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Events For 10/17/2026

10am-4pm Sat. Oct. 17

Boo at the Zoo

Join The Lake superior Zoo for the Northland’s favorite Halloween event! Your family's annual fall tradition is back on October 11, 18, and 25 from 10 am to 4 pm! Bring the whole family and explore the Zoo with endless trick-or-treating stations, a fabulous fall Boo-tique, magic shows, special Halloween-themed animal treats, food trucks, games & activities, and SO MUCH MORE!

Lake Superior Zoo 7210 Fremont St., Duluth

Cost: Advanced: Members $12/Non Members $15 | Day of: Members $15 Non Members $20

Age: All Ages!

10am-9pm Sat. Oct. 17

Family Weekend

North House Folk School 500 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais

10am Sat. Oct. 17

Pumpkin Run & Walk

Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College 2101 14th St., Cloquet

11am-4pm Sat. Oct. 17

Carlton County Animal Rescue Adoption Event

Swing out to Ru-Ridge Corn Maze to meet adoptable animals, participate in our corn hole toss game, purchase a treat or two at our bake sale, and learn about how you can get involved with Carlton Co. Animal Rescue!

Ru Ridge Corn Maze 1781 County Rd. 1, Carlton

Cost: Included in Ru Ridge gate price ($10)

Age: All Ages

11am-6pm Sat. Oct. 17

Fresh Hop Fest

Celebrate hop harvest season with three taproom-only Fresh Hop beer releases, live music from The North East Timberland Band, Shorething and Squid City Slingers, Baptism River Barbecue, a mobile zoo from Cook’s Country Connection, gourd painting, hop education, hop trivia, and local vendors.

Castle Danger Brewery 17 7th St., Two Harbors

Cost: FREE

noon-1:30pm Sat. Oct. 17

Hayward No Kings Rally

The public is invited to join a rally in Hayward urging people to vote early in the November General Election. Organizers invite people to bring signs saying “Vote early!” Or simply “Vote!” Early voting starts October 20 in Wisconsin. The rally is part of the No Kings National Day of Action and is sponsored by Up North Engaged. Rally organizers will provide information about candidates running in the November General Election, as well as voter registration information. In addition, organizers will collect funds and non-perishable food items for the LCO Food Pantry. Participants are asked to stay on the sidewalk, and stay peaceful.

Democracy Corner US Hwy 163 & State Hwy 27, Hayward

noon-4pm Sat. Oct. 17

Block 19 Fall Fest

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

1-4pm Sat. Oct. 17

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

1pm Sat. Oct. 17

CSS Football

Walt Hunting Stadium 4405 W. 4th St., Duluth

2pm Sat. Oct. 17

Dragons Love Tacos

Encore Performing Arts Center 2035 Hwy. 33 S. (on Frontage Rd.), Cloquet

3-5pm Sat. Oct. 17

Serenity Lounge

Deep downtempo and blissful bass with Tsunami. Enjoy a moment in a space centered around attention, atmosphere, and human connection. Sometimes meditative, sometimes energetic - we think good music, good company, and good tea are complementary. Sit for an intimate conversation with a friend, move and dance, or take an introspective journey. No right or wrong - just peace and being.

Halcyon House 11 E Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: $7

Age: All Ages

4-10:30pm Sat. Oct. 17

Haunted Ship

William A. Irvin 301 Harbor Drive, Duluth

4pm Sat. Oct. 17

Timmy Haus

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

5-8pm Sat. Oct. 17

Northside Ramblers

acoustic duo playing folk, country, guitars and harmonica licks

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5pm Sat. Oct. 17

Dragons Love Tacos

Encore Performing Arts Center 2035 Hwy. 33 S. (on Frontage Rd.), Cloquet

6-8pm Sat. Oct. 17

Joe Diethelm

Cascade Lodge 3719 Hwy. 61, Lutsen

6-9pm Sat. Oct. 17

Ted Feyder

Ledge Rock Grille 596 Larsmont Way, Two Harbors

6-10pm Sat. Oct. 17

Feeding Leroy & Stringdingers dual album release

Stringdingers and Feeding Leroy are teaming up at Bent Paddle to bring you a celebration performance of their two brand new albums! These groups are thrilled to be releasing vinyl and CDs of their latest individual albums to the public at this event! The show will blend an exciting variety of country, bluegrass, americana, and jam music together on the stage to deliver a night of original music

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6pm Sat. Oct. 17

Jason Streitz

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Sat. Oct. 17

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Sat. Oct. 17

Andy Hauswirth

Remedy Room 1222 Tower Ave., Superior

6:07pm Sat. Oct. 17

UMD Men's Hockey

DECC Amsoil Arena 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

7-9pm Sat. Oct. 17

So What

FREE - no cover! Come out and have a drink while you enjoy the sounds of 'So What'! We just want to hang out and share some good times!

Blacklist Brewing 206 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

7pm Sat. Oct. 17

Between Howls

The Portage Hwy. 63 & Cty. Rd. M, Cable

7pm Sat. Oct. 17

Wilson Fairchild

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

7:30pm Sat. Oct. 17

Matchless

StageNorth 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn

8-11pm Sat. Oct. 17

Jeffrey Foucault

In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and emotional power. With a string of critically acclaimed studio albums…

Cedar Lounge/Earth Rider Brewery 1715 N. 3rd St., Superior

Cost: $35-$168

Age: 21+

8pm Sat. Oct. 17

Graveyard Groove: Dance TV’s Halloween Dance Party

🎧 Music by Techno Club 💃 Performances by the Dance TV cast 👑 Halloween Queen Costume Competition 🎃 Games + prizes 🍸 Cocktails 🪩 Dancing Discounted Admission: $15 General Admission: $20 Fan Club: $40 — includes one drink ticket + choice of custom Halloween Clack Fan

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Age: 21+

8pm Sat. Oct. 17

Static Alibi

Powerhouse Bar 423 Third Ave., Proctor

8pm Sat. Oct. 17

Buffalo Galaxy

Up Yonder on 61 1615 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

8:30pm Sat. Oct. 17

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

9pm Sat. Oct. 17

Indecent Proposal

Black Bear Casino Cobalt Nightclub I-35 & 210, Carlton

9pm Sat. Oct. 17

Ian Alexy

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

9pm Sat. Oct. 17

Border Cats

Rival House at Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley

9pm Sat. Oct. 17

Diversion

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

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