Pre-Halloweekend: Friday, Oct. 25 - Sunday, Oct. 27
All Hallows Eve Festival at Creators Space
Join Creators Space for a family-friendly Halloween showcase of spooky and mysterious art and performances; Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free admission
BareBones Puppets Annual Halloween Extravaganza at Hidden Falls
This 26th annual outdoor celebration at Hidden Falls Regional Park features puppetry, music, fire and folks on stilts; Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., pay-what-you-can (suggested $10-$20 donation)
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 & Sunday 6-9 p.m., Monday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $17 admission, $12/child and $5/adult for members
Trick or Treat at the Farmers' Market
Bring the little ones to trick or treat around the Downtown Saint Paul Farmers' Market; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., free admission
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
Halloween Festival at Gibbs Farm House
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
Hmongtown Halloween
Bring the family to Hmongtown Marketplace for a special HmongTown Halloween celebration; Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free
Lake Monster Bash: Halloween Music Fest
Dress up, drink great beer and dance the day away at Lake Monster's 3rd Annual Monster Bash Halloween Music Fest. Headliners include Graveyard Club, The Bad Man, Apollo Cobra and Gentleman Speaker; Saturday 1-10 p.m., $9 advance admission, $15 door admission, 21+
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 the Cathedral, while the 5K and 10K leave from Upper Landing Park; Saturday, registration fee varies
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
Halloween: Thursday, Oct. 31
BareBones Puppets Annual Halloween Extravaganza at Hidden Falls
This 26th annual outdoor celebration at Hidden Falls Regional Park features puppetry, music, fire and folks on stilts; 7 p.m.-9 p.m., pay-what-you-can (suggested $10-$20 donation)
The Coven Halloween Soiree at Can Can Wonderland
The Coven is throwing a spooky soiree at Saint Paul's Can Can Wonderland and you're all invited to join the fun, including specialty cocktails, aerialist performances, tarot card reading, a costume contest, live music and much more; 4-11 p.m. (21+ after 9 p.m.), $5 public admission, free for Coven members
Halloween Wing-Dings at Keg and Case Market
Trick or treat around West Seventh's bustling Keg and Case Market at the first annual Halloween Wing-Ding, featuring a dance party, prizes and fun frights. This event is family-friendly and costumes are encouraged!; 4-8 p.m., free
Monster Mash Up at Turf Club
Do the mash at Saint Paul's iconic Turf Club, featuring Dead Larry, Burbillies, Max Graham & The Fam and Dream of the Wild; 8 p.m., $12 advance admission, $15 door admission
Sparkle Theatrical's "Feed Your Head" in St. Anthony Park
Inspired by Alice in Wonderland's Mad Tea Party, Sparkle Theatricals "Feed Your Head" is an immersive theatre experience that brings the audience into the performance as new employees of the fictitious Better Butter Company; Showtimes: 6:30, 8:30, 9:30, $35
Spooky Storytime at Red Balloon Bookshop
Bust out the little costumes and bring the kiddos to Red Balloon Bookshop on Thursday morning for an extra-special, not too scary storytime featuring Halloween stories, seasonal songs and more; 10:30-11 a.m., free
Trick-or-Tiki at The Happy Gnome
If you're looking for more laid back vibes this Halloween, spend the evening sampling Halloween-inspired tiki drinks at The Happy Gnome's Trick-or-Tiki — costumes (or Hawaiian shirts) encouraged; 6-10 p.m.
Zeitgeist Halloween Festival 2019
Four days of bone-chilling storytelling at Saint Paul's Studio Z; Thursday 7-10 p.m., $15 admission, $10 student/senior admission, $40 festival pass
Post-Halloweekend: Friday, Nov. 1 - Sunday, Nov. 3
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 and Saturday, 8 p.m., $50 admission
BareBones Puppets Annual Halloween Extravaganza
This 26th annual outdoor celebration at Hidden Falls Regional Park features puppetry, music, fire and folks on stilts; Saturday 7-9 p.m., pay-what-you-can (suggested $10-$20 donation)
Sparkle Theatrical's "Feed Your Head" in St. Anthony Park
Inspired by Alice in Wonderland's Mad Tea Party, Sparkle Theatricals "Feed Your Head" is an immersive theatre experience that brings the audience into the performance as new employees of the fictitious Better Butter Company; Friday and Saturday, Showtimes: 6:30, 8:30, 9:30, $35
Zeitgeist Halloween Festival 2019
Four days of bone-chilling storytelling at Saint Paul's Studio Z; Thursday-Saturday 7-10 p.m., Sunday 6-8 p.m., $15 admission, $10 student/senior admission, $40 festival pass
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