2 p.m. at Gnarly Bard Theater. Doors open at 1:15 p.m.

Sources: Rose Craft Shows; WJON Weekender; Eventbrite craft show listing; Tri-County Humane Society; KVSC; Gnarly Bard Theater / ThunderTix; Granite City Train Show; WJON train show report; Great River Regional Library; Mill City String Quartet; SCSU men’s hockey schedule; Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey; SCSU women’s hockey schedule; Gophers women’s hockey schedule; WCHA weekly preview; Gophers football; Vikings.com; Packers.com. Checked Nov. 12, 2026.

We do our best to get times and locations right, but event details can change. Please confirm details yourself with the venue or organizer before you go.

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