Whhoooooo - Scary......It’s the time of year for ghosts and goblins, witches and werewolves. But with all the spooks about, there’s one thing you don’t have to worry about—finding something to do.
1. Kindermusik.
Great Lakes Chiropractic is offering a free Kindermusik class on Thursday, October 27 from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
2. Trick or Trunk.
Alleluia Lutheran Church is sponsoring a Trick or Trunk at the St. Michael Elementary parking lot on Saturday, October 29th.
Car trunks will be decorated with different themes and candy will be given out to trick or trunkers from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
All trick-or-trunkers are asked to bring clothes/winter coats/food to donate to Hanover Food & Clothing Shelf.
3. Coborns Kids Day.
Bring your kids to Coborns on Saturday October 29 between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m for trick or treating, monster cookies, cider and games. Kids meals will be available for purchase for just $1.99.
4. Caribou Coffee. Bring your kids to Caribou Coffee in Albertville in costume on Halloween, and they get a free kids cocoa with the purchase of an adult beverage.
Just added: Also, Caribou Coffee in Albertville will be having buy one, get one free drinks for moms and dads (or anyone) on Monday.
5. FYCC Halloween Party.
Children may come and enjoy a variety of games and activities at St. Michael City Center on Monday, October 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. They are welcome to wear their costumes and bring their Trick n' Treat bag to collect their candy and prizes. Children are $5 and are able to do unlimited games and activities for 2 hours. Adults enter event for FREE.
Sloppy joe dinner will be available for $2.50.
And, don't miss this haunted house......
St. Michael Family Puts on Annual Haunted House
Mike and Lisa Fox love Halloween, and their hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind haunted house is living proof.
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"It's the ultimate kid day," St. Michael resident Mike Fox said about Halloween. "What's not to love?"
Each year Mike and his wife, Lisa, transform the three car garage of their home on the corner of Janett and 42nd Street Southwest in St. Michael into an ultimate haunted house. Each year continues to get bigger and bigger.
"I think this year is easily two times the size of last year's," Mike said. The two started doing this when they moved in in 2007, since then it has grown and changed a lot. "The first year was pretty weak," Mike said.
Their yard is full of gravestones and Halloween props, and all the neighborhood kids love when they see the decorations come out.
"We create quite the buzz when kids get off the bus and see we've started decorating," Lisa said. "I hope our neighbors like it!"
- When:Through Nov. 7. Exhibition hours are:
- Noon to 4 p.m. Mondays
- 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays
- 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays
- Where: Maple Grove Arts Center
- Why go: The show features adult artists depicting their original monster artwork using a variety of mediums. There will be a Monster Art Show and Awards Ceremony, including a costume contest open to the public, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. The event includes music by the Half Demon Dolls.
- Price: Free
Halloween Ghost Trolley: Terror on the Tracks
- When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday
- Where: Queen Avenue South and West 42nd Street in Minneapolis. All rides start at the Linden Hills Station.
- Why go: Jump on the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line for a fun Halloween tradition that won't entirely spook you.
- Price: Adults $4, Children 11 and under $3
- When: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday
- Where: Brookview Community Center in Golden Valley
- Why Go: Tweens in grades 5 through 7 can get all Halloween’ed up for an age-appropriate night on the town.
- Price: $8 at the door
- When: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday
- Where: St. Louis Park Rec Center
- Why Go: Swing by the arena in your costume for an evening of open spook skate.
- Price: Free skate rentals are available.
Annual Booseum and Ghost Trolley
- When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday
- Where: 305 Water Street in Excelsior
- Why go: This family-friendly Halloween event includes entertainment on stage, concessions, a trolley ride down the spooky trail and a trip through the haunted museum. The event is a fundraiser for the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society and the Minnesota Streetcar Museum.
- Price: $5 for kids (10 and under), $7 for adults
Haunted House
- When: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 6 to 9 p.m. on Halloween
- Where: 27655 Island View Road in Excelsior
- Why go: Flyers are hung all around town, so you might as well find out what this haunted house is all about.
- Price: $1
- When: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 6:30 to 11 p.m. on Halloween
- Where: 5510 Mahoney Avenue in Minnetonka (a half mile south on County Road 101 from Highway 7)
- Why go: Back for its 15th year, GreyStone Manor is put on by a family with two goals: Create “spooktacular” family-friendly fun and collect food for the ICA Food Shelf.
- Price: Free with an item for the food shelf.
- When: 9 a.m. Saturday
- Where: Parkers Lake, Niagara Lane N. and 18th Avenue N., in Plymouth
- Why Go: Join the Plymouth Rotary for a family 5k run/walk with a Halloween themed loop around the lake, down the Luce Line Trail and through the haunted tunnel.
- Price: Adults $25, Children under 12 $20, Families of four or more $50
Fall Festival on Main Street
- When: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
- Where:Main Street in Maple Grove from Elm Creek Boulevard to Arbor Lakes Parkway and beyond, sponsored by the Arbor Lakes Business Association.
- Why go: Costume contest for kids from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Maple Grove Arts Center plus art activity and free photos from CL!X Portrait Studio. Trick or treating at participating businesses for children ages 1 to 10. Look for the official "Trick or Treat Stop" signs along Main Street. Free pumpkins and pumpkin decorating at 3 Squares Restaurant while supplies last. Bring a non-perishable food item for the C.R.O.S.S. Food Shelf food drive.
- Price: Free
- When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
- Where: Lake Harriet Spiritual Community in Minneapolis
- Why go: Community members are invited to take in the free workshops, while exploring the animal communicator, massages, intuitive readings, healings, astrology, and more.
- Price: Free Admission, readings vary
Culvers and Bass Lake Center Halloween Party
- When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
- Where: Bass Lake Center (off of Bass Lake Road) in Maple Grove
- Why Go: Face painting, pumpkins, balloon animals, trick or treating throughout the mall
- Price: Free
Halloween Spooktacular at Lifetime Fitness
- When: 10 a.m. Saturday
- Where: Lifetime Fitness, Inc. in Maple Grove
- Why Go: Basketball courts at Lifetime Fitness will be transformed into a Halloween Spooktacular for kids of all age with a variety of games, contests and more. For more information, visit www.lifetimefitness.com/clubs or the Lifetime Fitness activity desk.
- Price: $5 for members, $10 for non-members
- When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
- Where: The Shops at West End in St. Louis Park
- Why Go: This fun Halloween event should have something for everyone, and proceeds benefit the St. Louis Park Emergency Program. There will be trick-or-treating, with free re-usable treat bags to the first 300 kids who provide a non-perishable food item for STEP. Also, cider, cocoa, coffee, muffins and popcorn will be on sale to benefit STEP. Other fun activities will include: the Radio Disney Dance Party, a costume contest, and a pumpkin patch with pumpkin painting sponsored by Creative Kidstuff.
- Price: Free
- When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
- Where: West 50th Street and France Avenue South in Edina
- Why Go: Community members are invited to 50th & France' Annual Pumpkin Festival featuring lots of kids' activities such as trick-or-treating (starts at 10 a.m.), face painting, horse trolley rides, and pin the face on the pumpkin.
- Price: Free
- When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
- Where: The Lookout Bar & Grill in Maple Grove
- Why Go: Arts, crafts and candy hunt. RSVP at 763-424-4365. For more information, visit http://www.lookoutbarandgrill.com or e-mail mike@lookoutbarandgrill.com.
- Price: Free
- When: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday
- Where: Ridgedale YMCA in Minnetonka
- Why Go: All community members are invited to put on their costumes and enjoy an evening of games, crafts, movies, a haunted maze and a bonfire with s’mores.
- Price: Free
- When: 9 p.m. Saturday
- Where: Cowboy Jacks in Plymouth
- Why Go: Show off your best Halloween costume efforts! The winner receives a $200 bar tab.
- When: 11 p.m. Saturday
- Where: The Lookout Bar & Grill in Maple Grove
- Why Go: Adult costume party, prizes, entertainment with the 100 Watt Zones and no cover. For more information, visit http://www.lookoutbarandgrill.com.
- Price: No cover
Pet Halloween Party and Costume Contest
- When: noon Sunday
- Where: ADOGO Pet Hotel, 6133 Baker Road in Minnetonka
- Why go: The event features photo opportunities, a bounce house, treats from Howling Dogs Bakery, cupcakes from Sweet Retreat, tours of the ADOGO Pet Hotel and representatives from Can Do Canines and Retrieve a Golden of Minnesota (RAGOM).
- Price: Free
Preschool Drop-off: Kits and Cubs Halloween Party
- When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday
- Where: Fish Lake Regional Park in Maple Grove
- Why Go: Children 4 and 5 years old can dress up in their Halloween costume and play games such as the pumpkin seeds toss, ring around the bone yard and spiders in the witches' cauldron. Attendees will also have a pumpkin scavenger hunt and have a treat. Call 763-559-6700 for more information and to make reservations.
- Price: $10, reservations required.
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