10/24/2024 -- Weekend Events Preview

TWIN CITIES WEEKEND PREVIEW — KEEPING YOU BUSY ✔

Today is October 24th

Here is what’s happening in the Twin Cities this weekend.

Let’s Get Spooky (For Adults) 👻🎃

👻 Halloween isn’t until next Thursday but there are plenty of events happening this weekend to get you in a spooky mood.

- Halloween Murder Mystery Party | Minneapolis Cider Co | $25 | 10/26 | Will you find catch the killer or end up with a cold case? | Learn More

- Candlelight Ghost Tour | 300 Clifton | $49 | Now - October 2024, select dates | Join a haunted trolley tour exploring Minneapolis's most haunted sites with a knowledgeable narrator | Learn More

- Haunted Basement at Travail’s Basement Bar | Travail Kitchen | $79 | Now - November 2, 2024, select dates | Experience an immersive Halloween dining adventure with a multi-course themed menu and interactive cocktails. | Learn More

- Twin Cities Horror Festival | Crane Theater | $70 | October 23 - November 3, 2024 | Attend the longest-running horror theatre festival in the country featuring multiple productions | Learn More

- Vampire Family Reunion | Pryes Brewing Company | Free admission | 10/26 | Enjoy family-friendly activities during the day followed by an evening DJ party | Learn More

- Hallowhiskey Party | O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co | $10 | 10/26 | Celebrate Halloween with whiskey tastings and festive fun at this popular distillery event | Learn More

- Brit’s Birthday and Halloween Bash ​’24| Brit's Pub | Free | 10/26 | Celebrate Brit's birthday along with Halloween festivities featuring live music and drink specials | Learn More

- Annual Halloween Bar Crawl| Tom's Watch Bar | $25 | 10/26 | Join the largest Halloween bar crawl in the city with costume contests across multiple venues | Learn More

- Halloween Night | Ground Zero Nightclub | $10 | 10/31 | Celebrate Halloween with music and spooky vibes at this lively nightclub party | Learn More

- First Avenue’s Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest | First Avenue | $10 | 10/31 | Join the annual costume contest themed around "Beetlejuice" at this iconic venue. | Learn More

- Halloween After Dark | Minnesota Science Museum | 10/25 | Adults-only evening at the museum featuring a 90s themed candy bar, costume contest, and full bar | Learn More

Let’s Get Spooky (For Families) 👻🎃

- Not So Scary Trick or Treat | Midtown Global Market | Free | 10/26 | Enjoy family-friendly activities including trick-or-treating during this festive market event |
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- Bebe Zito + Malcolm Yards present: Howl-o-ween! | The Market at Malcolm Yards | Free | 10/27 | Bring your dog in costume for a fun contest while enjoying drinks and supporting pet adoption | Learn More

- Disney’s Hocus Pocus in Concert | Orchestra Hall | $59 | 10/25 & 10/26 | Enjoy a magical concert experience featuring "Hocus Pocus" performed live by the Minnesota Orchestra | Learn More

- Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular | Minnesota Zoo | $18 | Now - November 2, 2024 | Explore a glowing trail of thousands of artistically carved pumpkins inspired by the wonders of the world. | Learn More

- Hocus Pocus Movie Night at Insight Brewing | Insight Brewing | Free admission | 10/25 | Enjoy a cozy outdoor movie night featuring "Hocus Pocus" with free s'mores and popcorn | Learn More

- Minnesota Children’s Museum Halloween Party | $25 | 10/25 & 10/26 | Join for trick-or-treating and fun activities during this family-friendly Halloween celebration | Learn More

- Utepils Brewing Halloween Party | Free | 10/25 & 10/26 | Spooky market, tarot reading, kids costume contest, and much more | Learn More

Music 🎙

❯ Clouds So Swift | Summit Brewing Ratskeller | 10/19 | Free | More Info

❯ Girls Night Out - Tribute to superstar women of country music | Hook and Ladder Theater | 10/25 | $25 | More Info

❯ Ganja White: Wobbleween | The Armory | 10/25,26 | $99+ | More Info

❯ The Morning Kings Acoustic Duo: Live Music at the Ratskeller | Summit Brewing Ratskeller | 10/25 | Free |More Info

❯ Patsy O’Brien in Concert | Celtic Junction Art Center | 10/25 | $20 | More Info

❯ Spooky Strings: The Boom Island String Quartet | Metronome Brewery | 10/27 | Free |  More Info

❯ Korn | Xcel Energy Center | 10/27 | $109+  More Info

❯ Charles Lloyd Quartet | Ordway Theater | 10/27 | $51+ | More Info

❯ Stevie Wonder | Target Center | 10/17 | $54+ | More Info

Sports 🏒

🏀 MN Timberwolves v. Toronto Raptors| Target Center | 10/26 |  $30+| More Info

🏈 MN Gopher Football v. Maryland Terrapins | Huntington Bank Stadium | 10/19 | $25+ | More Info  

🏒 MN Gopher Women’s Hockey v. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks | Ridder Arena | 10/25,26 | $8+ | More Info

🏒 MN Gopher Mens Hockey v. St. Thomas Tommies | Mariucci Arena |10/18,19  | $28+ Secondary Market | More Info

🏀 MN Gopher Mens Basketball v. Bemidji State (exhibition) | 10/19 | $10 | More Info

Miscellaneous…Something for Everyone

❯ Ben Schwartz and Friends 2024 | The Orpheum Theater | 10/25 | $50+ | More Info

❯ Nosferatu - A Symphony of Horror| Assembly Theater | 10/25 | $25 | More Info

❯ The Moth Project | The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University | 10/25 | $5+ |  More Info

❯ Pumpkinfest at St. Paul Brewing | St. Paul Brewing | 10/26 | Free | More Info

❯ Halloween Bash | Boom Island Brewery | 10/26 | $30 | More Info

❯ China Rider - Direwolves of London - Halloween Show |Day Block Brewing | 10/26| $15 | More Info

❯ Rocky Horror Picture Show | The Phoenix Theater | 10/25,26 | $30 | More Info

❯ Death and the Maiden | Pangea World Theater | 10/25 | Pay as you are able |  More Info

❯ Poe: A Rock Musical | Ames Theater | 10/25,26,27 | $49+ | More Info

❯ Drive By Truckers: Southern Rock Opera Revisted | Uptown Theater | 10/25, 26 | $42+ | More Info

Planning Ahead! Events coming up the next few weeks 📆

Here are some notable events to keep your eye on and add to your calendar.

❯ Twin Cities Con | Minneapolis Convention Center | 11/8 - 11/10 | More Info

❯ Sound Unseen Film and Music Festival | various theaters | 11/13 - 11/17 | More Info

❯ Back to the Future in Concert with the Minnesota Orchestra | 11/30 - 12/1 | More Info