Free November Programming at the Walker
This November the Walker Art Center celebrates the opening of Dyani White Hawk: Love Language and Show & Tell: An Exhibition for Kids with a full month of free programming for visitors of all ages. From hands-on art workshops and family-friendly activities to film screenings and pop-up performances, November offers opportunities to connect with art, artists, and community.
FREE THURSDAY NIGHTS
Enjoy free admission every Thursday night during extended gallery hours. Discover current exhibitions, join a free tour, drop in for art activities, or catch a short film of your choice in the Bentson Mediatheque. Our shops stay open late, and food and drinks are available at Cardamom.
Advance tickets are recommended, but tickets are also available on-site on the day of the event at the Main Lobby desk.
Art Club: Climate Conscious Art-making
Thursday, November 6, 5–8 pm
Walker Art Center
In partnership with environmentalist and musician Gabriella Smith, Art Club brings climate conscious art-making to the Walker. Several local artists whose work supports eco-friendly art-making practices host drop-in art-making sessions centered around preservation, upcycling, zero-waste, and more. Then, on Saturday, November 8, composer and environmentalist Gabriella Smith brings those same concerns to the stage in Aquatic Ecology, a new work with yMusic that channels the beauty of nature and urgency of the climate crisis through music and field recordings.
Materials are provided and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis; supplies are limited. Activities are designed for all skill levels. No prior registration is required for Art Club. The more you visit, the more you’ll discover.
Art Club: Open Studio –Clothes Mending
Thursday, November 13, 5–8 pm
Walker Art Center
This Open Studio is designed for visitors to explore reusing and reducing garment waste through mending, repairing, or reviving your old favorites. Experiment with visible mending, reattaching zippers, or even just securing that dangling button you’ve been meaning to fix. Plus, stop by for mini sewing machine demonstrations with Lovely’s Sewing & Arts Collective, where you can learn simple projects like making bracelets and keychains.
Thursday, November 13, 6 pm and 7:30 pm
McGuire Theater
Walker Art Center
In celebration of Robert Rauschenberg’s legacy in what would have been his 100th year, visitors can experience free pop-up performances of MotorRover in Cargill Lounge with award-winning choreographer Kyle Abraham and company.
Space is limited and visitors will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thursday, November 20, 5–8 pm
Art Lab
Stop by the Art Lab for a hands-on workshop with guest artist Noah Polk (Quechan, Diné, Apache). Presented in connection with One on One: Indigenous Artists and the exhibition Dyani White Hawk: Love Language.
One on One: Indigenous Artists on Love Language
Thursday, November 20, 6–8 pm
Walker Art Center
Join locally based Indigenous artists as they lead explorations of artworks on view in the exhibition Dyani White Hawk: Love Language. This free program offers a unique opportunity to visit the exhibition with practicing artists and hear how they were inspired by the show. Each guest artist will focus on one work, and throughout the evening will take turns sharing their personal connection, response, or curiosity around their chosen piece.
FREE FIRST SATURDAY
Free First Saturday features free gallery admission on the first Saturday of every month. Gallery admission tickets are available online in advance and on-site on the event day from the Main Lobby desk. Free admission 10 am–5 pm; activities 10 am–3 pm.
See, Honor, Nurture, and Celebrate
Saturday, November 1, 10 am–3 pm
Walker Art Center
Bring your loved ones to the Walker as we celebrate the exhibition Dyani White Hawk: Love Language. Connect with community and the art on view at this free family friendly event.
SENSORY FRIENDLY SUNDAY
Sensory Friendly Sunday November 2025
Sunday, November 9, 8–11 am
Walker Art Center
Sensory Friendly Sunday is a monthly event designed for kids, teens, and adults with sensory processing differences, autism, or developmental disabilities. The galleries will be closed to the general public, allowing visitors to enjoy the museum in a calm environment with accommodations such as quiet spaces, fidgets, and sunglasses available. Experience a selection of current exhibitions, make art, or watch a short film. All friends and family members are welcome.
To support the health and safety of visitors at increased risk for Covid-19, masks are required at Sensory Friendly Sunday for visitors over age 2. Accommodations are available if someone in your party is unable to tolerate masking. Please email access@walkerart.org or call 612-375-7561 for more information.
This program was created in consultation with the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) and the University of Minnesota’s Occupational Therapy Program.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Middle School Movie Club: Fall 2025
Saturday, November 15, 12–4 pm
Walker Cinema
Middle schoolers, bring your friends and family to the Walker for a free movie day this fall. Watch Greta Gerwig’s Little Women on the Walker Cinema’s big screen, visit the galleries, and make your own art inspired by the film.
The film screening begins at 1 pm, with drop-in art-making offered from 12 noon to 4 pm. Registration is available online and limited walk-up tickets will be available on the event day. Cinema seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Caregivers and family are welcome to join activities or check out the galleries during the event. Friends and family of middle schoolers receive free admission and film tickets too.
Drop-in Art-Making for Families
Saturday, November 22, 10am -3pm
Walker Art Center
Join us to make art inspired by artworks in Show & Tell: An Exhibition for Kids.
No prior registration required and all materials provided. Art-making instructions are available in English and Spanish.