CrossLake, Minn.
Stop by Crosslake Days Thu.-Sat. in the Brainerd Lakes area to check out live music and dancing, an outdoor movie (all Fri.); a classic car/motorcycle and tractor show (9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.), chili cookoff samples (noon Sat.), plus other activities including a historic log village with a cider and candlelight tour, horse and wagon rides, disc golf, wine tasting and arts and crafts. tinyurl.com/j8c99jv; 1-800-450-2838.
Albert Lea,Minn.
Relive the pioneer era during the 30th annual Big Island Rendezvous and Festival, the state's largest fur-trade re-enactment, Oct. 1-2 in Albert Lea, Minn. The weekend features more than 1,000 costumed performers, demonstrations, crafts, storytelling, music, food and other activities. Hours are: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Admission is $12, $7 for ages 6 to 11. bigisland festival.org; 1-800-658-2526.
duluth
Fans of fright, get ready for the annual Haunted Ship Tours in October aboard the retired ore carrier William A. Irvin. Visitors will walk the eerie decks to experience ghosts, ghouls, haunting sounds and a dark maze in the ship's hull beginning Oct. 6. The event continues weekends and select days through Oct. 31. Admission is $12; ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Bring a canned good to get $2 off. Cash and checks only. duluthhauntedship.com.
Colleen A. Coles
