Mall of America October 24 Event: Is the Hmong Arts Celebration Still Listed After the FBI Arrest?

Quick answer — checked October 8, 2026: The Mall of America’s official events page still lists the Hmong Arts Celebration for Saturday, October 24, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Huntington Bank Rotunda in Bloomington, Minnesota. Separately, federal authorities announced on October 7 that they had arrested a man accused of plotting an attack at the mall on that date. A continuing event listing is not a guarantee that the program will proceed unchanged. Check the organizer’s page and local official updates close to your visit.

The important distinction is between an alleged plot stopped before it happened, a criminal charge, and the mall’s published event schedule. Those are three different facts. This guide puts the dates and sources in one place without treating allegations as a conviction or sharing unverified claims that the entire mall is closed.

What the official October 24 event listing actually says

Mall of America currently advertises the Hmong Arts Celebration for Saturday, October 24, in its Huntington Bank Rotunda, with a scheduled time of 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The mall describes the event as a celebration of Hmong cultural expression through performance, traditional fashion, music, and storytelling. It is listed as the second edition of a gathering that debuted at the venue in 2025.

That listing is primary-source evidence of the published schedule as of October 8. It does not itself confirm future security arrangements, a promise of no schedule changes, or whether every activity will run as originally planned. The mall’s general event calendar also carries the program. Travelers should consult those pages again before departing.

What happened in the FBI investigation?

On October 7, 2026, the U.S. Justice Department announced that Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, 18, of Richfield, Minnesota, had been charged by federal criminal complaint with knowingly receiving a firearm and ammunition in order to commit a federal crime of terrorism. The FBI arrested him on October 6, according to the department. The charge is an allegation, not a determination of guilt.

Prosecutors allege that the suspect discussed an attack targeting people at Mall of America and referred to the October 24 Hmong Arts Celebration while communicating with a confidential source. Authorities said the planned violence was stopped before it could be carried out. The government’s account can be read in the Department of Justice’s October 7 announcement. The release explicitly states that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

That means it would be inaccurate to describe October 24 as the date of an actual shooting. The reported event is an interrupted alleged plan. The prosecution and related court process are still developing.

Key dates: arrest, public announcement, and festival

Is Mall of America closed because of the alleged plot?

No general mall closure was confirmed in the sources reviewed for this article. That is a narrower statement than declaring the shopping center open at every moment or promising uninterrupted access. The mall’s publicly visible events calendar remains online, but any emergency-related operational decisions can be made at short notice.

If you intend to visit before or on October 24, check Mall of America’s own visitor information and announcements, rather than a viral post repeating the word “closed” without a date or source. A claim that a particular entrance, attraction, or retailer is closed needs its own current confirmation. If there is an immediate threat, follow emergency officials’ instructions, not a general travel article.

Is the Hmong Arts Celebration canceled or postponed?

As of this update, the event still appears on the official mall website at its original date and time; the pages reviewed do not announce a cancellation. However, a website listing is not a formal, forward-looking security guarantee, and organizers can update it. We cannot independently confirm final event-day operations on October 24.

Look for a dated statement from Mall of America or the event organizer if claims about cancellation begin circulating. Avoid relying on an old screenshot: it may show a listing that has since changed. For visitors traveling from out of town, checking both the mall’s calendar and your hotel or transportation provider shortly before departure is sensible.

What should visitors do now?

Before traveling

Save the direct official event link, check the time and venue, and review any newer notices on the mall’s website. Do not assume a third-party event page or search-result snippet has the latest schedule. If you need accessibility accommodations, contact the venue through its published customer-service channels rather than relying on generalized advice.

On site

Follow posted staff guidance, use clearly signed entrances, and respect any temporary queue or security rules. If you see an immediate danger, move to safety and contact emergency services. Avoid reposting unverified security rumors or identifying uninvolved people as suspects.

For organizers and families

The Hmong cultural celebration is a community arts event, not an allegation against its participants. Reports about an individual accused of plotting violence must not be generalized to an ethnic, immigrant, religious, or cultural group. Check factual sources and keep the distinction clear when discussing the event with children or relatives.

What is known about the court case?

The Justice Department identified one publicly announced criminal-complaint charge as of October 7. Associated Press reporting and Minnesota Public Radio describe the initial court appearance and a hearing scheduled for October 19. A complaint begins a criminal case; it is not a guilty verdict. Additional filings, detention decisions, or charges may change what the public knows. The public should not infer a final sentence or outcome.

The most useful immediate answer for readers is thus simple: the FBI reported an arrest; prosecutors made an accusation; a community event remains listed on the mall’s site. Each development should be evaluated from its own dated source.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Mall of America Hmong Arts Celebration in 2026?

It is listed for Saturday, October 24, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. at Huntington Bank Rotunda, according to the mall’s current event page.

Was there a shooting at Mall of America on October 24?

No. October 24 had not occurred as of this October 8 report. Federal officials describe an alleged future attack plan that they say they interrupted on October 6.

Did the mall cancel the Hmong Arts Celebration?

No cancellation notice appeared on the official event listing reviewed October 8. Recheck the page because plans may change.

Is the person arrested guilty?

That has not been established. The announced federal complaint contains allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

When is the next court hearing?

MPR News reported a preliminary hearing scheduled for October 19, 2026; court schedules can change.

Where can I get reliable updates?

Use Mall of America’s event page for the celebration and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota for official case announcements. For related developing stories, see AVARIXO News & Explainers and AVARIXO Alerts.

Reporting notes and image credit: This article is based on the Justice Department’s October 7 release, Mall of America’s event listing observed October 8, Associated Press, and MPR News. The featured Mall of America entrance photograph is archival (2021), not an image of the investigation or October 24 event. Photo: Tyler Vigen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.