Pumpkin Perfection
WHAT: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
WHEN: Nightly through Nov. 2
WHERE: 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley
Enjoy this festive fall event that is part pumpkin patch and part art installation, featuring a luminous trail of 5,000-plus expertly crafted jack-o-lanterns. Wander through the autumnal spectacular at the Minnesota zoo to ring in October in true spooky style.
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Opera Under the Stars
WHAT: Fall Open Air Music on Grand
WHEN: Oct. 7, 6-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 857 Grand Ave., St. Paul
Open air music returns to Grand Avenue on Oct. 7, featuring a series of live performances on the outdoor patio at 857 Grand Ave. (formerly Billy’s restaurant). This week, enjoy a live operatic performance by the Overdressed Opera, as you embrace that comforting October chill from the spacious patio.
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Excellence On Tour
WHAT: Mumford & Sons 2025 tour
WHEN: Oct. 9, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Grand Casino Arena—199 Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
Following the release of their sixth album “RUSHMERE,” Grammy Award-winning music group Mumford & Sons continue their North American tour in St. Paul, joined by opening acts Stephen Sanchez and The Barr Brothers.
Purple Pride
WHAT: Glam Jam
WHEN: Oct. 10-11
WHERE: 900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
This two-day fashion fundraiser supports Hennepin Arts’ mission to preserve the venues and history of the Hennepin Theatre District, presenting a multi-sensory celebration of Minneapolis’ distinct style, spirit, and soundtrack. Shop vintage finds, enjoy a curated runway show, and honor the bold and enduring legacy of Prince, which continues to shape the culture of his beloved hometown.
Spooky Stillwater
WHAT: Haunted History Trolley Tour
WHEN: Oct. 10-11, tours depart every half hour from 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: River Siren Brewery—225 Main St. N., Stillwater
The haunted spirit of Stillwater comes alive with the return of Zephyr Theatre’s spooky and theatrical trolley tours. Enjoy an eerie ride through this charming riverside town, plus plenty of Autumnal fun at River Siren Brewery, where there will be movies, a scavenger hunt, bonfires, and prizes.
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Top-Tier Vintage
WHAT: The Standard
WHEN: Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: 983 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
A new bi-annual vintage market hits the Twin Cities this Sunday, uniting an eclectic list of vintage vendors selling everything from clothing and accessories to home goods, original art and prints, and novelty items. Brought to you by the collective behind Northeast Minneapolis shop Olio Vintage, The Standard aims to present the “best of the best” to Twin Cities vintage shoppers.
