The big Minnesota events on the weekend of Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, 2026 are Ella Langley at Grand Casino Arena, Gophers hockey against Penn State, Wobbleween at The Armory, the Itasca Symphony Halloween Spooktacular in Grand Rapids and the Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo. Each event below was read on the organizer’s own page on October 27, 2026; times are local.
The Weekend at a Glance
| Event | Where | Dates | Hours | Price (as published) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gophers Men’s Hockey vs. Penn State (3M Arena at Mariucci) | Minneapolis | Oct 30 and Oct 31, 2026 | Fri 7:00 PM; Sat 6:00 PM (Central) | Not confirmed | Both games listed at 3M Arena at Mariucci |
| Timberwolves vs. LA Clippers (Target Center) | Minneapolis | Oct 30, 2026 | 8:00 PM Eastern as listed (7:00 PM Central) | Not confirmed | Listed as an Emirates NBA Cup game |
| Wobbleween (The Armory) | Minneapolis | Oct 30 and Oct 31, 2026 | Doors 6:00 PM, show 6:15 PM | Not shown; tickets through Ticketmaster | Ages 18 and over |
| Ella Langley (Grand Casino Arena) | Saint Paul | Oct 31, 2026 | Doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM | Not shown; tickets through SeatGeek | 199 W Kellogg Blvd; page says On Sale Now |
| Allison Russell (First Avenue Mainroom) | Minneapolis | Nov 1, 2026 | Doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM | Not shown | Ages 18 and over; page does not say whether it is sold out |
| Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular (Minnesota Zoo) | Apple Valley | Through Nov 1, 2026 | Event hours not on the page (header shows 10 AM-4 PM) | Not listed | Header says online tickets are required |
| Deconstructing the Music Live: The Dark Side of the Moon (Reif Center) | Grand Rapids | Oct 30, 2026 | 7:00-9:00 PM | $10 to $30 | Listed in the Ive Studio Theater, 720 NW Conifer Dr |
| Itasca Symphony: Halloween Spooktacular (Reif Center) | Grand Rapids | Oct 31, 2026 | 2:00-3:30 PM | $11 to $27 | Wilcox Theater, 720 NW Conifer Dr |
| Mythical Forest Creatures (Forest History Center) | Grand Rapids | Oct 31, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Not listed | Learn about mythical creatures of the forest |
| UMD Football vs. Jamestown (Malosky Stadium) | Duluth | Oct 31, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Not confirmed | James S. Malosky Stadium |
| Caddyshakes (Northfield Arts Guild Theater) | Northfield | Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2026 | Fri 7:30 PM; Sat 7:30 PM; Sun 2:00 PM | $22; $18 seniors and students | 411 W 3rd St; Saturday has a Halloween costume contest with prizes at intermission |
| Dinosaur Adventure (Mayo Civic Center) | Rochester | Oct 31 to Nov 1, 2026 | Start 9:00 AM; no end time shown | Not shown | Box office 507-361-5050 |
Twin Cities Metro
Hockey, Concerts and the Zoo
The Gophers host Penn State at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 6:00 p.m. The Timberwolves play the Clippers at Target Center on Friday; the NBA lists 8:00 p.m. Eastern, so 7:00 p.m. Central. Ella Langley plays Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul on Saturday (doors 6:00, show 7:00 p.m.), Wobbleween fills The Armory on Friday and Saturday for ages 18 and over, and Allison Russell closes the weekend at First Avenue on Sunday. The Minnesota Zoo’s Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular runs through November 1. More dates are on the Twin Cities Metro events page.
Iron Range and Voyageurs
Pink Floyd, a Halloween Symphony and Forest Creatures in Grand Rapids
The Reif Center has two evenings and an afternoon: Deconstructing the Music Live plays Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. ($10 to $30), and the Itasca Symphony Halloween Spooktacular runs 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday ($11 to $27). Also Saturday, the Forest History Center hosts Mythical Forest Creatures from 1 to 3 p.m. See the Iron Range and Voyageurs events page.
Duluth and North Shore
Bulldogs Football
UMD hosts Jamestown at Malosky Stadium on Saturday at noon. See the Duluth and North Shore events page, and the Bentleyville Tour of Lights guide for the holiday season that follows.
South Lakes and Bluff Country
Caddyshakes and Dinosaur Adventure
Northfield Arts Guild Theater stages Caddyshakes on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. ($22; $18 seniors and students), with a Halloween costume contest at Saturday’s intermission. In Rochester, Dinosaur Adventure at the Mayo Civic Center runs October 31 to November 1 with a 9:00 a.m. start. See the South Lakes and Bluff Country events page.
What We Could Not Confirm
We could not confirm the Jeremy Messersmith show (October 30) or Family Magic with Bill Blagg (November 1) at the Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing: the theatre’s events page did not list them on October 27, so we left them off. We have no organizer-confirmed Halloween event yet for the North Lakes, Central Lakes, Red River Valley, River Valley and St. Croix Valley regions; see their hub pages below.
Regional hubs: North Lakes, Central Lakes and St. Cloud, Red River Valley, Minnesota River Valley and Prairielands, St. Croix Valley and East Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is happening in Minnesota on Halloween weekend 2026?
Saturday, October 31 is the busiest day: Ella Langley at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Gophers hockey against Penn State in Minneapolis, the Itasca Symphony Halloween Spooktacular in Grand Rapids, Wobbleween at The Armory, Mythical Forest Creatures at the Forest History Center and a Halloween costume contest at Caddyshakes in Northfield. Friday adds the Timberwolves against the Clippers and Pink Floyd music in Grand Rapids; Sunday has Allison Russell at First Avenue.
Which events are good for kids and families?
The Itasca Symphony Halloween Spooktacular (Saturday, 2 to 3:30 p.m., $11 to $27), Mythical Forest Creatures at the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids (Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.), the Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo (through Sunday) and Dinosaur Adventure at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester (October 31 to November 1) are the family picks. Wobbleween and Allison Russell are listed 18 and over.
Do the clocks change this weekend?
Yes. Daylight saving time ends early Sunday, November 1, so the clocks go back one hour. Times for Friday and Saturday are Central Daylight Time and Sunday is Central Standard Time.
Is the Minnesota Zoo Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular still open?
The zoo’s page lists it as running September 25 to November 1. It does not name a last night or evening hours, and the page header says online tickets are required, so check the zoo’s ticket page before you drive.
Are there Timberwolves or Wild games?
The Timberwolves host the LA Clippers at Target Center on Friday, October 30; the NBA schedule lists tip-off at 8:00 p.m. Eastern, which is 7:00 p.m. Central. The Wild’s home game against the New York Islanders is Thursday, October 29, just before the weekend.
Where can I find events after this weekend?
See all Minnesota events, which lists dated events by region, or pick a region hub below.
Keep Planning
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What We Could Not Verify
- Prices and times an organizer’s page did not show are marked “not confirmed” or “not shown” rather than guessed; check with the organizer.
- The Minnesota Zoo page gives September 25 to November 1 but no evening hours or price for the Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular.
- The Timberwolves tip-off is as listed by the NBA schedule (Eastern); the Central conversion is ours.
- We do not list Facebook-only or Eventbrite-only listings.
Sources
- Gophers: men’s hockey schedule
- NBA: Timberwolves schedule
- The Armory events
- Grand Casino Arena: Ella Langley
- First Avenue: Allison Russell
- Minnesota Zoo
- Reif Center: The Dark Side of the Moon
- Reif Center: Itasca Symphony Halloween Spooktacular
- Minnesota Historical Society: Forest History Center
- UMD Athletics: football schedule
- Northfield Arts Guild
- Mayo Civic Center
This page covers October 30 to November 1, 2026 and was last checked 2026-10-27. Dates, hours and prices change, so confirm on the linked page before you go. We replace it each week; for later dates see all Minnesota events.
Cite this page: It's Minnesota, “Minnesota Events This Weekend: Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2026”, itsminnesota.com/minnesota-events-this-weekend/ (updated ). By the It's Minnesota editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.