The Weekender Franken (Stein's) It Up For Halloween Fun

Oh, where does the week go as it is time for The Weekender again to check out your fun activities for those glorious "Couple Days Off" (thanks Huey Lewis). Halloween is in full swing with themed events all around the state plus various national days. In addition to National Breadstick Day and Greasy Food Day (mmm greasy food), Friday is National Frankenstein Day. Then Saturday has National Trick or Treat Day (isn't that already Halloween but I am up for two days for free candy), and Pumpkin Day, and toss in National Black Cat Day on Sunday to really get that spooky Halloween vibe going. The Trunk or Treat events are in full bloom too. If you would like your event included in The Weekender email us here.

Paul Habstritt, WJON
Paul Habstritt, WJON
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Pantown Flannel Fest
St. Cloud
If you are still looking for a place to break out that flannel shirt and celebrate fall then head to Pantown Brewing Company on Saturday. They will have live music by J. Streitz and the Long Odds, and Sparky and Lee, special beer releases with flavors like Smores Stout, Mini Donut and Pumpkin Pie Porter, Betty’s Shrimp Bucket Food truck on site, and more.
Saturday: Noon – 10:00 p.m.
PHOTO: Canelake's Candies
PHOTO: Canelake's Candies
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Caramel Apple Walk
St. Cloud
The Central Minnesota Montessori School is hosting a Halloween Spooktacular walk event. There will be fun hands-on activities for kids during the walk and then at the end a caramel apple bar hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters where you can customize a delicious caramel apple treat. The event is free but donations are encouraged.
Saturday: 1:00 p.m.
Sarah Mueller, WJON
Sarah Mueller, WJON
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Swappers Spooktacular
South Haven
The Wright County Swappers meet is having their end-of-the-year celebration. In addition to all the vendors on site selling collectibles and those rare finds kids can trick or treat at the vendor stalls, there will be a petting zoo, crafts, and games, a scavenger hunt, a photo station, and pony rides!
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
SDAM
SDAM
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Disc or Treat
Clearwater
Walk the illuminated Halloween disc golf course while the kids trick or treat along with 10 active displays and putting challenges. Every kid will get a mini-disc, candy, and hot chocolate. There will also be food trucks on hand, other carnival games and a fire dancer. The cost is $20 per family. The event is being held at the Preserve Disc Golf Course in Clearwater.
Saturday: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Julia Mueller, Friends of Linden Hill, Inc.
Julia Mueller, Friends of Linden Hill, Inc.
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Candlelight Tour
Little Falls
You can take in two fun events simultaneously in Little Falls on Friday. Linden Hill is offering its Halloween Happy Hour which will take place in the Musser Mansion. The Happy Hour will feature spooky cocktails, ciders, seltzers, and an assortment of craft beer, grazing boards, dip flights, pizza, and other tasty treats. The Happy Hour is $10 to attend with additional costs for beverages and certain food items. There is also the Victorian Candlelight Tour of the Weyerhaeuser Mansion with Theatrical Readings inspired by Edgar Allen Poe performed by a costumed actor in the Lodge Room of the Musser Mansion upon the completion of each tour. The candlelight tour is $25.00 to attend.
Happy Hour runs Friday from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Candlelight Tour runs Friday from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. however there are only tickets left for the 8:00 p.m. tour. Tours run for about an hour.