Wine and Sweets | Salem Glen Winery
Salem Glen Winery 5211 60th Ave SW, RochesterCome hang out with us this weekend as we match 4 Halloween candies with 4 tasty wines-because trick-or-treating isn't just for kids!
38 events found.
Events for October 31, 2026
Summer Saturdays | Rochester Farmers Market
Rochester Farmers Market - Graham Park 112 Arena Dr SE, RochesterAs a growers-only market, we are tied to the seasons and the climate, bringing you the healthiest and most delicious foods available throughout the year. The market is always changing. Stop by regularly to watch the colors and flavors change from one week to the next, and don't forget to...
Haunted Halfie Run | RCTC Sports Complex
Welcome to the Haunted Halfie, a high-energy race weekend packed with fast running, Halloween fun, and unforgettable community spirit. Featuring a brand-new USATF-certified course and events for all ages, THE Haunted Halfie is designed to become Southeast Minnesota’s signature fall running event. Made possibly by Olmsted Medical Center. Hosted on...
Dinosaur Adventure | Mayo Civic Center
Mayo Civic Center 30 Civic Center Dr SE, RochesterDinosaur Adventure, a nationally touring family event, arrives at the Mayo Civic Center for one weekend only, October 31 - November 1. The experience features life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, hands-on fossil digs, themed obstacle courses, dinosaur rides, and interactive raptor training sessions designed for young children. Event Highlights: · Life-sized, moving...
Goats & Goblins Halloween Party | Red Barn Learning Farm
Red Barn Learning Farm 27251 State Hwy 30, HayfieldCome celebrate the last days of our 2026 season with our annual Goats & Goblins party at the farm! Dress up! FREE treats for all of the kids and FREE treats for the kids to feed the animals. All activities are available - corn pit, corn maze, petting zoo, bale...
Do Good, Make Art – Community Art Project in support of The Landing MN | Morph Creative Reuse
Morph Creative Reuse 821 3rd Ave SE, Unit 45, RochesterJoin Morph Creative Reuse in creating artwork for The Landing's day center! These free community workshops will be held in the Creative Studio and led by local artist Molly Althoff. Across 5 days, we will work together to make a large community weaving using upcycled materials. In November, this will...
Free
14th Annual Trick or Treating | Kasson Mantorville Community Education
Put on your costume and join us for the 14th Annual Community Trick-or-Treat—a safe, warm place for kids to collect candy. Kasson-Mantorville Community Businesses, in partnership with ECFE, Community Education, and the Elementary PTA, invite you to a fun-filled indoor adventure. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Education...
Free
Kids Club Costume Contest | Little Thistle Brewing
Happy Halloween! Bring out the little goblins for Little Thistles Kids Club. This month we will be having a costume contest, alongside some themed crafts and coloring. Grab a sweet treat and maybe win something spooky!
Halloween Dart Tournament | Shar’s County Palace
LOD Dart Tournament 11am sign up 12 noon start Race to 3 winners Race to 2 losers 15$ entry fee Added money 50/50 Raffle Potluck Prize for best costume
Fall-O-Ween | Downtown Rochester
Join in on the fun family fall activities Downtown during Fall-O-Ween! Get some extra wear out of the kids' costumes, and come Downtown on Halloween afternoon (October 31, 1-4pm)! Enjoy trick-or-treating inside businesses, searching for Scaredy Cat to win a prize, voting for your favorite pumpkin carving, and more fun...
Free
The Creative Studio | Rochester Art Center
Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, RochesterFridays & Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm (September 11, 2026 - May 2027) The Creative Studio at Rochester Art Center is a vibrant, hands-on space where visitors of all ages can dive into self-led art activities inspired by the exhibitions on view. Whether you're visiting with kids, friends, or flying solo,...
Spirit Trees | Rochester Art Center
ON VIEW April 29 - November 15, 2026 CO-CURATORS: Valerie DeCora Guimaraes, Zoe Cinel FEATURED ARTISTS: Chanelle Gallagher, Lela Pierce, Stephanie Lindquist In 2019 Valerie DeCora Guimaraes, founder of the Greater Rochester Area Dakota Supporters (GRADS) and a member of the Heritage Preservation Committee, wrote a letter to the City...
$8
Alexandra Beaumont: The Choreography | Rochester Art Center
Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, RochesterAlexandra Beaumont: The Choreography March 14, 2026 - March 2027 | Rochester Art Center Atrium Curated by Zoe Cinel Rochester Art Center presents an exhibition by Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont. The exhibition includes artworks from her 2024 series Techniques for Ecstasy and The Choreography, a new installation that expands...
Amy Cannestra Exhibition: “Liminal Dwelling” | Rochester Art Center
Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, RochesterThe Rochester Art Center presents a solo exhibition of Milwaukee-based artist Amy Cannestra. In this exhibition Cannestra examines how domestic spaces—traditionally understood as sites of comfort and refuge—can quietly transform into environments shaped by self-loathing, comparison, and depression. Through gestural pastel drawings, hanging and mixed media sculptures, and video works,...
$8
Roger Wardin: Painting a Parallel World | Rochester Art Center
Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, RochesterBorn and based in Berlin, Roger Wardin received his Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Berlin, and has exhibited throughout Germany and the Netherlands. This exhibition marks his first presentation in the United States, however, his paintings are presented in the gallery as digital reproduction prints that...
$8
Art to Resist & Survive Authoritarian Regime Change | Rochester Art Center
Rochester Art Center 40 Civic Center Drive SE, RochesterKolaj Institute’s Politics in Collage Project is a series of residencies, publications, discussions, and exhibitions examining complex socio-political issues that contemporary society is contending with, in order to spark meaningful dialogue and inspire deeper engagement. In January 2025, Kolaj Institute organized a residency that brought together collage artists to make...
$8
Trick or Treat | Garden Party Books MN
Stop by Garden Party on October 31 anytime from 11AM to 5:30PM in costume and pick out a free children’s book! Open to all ages!
Trick or Tat Night 2 | Little Thistle Brewing
The fun continues! More tattooing happening in the back room, plus TWO costume contests. The first happens earlier (for the kids) at 12:30. The second happens at 7. Bring us your best shot for your chance to win fabulous prizes form Little Thistle and Sacred Heart Studios.
Soccer Watch: Tottenham vs. Crystal Palace | Little Thistle Brewing
October 31 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Drop-In Tours: Introduction to the Rochester Art Center | Rochester Art Center
Enjoy a docent-led, guided tour of the Rochester Art Center’s current exhibitions featuring the work of regional, national and international artists in a contemporary architectural setting. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. $8 for Adults, $5 for Seniors & Military Free for Ages 21 & Under, Free for Members No reservations...
$8
Dragons Love Tacos – The Play | RCTC Hill Theatre
RCTC Hill Theatre 851 30th Ave SE, RochesterWritten by Ernie Nolan Based on the book by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri You know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what...
$5
Frankenstein | Rochester Civic Theatre
Rochester Civic Theatre, 30 Civic Center Drive SE; Suite 100, Rochester, MN 55904 30 Civic Center Drive SE; Suite 100, RochesterFRANKENSTEIN By Nick Dear. Based on the novel by Mary Shelley October 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 and November 1. In Nick Dear's striking stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's timeless novel, the narrative is reframed through the eyes of the creature himself. From his first agonizing moments of consciousness,...
$34
Trick or Treat | Gallery 24
Kids and adults can enjoy candy and art projects at this free, family-friendly event. Costumes are highly encouraged!
Free
LIVE MUSIC – Considering Matthew Shepard | Historic Chateau Theatre
Experience the unforgettable power of Craig Hella Johnson's acclaimed oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard, presented in a semi-staged production by Choral Arts Ensemble at the Historic Chateau Theatre. Blending choir, instrumental ensemble, storytelling, dance, and lighting, this moving contemporary work tells a deeply human story of loss, compassion, and hope. Inspired...
Adult Coloring and Craft Hangout | Amethyst Studios
Come craft with us! Saturday, October 31 from 3-5pm we're going to have a casual craft and chat! Bring your knitting, drawing, embroidery, whatever you're working on! Don't have a project? We'll have some spooky coloring pages available, as well as a few other coloring supplies.
Free
Soccer Watch: Aston Villa vs. Fulham | Little Thistle Brewing
October 31 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Trunk or Treat | Peace United
Peace United’s Trunk-or-Treat Event! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled time at Peace United! Trunks will be parked in the Peace United parking lot and ready to welcome trick-or-treaters with lots of candy, prizes, and Halloween fun! Put on your favorite costume and come enjoy a spooktacular time with...
Free
Witch-Crafts | LTS Brewing Company
✨Making Halloween plans as an adult can be harder than it needs to be- so we created an event to make your choice easier✨ 🌞Witch-Crafts is a night of magical vibes, whimsical crafts, upcycling thrifted items, & celebrating with friends- old & new! We’re offering a Buy 3 Tickets Get...
$50
Trunk or Treat | Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Join us for a spooktacular event at Holy Cross' Trunk or Treat! Trick or Treaters may pass through the parking lot to receive their treats. Come ready for what we anticipate to be a 'bootiful' night!
Free
4th Annual Haunted Hollow | Doc’s Recovery House Byron
Join Doc’s Recovery House for the 4th Annual Haunted Hollow, a family-friendly, sober Halloween celebration open to the community. New this year, enjoy TWO NIGHTS of festivities on October 30 and 31, 2026, from 6-10 p.m. at our Oxbow Park location in Byron. Explore the Haunted Woods and enjoy an...
Karaoke Saturday Nights | VFW Mess Hall Tavern and Grill
Whitlock-Sonnenberg VFW post 1215 Mess Hall Tavern & GrillSpend your Saturday Nights with Mainstream Music DJ and Karaoke at the VFW Rochester, MN, for an Amazing night of the Best Karaoke! Great food, Great Drinks and above all a Great place to have an Amazing Saturday night at!
LIVE MUSIC – Halloween Hoedown | Treedome
Date: Sat. Oct. 31, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM | ALL AGES Cost: $10 door COMATOSE (blackgaze| Rochester, MN) SOLSHADE (progressive metal | Rochester, MN) FLOWERS4GUILT (metalcore | Rochester, MN) FLACK (grunge | Rochester, MN)
Public Sky Observation | Root River Park
Public Sky Observing of the planets Saturn Neptune Uranus bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. What to expect at Public Sky Observing – click here.
FRIGHT at the FARM | Willow’s Keep Farm
Willow's Keep Farm 47385 Hwy 52 Blvd., ZumbrotaCome visit Southern Minnesota’s most horrifying haunted attraction & haunted cannabis maze. Live actors. Indoor and Outdoor Mazes. 2026 FRIGHT at the FARM & HAUNTED CANNABIS MAZE -WE DO NOT SELL OUT- (INDOOR & OUTDOOR HAUNTED EXPERIENCE) OCTOBER 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31 (Friday & Saturday...
LIVE MUSIC – Halloween Hootenanny | The Farm
Get ready for spooky fun, wild costumes, and good times at the Halloween Hootenanny! 2 great bands, bon fire and food truck! Doors open at 7p and the bonfire will be lit! The haunted Shed will host the Americana stylings of Potluck String Band taking the stage @ 8p followed...
Frankenstein | Rochester Civic Theatre
Rochester Civic Theatre, 30 Civic Center Drive SE; Suite 100, Rochester, MN 55904 30 Civic Center Drive SE; Suite 100, RochesterFRANKENSTEIN By Nick Dear. Based on the novel by Mary Shelley October 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 and November 1. In Nick Dear's striking stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's timeless novel, the narrative is reframed through the eyes of the creature himself. From his first agonizing moments of consciousness,...
$34
LIVE MUSIC – Rebel Queens | North Star Bar
Rebel Queens LIVE at The North Star Bar!
Spookiest House on the Block | Rochester Civic Theatre Lobby
Rochester Civic Theatre, 30 Civic Center Drive SE; Suite 100, Rochester, MN 55904 30 Civic Center Drive SE; Suite 100, RochesterBack after a 3 year hiatus…come laugh into the spooky season with this hilarious R-rated Halloween comedy! Small town neighbors show off their Halloween spirit as they all compete for the annual "Spookiest House on the Block" award. Competition gets fierce as people start disappearing inside Mrs. O'Hagg's creepy house...
$20