DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: Traditional Day of the Dead celebration

Last update: October 31, 2009 - 2:14 PM

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: Traditional Day of the Dead celebration with Aztec dancing, traditional foods, music, exhibit of student and community ofrendas, the offerings to honor dead souls. 2-9 p.m. Mercado Central, 1515 E. Lake St., Mpls. 612-728-5728. www.el-colegio.org.

HALLOWEEN HAUNT AT VALLEYSCARE: Hellside Farm and Carnage at Crimson Isle mazes, spooktacular live shows, Blood Creek Cemetery, monsters, ghouls, goblins, ghosts and freaks roaming the grounds; select rides open and non-scary trick-or-treat trail for the little ones. 6 p.m.-midnight. $17.99-$38.99. Valleyfair, Hwy. 101 and Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee. 952-445-7600. www.valleyscare.com.

SPOOKY WOODS: Take a moonlit stroll through the Earth World gallery, with a spooky story around a campfire, then walk in the family-friendly Spooky Woods. Tours every 15 minutes. Free with museum admission. 9:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m. $8.95. Minnesota Children's Museum, 10 W. 7th St., St. Paul. 651-225-6000. www.mcm.org.

NICKELODEON UNIVERSE: Seven-acre indoor theme park with 30 rides and attractions. Rides priced on points system, $1 per point. Unlimited-ride wristband, $29.95. 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mall of America, Interstate 494 and Cedar Av. S., Bloomington. www.nickelodeonuniverse.com.

For a full list of today's events: Variety

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