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October 2026
Northeast Community Band Fall Concert
The Northeast Community Band kicks off its 29th season with a concert on Thursday, Oct. 15, 7 pm, at Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave. NE. The music of Minnesota composer John Zdechlik will be featured. Free, but a $5 donation is suggested.
Find out more »Twin Cities Horror Festival XV
Oct. 16-31, Crane Theater, 2303 Kennedy St. NE. TCHF is a juried festival whose goal is to feature the many facets of horror through varying creators across artistic disciplines (theatre, dance, cabaret, puppetry, short film festival, spooky kids programming). See https://www.tchorrorfestival.com/ for plays, dates, times and tickets.
Find out more »Spooktacular Pumpkin Walk
The HeightsNEXT annual Spooktacular Pumpkin Walk is a family-friendly event at Kordiak Park, 1845 49th Ave NE. Friday, Oct. 16, 4:30-8 pm. Free admission. Free hot apple cider in the Pavillion. Free s'mores at the bonfire. Coffee on Wheels food truck on site. A police squad car and a fire truck will be on view in the parking lot. Costumes and pets welcome.
Find out more »Family Gathering Concert
PILLAR Forum, 2300 Central Ave. NE, will host a free Family Gathering Concert on Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 am. Colin Bracewell and School of Rock will perform. The concert is part of the City of Minneapolis' work to build community by bringing families together and supporting independent music venues. Funded through the $7 million Small Business Resiliency Fund, the series supports Minneapolis businesses and communities impacted by Operation Metro Surge.
Find out more »Fall Craft & Bake Sale
The Autumn Woods Apartments, 2600 Kenzie Terrace, will hold a Fall Craft Sale on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the lobby area from 10 am–2 pm. Nine vendors will display unique handcrafted items and a large bake sale will include jams and much more. Flags will be posted near the parking lot and a sign on Kenzie Terrace at the traffic light the day of the event.
Find out more »Halloween Costume Swap
Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 am-3 pm, Graco Park, 15 8th Ave. NE. Browse, swap and find something fun to wear this Halloween. While you're there, jump into a hands-on Halloween-themed art activity and make something of your own. Costume drop-off is encouraged ahead of the event so organizers can have everything ready for the swap. Bring clean, gently used Halloween costumes, clothing and accessories to Graco Park anytime between 9 am–8 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 21, Thursday, Oct. 22 or…
Find out more »Pumpkins & Power Drills
Carve out an afternoon of fun with the Minnesota Tool Library at its annual Pumpkins & Power Drills event at Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, 1712 Marshall St. NE, Suite 100, Saturday, Oct. 24, 1-5 pm. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are also welcome. https://www.mntoollibrary.org.
Find out more »Truck or Treat
Saturday, Oct. 24, 1-4 pm. Bring your little monster to Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE, to explore Columbia Heights' trucks and get a Halloween treat. Pet costume contest at 2:30
Find out more »BeltramiSCARE
Lower Northeast Neighborhoods Association will once again host BeltramiSCARE at Beltrami Park, 1111 Summer St. NE, Saturday, Oct. 24, 5:30-8 pm. Low-intensity, kid-friendly scariness 5:30-6 pm; the park gets spookier as darkness falls. Haunted tours every 15 minutes.
Find out more »Community Fall Luncheon
St. Anthony Community Services will hold its Community Fall Luncheon Thursday, Oct. 29, 11:30 am-1:30 pm at Culver's party room, 4004 Silver Lake Road NE. The St. Anthony High School Choir will perform. Cost: $15. Registration is required, 612-706-1176 .
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