![ELIZABETH FLORES • eflores@startribune.com October 29, 2010 - Anoka, MN - The annual Anoka Halloween parade. IN THIS PHOTO:] Children dressed in their costumes waved in the 90th annual Anoka Holloween parade as it made its way down Main Street in downtown Anoka. The two-day parade tradition began in 1920. Anoka is known as the "Halloween Capital of the World."](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/77HXXA25JK2RNKMCAW3M5JQQIA.jpg?&w=1080)
BOO-OLOGY
Head to the Science Museum of Minnesota for some hair-raising activities with a Halloween spin. Kids who arrive in costume will get free admission to the permanent exhibit galleries. Participate in hands-on spooky science activities. Meet Kitchen Pantry scientist Liz Heinecke and watch her demonstrate experiments that can be done with items found in kitchen cupboards. (Noon-4 p.m. Sat. $10-$13. Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. 651-221-9444. www.smm.org.)
ANOKA HALLOWEEN
Look no further for a ghoulishly good time than Anoka for Halloween fun. At what is called "Halloween Capital of the World," weekend events include a two-night block party featuring music by Good for Gary and the Johnny Holm Band. Take the family out for an old-fashioned scare at the Anoka Haunted House. Other events include a Spooktacular carnival, parade and more. (Various dates, times and locations; see website for details. anokahalloween.com.) MELISSA WALKER
