Though it’s still early in October, Halloween events and fall festivities are in full swing.
Consult this list to make some plans — whether it’s the pumpkin spice and everything nice sort or the blood-curdling fright variety.
Events are listed chronologically.
Fall Colors Cruise. See the beautiful St. Croix River bluffs in vivid yellows, reds and oranges from Hudson Cruise Line boat. Noon-2 p.m. Saturdays and 3:15-5:15 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 20; $22 for adults, $12 for children 10 and under; 651-436-8883; stcroixrivercruises.com.
Pick Your Own Pumpkin. Spend a day at the farm picking a pumpkin or two, enjoying hayrides, drinking apple cider, eating cookies and shopping at the country store. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31; free admission, $3.75 pick your own pumpkin, $4.75 pre-picked; Glenna Farms, 1333 120th St., Amery, Wis.; 715-268-4702; glennafarms.com.
Taste of Serbia. Enjoy the flavors of Serbia with a sarma dinner and bake sale. There will be treats like Povitica, a Serbian walnut bread, homemade egg noodles and specialty meats. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 12; Dinner is $15; The St. Sava Orthodox Church, 357 Second Ave. S., St. Paul; stsavamn.org.
Fall Foraging Walk. Take a leisurely walk in the forest while learning about wild edible mushrooms and plants. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 12; $40, discounts for Historical Society members; Oliver Kelley Farm, 15788 Kelley Farm Rd., Elk River; mnhs.org.
Fall in Forestville. Take a trip through history and enjoy apple delicacies. Learn how to make an apple pie on a wood-burning stove. Make apple cider with an 1800s-era cider press. Cook homemade apple butter using 19th-century methods. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12, 19 and 26; Historic Forestville, 21899 County Rd. 118, Preston; mnhs.org.
Have Ya Herd Goat Yoga & Corn Maze. At this corn maze, keep your eyes out for goat “staff members” that will be dressed in Halloween costumes as the holiday approaches. Food trucks will be available on weekends, and pumpkins will be available for purchase. 9 a.m.-4 p.m Friday-Sundays until Oct. 28; $8-10; Have Ya Herd Goat Yoga, 517 County Road SS, Roberts, Wis.; 612-816-0722; haveyaherd.biz.
Gertens Pumpkin Fest. Besides the petting zoo, games and hayrides, take home your very own scarecrow friend and painted pumpkin. Don’t miss the costume contest Oct. 26. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 26; free; additional costs for some games and crafts; Gertens Greenhouse, 5500 Blaine Ave., Inver Grove Heights; gertens.com.
Govin’s Corn Maze. This year’s corn maze at Govin’s farm is accompanied by a pumpkin cannon, pumpkin patch and more. 4-10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 27; $4.25 for ages 2-4 and $11 for ages 5 and up; Govin’s Farm, N6134 670th St., Menomonie, Wis.; 715-231-2377; govinsfarm.com.
The Great Pumpkin Fest. Great Pumpkin Parade, hay bale mazes, spooky sing-a-longs and Snoopy. Noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27; $30 and up; Valley Fair, 1 Valley Fair Drive, Shakopee; 952-445-7600; valleyfair.com.
Sever’s Fall Festival. Sever’s has a new location in Shakopee this year, and everything from pig races to an exotic petting zoo. Make sure to tackle the corn maze or play in the gigantic corn pit before checking out the magic and wildlife shows. 1-8 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 3, plus 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 17 and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 18; $15 ages 4 and up; 3121 W. 150th St., Shakopee; 952-270-6293; seversfallfestival.com.
Harvest Days. Experience life on the farm and celebrate fall at the Oliver Kelley Farm. Bring your kiddos to help make corn husk dolls, join a quilting bee and help out on the farm. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 17-20; $6-12, free for Historical Society members; Oliver Kelley Farm, 15788 Kelley Farm Rd., Elk River; mnhs.org.
Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze. Wander through Minnesota’s largest corn maze (which is Minnesota Lynx themed this year), play in the corn pit, try your hand at pumpkin slinging and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends through Oct. 27 and Oct. 17-18; $12 for children taller than 3 feet; 8001 109th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park; 952-992-9326; twincitiesmaze.com.
Leaf Fest. Celebrate the changing seasons and help create a community art project composed of sticks. Launch apples, jump in a huge leaf pile, walk the trails through brightly colored trees and enjoy fall treats. Oct. 19; free; Caponi Art Park, 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan; 651-454-9412; caponiartpark.org.
Fresh Acres Corn Maze. Visit Fresh Acre’s inaugural corn mazes, with one for children younger than 8 and another for everyone else. All activities included in the ticket price. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Weekends through Oct. 27; $10, free for children younger than 3 and folks over 80; Fresh Acres, 7385 Jason Ave. N.E., Monticello; 763-290-0156; freshacresmn.com.
Apple Festival. Celebrate the harvest at Carpenter Nature Center with hayrides, music, live animal programs, apple brats, pumpkin decorating, bake sale, cider-making demonstrations and more. Purchase jams, jellies, squash, honey, and more at the Apple Shack. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12-13; free; Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings; 651-437-4359; carpenternaturecenter.org.
Stillwater Harvest Fest. Take in the best of the harvest with a chili cook-off, beer garden, giant pumpkin weigh-off and more at this family-fun event. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Oct. 12-13; 101 Water St. S., Stillwater; harvestfeststillwater.com.
10th anniversary Valley Vine & Harvest Throwdown. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Canvas Health is putting a different spin on its chef competition, with the goal of raising money for local mental health programs, substance use programs, crisis, trauma and unstable housing. Each competing chef will prepare a popular entree from a specific decade from 1960 through 2010. After enjoying each dish, guests will vote for their favorite to receive the coveted title of Top Chef of the Valley. 4-7 p.m. Oct. 13; $100 per ticket; Lake Elmo Inn Event Center, 3712 Layton Ave. N., Lake Elmo; canvashealth.org/events.
Fall Harvest Festival at Church of Saint Casimir. Celebrate the fall season with a festival, turkey dinner and raffle. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 13; free admission; Church of Saint Casimir, 934 Geranium Ave. E., St. Paul; 651-774-0365; stcasimirchurch.org.
Afton Apple Orchard’s Apple Festival. Besides the apple picking, petting zoo, hayrides, corn maze and unique playgrounds that Afton Apple Orchard already offers, its Apple Festival showcases cider-pressing demonstrations, magic, music and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until Oct. 13; Admission to the orchard is $5 for ages 5 and older, $4 for children 4 and younger, additional fees for some activities; Afton Apple Orchard, 14421 S. 90th St., Hastings; 651-436-8385; aftonapple.com.
Harvest Days. Bring in the harvest at Kelley Farm by helping out with field work, harvesting garden produce, making corn husk dolls and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 17-20; $6-$12, discounts for Minnesota Historical Society members; Oliver Kelley Farm, 15788 Kelley Farm Road, Elk River; 763-441-6896; mnhs.org.
Pumpkin Express Train & Bash. Hop on a train ride from Osceola to Dresser, Wis., where your ticket can get you free pumpkins, wagon rides, games and a marshmallow roast to fill you up for the train ride back. Departure times 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 19-21; $20 for ages 3 and up, free for ages 2 and under; Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway, 114 Depot Road, Osceola, Wis.; 651-228-0263; transportationmuseum.org.
Silverwood Park Pumpkin Carving. Pumpkins, decorations and carving tools are provided; you bring the imagination. After you carve your pumpkin, end the evening with a mass pumpkin lighting and marshmallow roast. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 23; $8; Silverwood Park, 2500 County Road E., St. Anthony; 763-694-7707; threeriversparks.org.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Anoka Halloween Month. See true haunted hospitality at the Halloween capital of the world. An Orange Tie Ball, the Gray Ghost 5K, a movie night and a Halloween-inspired house decorating contest make up just a part of this October in Anoka. Times, dates, prices and location vary; anokahalloween.com.
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Take “A Walk Through Time” at the Minnesota Zoo, where 5,000 lit and friendly jack-o’-lanterns decorate a quarter-mile trail through the zoo. 7-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Nov. 3; $18 for children and seniors, $20 for adults; Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley; 952-431-9200; mnzoo.org.
Wabasha Street Caves Ghosts and Graves Tour. Hop on a bus tour and learn the haunted past of St. Paul on a Ghost and Graves Tour or experience the Wabasha Caves by candlelight on a Lost Souls Tour. Times and dates vary throughout October; $30 for Ghost and Graves Tour, $10 for Lost Souls Tour; Wabasha Street Caves, 215 S. Wabasha St., St. Paul; wabashastreetcaves.com.
Dead End Hayride. Satisfy your spooky itch with this hayride. New this year is “The Dead End Patio,” a spot for 21+ guests to enjoy beer, wine, hard seltzer and cider before or after the attraction. Various prices, dates and times; Sept. 20 through Nov. 2; 28186 Kettle River Blvd. N., Wyoming; thedeadendhayride.com.
The Haunting of Heights Theater. See a different horror flick each Thursday as part of this Halloween-themed film series, which includes “The Uninvited,” “Portrait of Jennie” and “Dead of Night.” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 1 through Oct. 31; $10; 3951 Central Ave. NE, Columbia Heights; heightstheater.com.
Nickelodeon Boo-niverse. Nickelodeon Universe has changed the Log Chute into a haunted Fog Chute, and hosts light shows, dance parties, trick-or-treating and more. Times and prices vary; through Oct. 31; Nickelodeon Universe, Mall of America, 5000 Center Court, Bloomington; 952-883-8800; nickelodeonuniverse.com.
Fright Farm. Discover a dark past during a night of horror at the former Ramsey County Poor Farm and Cemetery. If you dare, face the Ghost Town of Gladstone, the Legend of the Witches’ Woods, and the Saw Mill. 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 4 through Oct. 26 and Oct. 31, and a low-scare matinee noon-4 p.m. Oct. 27; $12, $6 for low-scare event; 2020 White Bear Ave. N., Maplewood; frightfarm.org.
Dreadwood Haunt. Don’t lose your guide while wandering through this isolated forest during your half-mile trek through Dreadwood. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 4 until Oct. 26; $16, some discounts available; ages 13 and up; 835 County Road E, Hudson, Wis.; dreadwoodhaunt.com.
October Fright Nights Film Series. This classic horror film series featuring “Friday the 13th” and “A Nightmare on Elm Street” is one you won’t want to miss. Thursdays through Saturdays, Oct. 3 through Oct. 26; $6 at participating Marcus Theatre locations; marcustheatres.com.
ValleyScare. Wherever you turn, ValleyScare dishes up a monster, horror experience or haunted house. Halloween Haunt runs from 7 p.m.-midnight select Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 26; $30 and up; Valley Fair, 1 Valley Fair Drive, Shakopee; 952-445-7600; valleyscare.com.
Halloween Lights on York Avenue. More than 10,000 lights twinkle in time to a radio station programmed for this neighborhood Halloween light show. Dusk-10 p.m. Sunday and Thursdays, dusk-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 3, weather permitting; free, food shelf donations encouraged; 1526 York Ave., St. Paul; schultzfamilylights.com.
Haunted Basement. The Haunted Basement moves to the mall this year, but promises plenty of frights. Thursdays through Sundays, Oct. 3 through Oct. 31; $15-$100; Rosedale Shopping Center, 1595 MN-36, Roseville; hauntedbasement.org.
Woods of Terror. Prepare to be terrified on this 30- to 45-minute walk through haunted woods, inspired by the haunts and horror movies of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Concessions and zombie paintball also available. Ages 14 and up. 7-10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 4 through Nov. 2; $20-25 per person; 5696 170th St., Hugo; 612-799-2014; hellwoods.com.
Haunting Experience on Hwy 61. Enjoy the hayride and the haunted houses. For less of a fright, come during the day for the corn maze (see website for prices and times). 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 2; various prices; Zywiec’s Landscape and Garden Center, 10900 E. Point Douglas Road, Cottage Grove; 651-459-3001; hauntingexperience.com.
Trail of Terror. Be wary of unseen spooks in the night as you explore the trail, zombie paintball, Phantom’s Feast and more. 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7-11 p.m. Sundays; Oct. 11-27; $18.95 online or $23.95 at box office; 3525 145th St. W., Shakopee; 952-445-7361; trailofterrormn.com.
Zombie Pub Crawl. With 18 performers including Zedd, your dead blood will get jumping again at the certified Guinness Book of World Record’s largest zombie gathering. 5 p.m.-midnight Oct. 12; $23 and up; location varies but begins in downtown Minneapolis; zombiepubcrawl.com/.
Mystery at the Fur Post. Be the detective during this family-friendly interactive drama, with zombies that may steal the show. 6:30-9 p.m., Oct. 11-12; $6-10, discounted prices for Historical Society members; Snake River Fur Post, 12551 Voyageur Ln., Pine City; mnhs.org.
Sibley Haunting. Gather clues while you learn about a past art school. 7-9 p.m., tours every half-hour; Oct. 19; $10, $8 for Dakota County Historical Society members and students; Sibley Historic Site, 1357 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota; 651-438-8480; dakotahistory.org.
“Macbeth” at the James J. Hill House. Indulge in a modern take on Shakespeare in an interactive production that takes place throughout the Hill House. Varying start times (either 7 or 7:30 p.m. each performance night), Oct. 18-31; $35, $32 for Historical Society members; James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave., St. Paul; mnhs.org.
Spooky Timbers. Guided only by the light of a lantern, explore a shadowy forest with mythical creatures, creepy stories and trolley rides. 5-8 p.m., Oct. 18-19, 25-26; $6-10, free for Historical Society members; Forest History Center, 2609 County Road 76, Grand Rapids; mnhs.org.
Como-Harriet Streetcar Line. Ride a trolley to a pumpkin patch, brave the night on the Ghost Trolley, take the Transylvania Trolley or ride a Late Show trolley at your own risk. Varying times and events Oct. 12-13, 19-20, 25-27; $4-$15 for tickets; Como-Harriet Streetcar Line, 2330 42nd St. W., Minneapolis; 952-922-1096; trolleyride.org.
Screamtown. Not all that’s ghastly and ghoulish is contained within the six haunted attractions — seven if you have a VIP pass — so make sure to always look behind you. Fridays, Saturdays and select Thursdays and Sundays from Sept. 26 to Nov. 2. Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30-11 p.m.; Thursdays and Sundays 7-10 p.m.; $30 and up; 7410 U.S. 212 E., Chaska; 888-317-7308; screamtown.com.
Shadows & Spirits of the Capitol Tour. Come tour the Capitol to learn more about its early history, through “spirits” of a Civil War veteran, a woman suffragette and more under lighting reminiscent of the time. 6:30-9 p.m., hourlong tours every half-hour; Oct. 18-19, 24-26; $12-$15; Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, St. Paul; 651-259-3015; mnhs.org.
Real Haunted Tours. If you want a chance to spot a ghost, this is it. Take a tour of the Mounds Theater, learn its haunted history, and if you dare, upgrade your tour to include exploring the haunted theater on your own. Ages 16 and up. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. (3 a.m. with the upgrade) Oct. 18-19, 11 p.m.; Oct. 25-26, 7-midnight; Oct. 27, 5-6 p.m.; $15-20 ($40 for the upgrade); The Historic Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Road, St. Paul; 651-772-2253; moundstheatre.org.
Halloween-themed Discovery Day. At this family-friendly event, attendees can design their own cardboard costume, protect a tiny town from a pumpkin avalanche and build a monster incubator. For spook seekers, there is an immersive Frankenstein experience and more. Children in costumes get $1 off their tickets. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26; $10 adults, $8 seniors and ages 12-24, $5 ages 4-12, free for children 3 and under and members; The Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Ave. S., Minneapolis; thebakken.org.
Haunted Forest Festival. A trick-or-treat maze, haunted forest trail and award-winning puppeteers are sure to make your evening spooktacular. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26; $10 per carload or $3 per person plus a nonperishable food donation; Steve Michaud Park, 17100 Ipava Ave., Lakeville; ci.lakeville.mn.us
North St. Paul’s Trick or Treat Trail. Walk the Casey Lake trail and collect candy and other prizes and meet community police officers and firefighters. 2-4 p.m. Oct. 26; free admission; Casey Lake Park, 2107 17th Ave., St. Paul; 651-747-2400; northstpaul.org.
Trick-or-Treat Geocaching. Don’t forget your costume. Reservations required two days prior to event. Oct. 26, 2-4 p.m., Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, 10360 W River Rd., Brooklyn Park, $5; Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m., French Regional Park, 15720 Rockford Rd., Minneapolis, $10 per trick-or-treater, adults free; Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m., Cleary Lake Regional Park, 18106 Texas Ave, Prior Lake, $10 per trick-or-treater, adults free, threeriversparks.org.
Hilltop Fall Pumpkin Party. With a costume contest, horse-drawn-wagon ride, games and more, this is sure to be an afternoon full of color and fun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 19; free; YMCA Camp St. Croix Day Camp, 532 County Road F, Hudson, Wis.; 715-386-8411; hudsonwi.org.
Candlelit Tours. Learn about a historic 1866 Gothic Revival mansion through ghostly figures and clues for one night only. 7-9 p.m., tours every half-hour, Oct. 12; $10, $8 for Dakota County Historical Society members and students; LeDuc Historic Estate, 1620 Vermillion St., Hastings; 651-438-8480; dakotahistory.org.
BareBones Puppets Halloween Extravaganza. The 26th anniversary shows will be just as haunting as they are beautiful. Blankets and camp chairs encouraged as seating is limited. After the performance, the audience and cast enjoy a night of dancing, live music and hot food and drink served by Sisters’ Camelot. 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday Oct. 25-Nov. 2; suggested $10-$20 donation; Hidden Falls Regional Park, North Gate, 1305 S. Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul; barebonespuppets.org.
Pumpkin Night in the Park. Hike pumpkin-lit trails to see costumed characters. Play games and dance with a DJ, then be amazed by fire dancers and magic at Springbrook Nature Center. 6-10 p.m. Oct. 19; $10 per person, $8 for advance tickets; Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave. N.E., Fridley; 763-572-3588; springbrooknaturecenter.org.
Gangster Ghost Tour. Meet the ghosts of real St. Paul gangsters in this walking theater production hosted by the historic Landmark Center. Reservations required. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23; $10; The Landmark Center, 75 W. Fifth St., St. Paul; 651-292-3063; landmarkcenter.org.
Victorian Seance: Fact or Fiction? Let yourself be fooled into thinking that this portrayal of a Victorian medium is real, using the typical tricks and tools of the Spiritualist movement. 8 p.m.-midnight, with shows every hour; Oct. 24-26; $22-$24; Alexander Ramsey House, 265 S. Exchange St., St. Paul; 651-296-8760; mnhs.org.
A Brassy Tribute to Spook-tacular Music. Enjoy this family friendly event providing a wide array of spook-tacular tunes, from classical works like “Danse Macabre” to the soundtracks from your favorite creepy movies and TV shows like “Psycho” and “Stranger Things.” Costumes encouraged. $30, discounts for advance tickets and students; 7:30 p.m., Oct. 24-25.; Sundin Hall, Hamline University, 1531 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul; hamline.edu/sundin.
Zeitgeist Halloween Festival. St. Paul new music chamber ensemble Zeitgeist will lead you through chilling sounds, haunted new commissions and storytelling at Studio Z. Oct. 31 – Nov. 3; $15, $10 for students and seniors, $40 for festival pass; Studio Z, 275 E. Fourth St., Suite 200, St. Paul; 651-755-1600; zeitgeistnewmusic.org.
Twin Cities Horror Festival. Eleven days of performances that can make you roar with laughter or jump in your seat. Times and prices vary, Oct. 24-Nov. 3; Southern Theatre, 1420 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-293-9671; tchorrorfestival.com.
Boo Bash and Trick-or-Treating. Children ages 2-12 can escape the cold and go trick-or-treating indoors, play games or make crafts in the gym. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25; $6 per child in advance, $8 per child at the door; Veteran’s Memorial Community Center, National Guard Gymnasium, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights; 651-450-2585; invergroveheights.org.
Trunk or Treat at Emanuel Lutheran. Trunk or Treat is a fun, safe family Halloween option. Trick or treat from vehicle to vehicle, play games and eat snacks. Friendly costumes welcome. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25; free, low additional cost for games; Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2075 70th St. E., Inver Grove Heights; 651-457-3929; emanuellutheranchurch.org.
Fantastically Spooky Ghost Trolley. Hear the creaks and howls on your spooky trolley ride, explore the Creepy Graveyard, and play Halloween games. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 25-26; $4; Excelsior Streetcar Line, 400 George St., Excelsior; 952-922-1096; trolleyride.org.
Spooky Timbers. Trolley rides, logging camp tours, storytelling and more. Sasquatch might even make an appearance at this family-friendly event. 5-8 p.m. Oct. 18-19, 25-26; $6-$10, free for Historical Society members; Forest History Center, 2609 County Road 76, Grand Rapids, Minn.; 218-327-4482; mnhs.org.
Afton Trick or Treat Trail. If you hear loud voices, it’s probably from the “Scream for Ice Cream” contest. The whole downtown has the Halloween spirit, offering pumpkin decorating, crafts, treats and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 26; free; St. Croix trail through Downtown Afton; 701-269-4639; exploreafton.com.
Bats, Bones and Bonfires. Bring the whole family for this Halloween festival. Get outside for fun and games, face painting, food from the El Jefe food truck, live music and more. 4-8 p.m. Oct. 26; $7 per person, $5 for members; River Bend Nature Center, 1000 Rustad Road, Faribault, Minn.; 507-332-7151; rbnc.org.
Boo-ology. Experience the science behind the spooks with hands-on activities. Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 26; $9.95 for adults, $8.95 for seniors, ages 12 and under free if in costume, free for members; Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul; 651-221-9444; smm.org.
Enchanted Forest Halloween. Bring a little magic to your Halloween night with a forest full of stories, crafts, cookies, games and more. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. 5-9 p.m. Oct. 26; $7, children under 2 are free; Lowry Nature Center, 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria; 763-694-7650; threeriversparks.org.
Ghostly Gala. Move to the groove during a dance party that also includes pizza, games, a costume contest and more, hosted by Reach for Resources, a nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities and mental illnesses. 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 26; $10 before Oct. 22, $15 after; Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park; reachforresources.org.
Gibbs Farm Halloween Festival. Spend an afternoon at the farm. Perhaps wearing your costume will give you luck when you look for pennies in the haystack. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26; $5-$8, free for members; Gibbs Farm, 2097 W. Larpenteur Ave., St. Paul; 651-222-0701; rchs.com.
Halloween Bash. Spooks and snacks, crafts and costumes, and games and giggles are all waiting at Willow River State Park. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 26; free; Willow River State Park,1034 County Highway A, Hudson, Wis.; 715-386-5931; willowkinnifriends.org.
Halloween Spooktacular. From carnival games and wagon rides to bags of treats and take-home crafts, your little pumpkin is in for a night of fun. Geared for children 10 and under and their parents. 4-7 p.m. Oct. 26; $7 per person, $8 at the door; Harriet Alexander Nature Center, 2520 Dale St. N., Roseville; 651-792-7006; cityofroseville.com/hanc.
Haunted Woods Trail. Wear your costume to bring the fantastic to Rosemount as you trick or treat your way through Central Park. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26; free; Rosemount Central Park, 2893 145th St. W.; 612-840-9016; rosemountevents.com.
Monster Mash Fall Family Festival. Live music, dancing, snacks, games, costumes and more. 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 26; $5 per person, $15 per family, discounts for advance tickets before Oct. 23; Woodbury Senior High School, 2665 Woodlane Drive, St. Paul; 651-425-6600; sowashco.ce.eleyo.com.
Skate-O-Ween. Grab your family, friends and ice skates for open skating with a Halloween twist, including costumes, prizes and more. 9:45-11 a.m. Oct. 26; free; Augsburg University Ice Arena, 2323 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis; fscmpls.org.
Tamarack Trick-or-Treat. Have a leisurely day in the fall with costumed characters, treats and animals. Intended for preschoolers and elementary school-aged children. 3-5:30 p.m. Oct. 26; $3.50 for adults, $7.50 for children; Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township; 651-407-5350; ramseycounty.us.
Trunk or Treat at Good Shepherd. There’s more than enough candy, games and crafts to go around. 3-6 p.m. Oct. 26; free, encouraged to bring non-perishable food or personal care items to support 360 Communities charity; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School, 151 E. County Road 42, Burnsville; 952-432-5527; goodshep.com.
Trunk or Treat in Red Wing. Join the flood of costumed families and take to Red Wing’s Bay Point Park to enjoy free activities and trunk or treat hosted by the Red Wing YMCA. 2-5 p.m. Oct. 26; Bay Point Park, 1303 Levee Road, Red Wing; 651-388-4724; redwingymca.org.
Trunks ‘n Treats at St. Stephen. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a place with more festive or candy-filled trunks. 2-4 p.m. Oct. 26; free, but canned food donations encouraged; St. Stephen Lutheran Church parking lot, 1965 E. County Road E, White Bear Lake; 651-777-1107; ststephenwbl.org.
Halloween Masquerade Ball. Join Ground Zero, a nightclub with a Gothic atmosphere, for an intense Halloween rave. 21 and up. 9 p.m Oct. 26 to 2 a.m. Oct. 27; $20; Ground Zero Nightclub, 15 Fourth St. N.E., Minneapolis; 612-378-5115.
Trick or Treating on Main Street. Explore downtown Stillwater in costume and enjoy some candy along the way. Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 26-27; free; 100 Main St., Stillwater; 651-342-1386; events.discoverstillwater.com.
Great Pumpkin Halloween Celebration. Deck out the whole family in costumes and take in a festival full of crafts, music, trick-or-treat bags and more. 1-3 p.m. Oct. 27; free; Landmark Center, 75 W. Fifth St., St. Paul; 651-292-1239; landmarkcenter.org.
Trunk or Treat at Presbyterian Church of the Way. Bring your children in their friendly costumes for candy, games and prizes; and vote for your favorite seasonally decorated trunk. 5-7 p.m. Oct. 26; free admission; Presbyterian Church of the Way, 3382 Lexington Ave N, Shoreview; 651-484-3346; pcotw.org.
Oakdale Area Business Showcase. Come experience this fun event for all ages, and enjoy food from different vendors, face painting, a balloon artist and more. Kids, wear your costumes! 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 27; free admission; Oak Marsh Golf Course Club House, 526 Inwood Ave. N, Oakdale; 651-773-4738; oakdaleareachamber.org.
Tricks and Treats with the Mighty Organ. Bring your costumed trick-or-treater to an organ concert where children can join a costume parade. 6 p.m. Oct. 27; free; St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi; 651-426-3261; saintandrews.org.
Halloween Spooktacular. Prepare for a night of fun at this not-so-scary Halloween event. Enjoy trick or treating, a costume parade and other Halloween-themed activities. Don’t forget a costume. $17, $12 for members; 6-9 p.m. Oct. 26-27; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 28; Minnesota Children’s Museum, 10 W. Seventh St., St. Paul; mcm.org.
Lil’ Monstars Halloween Bash. The Hard Rock Cafe has fun Halloween activities for the whole family, including donut decorating and live music from Davey Doodle & The Red Hots. 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31; Kids 10 and under eat free weekdays with the purchase of an adult entrée; Hard Rock Cafe Mall of America, 5115 Center Court, Bloomington; hardrockcafe.com; 952-853-7000.
Halloween at First Avenue. Multiple performers and a costume contest with over $1,000 in cash prizes. 18 and up. 8 p.m. Oct. 31; $10 in advance, $20 day of show; First Avenue, 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis; 612-332-1775; first-avenue.com.
Trunk N Treat at Mosaic. Make Halloween less spooky and more fun with inflatables, free food and more. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31; free; Mosaic Christian Community, 540 E. Wheelock Parkway, St. Paul; mosaicstpaul.org.
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