Children's trick-or-treat trail during ValleySCARE at Valleyfair in Shakopee, Sept. 28 - Oct. 28
Learn about other fun Halloween events at Find Halloween Fun For All Ages In Minnesota.
Event highlights this week include:
Oct. 26-31, Owatonna
Spooktacular Halloween Weekend
Oct. 17-27, St. Louis Park
Twin Cities Film Fest
Oct. 27, St. Cloud
Kids and Parents Expo
Oct. 27, Bemidji
Bemidji Pow Wow
Oct. 27-28, Grand Rapids
Spooky Timbers
Southern Minnesota
Sept. 7 - Oct. 27, Wabasha
SeptOberfest
Attend the 11th Annual SeptOberfest and explore an array of artistic displays including the largest pumpkins, tallest sunflowers, scarecrows, fall flowers, gourds, topiaries and more. While meandering past Wabasha’s beautiful autumn decorations enjoy festive German music, pumpkin races, carriage rides, ethnic food and 5 Seasonal Boutiques. 651-565-4158; 651-565-4989
Sept. 28 - Oct. 28 (Fridays through Sundays), New Prague
Grape Stomp and Harvest Festivals
Take part in a unique and memorable event. Highlights include grape harvesting, a Next Chapter Winery Grape Stomp T-shirt, monogrammed wine glass with 2 glasses of wine, vineyard management talk and tour, lunch or dinner, wine-making demonstration, and a grape stomp if you choose to participate! Feel free to dress in "I Love Lucy" grape stomp attire or any other outfit you deem appropriate for the stomp, and take part in a photo contest for Best Grape Stomping photo, Most Creative photo and Craziest Group photo. Space is limited to 50 people per harvest. Next Chapter Winery. 612-756-3012
Oct. 19-20, 26-27 & 31, New Ulm
ScaritageFest and Nightmares Turner Haunt
New Ulm offers 2 spooky hauntings: ScaritageFest with a Haunted Door Maze & 3 Escape Rooms at the Historic State Street Theater, and the Nightmares Turner Haunt Sanitorium located between The American Legion and The Backerei. These haunted experiences are not for the faint of heart -- bring someone to hold on to or hide behind. Recommended for ages 13 to 99. 507-354-4916
Oct. 25-26, Mankato
Ghosts From the Past
The 32nd Annual Ghosts from the Past will showcase people and places from the past. Good luck, bad luck, patent medicines, a seance and women's unmentionables have a role to play in this event. Learn about the Victorian Era in the program, Victorian Stranger Things. Tours start every 15 minutes from the Carriage House. After the performance, enjoy refreshments in the Carriage House. Hubbard House. 507-345-5566
Oct. 26-31, Owatonna
Spooktacular Halloween Weekend
Owatonna goes big for Halloween with numerous events including "Murder Inn" by the Little Theatre of Owatonna, Halloween pictures with Charlie Brown, Women's Health & Well-Being Symposium, music performances and farmers markets. On Oct. 26, head to the Steele County History Center in your Halloween costume for A Haunting We Will Go and take part in a variety of fun events such as a flashlight tour of the Dunnell House, a Village scavenger hunt, games and more. And on Oct. 27, bring your trick-or-treat bags to Manthey Park for the 5th Annual Trick or Treat Trail to visit local businesses handing out treats along the trail. Also enjoy games, a photo shoot, crafts, free kiddie train rides, large petting zoo, spooky treasures on the scavenger hunt, bounce houses, free hot chocolate, food trucks, and the new Woof or Treat Trail -- dress up your furry friend for a costume contest and treats along a separate trail. 507-451-7970; 507-451-1420; 507-444-4300
Oct. 27, Preston
Pumpkin Fest, Fall Expo & Craft Show
The Pumpkin Fest, Fall Expo & Craft Show will offer a wide variety of entertainment including a Kids' Costume Parade, library story hour & crafts, cookie decorating, a Selfie Booth, games and door prizes in the small auditorium. In the large auditorium, check out artwork and merchandise from numerous artisans and more than 30 businesses, along with hourly door prizes, a sub sandwich-eating contest and a vendor scavenger for all ages. Lunch will be served in the cafeteria, and tractor wagon rides will be offered outdoors. Fillmore Central Elementary School. 507-765-2153
Nov. 2-4, New Ulm
Shopping Opener Weekend & Wine Diva Days
Head to downtown New Ulm and enjoy a weekend full of events for women such as various craft shows, gourmet food sampling, open houses, decorating classes, the Women's Expo featuring more than 100 vendors, and sales and free gift items at New Ulm's unique specialty shops. And Wine Diva Days at Morgan Creek Vineyards celebrates the "Shopping Opener" with discounts on wine and merchandise, as well as wine tastings, and Wine Diva specialties from their wood-fired oven and the Winery Cafe. 507-233-4300; 507-947-3547
Nov. 3, Rochester
Rochester Women's Fall Expo
Women will want to gather their girlfriends and female family members for a day of shopping, entertainment and fun with over 100 exhibitors, a fashion show, cooking demonstration, guest speakers and much more! Mayo Civic Center. 507-286-1010
Nov. 8-10, Madison
Norsefest
Norsefest is a fun-filled weekend with a lutefisk supper, lutefisk-eating contest, variety show at the Prairie Arts Center, Norsefest craft show, Scandinavian Arts Fair and Outhouse Races! 320-598-7301
Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Sept. 14 - Oct. 28 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Thursday, Oct. 18), Shakopee
Sever's Fall Festival
Since 1997, thousands of people have enjoyed Sever's corn mazes. Just some of the many highlights include the Scuba-themed Corn Maze, Corn Maze Challenge, obstacle course, corn pit, Exotic Petting Zoo, Extreme Corn Pit, live music from the Blue Ox Jazz Babies, straw sculptures & installations, jumping pillows, magic shows, pig races, Spider Web, apple and pumpkin sales, and wide array of great food, treat and refreshment choices. Sever's Corn Maze. 952-270-6293
Sept. 22 - Oct. 28 (Saturdays & Sundays), Brooklyn Park
Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze
Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze boasts Minnesota's largest corn maze with fun for the entire family. This year’s maze celebrates the Minnesota Timberwolves and their 30th exciting season with a Timberwolves-themed maze design and trivia questions about the team placed throughout the maze. In addition to the maze, visitors can jump in the corn pit, stroll through the straw bale maze, and enjoy live music, a petting zoo, hayrides, a giant slide and more for the basic admission fee. For a little extra, enjoy the climbing wall, Pumpkin Slinger, inflatables, pony rides, gunny sack slide, Walk on Water, pumpkin sales at the Pumpkin Patch, and homegrown apple sales. Twin Cities Corn Maze. 952-992-9326
Sept. 28 - Oct. 28, Shakopee
ValleySCARE
During the fall, the fun takes a terrifying turn as Valleyfair transforms into ValleySCARE, the upper Midwest's largest Halloween attraction. As darkness falls, Halloween Haunt comes to life with nearly 400 creatures of the night occupying 11 of the most intense and terrifying mazes and scare zones. With more than 75 rides, attractions and entertainment acts, all will exit utterly terrified. Special daytime not-so-scary children's events are also offered. Valleyfair. 952-445-7600
Sept. 28 - Nov. 3, Chaska
Scream Town
Scream Town features 8 haunted attractions including Zombie Apocalypse, Crop Spawn, Santa’s Slay, Oak Blood Forest, Ludicrous Labyrinth and Circus Asylum in a remote corn field surrounded by a huge 200 year old forest. You can also choose Spirits, Palms & Cards with Andrea. And a special Lights Out event will be held Oct. 28 featuring only the finest actors in complete darkness. Located off Hwy 212 between Chaska and Cologne. 888-317-7308
Oct. 4-31, Apple Valley
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
The acclaimed Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is a strolling exhibit along an enchanted forest nestled in the heart of the Minnesota Zoo. Over 5,000 illuminated pumpkins will be displayed high up in the trees and along the ground. A variety of vignettes set to music and fog will provide the perfect date night or family-friendly fall outing. Minnesota Zoo. 952-431-9200
Oct. 5-31 (Fridays through Sundays & Wed., Oct. 31), Minneapolis
Haunted Basement
Since 2005, the Haunted Basement has terrified the Twin Cities with absurd psychological horror. This adults-only (18+) haunted experience involves immersive theater created by a community of avant-garde artists and horrible creeps who will touch you. All must sign a waiver and present valid ID. Located at 2010 Hennepin Ave. East, just west of Larpenteur Ave. & Hwy 280. 612-444-2191
Oct. 6-27, Anoka
Anoka Halloween
Anoka is believed to be the first city in the United States to host a Halloween celebration, and through congressional proclamation it is the Halloween Capital of the World! This spooktacular time includes numerous events and activities such as races, parades, pumpkin carving contests, a medallion hunt, house-decorating contest, scarecrow contest, giant pumpkin weigh-off, the Knights of Columbus Haunted House, scavenger hunt, bonfire, Big Parade of the Little People, Spooktacular Carnival by Women of Today and much more.
Oct. 12-28 (Fridays through Sundays), Shakopee
Trail of Terror
Trail of Terror is the largest Halloween event in the Midwest with more than 15 attractions including a heated indoor Maze of Mayhem, the Wicked Woods Walk, 5 Halls of Horror, Karaoke, and special events such as costume contests. New attractions this year include the Bozo Bash, Banshee Bar Crawl and Killer Clown Bow & Arrow Attack. Minnesota Renaissance Festival. 952-445-7361
Oct. 17-27, St. Louis Park
Twin Cities Film Fest
This 11 day festival is a celebration of film with curated content from all across the country! Head to the ICON Theatre for a different kind of night featuring captivating perceptions and diverse voices that challenge the status quo. ICON Theatre. 612-615-8233
Oct. 18-27 (Thursday through Saturdays), St. Paul
Shadows & Spirits of the Capitol Tour
Join a one-hour guided tour of the newly restored Capitol through the shadowy and eerily lit rotunda, hallways and chambers. Visitors will encounter historical "spirits" who will tell stories of the Capitol’s early history. Minnesota State Capitol. 651-296-2881
Oct. 19, 20, 26 & 27, Chisago City
Ojiketa Haunt
The Chisago City Parks Department with its cast of volunteers will create a haunted trail and haunted house for teens and adults. Admission is discounted when you bring a non-perishable food item. And on Oct. 27, bring your costumed kids to the Falloween Festival at 2:30 p.m. for pumpkin giveaways, face painting, games, crafts, hayrides, hay slides, and decorated cabins and a child-friendly haunted house for all to walk through! Again, please bring a non-perishable food item. Ojiketa Regional Park. 651-257-7641
Oct. 22-27, Minneapolis
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
Beautiful - The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Historic Orpheum Theatre. 612-339-7007; 612-373-5600
Oct. 26-27, Plymouth
Minnesota Bluegrass Fall Jam
The Minnesota Bluegrass Fall Jam is an indoor music festival featuring numerous groups performing bluegrass, old-time string band and related forms of acoustic music. Enjoy nightly stage shows, instrument workshops, themed jams, open mic time, the Great Minnesota Ukulele Gathering, Honky-Tonk dance, the Grass Seeds Academy for children and teens and more. Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West in Plymouth. 651-456-8919
Oct. 27, Excelsior
Excelsior Halloween Bar Crawl
Grab your friends and family, wear your best costume and experience Halloween Excelsior-style. Follow a map to participating restaurants and bars and enjoy specials just for "crawlers." Your ticket purchase will include a commemorative bottle opener (while supplies last), and a wristband pass to access all of the specials that each participating bar/restaurant has to offer. Downtown Excelsior. 952-474-6461
Oct. 27, Stillwater
Paranormal Investigations: Techniques & Theories
The Johnsdale Paranormal Group returns to discuss their investigations of allegedly haunted locales around Minnesota and the Midwest, including the Warden’s House. For the past few years, members of the Johnsdale Paranormal Group have investigated sites such as the LeDuc Mansion in Hudson, First Avenue in Minneapolis, and the S.S. William A. Irvin. During the program, the group will show off the strange audio and video recordings collected at these sites. There is a special opportunity for up to 10 people to conduct an investigation of the Warden’s House following the 8 p.m. presentation. Find out what makes the Warden's House go bump in the night! Warden's House Museum. 651-439-5956
Oct. 27-28, Hopkins
Twin Cities Bead Bazaar
The Twin Cities Bead Bazaar is a semi-annual gathering of artists, crafters, jewelry designers and stone lovers. Dozens of local and nationally-known vendors will offer their wide selection of semi-precious gemstones, beads, kits, patterns and finished jewelry. More than 1500 attendees are expected to attend the two-day event which is one of the most-popular events of its type in the country. Kids are welcome to participate in a scavenger hunt/jewelry project while their parents shop. Eisenhower Community Center. 952-564-6617
Oct. 27 - Nov. 17 (Saturdays), Minneapolis
The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show
The Dinner Detective is a unique, high-energy interactive murder mystery dinner theater experience that combines an engaging modern-day whodunit with a full four course meal. Courtyard Marriott Minneapolis Downtown. 866-496-0535
Nov. 1 - Dec. 24, Minneapolis
Textile Center Presents: Holiday Gallery Shop
Textile Center's Shop is tripling in size for the holidays and expanding to fill the Joan Mondale Gallery with even more fabulous one-of-a-kind fiber art. Many of the artists are new to the Textile Center, selling their work for the first time at this special pop-up holiday shop. Textile Center. 612-436-0464
Nov. 3, Maple Grove
Home Improvement & Design Expo - Maple Grove
Explore up to 150 exhibitors featuring the latest products and services for starting your home improvement project right from the start. Talk with the experts, get free tips and ideas, meet builders, remodelers, landscapers and designers, and enjoy on-going speaker presentations, demonstrations and entertainment. Maple Grove Community Center. 952-238-1700
Nov. 3, Hopkins
Fall Fiber Festival
From fleece to yarn to finished items and all types of fiber gifts are available to see, feel and buy at this annual event! Check out alpaca, wool, angora, mohair and silk, as well as garments, spinning equipment, soaps, dyes and jewelry. A variety of demonstrations and classes will also be offered. Eisenhower Community Center. 952-988-4300
Nov. 3-4, Hastings
Alexis Bailly Nouveau Harvest Festival
It's time to celebrate another miraculous harvest with the first wine of the 2018 vintage season. Admission includes a souvenir logo wine glass featuring a piece of unique artwork from one of the clients of Lifeworks Services. Alexis Bailly Vineyard. 651-437-1413
Upcoming Twin Cities' concerts and performances include:
Kathy Griffin: Laugh Your Head Off World Tour at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, Oct. 25
Straight No Chaser at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Oct. 26
Steven Curtis Chapman at the Historic State Theatre, Oct. 26
Seven Lions at The Armory, Oct. 27
So You Think You Can Dance - Live Tour at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Oct. 28
Brockhampton at The Armory in Minneapolis, Oct. 30
Thunder From Down Under at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Nov. 1-3
Josh Groban with special guest Idina Menzel at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Nov. 2
Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul at Ames Center, Nov. 2
Tedeschi Trucks Band at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Nov. 2
Warren Miller Films at the Historic State Theatre, Nov. 2-3
Good Charlotte at the Skyway Theatre in Minneapolis, Nov. 6
The Book of Mormon (Touring) at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, Nov. 6-18
Judd Apatow at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Nov. 7
Cole Swindell & Dustin Lunch at The Armory, Nov. 8
The Alan Parsons Project at the Historic State Theatre, Nov. 9
Wynonna Judd and The Big Noise at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Nov. 9
A Charlie Brown Christmas - Touring at Ames Center in Burnsville, Nov. 10
93X Presents: A Perfect Circle at The Armory, Nov. 11
Drake, Aubrey & The Three Migos Tour at the Xcel Energy Center, Nov. 11
Tickets available through Eventful or Ticketmaster
Central Minnesota
Oct. 6-28 (Saturdays & Sundays), New York Mills
Otter Berry Farm Corn Maze
Bring family and friends to explore a 6 acre interactive corn maze. Also enjoy over 50 varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squash, along with farm animals to see and pet, tractors to climb on, a corn pit, straw maze and variety of fun games. Otter Berry Farm. 218-346-5034
Oct. 12-27 (Fridays & Saturdays), Brainerd
Hidden Hollows: Haunted Corn Maze and Haunted House
Hidden Hollows, Central Minnesota's largest haunted attraction, delivers all things creepy and scary in the Haunted Corn Maze and Haunted House, and along the Haunted Tractor Ride. Paul Bunyan Land. 218-764-2524
Oct. 18, 20, 24 & 27, Zimmerman
Sandhill Crane Tours
In the mid-October, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge hosts thousands of sandhill cranes. Enjoy guided tours of the best sandhill crane sites in the refuge. Reservations are required. Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. 763-389-3323
Oct. 19, 20, 26 & 27, Sauk Centre
Monster Manor
Get your frights at Monster Manor with new scares. No need to wait outside in the cold -- there is an indoor heated waiting area. Stearns County Fairgrounds. 320-352-6121
Oct. 27, Dassel
Discover Dassel Art Tour
The Discover Dassel Art Tour features approximately 29 artists located at the Dassel History Center and six other venues around Dassel. Artists display handcrafted pieces such as stained glass, pottery, painting, fiber art, wood turning, photography, drawing and wood carving. Dassel History Center, Ergot Museum and other Dassel area venues. 320-275-3077
Oct. 27, St. Cloud
Kids and Parents Expo
Everyone is invited to enjoy a fun filled day with over 70 exhibitors, hands-on activities, free items for parents and kids of all ages, educational resources, back-to-back stage shows, trick-or-treating, bounce houses, laser tag, Halloween art and spooky surprises. River's Edge Convention Center. 320-251-4170
Oct. 27, Alexandria
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Don't miss this interactive movie experience. The first 150 seats sold get a free "Participation Kit." Andria Theatre. 320-762-8300
Nov. 1-3, Alexandria
Arts & Crafters Tour and Hunting Widows Weekend
Discover items a wide array of handmade items during the Arts & Crafters Tour at Broadway Ballroom (25 artist booths) and other venues throughout Alexandria. And enjoy great deals and store specials at downtown Alexandria merchants during Hunting Widows Weekend. Carlos Creek Winery will offer hourly door prizes, wine trivia games, wine fish bowls and holiday appetizer sampling. 320-763-3161; 320-763-0102
Nov. 3, Spicer
Murder Mystery Dinner at Glacial Ridge Winery
You want the truth? You can’t handle the truth! Jack Nicholson bites the dust in the midst of a military trial for murder. Attend a fun evening of wine, delicious food and humorous entertainment during the Murder Mystery Dinner Show: A Few Good Murders. Glacial Ridge Winery. 320-796-9463
Nov. 8-18, Little Falls
Great Rivers Arts Dinner Theater: Steel Magnolias
Great River Arts is proud to announce the production of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling and directed by Beth Selinger. The show is a comedy-drama about the bond among a group of Southern women in northwest Louisiana. As the title suggests, the female characters may seem delicate, but they are tough as steel. In addition to this classic production, enjoy a dinner catered by A.T. the Black & White Restaurant. Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase. Great River Arts. 320-632-0960
Northwest Minnesota
Oct. 26, Detroit Lakes
Pinocchio
The tale of the world's most famous puppet brought to life on stage! Born from a talking piece of wood carved by the old Geppetto, the rebellious, cheeky and careless Pinocchio discovers the meaning of growing up through a thousand trials on his quest to become a real boy. The Historic Holmes Theatre & Event Center. 218-844-4221
Oct. 27, East Grand Forks
North Country Fiddle & Dance Community Dance Series Fall 2018
Enjoy fiddle music, dancing, long-ways reels, simple square dances, whole circle mixers and New England contras with music by the Young Walser Family Band from Minneapolis. Callers will include Bob Walser, Julie Young and Jeanne O'Neil. East Grand Forks Senior Center Community Room. 218-773-3850
Oct. 27, Bemidji
Bemidji Pow Wow
Bemidji State University's Council of Indian Students 47th Annual Student-led Pow Wow will feature Grand Entries at 1 and 7 p.m., drum competitions and hundreds of dancers. Spectators are welcome! Bemidji State University. 218-755-2032
Nov. 3, East Grand Forks/Grand Forks
Art & Wine Walk
This annual adult event is held in the downtown areas of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Purchase your map for $20 (cash or check only) between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m. then make your way to participating downtown businesses to view artwork by a local or regional artist and enjoy a wine sample (21 and over). Some businesses will also provide a snack and/or host a performing artist outside. Blue Moose Bar and Grill is the starting point in East Grand Forks. 701-746-0444
Nov. 3, Roseau
Rosemaling Demonstration
Jean Honl, Roseau native and Rosemaling expert, will offer a glimpse into this beautiful painting technique. Stop by, enjoy coffee and treats, and visit with Jean as she creates her spectacular pieces. En Liten Svensk (A Little Swedish) Shoppe. 320-309-6108
Nov. 10-11, Park Rapids
Winter Wonderland Snowflake & Candy Canes Arts & Crafts Show
This arts and crafts show welcomes holiday shoppers to browse and purchase unique handcrafted treasures. Lunch options will be available. Bring an item for the food shelf to save on admission. Park Rapids Area Century Elementary School. 218-236-6200
Northeast Minnesota
Oct. 18-21 & Oct. 25-27, Duluth
Renegade Theater Presents: Oklahoma!
Rodgers & Hammerstein's first collaboration remains their most innovative, having set the standards and established the rules of musical theatre still followed today. This stripped-down, bare-knuckle take could not be more relevant for today. It's time Renegade brings Oklahoma to its theater. Zeitgeist Arts Building. 218-336-1417
Oct. 27, Chisholm
Discover Flavors - Beer Pairing
Join Chef Quaid Fetkenheuer for a five-course dining experience. Not only will you get to dine on the spectacular dishes, you will indulge your inner chef by learning how they are prepared. Each course will be paired with beer from Castle Danger. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, Oct. 23. Minnesota Discovery Center. 218-254-7959
Oct. 27-28, Grand Rapids
Spooky Timbers
This family-friendly spooky event includes logging camp tours, live music, story-telling, trolley rides through an enchanted forest, hot cider, hot chocolate and more. Plus, visitors can meet the historic residents of the logging camp and maybe even catch a glimpse of Sasquatch in the woods. Forest History Center. 218-327-4482
Nov. 2-3, Duluth
Gales of November
Gales of November began almost 30 years ago as a small gathering of divers sharing shipwreck pictures. Today, it features a wide array of speakers and exhibitors, as well as luncheons and a Cruise of a Lifetime raffle. Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and other venues in Duluth. 218-727-2497
Nov. 3, Grand Rapids
Comedian Paula Poundstone
With smart, observational humor and a legendary spontaneous interaction with the crowd, Paula Poundstone is one of our country's pre-eminent comedians. There's a disarming ease in her craft and her ability to be so quick on her feet. Reif Performing Arts Center. 218-327-5780
Nov. 10, Two Harbors
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting
On the anniversary of this tragedy, Split Rock Lighthouse commemorates the 1975 sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald and the loss of 29 crew members. The lighthouse, fog signal building and visitor center will be open. Costumed guides will greet visitors and provide historic site and shipwreck information. Throughout the afternoon, visitors can view a film about the Edmund Fitzgerald in the visitor center. Split Rock Lighthouse. 218-226-6372
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