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BOO! at MOA
What: Mall-O-Ween
When: Oct. 31, 4-7 p.m.
Where: Mall of America, North Atrium on Level 1
In place of mall-wide trick-or-treating this year, this fun-for-kids Halloween event features face painting, fun robots, a Fright Lights Show in Nickelodeon Universe, treat bags while supplies last, and other festive attractions.
Art Is in Fashion
What: M1750 Fashion Show
When: Nov. 2, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Urban Daisy, 1621 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Local designers and stylists put on a show of wearable art. Look for sculptural statement pieces, upcycled materials, repurposed denim, accent stitching, and more in the realm of unconventional fashion.
Cozy Downtown Cabin
What: Nordic Village at the Four Seasons
When: Nov. 1-March 31, 2024
Where: Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Billed as “a Minnesota cabin experience in the middle of the city,” this cozy wintertime setup, featuring five cabins seating up to four guests, and three cabins seating up to eight, will be open for dinners, private events, and buyouts Wednesdays through Sundays—all designed and decorated by MartinPatrick3. A launch party and open house will be open to the public noon-4 p.m. Nov. 4.
Pros and Con
What: Twin Cities Con 2023
When: Nov. 3-5
Where: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis
A convention for all things nerdy and nerd-adjacent comes to the convention center in downtown Minneapolis. Guests include Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, and scores of voice actors.
Scarecrow Row
What: Scarecrows in the Gardens
When: Through Oct. 31
Where: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska
Scarecrows and displays made by a team from Bachman’s as well as volunteers and visitors add to the festive autumn displays on the Dahlberg Terrace and Scarecrow Hill.
Pumpkins on Display
What: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
When: Through Nov. 4
Where: Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley
Part pumpkin patch and part art installation, thousands of glowing, carved pumpkins illuminate the night at this event. From the trees to the ground, guests can see carved pumpkins of all shapes and sizes as they wander through an autumn trail.
