The Great Pumpkin Halloween Festival is back—and bigger than ever! This year’s festivities include all the favorites: a lively costume parade, face painting, crafts, a DJ spinning dance tunes, and, of course, plenty of candy. Carnival-style games like Plinko, fishing for prizes, ring toss, bag toss, a cake walk, and more...
The great pumpkin gutting is a whole lot more fun when done with power tools! There's only so much you can do with a kitchen knife - but options are endless with MTL's tools at hand! Bring your friends/family to Dual Citizen Brewing Company for a few hours of gourd fun...
Experience the Ordway in a new light on the threshold of All Hallows Eve in this meditative collaboration with Liquid Music, featuring the SPCO debut of Roomful of Teeth vocalist Eliza Bagg.
Twelve Kinds of Ice Glide through the ever-shifting magic of winter as Ellen recalls childhood memories of icy adventures with her loving father. In this world premiere musical, cold temperatures and warm hearts unite to tell a tender story that takes us from spotting the first glaze of ice to...
Trick or Treat in the Gloria Dei parking lot! Local businesses, groups and individuals will be decorating their vehicles trunk and handing out candy, books, stickers and more to children who attend. Come any time between 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. and you might also see a Fire Truck or meet...
Trick or Treat in the Gloria Dei parking lot! Local businesses and individuals will be decorating their vehicles trunk and handing out candy, books, stuffed animals, toothbrushes, stickers and more to children who attend. Come any time between 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. and you might also see a Fire Truck....
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth® is back and reimagined for a new generation, bringing a fast-paced, high-energy circus experience to St. Paul, playing Grand Casino Arena from October 23-25, 2026 – returning to the Twin Cities after over two decades! You remember your...
Trunk-or-Treat at OLP Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween? Join us for Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 25, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in the OLP parking lot! Come in costume and trick-or-treat from creatively decorated vehicle trunks. With candy, costumes, and plenty of Halloween fun, it’s a...
A spooky event bringing R.L. Stine’s world to life—an interactive guided haunted maze with surprises around every corner! There will be two showings of this event: 3:00pm-4:30pm is Family Friendly Ages: 5+ 4:30pm-6:00pm is the Scare Showing Ages: 7+ suggested. CHECK-IN Check-in will be located at a tent at the...
Precocious teen Harper finds a mysterious creature in the woods and sneaks it into their room, where cynical Viv is crashing for the summer. But when Harper and Viv's moms start being even weirder than usual, the kids must uncover the truth and save themselves before it's too late. Written...
Twelve Kinds of Ice Glide through the ever-shifting magic of winter as Ellen recalls childhood memories of icy adventures with her loving father. In this world premiere musical, cold temperatures and warm hearts unite to tell a tender story that takes us from spotting the first glaze of ice to...
Are you hooked on the early ’70s? So are we! Hooked on a Feeling brings back the unforgettable sound of 1970–1974 radio—when harmonies were rich, melodies were king, and every song told a story. We dig into the era’s biggest hits along with the one-hit wonders you forgot you remembered....
Celebrate the vibrant beauty of autumn at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum! From whimsical scarecrows to an extraordinary pumpkin display, fall is bursting with creativity, color and seasonal charm. Starting Sept 18, stroll through delightful displays of scarecrows crafted by Arboretum staff, artists and visitors alike around the theme...
Soak up the last of summer before the leaves begin to change around the Arboretum. Check out "Garden Highlights" updated weekly, to see what's blooming on the grounds and the soon-to-be best spots to see the fall color. Some of our favorite trails include the walk to the Farm, the Sensory...
Join us for a season full of fun, family-friendly activities at Pahl’s Market Fall Festival! Running from September 20th through October 31st, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the autumn season with your loved ones. Pahl’s Market’s Fall Festival is the ultimate way to celebrate autumn with family...