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…
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Graveyard Groove – Dance TV’s Halloween Dance Party
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+
Trick or Treat at Glensheen
Join us for a fun adventure of trick or treating on Glensheen’s historic grounds! Grab a treat or trinket at all 11 stops around our 12 acre estate, that will guide you through various stops including the Gardener’s cottage front door, boathouse, servant’s door, the Juliet balcony, and the mansion front door. This event is free to the public and takes place at Glensheen between 4pm-6pm on October 28th. Get dressed up in your favorite halloween costume and come on down to Glensheen!
Duluth Haunted Ship 2026
Welcome to the home of the William A. Irvin Haunted Ship Tours in Duluth, Minnesota! That hint of cool breeze you feel isn’t just a change of weather. Those are the spirits of the Duluth Haunted Ship swinging on anchor just outside your view. The ghouls on board are waiting to morph the William A. Irvin historic freighter into something truly sinister. This season marks the 31st year of this unhallowed event, starting Friday, October 2, 2026 and running long weekends through Halloween (plus MEA Wednesday, October 14, 2026). This year, you can look forward to more activity outside of the ship on Harbor Drive: enjoy food trucks every Friday & Saturday, lights, bonfires, drinks available for purchase, and more. Know Before You Go Avoid the General Admission (GA) line and buy a FAST PASS ticket. Enter through FAST PASS gate. General Admission tickets enter through the GA line. All tickets…
Clover Valley Farm Fest
Join local food farmers, food producers, artisans, craftsmen and community service groups for an afternoon of live music, local foods, artistry and kids activities at the 4th annual Clover Valley Farm Fest! This is a free community event – bring the whole family! Please note, this is a pet and smoke-free event. Thank you for your cooperation!
Lunch & Leaves Cruise on the Vista Fleet
Experience fall in Duluth from the water aboard Vista Fleet’s Lunch & Leaves Cruise! Take in the beautiful fall colors of the Northland while enjoying a relaxing cruise aboard the Vista Star and a delicious lunch from MidCoast Catering. Choose from a Turkey, Bacon & Swiss sandwich with cranberry mayo, lettuce and tomato; a Ham & Provolone Croissant with lettuce and tomato; or a Hummus Wrap with zucchini, squash, roasted red peppers, spinach and hummus. Each lunch is served with Cream of Wild Rice soup, chips and dessert. Along the way, enjoy narrated highlights about the Duluth-Superior Harbor, the science and ecology of the St. Louis River system, and the area’s unique and historic bridges. Space is limited, so reserve your spot and enjoy one of the best ways to experience fall in Duluth!