MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | This Weekend in the Twin Cities™: Sunday Final Update, October 25, 2026

Twenty-two outings across Minneapolis, Saint Paul and surrounding communities, featuring Halloween activities, markets, museums, theater, music, comedy, skating and two professional home games.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (October 25, 2026).

Welcome to Sunday!

The final day of the weekend offers an early market run, an afternoon performance, a family Halloween outing or an evening downtown.

In Saint Paul, BOOnion Depot brings crafts, music and entertainment into Union Depot’s Waiting Room. Coon Rapids closes the day with Spooky Skate. Brooklyn Park and Shakopee offer corn mazes and farm attractions, while the Minnesota Zoo’s pumpkin trail extends the possibilities after dark.

For readers choosing an indoor afternoon, the options include museum galleries, Shakespeare, musical theater, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Cantus in Stillwater. The Vikings and Timberwolves both play at home, and Sunday-night stages offer concerts and comedy.

This Sunday Final Update of This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ follows our Friday full edition and Saturday–Sunday update. Completed Friday and Saturday activities have been removed.

All times are Central Daylight Time. Ticket prices and availability can change. Check the linked organizer or official seller before purchasing or departing.

Sunday Weather and Travel Advisory

Expect a substantially cooler day than Saturday. The Minneapolis forecast reviewed for October 25 calls for overcast skies, possible sprinkles and temperatures around the low 50s. Outdoor plans warrant a jacket and footwear suited to damp ground, especially at farm attractions and the evening pumpkin trail.

Downtown Minneapolis has two major spectator events: the Vikings’ noon kickoff and the Timberwolves’ 6 p.m. game. Allow time for entry and for traffic after each game. Metro Transit identifies the Blue and Green lines, C and D lines, and other local routes as options serving the stadium area.

Check Minnesota 511 and Metro Transit rider alerts for your route. Admission does not include parking or transit unless expressly stated.

EDITOR’S PICKS

Five Experiences Worth Building Sunday Around

BOOnion Depot | Saint Paul | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Free indoor Halloween entertainment, crafts and a DJ dance zone. See listing 14.

Minneapolis Institute of Art | Minneapolis | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free general admission and a flexible gallery visit, with special exhibitions ticketed separately. See listing 4.

Cantus: Simple Gifts | Stillwater | 2 p.m.
Vocal music and personal stories of gratitude, with pay-what-you-can ticketing options. See listing 20.

Spooky Skate | Coon Rapids | 6–7:30 p.m.
Costumes, a spooky hallway and an evening on the ice. See listing 1.

The Sound of Music | Minneapolis | 1 and 6:30 p.m.
Two Sunday performances offer a choice between an afternoon matinee and evening theater. See listing 8.

Editor’s Picks repeat directory entries and are not additional listings.

NORTH METRO AND NORTHWEST SUBURBS

1. Spooky Skate | Coon Rapids

When: 6–7:30 p.m.
Venue and address: Coon Rapids Ice Center, 11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids.
Admission: Adults $6; students and seniors $5. Children 5 and younger enter free with a paid admission. Skate rental is $4 per pair.

The Ice Center’s Halloween session combines public skating with costumes and a spooky hallway. Public skate uses walk-in registration, offering families an evening activity without an advance-booking deadline.

Choose costumes that permit clear vision and safe movement. Children 10 and younger require active adult supervision; older children must have an adult chaperone remain in the building under the center’s posted rules.

Contact: 763-951-7222; coonrapidsicecenter@coonrapidsmn.gov.
Accessibility: The city describes the indoor ice sheet as accessible and designed for adapted hockey. Contact the center about assistance or equipment for this public session.
Official information: Skating events and public-skate rules.

2. Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze | Brooklyn Park

When: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Venue and address: 8901 101st Avenue N, Brooklyn Park.
Admission: $20; children shorter than 36 inches enter free. Parking is free.

The festival’s 2026 corn maze marks America’s 250th anniversary. Beyond the maze, general admission includes major attractions such as inflatables, corn pits, a giant slide and animal encounters. Pumpkins, food and selected extras cost more.

This is an outdoor outing with enough activities to occupy several hours. Plan around your group’s walking tolerance and the conditions on farm paths.

Contact: The reviewed official pages do not list a direct visitor phone number or email.
Accessibility: The organizer describes groomed trails, wide paths and accessible restrooms. Rain can change ground conditions.
Age guidance: Family-oriented; individual attraction restrictions may apply.
Official information: Festival details and tickets.

MINNEAPOLIS

3. Minneapolis Farmers Market | Near North

When: 6 a.m.–1 p.m.
Venue and address: 312 East Lyndale Avenue N, Minneapolis.
Admission: Free to browse; purchases extra.

The market’s published late-season schedule includes Sunday shopping. Growers and food producers offer an opportunity to ask where products come from, how they are raised and how to prepare them.

An early visit leaves much of the day available for another outing. Vendor participation and seasonal products vary, so approach the market with room to adapt your shopping list.

Contact: Official contact form. A market-wide phone number and direct email are not listed on that page.
Accessibility: Detailed route, surface and parking accommodations are not specified in the reviewed visitor information; direct specific questions to the market.
Age guidance: All ages.
Official information: 2026 market hours.

4. Minneapolis Institute of Art | Whittier

When: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Venue and address: 2400 Third Avenue S, Minneapolis.
Admission: General admission is free without a reservation. Special exhibitions are separately ticketed.

Mia offers a flexible indoor visit for readers who want to explore a few galleries or spend several hours with the collection. Its general-admission arrangement makes a shorter outing possible without committing to a full-day itinerary.

Visitors unable to afford special-exhibition admission may ask about the museum’s access programs. Confirm separate exhibition reservations before arrival.

Contact: 612-870-3000; visit@artsmia.org.
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrances and galleries, seating and mobility equipment are available. Digital resources provide audio content and language support.
Age guidance: All ages.
Official information: Plan your visit.

5. Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden | Lowry Hill

When: Galleries, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sculpture Garden, 6 a.m.–midnight.
Venue and address: Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, with the Sculpture Garden across Vineland Place.
Admission: Gallery rates: adults $18, seniors $16, students with identification $12. Visitors 18 and younger enter free. The Sculpture Garden is free.

Pair contemporary art indoors with an outdoor sculpture walk, or choose one according to the weather. The garden’s longer hours offer flexibility beyond gallery closing.

Contact: 612-375-7600; info@walkerart.org.
Accessibility: Accessible entrances, lifts, elevators and complimentary manual wheelchairs are available. Garden routes include paved and gravel surfaces. Access inquiries: 612-375-7564; access@walkerart.org. Some requested services require advance notice.
Age guidance: All ages; individual exhibitions may include content notes.
Official information: Visitor information and accessibility.

6. Minnesota Vikings vs. Indianapolis Colts | Downtown East

When: Noon kickoff.
Venue and address: U.S. Bank Stadium, 401 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis.
Admission: Ticketed; remaining prices vary by seating and seller.

The Vikings’ home game opens Sunday’s professional sports schedule in Minneapolis. Fans combining the game with another downtown activity should allow time for stadium entry and the postgame departure of spectators.

Prepare mobile tickets and consult current stadium security and bag policies before leaving home.

Contact: 612-777-8700; info@usbankstadium.com.
Accessibility: Wheelchair and companion seating, power-assisted doors, assistive listening devices and complimentary wheelchair escorts are provided. Mobility Services: 612-777-8761; mobilityservices@usbankstadium.com. The designated accessible drop-off zone is on 10th Avenue S between Sixth and Seventh streets.
Age guidance: Check the Vikings’ child-ticket requirements.
Official information: Team schedule and stadium access services.

7. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors | Downtown Minneapolis

When: 6 p.m.
Venue and address: Target Center, 600 First Avenue N, Minneapolis.
Admission: Ticketed; consult the official seller for current prices.

The Timberwolves host Toronto in the evening, giving fans a second major home-game option after the Vikings’ afternoon contest.

Target Center is cashless. Tickets are delivered through the Timberwolves mobile app. Bags must be no larger than 5 by 9 inches, with medical and diaper bags permitted subject to inspection. Reentry is prohibited.

Contact: 612-673-1300; a general visitor email was not verified.
Accessibility: Accessible seating and entry information appear in the venue’s ADA guide. Guest Services access questions: 612-673-1380. During an event, assistance is available near sections 116 and 216.
Age guidance: Review the team’s child-ticket policy.
Official information: Game details and ADA guide.

8. The Sound of Music | Orpheum Theatre

When: 1 and 6:30 p.m.
Venue and address: 910 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis.
Admission: Ticketed. A $30 student-rush offer is advertised, subject to eligibility and extremely limited availability.

Jack O’Brien directs the touring production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical about Maria and the von Trapp family. The score includes “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss” and “Sixteen Going on Seventeen.”

The performance runs approximately two hours and 40 minutes, including intermission. Content notices identify Nazi imagery and references, along with flashing lights.

Contact: 612-339-7007; boxofficeinfo@hennepinarts.org.
Accessibility: GalaPro captioning and audio description are advertised for all performances. Accommodation inquiries: accessible@hennepinarts.org. Download the app before arrival.
Age recommendation: 7 and older.
Official information: Sunday performances and tickets.

9. Kunene and the King | Guthrie Theater

When: 7 p.m.
Venue and address: 818 South Second Street, Minneapolis.
Admission: Published range of 27–91, including handling fees; remaining inventory may offer a narrower selection.

John Kani’s play places a Black caregiver and a white actor together in post-apartheid South Africa. Through their encounters and their relationship with Shakespeare, the work examines race, class, memory and national history.

Kani performs alongside Edward Gero. The production runs approximately one hour and 40 minutes without intermission. Content includes mature language, terminal illness, alcohol addiction and systemic racism.

Contact: Box office, 612-377-2224; online contact options are available through the official website.
Accessibility: Consult the theater’s accessibility services for seating and assistance. No Sunday-specific interpreted or captioned designation is asserted here.
Age recommendation: 12 and older.
Official information: Production details and performance calendar.

10. As You Like It | Ten Thousand Things Theater

When: 2 p.m.
Venue and address: Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis.
Admission: Suggested $40; Pay As You Are tickets begin at $15.

Directed by Caitlin Lowans, Shakespeare’s comedy follows characters escaping the court for the forest, where identities, loyalties and romantic expectations shift.

The performance takes place in the second-floor art gallery and runs approximately two hours and 10 minutes, including intermission. Free parking is available in the adjacent lot; enter through the front wooden East Entry door.

Contact: 612-203-9502; contact@tenthousandthings.org.
Accessibility: Elevators and accessible parking are provided. The advertised open-captioned performances were Saturday, October 24. Sunday is not identified as open-captioned.
Age guidance: No specific recommendation is stated in the reviewed production information.
Official information: As You Like It.

11. Twin Cities Horror Festival XV | Northeast Minneapolis

When: Performances at 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30 and 9 p.m.
Venue and address: Crane Theater, 2303 Kennedy Street NE, Minneapolis.
Admission: Ticketed by performance; current prices appear through the festival’s official booking service.

Sunday’s lineup begins with Kalinga: Feast of the Fallen, followed by Bicentennial Auger, The Sludge, Shed, Carmilla and Music & Monsters: A Grand Guignol Double Feature.

The separate productions offer different approaches to live horror. Review their individual descriptions and content notices before choosing, particularly when considering younger audience members.

Contact: Festival box-office contact form. A general visitor phone number and direct box-office email were not verified. Organizers ask readers not to contact the Crane directly about the festival.
Accessibility: Request performance-specific information from the festival; a complete access statement was not located.
Age guidance: Varies by production.
Official information: Sunday schedule.

12. Wishy with Dead Sullivan | 7th St Entry

When: Doors at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m.
Venue and address: 701 First Avenue N, Minneapolis.
Admission: Ticketed; current prices appear through the official seller.

Wishy brings the Nature’s Pill Tour to 7th St Entry, with Dead Sullivan opening. The show offers a smaller-club alternative to Sunday’s arena events and seated theater performances.

Contact: First Avenue, 612-338-8388; info@first-avenue.com.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible; primarily standing room. Weekend accommodation requests normally must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, so same-day arrangements are not guaranteed. See the shared venue note below.
Age restriction: 18 and older with valid government identification.
Official tickets: Wishy at 7th St Entry.

13. Shawn James with Evan Bartels | Fine Line

When: Doors at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m.
Venue and address: 318 First Avenue N, Minneapolis.
Admission: Ticketed; current prices and remaining ticket categories vary.

Shawn James’ Flew Too Close to the Sun Tour stops at the Fine Line with Evan Bartels. The published schedule provides a full Sunday-evening concert rather than an afternoon appearance.

Contact: 612-338-8100; info@first-avenue.com.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible; primarily standing room, with very limited reserved seating offered for some shows. Advance accommodation arrangements are normally required. See the shared venue note below.
Age restriction: 18 and older with valid government identification.
Official tickets: Shawn James at Fine Line.

SAINT PAUL

14. BOOnion Depot | Lowertown

When: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Venue and address: Union Depot Waiting Room, Level 1; the event lists 240 Kellogg Boulevard E, Saint Paul.
Admission: Free; parking is separate.

Union Depot’s indoor Halloween gathering includes crafts, a DJ dance zone with prizes and themed entertainment. Costumes are encouraged.

The four-hour daytime format leaves families room to combine the event with a market visit or another Saint Paul outing. The organizer also advertises a sponsored Metro Transit ride; obtain the designated pass and review its conditions.

Contact: 651-202-2700; info@uniondepot.org.
Accessibility: The Carriage Way entrance, reached from Sibley Street just north of Kellogg Boulevard, provides an accessible building entrance with elevator access. Ask staff for directions to the Waiting Room.
Age guidance: Family-oriented.
Official information: BOOnion Depot and arrival information.

15. Saint Paul Farmers’ Market | Lowertown

When: 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Venue and address: Outdoor market, 290 Fifth Street E; associated indoor market, 308 Prince Street E, Saint Paul.
Admission: Free to browse; purchases extra.

The market brings regional food producers and shoppers together for Sunday-morning browsing. Its later opening offers an alternative to Minneapolis’ early market schedule.

Free customer parking is available at 420 Prince Street E, with the lot open from 7 a.m.–2 p.m. on market weekends. Allow time to take perishable purchases home before a longer afternoon activity.

Contact: 651-227-8101; info@stpaulfarmersmarket.com.
Accessibility: Reserved proximity parking is available on Wall Street. Approach staff at the Fifth and Wall streets barricade. The market also advertises free rides between its main customer lot and the market.
Age guidance: All ages.
Official information: Saint Paul Farmers’ Market.

16. Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory | Como Park

When: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Venue and address: 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul.
Admission: Free; donations are voluntary.

Como pairs animal exhibits with indoor conservatory spaces, allowing visitors to adjust the balance of outdoor and indoor time. The published fall schedule closes both the zoo and conservatory at 4 p.m. Sunday.

The facility suggests donations of $8 for adults and $5 for children, but visitors remain welcome regardless of whether they donate.

Contact: Customer service, 651-487-8201; comomarketing@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Recorded information: 651-487-8200.
Accessibility: Wheelchairs and electric scooters are available for rental. Strollers are not available for rental. Contact visitor services about equipment availability, accessible routes and sensory needs.
Age guidance: All ages.
Official information: Visitor hours, map and rentals.

17. The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Life After Death | Ordway Concert Hall

When: 2 p.m.
Venue and address: 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul.
Admission: Ticketed; consult the current seat map and prices.

Conductor Teddy Abrams, composer Ellis Ludwig-Leone and vocalist Eliza Bagg join the SPCO in a Liquid Music production exploring the boundary between life and death.

The program includes music by Philip Glass, Maurice Ravel and Andrew Norman, alongside Ludwig-Leone’s Hexentanz and the world premiere of The Visitor. Sunday concludes the program’s scheduled October 23–25 performances.

Contact: SPCO Patron Services, 651-291-1144; tickets@spcomail.org.
Accessibility: Contact Patron Services about accessible seating, companion arrangements and other accommodations at the Ordway.
Age guidance: Consult the orchestra about suitability and child-ticket requirements.
Official information: Program and ticket calendar.

18. American Aquarium with Kalyn Fay | Turf Club

When: Doors at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m.
Venue and address: 1601 University Avenue W, Saint Paul.
Admission: Ticketed; check the official seller’s current total.

American Aquarium and Kalyn Fay share Sunday’s Turf Club bill. The earlier door time gives concertgoers an hour before the advertised performance begins.

This University Avenue show provides an alternative to downtown Saint Paul’s seated comedy and afternoon concert offerings.

Contact: First Avenue, 612-338-8388; info@first-avenue.com.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible; primarily standing room, with limited seating. Weekend accommodation requests normally require advance arrangements. See the shared venue note below.
Age restriction: 21 and older.
Official tickets: American Aquarium at Turf Club.

19. Randy Feltface: Gimmick | Fitzgerald Theater

When: Doors at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m.
Venue and address: 10 East Exchange Street, Saint Paul.
Admission: Ticketed; consult current offers.

Randy Feltface’s Gimmick supplies a comedy option in a fully seated theater. The official seller offers standard tickets and a separate accessible-seating purchase option.

Contact: 612-338-8388; info@first-avenue.com.
Accessibility: Orchestra-level accessible seating does not require stairs. The balconies require stairs because the theater has no elevator. Assistive listening devices are available through on-site staff. See the shared venue note below.
Age designation: All ages on the ticket page; that designation is not a recommendation about the suitability of the material for young children.
Official tickets: Randy Feltface at the Fitzgerald Theater.

Access Note for First Avenue-Operated Venues

For listings 12, 13 and 18, First Avenue identifies its clubs as wheelchair accessible but primarily standing room. Its posted policy asks that weekend accommodation requests reach the office by 5 p.m. Friday. Sunday requests should therefore be discussed directly rather than treated as confirmed.

For listing 19, purchase the Fitzgerald Theater’s appropriate accessible seating through the official ticket page. Its balconies have no elevator access.

Shared contact: 612-338-8388; info@first-avenue.com. Official accessibility and seating guidance.

STILLWATER AND SOUTH METRO

20. Cantus: Simple Gifts | Stillwater

When: 2 p.m.
Venue and address: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 Fourth Street N, Stillwater.
Admission: Ticketed, with pay-what-you-can options.

Cantus combines personal stories of gratitude with music including “How Can I Keep From Singing” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” alongside works by Jennifer Higdon, Bobby McFerrin and other composers.

The program runs approximately 90 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Sunday is the series’ final listed in-person performance. A separate streaming option continues beyond the weekend.

Contact: 612-435-0046; info@cantussings.org. Access assistance: 612-435-0055.
Accessibility: Accessible entrances, designated parking, accessible seating and companion seats are available. Some alternative program formats and interpretation services require advance notice.
Age guidance: Ask Cantus about suitability and ticket requirements.
Official information: Simple Gifts and ADA access plan.

21. Sever’s Fall Festival | Shakopee

When: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Venue and address: 3121 150th Street W, Shakopee.
Admission: General admission $19; children 3 and younger enter free.

Sever’s combines its corn maze with corn pits, jumping pillows, animal attractions and live entertainment. General-admission tickets permit repeat visits throughout the season, which continues on weekends through November 1.

Food and premium activities cost extra. Some optional attractions are cash-only. The organizer suggests allowing approximately three to four hours for a visit, although guests may stay longer.

Contact: 952-270-6293; official contact form. A direct general email was not verified.
Accessibility: Primarily flat, grassy grounds; maze paths are 6–8 feet wide. An accessible restroom is provided. Weather can affect surfaces.
Age guidance: Family-oriented; individual activity restrictions apply.
Official information: Festival details and hours.

22. Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular | Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley

When: 5:30–11 p.m.; timed admission applies.
Venue and address: 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley.
Admission: Paid, date-specific tickets must be purchased online in advance. Check October 25 pricing and remaining times. Children 2 and younger are free without a ticket.

More than 5,000 carved pumpkins illuminate an outdoor wooded route. This year’s trivia theme asks visitors to find answers within the displays.

Arrive at least 30 minutes before the selected wristband time for parking and check-in. Discovery Bay remains available until 8 p.m.; other animal areas and the Treetop Trail are closed during the event.

Contact: 952-431-9200; info@mnzoo.org.
Accessibility: Wheelchairs and motorized mobility devices are rented on a first-come basis. Strollers and wagons are permitted. Review the trail information before booking.
Age guidance: Family event; October 25 is not an adults-only night.
Official information: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular.

For Readers Already Registered

Trick or Treat Geocaching | Cleary Lake Regional Park, Prior Lake

The program is scheduled for 1–2:30 p.m. at 18106 Texas Avenue, with an advertised price of $8 per person, including equipment. Its published registration deadline was October 23.

Already registered participants should follow their confirmation instructions. Readers seeking a last-minute place need confirmation from Three Rivers before traveling. The program is separate from the 22 numbered listings because walk-in participation has not been established.

Contact: Cleary Lake Regional Park, 763-694-7777.
Information: Three Rivers programs and the local notice stating the registration deadline.

Before You Head Out

• Confirm the Sunday schedule and ticket inventory. A performance listing does not guarantee available seats.
• Calculate the complete cost. Parking, food, rentals and premium activities may be separate.
• Check age, costume and bag rules. Community Halloween events, theaters, clubs and sports venues have different requirements.
• Match accessibility arrangements to your needs. Step-free entry does not establish suitable seating, trail conditions or available assistance.
• Plan your return trip. Check Sunday transit service and any route alerts.
• Recheck outdoor conditions. Farm paths and evening trails require weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.

The Takeaway

Sunday offers several ways to finish the weekend without making the day an endurance test.

Families can choose free Halloween entertainment in Saint Paul, skating in Coon Rapids or a farm outing in Brooklyn Park or Shakopee. Museums provide flexible indoor time. Theater and concert schedules offer afternoon and evening choices, while the Vikings and Timberwolves bring two major home crowds into Minneapolis.

The useful question is which outing fits your household’s interests, budget, time and access needs. A market visit followed by lunch, a single performance or an hour in a gallery can be a satisfying plan on its own.

This is the final This Weekend in the Twin Cities™ update for October 23–25. Choose your Sunday, confirm the practical details and enjoy the remaining weekend.

Editor’s Note

This Sunday Final Update follows the Friday full edition and Saturday–Sunday update.

The directory contains 22 numbered listings. Editor’s Picks repeat those entries. The registration-restricted geocaching advisory is not included in the count.

Information was reviewed against organizer, venue and official ticketing sources. Remaining unpublished contact or accessibility details are identified. Ticket inventory, prices, weather and operating arrangements may change.

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