Looking for something to do this weekend, Oct. 23–25? Central Minnesota has a travel show, a zoo Halloween party, a book swap, college hockey and the Timberwolves’ home opener on the schedule. For trunk-or-treats and haunted attractions, see our Halloween events guide.
Friday, Oct. 23
- St. Cloud State women’s hockey vs. Bemidji State — 6 p.m. at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud. It is a WCHA series opener.
- Haunted attractions — Molitor’s Haunted Acres in Sauk Rapids and Harvest of Horror in St. Augusta are open Friday and Saturday nights. Dates and hours are in our Halloween guide.
Saturday, Oct. 24
- Bursch Travel 70th Anniversary Travel Showcase, Waite Park — 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Event Center, 500 Division St. Travel partners, presentations and prize drawings. Admission is $5 per person, cash or check only, and kids get in free. Admission money goes to United Way.
- St. Cloud Kids & Parents Expo — 9 a.m. to noon at the River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud, with Halloween activities and a costume contest. Details are in our Halloween guide.
- Fuzzy Loon Designs Book Swap & Halloween Event, Waite Park — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 806 Sundial Drive. The swap is free: bring up to three books and take home up to three. Books can be dropped off ahead of time or brought that day.
- BooFest at Pine Grove Zoo, Little Falls — 1200 West Broadway. A sensory-friendly hour runs from 1 to 2 p.m., and general admission is 2 to 5 p.m. Expect games, treats from local businesses and animals getting Halloween and pumpkin treats. Costumes are encouraged. Ticket prices differ between listings, so check Pine Grove Zoo before you go.
- St. Cloud State women’s hockey vs. Bemidji State — 2 p.m. at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center.
Sunday, Oct. 25
- Vikings vs. Indianapolis Colts — noon at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- Timberwolves home opener vs. Toronto Raptors — 6 p.m. at Target Center in Minneapolis. The Wolves opened the season with a win at Miami; see our recap.
- St. Joseph Y2K Lions Trunk or Treat — 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Joseph Meat Market. See our Halloween guide.
All weekend
- Les Misérables — The Great Theatre’s production is at the Paramount Center for the Arts in downtown St. Cloud through Nov. 1. See our Les Misérables preview for showtimes.
Sources: St. Cloud State women’s hockey schedule; Bemidji State women’s hockey schedule; Bursch Travel Showcase; Fuzzy Loon Designs book swap listing; Pine Grove Zoo and its Eventbrite listing; Minnesota’s New Country; 1390 Granite City Sports Weekender; NBA.com; Target Center. Checked Oct. 22, 2026.
We do our best to keep these details accurate, but dates, times and locations can change. Please check with the venue or organizer before you go.
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