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Join us for the Northland’s favorite Halloween event! Your family’s annual fall tradition is back on October 10th, 17th, and 24th from 10:00am to 4:00pm! Bring the whole family and explore the Zoo with endless trick-or-treating stations, a spooktacular craft Boo-tique, special Halloween-themed animal treats, food trucks, games & activities, and SO MUCH MORE! Important Event Information: Day-Of Ticket Prices: Zoo Members: $15.00 Non-Members: $20.00 Children 2 years old and under are FREE. Saturday, October 10th, 17th, and 24th 10:00am to 4:00pm | Boo at the Zoo 9:00am to 10:00am | MEMBERS ONLY Activities: Magician FREE Temporary Tattoos Pumpkin Golf Mini-Pumpkin Hunt Chalk Walk Trick-or-Treat Stations FREE Train Rides Halloween-Themed Animals Enrichments + more!
Join us for our first Brew at the Zoo! It’s like our beloved, decades-long Boo at the Zoo… but for adults. Join us for unlimited samples from some of our favorite craft beverage makers + more! Beverage Participants include: Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Blacklist Brewing Co. Budweiser / Sparkling Ice Canal Park Brewing Company Cash Wise Liquor Castle Danger Brewery Duluth Cider Duluth Whiskey Project Earth Rider Brewery Mule 2.0 The Spice & Tea Exchange of Duluth Ursa Minor Brewing Vikre Distillery Wild State Cider Food Trucks: Emma’s Global Delights LLC. And Emma’s Kitchen Burger Joint BK NUTS LLC AND, since it’s in the middle of Boo season, the zoo will be decked out with Halloween decor. Costumes are encouraged! (but not required) And we’ll have fun Halloween activities to partake in! This event is rain or shine * Lake Superior Zoo is accessible via the Duluth Transit Authority: 103…
Explore a spookily-decorated Aquarium, trick-or-treat among the exhibits, and show off your creative costumes! We will provide crafts, projects, and games as well as activity materials to take home and enjoy. Great Lakes Aquarium proudly participates in the Teal Pumpkin Project. That means that no edible treats will be provided during trick-or-treat. 🎃 IMPORTANT: Pre-registration is required for *all* parties! 🎃 2026 Dates: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Adjusted Hours: In order to allow time for event set up, Great Lakes Aquarium will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on October 27th, 28th, and 29th. The exhibit floor will reopen at 4:00 p.m. each day to accommodate *pre-registered* Scarium at the Aquarium guests. Cost: Adults: $20.00 Youth (age 13 – 17) $16.00 Children…
Step right up! Eerie games, macabre music, and thrills to terrify and delight all ages. Free admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. And wear something spooky to blend in…
Enjoy Duluth’s beloved holiday parade from the fourth floor of the US Bank Building to fundraise for the Duluth Art Institute. Trade the weather, crowds, and parking stress for reserved parking, limo ride, a cozy spot, a gorgeous wrap-around view of the parade and hillside, jazz music, upscale hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and great company. A night to dress up or comfortable, you choose! The limo accommodates all. • Avoid the hassles of the weather • Dress in gold, silver, jewel tones, cocktail attire • Complementary cocktail or mocktail to get you started • VIP limo shuttle from reserved parking • Upscale prime rib catering and cash bar by Black Woods • Jazz by DJ Lee Engele, our favorite jazz singer and DJ • Limo shuttle service from designated parking lot to the US Bank Building
Presented by The Depot Foundation, GRAVEYARD GROOVE: Dance TV’s Halloween Dance Party is taking over The St. Louis County Depot’s Great Hall for a spooktacular evening of dancing, performances, costumes, cocktails, spooky games, prizes, and Halloween fun! Come dance the night away with music by Techno Club, performances by the Dance TV cast, and the 2026 Halloween Queen Costume Competition. Costumes encouraged! Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 8 PM–12 AM | The Depot Great Hall, Duluth | 21+
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