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2026 marks the 20th Anniversary of Minnesota Ballet’s Celebrity Dance Challenge, an annual fundraising event that pairs local celebrities with professional dancers from the company for a fun and competitive evening of dance. Participants perform in a range of styles—such as ballroom, jazz, and contemporary—and audience members vote for their favorites. The event includes a social hour, refreshments, and a high-energy show. Social hour with appetizers and cash bar starts at 5:30; performance at 7:00 pm in the Depot Theatre. Proceeds from the Celebrity Dance Challenge support the Minnesota Ballet’s educational programs and its professional dance company, helping sustain its mission of artistic excellence and community engagement.
Celebrate Halloween with a creative twist at BOO!seum: Monster Masterpieces at the Duluth Children’s Museum! On Saturday, October 24, families are invited to explore the museum while enjoying silly monsters, creepy crafts, imaginative art activities, and plenty of opportunities to create their very own monster masterpieces. Choose from two event sessions, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1–3 p.m. Costumes are encouraged, but never required, for this not-too-spooky Halloween celebration designed especially for kids and families. Expect hands-on activities, festive museum fun, and lots of wonderfully weird, colorful, and creative monsters along the way. Advance registration is required.
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+
Step into the 1920s for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, and history at Glensheen! Begin your evening by entering through the Juliet Balcony, where you’ll be greeted with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres before heading downstairs to explore Glensheen’s basement. Discover 1920s-inspired activities and artifacts on display, enjoy music from the era, snap a photo in the billiards room, and take in a few surprises along the way. Enjoy a selection of fun, 1920s-inspired cocktails available for purchase at the cash bar before settling in for an engaging history talk by local historian Tony Dierckins. Tony will present “Drying Out Duluth: From Temperance to Prohibition,” exploring Duluth’s complicated relationship with alcohol—from the city’s early liquor ordinances and temperance movement to Prohibition and the creative ways Duluthians continued to enjoy a drink. Following the talk, enjoy dessert and a special 1920s-themed experience to round out the evening. Dress to…
Step into an Enchanted Evening… Gather your coven and join Zeitgeist Zinema 2 and Ritual Salad for an exclusive Practical Magic 2 VIP event on September 10, 2026. This spellbinding evening brings together food, drinks, community, connection, and cinematic wonder for a celebration designed to feel truly magical! Feel free to dress for the occasion and begin your evening at Ritual Salad in Superior, Wisconsin, where we will gather to open our circle and settle into the night’s enchanting atmosphere. Come early to Enjoy specialty cocktails, mocktails, coffees, a tempting spread of hors d’oeuvres and treats, tarot, featured vendors, and a special gift bag prepared for this exclusive event. Once the gathering is underway, guests will board magical transportation for a journey to Zinema 2 and the opening-night screening of Practical Magic 2!! After the screening, transportation will return the group to Ritual Salad, where the evening will conclude with…
Experience illuminated history, a tour of the mansion lit only by lantern light. Led by expert tour guides, Lantern Tours are a favorite during the Halloween season. This tour is well suited for guests who have previously experienced the Classic or Full Mansion Tours. Available Fridays & Saturdays in October. Book your tour in advance at z.umn.edu/lanterntours
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