Twin Cities Buzzing with Sports, Arts, and Halloween Fun

30/10/2025 3 min
Twin Cities Buzzing with Sports, Arts, and Halloween Fun

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Listeners, the Twin Cities are absolutely bursting with energy this week and heading into the weekend, with everything from art to hockey to Halloween magic waiting for you in Minneapolis-Saint Paul.Tonight, hockey fans can catch the Minnesota Wild facing off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Puck drops at 7 pm and it’s always electric when the Penguins come to town. If hockey’s not your speed, just blocks away you’ll find the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts hosting Haydn’s Symphony No. 93 with conductor Richard Egarr, with performances running from Friday through Sunday. Classical music lovers, make sure you reserve a seat for this acclaimed Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra event.For film buffs, the 31st Annual Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival rolls out today at the Minnesota JCC Capp Center and various venues throughout St. Paul. From compelling documentaries to international dramas, it’s a chance to watch fresh Jewish filmmaking and join post-screening conversations with directors and film experts.Art explorers, the gang’s all here for fall art classes at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts, and Groveland Gallery is putting Minnesotan talent front and center this week. Don’t miss Kit Wilson’s evocative Lake Superior paintings and Joyce Lyon’s new drawings in The Alsea River, both running now.Halloween celebrations are everywhere. Urban Air Adventure Park in Plymouth throws Urbie’s Scare In the Air tonight from 5 to 9 pm. Expect trick-or-treating, crafts, and a costume contest, all with access to massive playground attractions. Minneapolis parks are rolling out the orange carpet, including the Harrison Park Halloween Boo Bash with carnival games and pumpkin dodgeball, Pershing Park’s bonfire and treats, and Matthews Park’s parade and party starting at 5 pm.Saint Paul isn’t lagging behind, with the MLK Rec Center bash offering food, games, and fun at 271 Mackubin Street from 5 to 6:30 pm. And tomorrow, Midtown Global Market cranks up the excitement with trick-or-treating, a costume parade, and local treats from 4 to 8 pm.For families, Red Balloon Bookshop hosts its weekly storytime Thursday morning, and Como Zoo’s Little Explorers Thursday lets young children dig into nature-themed fun with sand tables and hands-on activities. The Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Trail in Dayton promises a stroll lined with glowing pumpkins for kids and grownups alike.Fans of big shows should circle Friday and Saturday for the spectacular Water Circus at Maplewood Mall, presented by Cirque Italia. Imagine acrobats, shimmering fountains, and family wonder—shows run October 31st through November 3rd!Whether you’re looking to celebrate spooky season, soak up the arts, or cheer on the Wild, Minneapolis-Saint Paul is overflowing with choices that suit any style. So gather your friends or take the family out—the Twin Cities are ready to delight you this week.Thank you for tuning in to this guide, and don’t forget to subscribe for all the latest happenings. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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