1. Mia matinee
A screening of 2013’s “The Great Gatsby” will be held in celebration of the exhibition “Gatsby at 100.” In advance of the screening, listen to music by the Debbie Briggs Jazz Trio. (2 p.m. Sat. Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Av. S., Mpls. Musical performance 12:30-1:45 p.m. Reservations required. artsmia.org)
2. Halloween Party and Haunted Trail
Dress up in your favorite character for the party that features games and prizes. It will be followed by a spooky walk around the trails. (6-9 p.m. Thu. Duluth and Case Recreation Center, 1020 Duluth St., St. Paul. stpaul.gov)
3. Mankato Day of the Dead
Mariachi music fills the air to honor the departed loved ones and so will art and the performances by Aztec and folklore dancers. (11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Old Town Mankato, 300-800 blocks of Riverfront Dr., Mankato, Minn. greatermankato.com)
4. Pumpkins and Power Drills
The Minnesota Tool Library will provide various tools for “gourd-gutting glory.” (1-5 p.m. Sun. Fulton Taproom, 414 N. 6th Av., Mpls. fultonbeer.com)
5. Downtown Trick or Treat
Downtown businesses get into the trick-or-treating action. The event includes a petting zoo, photo opportunities and a food truck. (2-6 p.m. Fri. Downtown Elk River. elkrivermn.gov)
6. Anoka House Decorating Contest
Go on a public viewing of homes where residents have pulled out all the stops with spooky and kooky Halloween-designed yards. (6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Various locations within 5 miles of Anoka City Hall, 2015 1st Av., Anoka. anokahalloween.com)
7. Harvest Fest
Join in some fall fun with pumpkin-painting, themed car show and Halloween activities. (Noon-4 p.m. Sat. Boom Island Brewing, 5959 Baker Rd., Minnetonka. boomislandbrewing.com)
8. Ali Gray’s Country Jamboree
A toe-tapping evening of music with include covers from Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and Patty Loveless. (6-8 p.m. Tue. White Squirrel Bar, 974 W. 7th St., St. Paul. whitesquirrelbar.com)
