This Halloweekend: 46 frightening fests, creepy concerts, and trunk-or-treats
Oct. 27—This list of hauntingly good tunes, movies, trunk-or-treats and more will grow as we get closer to Halloween, so check back for the most up-to-date list.
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Terrifying tunes (live music at local venues)
That '70s Halloween Celebration
Featuring Soul Train and a Looney Mob reunion.
When: 7-11 p.m. Friday.
Where: 121 N. Broadway, Rochester
More Information: facebook.com/4Svibez/
Winona Metalfest II
Featuring Agony Reigns, Descent of Man, Gorgatron, and more. $20-25.
When: 8 p.m. Friday.
Where: Ed's No Name Bar, 252 E. Third St., Winona
More Information: https://m.bpt.me/event/5225370
Aventi Halloweekend
DJ and dancing at Crave Friday and The Workshop Saturday.
When: 9 p.m. Friday and 10 p.m. Saturday.
Where: CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar, 220 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester; The Workshop Food Hall, 1232 Third Ave. SE, Rochester
More Information: facebook.com/Aventidjs
Halloween TEEN Karaoke Night
Teens invited to sing their favorite (appropriate) tunes in front of the crowd, or just jam along from their seat. Snacks provided, drinks for purchase.
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday
Where: St. James Coffee, 4156 18th Ave. NW, Rochester
More Information: stjamescoffee.com
Acoustic Orchard — Live Music on the Farm
Local musicians in a rustic setting.
When: 4-6 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Keepsake Cidery, 4609 135th St. E., Dundas
More Information: mncider.com
Roll Over and Play Dead
Open mic and Grateful Dead tribute by Mark Thoreen, featuring Jackson and The Burn.
When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Taco JED, 808 S. Broadway Ave. S., Rochester
More Information: facebook.com/TacoJEDRochMN
Halloween KBW
Twin Cities musicians Kalliah and BlackWater in the TI Casino Lounge.
When: 8 p.m.-midnight, Saturday.
Where: Treasure Island Casino, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Road, Welch
More Information: facebook.com/KalliahBlackWater
Halloweenin' with Tom Schramm & the LPs
With prizes for the best costumes.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday.
Where: High Court Pub, 109 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro
More Information: highcourtpub.com
Halloween Bash with Nite Shift
Classic and contemporary rock.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: North Star Bar, 503 Broadway Ave. N., Rochester
More Information: northstarbar.net
Tricks and TREATS
Surly Darkness Tapping
Thematic 2021 beer tapping at Wildwood — limited availability.
When: 5-9 p.m. Friday
Where: Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill, 1517 16th St. SW, Rochester
More Information: facebook.com
Pumpkin Season at the Farm
"U-pick" pumpkin patch, squash, corn pit.
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Red Barn Learning Farm, 27251 Minnesota Hwy. 30, Hayfield
More Information: redbarnlearningfarm.com
Trunk or Treat
Outdoor trick-or-treating, games, and goodies. Register your own car for $10 to give out treats.
When: 6-8 p.m. Friday.
Where: Family Promise Rochester, 903 W. Center St., Rochester
More Information: family-promise-rochester.snwbll.com
Trunk or Treat
Free celebration with masked members handing out candy. Canceled if raining.
When: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday
Where: Presbyterian Church of Oronoco, 20 Third St. SW, Oronoco
More Information: postbulletin.com/calendar
Trunk or Treat
Costumes encouraged, dogs welcome. Free and open to all kids in the community, wheelchair accessible.
When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bear Creek Services, 3108 U.S. 52 N, Rochester
More Information: bearcreekservices.org
"Jesus is the Real Treat!"
Free, candy passed out by masked, socially distanced participants.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: Evangel United Methodist Church, 2645 N Broadway, Rochester
More Information: facebook.com
Trunk or Treat
All families invited. Donations benefit youth trips.
When: 3-5 p.m. Saturday
Where: Bethel Lutheran Church Rochester, 810 Third Ave. SE, Rochester
More Information: facebook.com/bethelrochester
Trunk or Treat
Masks and social distancing required.
When: 2-3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 1503 Second Ave. NE, Rochester
More Information: peacechurchucc.org
Community Halloween Trick or Treat
Arrive on the Community Education side of the building and follow the signs to trick-or-treat in the building. Outside if the weather permits. Free, no need to register.
When: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Kasson-Mantorville Community Education, 606 16th St. NE, Kasson
More Information: facebook.com/KMCommunityEducation
2021 Halloween Drive-thru Trunk-n-Treat
Stay in your car and collect treats as you drive through the parking lot.
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Rochester Masonic Lodge, 2002 Second St. SW, Rochester
More Information: facebook.com/RochesterLodge21
Trick or Treating at Madonna Towers
Residents will hand out candy to costumed, masked kids. Participants required to screen in.
When: 4-5 p.m. Sunday
Where: Benedictine Living Community-Rochester, 4001 19th Ave. NW, Rochester
More Information: benedictineliving.org
Ghoulish gatherings
Halloween Costume Contest BINGO
Prizes for the top three costumes.
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Broadway Bar & Pizza, 4144 U.S. 52 N, Rochester
More Information: facebook.com/broadwaypizzarochester
Sparktacular Fall Fest
Fall games and activities, a mall parade, and a pumpkin contest.
When: 4-6 p.m. Friday
Where: SPARK, 1201 12th St. SW, Rochester
More Information: sparkrochestermn.org
What: 6th annual Goats & Goblins Party
Last day of the 2021 season. Free treats for the kids to eat, plus some to feed to the animals (try not to get those mixed up). $9 admission.
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Where: Red Barn Learning Farm, 27251 Minnesota Hwy. 30, Hayfield
More Information: redbarnlearningfarm.com
Boo at the Zoo
Trick or treat at the front desk, watch a naturalist give zoo animals pumpkins to play with at 1 p.m.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Where: Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo, 5731 County Road 105 NW, Byron
More Information: olmstedcounty.gov
Ridgefest
Games, petting zoo, treats, chili cook-off, bounce house, and pumpkin launching.
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday
Where: Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Road SW, Rochester
More Information: ridgefest.net
Halloween Costume Party 2021
Wear a costume, get a free "Stella." Candy for trick-or-treaters.
When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday
Where: Thirsty Belgian, 2650 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester
More Information: facebook.com/thirstybelgianmn
Fall Fest
Free for members and the general public.
When: 1 p.m. Saturday
Where: Red Wing Family YMCA, 434 Main St., Red Wing
More Information: redwingymca.org
Halloween Bash 2021
Bri Craiglow art show, free Halloween-themed canvas, food and drink, raffle ticket provided with entry fee.
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday
Where: Throw N Paint Studios, 902 Broadway Ave. N, Rochester
More Information: thrownpaintstudios.com
What: Halloween Karaoke Bash
Free "Drunk Witch" brew with costumed entrance.
When: 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday
Where: Charlie's Eatery and Pub, 1654 U.S. 52 N, Rochester
More Information: charlieseateryandpub.com
7th annual Halloween Hootenanny
$15, two bands in a wood stove-heated shed. BYOB — mixers and non-alcoholic beverages available on-site.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Farm, 3401 Collegeview Road SE, Rochester
More Information: eventbrite.com
What: Disco Bingo Halloween Party
Black lights, music, and progressive jackpots. Costume contest for prizes and cash.
When: 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday
Where: Wild Bill's Sports Saloon, 300 17th Ave. NW, Rochester
More Information: wildbillssportssaloon-rochester.com
Halloween Party and Costume Contest
West Central Entertainment and DJ entertainment, plus prizes.
When: 8:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Shar's Country Palace, 3925 Marion Road SE, Rochester
More Information: facebook.com/midbestentertainment
Scary shows
Halloweentown (1998)
Classic movie showing. Tickets are $7 and concessions are available. Purchase at show time at the concession stand.
When: 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Paramount Theatre, 125 Fourth Ave. NE, Austin
More Information: austinareaarts.org
Haunted Theatre
Rochester theater becomes a "haunted attraction designed to entertain and frighten," with live actors.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Where: Rochester Civic Theatre, 30 Civic Center Drive, Rochester.
More Information: rochestercivictheatre.org, 507-282-8481
Halloween Movie Night
Popcorn and scary movies in the brewery's outdoor tent.
When: 5 p.m. Friday
Where: LTS Brewing Co., 2001 32nd Ave. NW, Rochester
More Information: ltsbrewing.com
BooFest Movie Nights
Showing of Hotel Transylvania 3 benefitting Rochester Public School Foundation. Concessions and food for sale.
When: 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Olmsted County Fairgrounds, 112 Arena Drive SE, Rochester
More Information: eventbrite.com
Almost Amish CarnEVIL
Ages 21 and up, costume and proof of vaccination required for entry.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Chatfield Center for the Arts, 405 Main St. S, Chatfield
More Information: facebook.com
Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Let's do the time warp! Tickets $7, participation packs $10, available at the door.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Paramount Theatre, 125 Fourth Ave. NE, Austin
More Information: austinareaarts.org
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Let's do the time warp again! $5 per person. No water or hot dogs allowed, but costumes encouraged.
When: 11:55 p.m. Saturday
Where: Cresco Theatre and Opera House, 115 Second Ave. W., Cresco, Iowa
More Information: crescotheatreoperahouse.com
Frightening Festivities (everything else)
Trick or Treat Pawty
Social time for dogs with themed treats and puppy pints!
When: 4-9 p.m. Thursday
Where: LTS Brewing Co., 2001 32nd Ave. NW, Rochester
More Information: ltsbrewing.com
Paint & Sip + Dress Up To Win
Wine and Canvas Halloween party, prizes for costumed painters.
When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday
Where: Twigs Tavern & Grille, 401 Sixth St. SW, Rochester
More Information: wineandcanvas.com
An Evening for Night Owls
$20 per person. Owl banding site visit and presentation.
When: 8:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester
More Information: qhnc.org
Halloween Stories and Song Spectacular
Singing, movement, and games in the Alpine Room at The Centerstone Plaza Hotel. $8 for the first child, $4 for consecutive ones.
When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Saturday
Where: Ellen Jepson Piano Studio, 401 Sixth St. SW, Rochester
More Information: ellenpiano.studio
$5 Kids Studio: Sugar Skull Painting
Geared toward ages 5-10. Please wear a mask.
When: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday
Where: Austin ArtWorks Center, 300 Main St. N., Austin
More Information: austinareaarts.org
Spooky Art Market
Eight vendors and music by DJ Laidee P.
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
Where: Canvas & Chardonnay, 317 Broadway Ave. S, Rochester
More Information: facebook.com
Cave Tour
Spooky look at Quarry Hill's history as the grounds of the Rochester State Hospital.
When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester
More Information: qhnc.org
