What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Oct. 27-29)
Travis Gienger of Anoka set the North American record for pumpkin weight with his massive 2,560-pound pumpkin called "Maverick". (FOX 9)
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Halloween Trail Walk:
- Viking Lakes, Eagan
- Oct. 28
- $6 admission
Stop by this event and visit trick-or-treat stations, dance to spooky tunes, and play Halloween-themed games. This is an outdoor event and will take place rain or shine. Adults are free with a food donation to benefit The Open Door.
BareBones 30th Annual Extravaganza:
- Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis
- Oct. 27-31
- $20 donation per ticket suggested
This outdoor spectacle includes larger-than-life puppetry, stilting, dance, fire, song, and live music. BareBones Productions is a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that puts on several performances, parades, and installations including their Halloween show which is a cult favorite.
Brews and Boomsticks:
- Boom Island Brewing Company, Minnetonka
- Oct. 27
- Free admission
Head to this event for a Hogwarts-inspired evening with a costume contest and limited edition brews. Four new beers inspired by the dragons of the Harry Potter series will be available in flights while supplies last.
Hallo-wine Trail:
- Vintage Escapes Winery, Kilkenny
- Oct. 29
- $15 per person
Grab your costumes and head out for a night of adult trick-or-treating wine five wine samples and a tasting glass. Live music, food, and an indoor bar will also be available at the event.
Anoka Halloween:
- Various locations, Anoka
- Oct. 24-31
- Free admission
Head to the Halloween Capital of the World for festivities all month. Highlights include the tent party on Oct. 27 and the 1.5-mile-long Grande Day Parade on Oct. 28.