Pre-Halloweekend
Friday, October 26
Halloween: The Dead Zoo
The Bell Museum is darkening their galleries for a night of haunted fun and special surprises lurking throughout the exhibits; Friday 6-9:30 p.m., $20 admission, $15 members, $5 youth (3-18)
Skalloween 2018 at Turf Club
Get your spooky ska on at Turf Club's Skalloween, featuring Space Monkey Mafia, The Prizefighters, Rudegirl and the Wicked Bees; Friday, 7 p.m., $10 advance admission, $12 door admission
Paranormal Cocktail Party at The Lexington
Ever wondered if Saint Paul's historic Lexington is haunted? Listen to investigation findings from the Twin Cities Paranormal Society while you enjoy hor 'doeuvres, specialty cocktails or other adult beverages; Friday, 8 p.m., $50 admission
Saturday, October 27
Trick or Treat at the Lowertown Farmers' Market
Bring the little ones to trick or treat around the Lowertown Saint Paul Farmers' Market and partake in Friendchip Farm activities; Saturday 9-11:15 a.m., free admission
Creators Space Dark Arts Underground
Leave the kids at home for an evening of dancing, magic and mystery following the Creators Space Dark Arts Festival and Market; Saturday 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $15 admission, $25 VIP admission, 21+
Lake Monster Bash: Halloween Music Fest
Dress up, drink great beer and dance the day away at the 2nd Annual Lake Monster Bash: Halloween Music Fest. Headliners include Field Report, Dead Horses, Solid Gold, The Pines and Al Church; Saturday 12-9 p.m., $15 admission, 21+
Halloween Bash at Shamrocks
Have a shamRockin' Halloween at Shamrocks' annual party. The costume contest pays out big here—$200 for 1st prize, $150 and $75 bar tabs for the runners-up; Saturday 8 p.m.-close
FlannelJax's Halloween Party
Glow in the dark axe throwing at zombie-shaped targets? Don't mind if we do. Reserve a lane at FlannelJax's for a screaming good time; Saturday 7 p.m.-close, $40/lane (4 adults)
McGovern's Annual Halloween Party
McGovern's knows how to party, and Halloween is no different. Festivities include a costume contest, prizes and DJ; Saturday 9 p.m.-close
La Costa Halloween Party
Karaoke, salsa, costumes, and fantastic Mexican food await at La Costa's Halloween Party with DJ Serg; Saturday 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Halloween Bash at Flat Earth Brewing
This Halloween at Flat Earth, you'll find pumpkin beer, pumpkin painting, a dog costume contest and much more; Saturday 12 p.m.-close
Monster Dash
The largest Halloween race in the upper Midwest returns. Throw on a costume and take on the half marathon, 10-mile, 10K or 5K—the half and 10-mile start at CHS Field, while the 5K and 10K leave from the Cathedral; Saturday, registration fee varies
Hmongtown Halloween
Bring the family to Hmongtown Marketplace for a special HmongTown Halloween celebration; Saturday 12-3 p.m.
Gibbs Farm Halloween Festival 2018
There's Halloween fun for everyone at the historic Gibbs Farm House, including a costume contest, spooky stories, crafts, music, games and more; Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $8 adult admission, $7 seniors, $5 children 4+, free for RCHS members
Boo-ology at the Science Museum
Tricks, treats, and science. Head over the Science Museum of Minnesota for hands-on Halloween activities; Saturday 12-4 p.m., free admission for kids in costume, regular admission for all others
Sunday, October 28
Great Pumpkin Halloween Celebration at Landmark Center
Join Landmark Center for their annual Halloween celebration, featuring a costume contest, scavenger hunt, crafts music from Kidsdance and comedic magic show by Brodini; Sunday 1-3 p.m., free admission
Halloween Tea at the Saint Paul Hotel
Saint Paul Hotel's Halloween Tea party includes a fun and spooky 4-course menu with costumes and music; Sunday 1-3 p.m., $55 admission
Morticia and Dark Carnival at Turf Club
Jam to Morticia, Dark Carnival and DJ Mercury at Turf Club—plus, a rough screening of the film "Gothicapolis"; Sunday 7 p.m., $12 admission
All Weekend
BareBone's 25th Anniversary Halloween Extravaganza
This outdoor celebration at Hidden Falls Regional Park features puppetry, music, fire and folks on stilts; Friday-Sunday 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Wednesday the 31st 7-9 p.m., pay-what-you-can (suggested $20 donation)
Zeitgeist Halloween Festival 2018: Things That Go Bump in the Night
Four days of bone-chilling storytelling at Saint Paul's Studio Z; Friday-Saturday 7-10 p.m., Sunday 6-8 p.m., $15 admission, $10 student/senior admission, $40 weekend pass
Creators Space Dark Arts Festival
Join Creators Space for a family-friendly Halloween showcase of spooky and mysterious art and performances; Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free admission
Halloween Spooktacular at the Minnesota Children's Museum
Not so scary, but lots of fun. Bring your costumed kiddos to the Minnesota Children's Museum for trick or treating and other spooktacular activities; Saturday 6-9 p.m., Sunday 6-9 p.m., Monday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $15 admission, $8 for members
Halloween: Wednesday, October 31
Halloween at Keg and Case Market
Trick or treat around West Seventh's bustling Keg and Case Market, take photos in the pumpkin patch and indulge in Halloween-themed goodies from the market's various vendors; Wednesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Halloween Swing! w/Miss Myra & the Moonshiners at Vieux Carré
Swing through Hallows Eve with sultry jazz and barrelhouse blues at this downtown jazz spot; Wednesday 8-11 p.m.
Halloween Bash with Dan Ristrom & The Big Throwdown at Mancini's
The iconic Mancini's Char House becomes a Halloween haunt with drink specials, a costume contest and live music; Wednesday 7-10 p.m.
Harvest Feast and Beast at Meritage
Join Meritage for a special harvest dinner with a cocktail reception—costumes are encouraged for this "woodland creatures" themed event; Wednesday 6:30 p.m., $80 admission
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