1. Halloween at the Green
Ghouls, goblins, princesses and the like are invited for a costume parade, trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating and a screening of “Scooby Doo.” (6-8 p.m. Fri. North Loop Green, 350 N. 5th St., Mpls. northloopgreen.com)
2. Brain Day
Calling all brainiacs. Celebrate the day with interactive activities honoring brain-related research, including experiments and live demonstrations. (11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Av. SE., Mpls. umn.edu)
3. Jonathan Pulphus
The author of “With My People: Life, Justice and Activism Beyond the University” will be on a panel with Attorney General Keith Ellison and Jaden Janak for a discussion focusing on the Black Lives Matter movement. (5:30 p.m. Wed. Strive Bookstore, 825 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. strivepubandco.com)
4. Brit’s Bash
Celebrate the pub’s 35th birthday and Halloween by dressing up as your favorite Brit and listen to Oasis tribute band Nicollet & Alcohol as it plays the album “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory” in its entirety. (7 p.m. Sat. Brit’s Pub, 1110 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. britspub.com)
5. Midtown Global Market
Gear up for two days of spooky fun. Go trick-or-treating, get your face painted and see balloon art Friday. A Dia de los Muertos celebration will be held Saturday with cultural activities, music and soap carving. (5-7 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 920 E. Lake St., Mpls. midtownglobalmarket.com)
6. Sweet News
Nothing Bundt Cakes opens in the North Loop with a “Bundt cutting ceremony,” free bundtlets for the first 300 guests, free hair tinsel and other giveaways. (9 a.m. Sat. 316 N. 2nd St., Mpls. facebook.com)
7. East Metro Symphony Orchestra
A spooky tone is set for “Symphonie Fantastique‚“ a program featuring Mussorgsky’s ”Night on Bald Mountain" and Peer Gynt Suite No. 1. (3 p.m. Sun. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 2499 North Helen St., North St. Paul. emsorch.org)
8. Forest Lake Holiday Craft & Gift Show
Get a jump on your holiday shopping here and buy unique items from crafters. (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. Forest Lake Area Middle School, 21395 Goodview Av. N., Forest Lake. facebook.com)
