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Just some of the highlights this weekend include the annual Field of Screams at the Minnesota Museum of Mining in Chisholm, Molitor’s Haunted Acres at Molitor’s Trout Heaven Park in Sauk Rapids, Frightmares at Buck Hill at Buck Hill Ski Area in Burnsville, and the 5th Annual South Central Minnesota October Studio Art Tour at artist studios in and around the cities of Faribault, Owatonna and Northfield.
Haunted Ship Tours will be held on the William A. Irvin Ore Carrier in Duluth, each Thursday through Saturday through October 31, including Wednesday, October 28. This WWII ghost ship has been transformed into a war ship featuring a battlefield of angry sailors just killing time, and waiting for you. For rates and times, dial 218/722-5573, or visit www.decc.org
A Pick-A-Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze will be offered at Lazy Acres Farm, located just southwest of Bemidji, each Saturday and Sunday through October 31, with festive shops in the old dairy barn, the Chicken Coop Cafe, pumpkin-picking, hayrides, barrel train rides, pumpkin chuckin’, a corn maze, playground, and walking trail. At dusk, enjoy the “Haunted” Night Lite Maze. And on Saturday, October 24, Bemidji will be the site of Bethel’s Best Bazaar at Bethel Lutheran Church, and a Scarecrow Festival at the Lakefront Pavilion. Various evening theater and music performances will also be offered. For more information, dial 1-800-458-2223, or check out www.visitbemidji.com
Thursday through Sunday, October 22-25, head to the Minnesota Museum of Mining in Chisholm for the annual Field of Screams. This is northern Minnesota’s premier haunted attraction, featuring over 100 ghosts, ghouls and goblins hovering in the darkness. A slightly less scary experience will be offered 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Field of Screams will also be open Thursday through Saturday, October 29-31. To purchase tickets and for further information, dial 1-800-422-0806, or visit www.fieldofscreams.info/
The city of Detroit Lakes will be the site of numerous events on Saturday, October 31. Highlights include a Halloween Hoot, the Parade of Costumes, and Trick or Treat at Washington Square Mall, as well as the 4th Annual Lakes Lifestyle Expo For Women at the ClubHouse Hotel. To learn more, dial 1-800-542-3992, or check out www.visitdetroitlakes.com
Diva Day will be offered at the Roseau City Center on Saturday, November 7, with seminars, vendors, great food and entertainment during this special event for women. Free to the public – there is a charge for the Diva Lunch. To find out more, dial 218/424-7509, or visit www.goroseau.com
The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth will be the site of Gales of November on Saturday, November 7. This event offers divers a chance to share recent diving adventures, and learn about Lake Superior underwater exploration, lighthouses, history, diving technology, shipwrecks, and more. For further information, dial 218/727-2497, or check out www.lsmma.com
The Nelson Family Farm in Litchfield will offer the 20th Annual Pumpkin Festival each Saturday and Sunday through October 25. Festivities will include horse-drawn trolley rides, tractor-drawn wagon rides, pony rides, a cornfield maze, straw maze, pumpkin painting, a fun house and pumpkin village, farm animals, barrel races, panning for gems, lots of farm produce, and a chance to make your own scarecrow! For rates and times, dial 320/693-7750, or visit www.nelsonfarm.com
Molitor’s Haunted Acres will be offered at Molitor’s Trout Heaven Park in Sauk Rapids, Thursday through Sunday, through October 31. The haunting begins with the Wagon of Doom hayride, followed by tours of the Haunted House, lots of other Scare Zones, a bonfire, and a variety of foods and refreshments. For rates and times, dial 320/253-1672, or check out www.molitors.net/ha
Paul Bunyan Land in Brainerd will be the site of A Haunted Season each Friday and Saturday through October 31, with three attractions at one site: Murder Manor, the Haunted Corn Maze, and the Hardly Haunted Kiddie Maze. To learn more, visit www.paulbunyanland.com
The Hutchinson Armory in the city of Hutchinson will be the site of Haunted House Tours, Friday and Saturday evenings, through October 31, with a chance to explore two fully haunted houses and a graveyard filled with terror. To find out more, dial 1-800-572-6689, or check out www.hutchinsonjaycees.org
The Pine River Library Haunted House will be held at the Cass County Fairgrounds in Pine River, Friday and Saturday nights, October 23-31. Tour the numerous “fright stations” during this fundraiser for the Pine River Public Library. For more information, dial 1-800-728-6926, or visit www.pinerivermn.com
The Pine Grove Zoo in Little Falls will offer the 7th Annual Zoo Boo on Saturday evening, October 24, when children can trick or treat along pumpkin-lit paths. Afterwards, the Pine Grove Zoo will be the site of the 2nd Annual Cage of Terror for anyone 13 years or older. For further information, dial 320/616-5595, or check out www.LittleFallsMN.com
The 3rd Annual Passport to Hutchinson Ladies Weekend will be offered at various venues throughout the city of Hutchinson, Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7. Come enjoy a girlfriends’ getaway weekend, featuring a 3M craft fair, Girlfriend’s Tea Party at Heirlooms Tea Room, shopping and antiquing specials, a hilarious Curious Savage dinner theatre performance, an Exotic Foods From Around the World cooking class, girlfriend photos, a Shop ‘Til You Drop vendor & craft fair, Ladies’ Designer Desserts & Cocktails at Zellas Restaurant, Make & Take Greeting Card and Beaded Jewelry classes, an At Peace With Art event at Peace Lutheran Church, lodging specials, and much more! For rates and times, dial 1-800-572-6689, or visit www.explorehutchinson.com/passport.htm
Numerous events will be offered during the month of October in downtown Anoka during the Anoka Halloween Capital of the World Celebration, including an Orange Tie Ball, a house decorating contest, pumpkin carving contest, the Light Up the Night parade, Anoka Halloween bonfire, a medallion hunt, Halloween bingo, a wine tasting, preschool costume contest, the Parade of Little People, Gray Ghost Run, Grand Day parade, and Ambassador coronation. For more information, dial 763/421-7130, or check out www.AnokaHalloween.com
Buck Hill Ski Area in Burnsville will be the site of Frightmares at Buck Hill, each Wednesday through Sunday, through October 31. This is the Twin Cities’ newest Halloween haunt, and features four scary attractions: Orchard Manor Dead & Breakfast, The Fright Factory, The Bellharm-Lovejoy Asylum and Haunted Hallow. There will also be live musical entertainment. For rates and times dial 952/435-7174, or visit www.frightmares.com
The LeDuc Historic Estate in Hastings will hold a Harvest Haunting on Saturday evening, October 24, with candlelight tours of the cellar, scary stories, apple cider making, s’mores, and spooky walks through the woods with storytellers. For rates and times, dial 651/437-7055, or visit www.dakotahistory.org
On Saturday, October 24, head to the Wildlife Science Center in Forest Lake for Howl-O-Ween, and trick-or-treat amongst the owls and wolves and bears -Oh My! Come in costume, make your own Halloween bag, and venture into the haunted house. To learn more, and for rates and times, dial 651/464-3993, or check out www.wildlifesciencecenter.org
A Boo Bash will be held Sunday, October 25, along St. Paul’s Grand Avenue, from Dale to Fairview, with a variety of fall-themed activities, as well as fun “trick-or-treating” offered by local merchants. To find out more, dial 651/699-0029, or visit www.grandave.com
The Landmark Center in St. Paul will host The Great Pumpkin Festival, Sunday, October 25, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is among the Landmark Center’s most popular, family-friendly programs, and features all things Halloween, including storytelling, music, art projects, a costume parade, and lots of candy and treats. Dress up and join the fun – admission is free! For more information, dial 651/292-3225, or check out www.landmarkcenter.org
The 30th Annual Upper Midwest Depression Era Glass and Pottery Show will take place at the Bloomington Armory in Bloomington, Saturday and Sunday, October 31 and November 1. Featured will be Heisey, Cambridge, Fostoria, Tiffin, Imperial, Fiesta, Fenton, Franciscan, Roseville, Rookwood, Watt, Hull, Hall, Rosemeade, Weller, McCoy, Shawneee, Red Wing, Royal Copley, and other brands of Depression era glassware, pottery and china. For further information, dial 651/770-1567, or visit www.glassshow.com/index.html
The Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis will host a Wedding Gown Sample Sale on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, with hundreds of high end and couture gowns in sizes 0-28 at $299.00. And, Friday through Sunday, November 6-8, the Convention Center will be the site of the Minnesota Ski & Snowboard Expo, with nearly 100 exhibitors, including local, regional and Western ski areas, pre-season sales on ski and snowboard equipment and apparel, and special discounts on helmets as part of a public service campaign. There will also be “Flying Aces” aerial trampoline shows, Olympic Theater, an Action Sports Zone, and Expo-only specials on season passes, instructional programs, and more! For rates and times, and for more information on either of these events, dial 612/335-6000, or check out www.minneapolisconventioncenter.com
And just some of the upcoming concerts and performances will include:
A Prairie Home Companion at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, each Saturday through October 24
Imagination Movers at the Target Center in Minneapolis, October 24
Emmylou Harris at Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel in Prior Lake, October 25
Celtic Thunder at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, October 29
Miley Cyrus at the Target Center in Minneapolis, October 29
Monsters of Folk – Mike Mogis, Conor Oberst, M. Ward, & Jim James at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, October 29
David Gray at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, October 30
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers at the O’Shaughnessy Auditorium in St. Paul, November 1
Train at First Avenue in Minneapolis, November 1
The Tragically Hip at the O’Shaughnessy Auditorium in St. Paul, November 3
They Might Be Giants at First Avenue in Minneapolis, November 3
Joan Rivers at The O’Shaughnessy in St. Paul, November 4
Snoop Dogg Wonderland High School Tour at the EPIC in Minneapolis, November 5
Southern Fried Chicks at The O’Shaughnessy Auditorium, November 5
Ballet Minnesota presents: “Gershwin & Mozart” at the Fitzgerald Theater, November 6
Def Leppard with Cheap Trick & Man Raze at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, November 6
Wynonna at Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel in Prior Lake, November 6
KISS: Alive 35 at the Target Center, November 7
The Old Crow Medicine Show at the Historic State Theatre, November 7
Sexy World Tour 2009: Eric Benet, Mint Condition & Ledisi at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, November 12
Jerry Seinfeld at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, November 13 & 14
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour 2009 at the Target Center, November 14
Wolfmother at the Historic State Theatre, November 14
Grease at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, November 18
John Fogerty at the Historic State Theatre, November 18
Twelfth Night at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, November 19
Tu Dance at The O’Shaughnessy Auditorium, November 20
A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor at the Historic State Theatre, November 21
93X Butterball starring Rob Zombie at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, November 20
The Shine All Night Tour: Martina McBride & Trace Adkins at the Xcel Energy Center, November 21
The Brian Setzer Orchestra at Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel, November 22
Brett Dennen at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, November 27
Forever Tango at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, November 28
Leo Kottke at the Historic State Theatre, November 28
Tony Sandler’s Holiday Greetings at the Pantages Theatre, November 29
An Intimate Christmas with Lorie Line – The 20th Anniversary Show at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, December 1
Bryan Adams at the Historic State Theatre, December 4
Fight Night – Heavyweights Hit Target at the Target Center, December 4
The New Standards at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, December 5
The Swell Season at the Historic State Theatre, December 5
Kenny G. at the Historic State Theatre, December 6
Home for the Holidays at the Pantages Theatre, December 10
The Blenders at the Pantages Theatre, December 11
The Steeles at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, December 11
Katie McMahon at The O’Shaughnessy Auditorium, December 12
An Intimate Christmas with Lorie Line – The 20th Anniversary Show at the Historic State Theatre, December 12 & 13
A Christmas Carol at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, December 15
All Is Calm at the Pantages Theatre, December 17
Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel, December 17-27
Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy at the Historic State Theatre, December 18-20
Peter Ostroushko at the Fitzgerald Theater, December 19
The Pink Floyd Experience at the Fitzgerald Theater, February 11
The Wailin’ Jennys at The O’Shaughnessy Auditorium, February 19
Baby Wants Candy at The O’Shaughnessy Auditorium in St. Paul, March 19
Bill Engvall at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, March 20
Tegan and Sara at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, March 24
The James Sewell Ballet at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center, April 10
Mark Knopfler at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, April 25
For further information on any of these performances or events, please contact Ticketmaster at 651/989-5151
The Bluff Valley RV Park in Zumbro Falls will host their annual Light Maze & KTTC Lights event Wednesday through Sunday, October 21 through November 29. This 1.5-mile drive-through light tour features exciting themed areas with over 450 light displays, over 200 animated displays, live entertainment each evening, and nightly Pepsi Nightlight Park & Play activities including Nightlight mini-golf, Nightlight disc-golf, and Nightlight wagon rides. For rates and times, dial 1-877-467-3348, or check out www.BluffValley.com
On Friday and Saturday, October 23 & 24, the Quarry Hill Nature Center in Rochester will offer a Creatures of the Night Halloween Happening for parents and children ages 4 and older. Featured will be guided hikes through the Quarry Hill woods, cave, and across the pond bridge where participants will be greeted by “creatures of the night” costumed characters. Treats will follow. To find out more about this and other Rochester area events, dial 1-800-634-8277, or visit www.visitrochestermn.com
On Saturday, October 24, head to FarmAmerica in Waseca for All Hallows Eve, when participants will enjoy an old-fashioned Halloween with pumpkin-carving and safe trick-or-treating in a unique atmosphere. This event is for young children and their parents and grandparents. To learn more, dial 507/835-2052, or check out www.farmamerica.org
The 5th Annual South Central Minnesota October Studio Art Tour will be offered Saturday and Sunday, October 24 & 25, at artist studios in and around the cities of Faribault, Owatonna and Northfield, with 42 artists participating. A variety of demonstrations will also be offered. For more information, dial 507/334-4381, or visit www.southcentralartour.com
Pioneer Village in Worthington will host Halloween at Pioneer Village on Saturday, October 31, when the Village buildings will be set up to look just like a ghost town, and kids can travel the haunted Halloween Trail. In addition, enjoy games, apple cider and other spooky fun! For further information, dial 1-800-279-2919, or check out www.noblespioneervillage.com
A Gun & Knife Show will be offered at the Community Center in Windom, Saturday and Sunday, October 31 and November 1, with over 10,000 square feet of guns, knives and related items to view, buy, sell and trade. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To find out more, dial 1-800-794-6366, or visit www.winwacc.com
The Historic Mayowood Mansion in Rochester will offer Christmas Tours, each Friday through Sunday, November 6-22. Rooms will be decorated by individuals, clubs and business, with room interpretation by guides and docents. Light refreshments will be served. Arrive early to check-in, view an orientation film and new exhibits, and browse through the gallery shop. To learn more, dial 507/282-9447, or check out www.olmstedhistory.com
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