October in Greater St. Cloud brings cooler air, colorful leaves, and the perfect excuse to pull out your favorite cozy sweater. Before winter sneaks up on us, there’s plenty to enjoy this month—from pumpkin patches to festive fall events. So, if you’re ready to make the most of fall, here’s a peek at what’s happening in the area this October. Make sure to check out the full events calendar HERE!
Floydian Slip by The Fabulous Armadillos
October 3 & 4
The defining PINK FLOYD experience as ONLY Fabulous Armadillos can deliver. The Dark Side Of The Moon LIVE in its entirety with a whole set of all your other Pink Floyd favorites, with the theatrics, video, light show, and lasers you have come to expect! Happening October 3rd at the Paramount Theater, get your tickets today!
St. Cloud Norsemen Hockey Game
October 4
Hockey season is back! Grab your tickets to see the St. Cloud Norsemen at the MAC!
Molitor’s Haunted Acres
October 4
Molitor’s Haunted Acres is back starting Friday October 4th with their Walk-through horror. Deep in the dank, dark woods lives vile creatures that the townsfolk steer clear of. They have poisoned the surrounding lands and cursed anyone who dares enter this horrid place they claim as home. Get your scare on, weekends in October.
Fall Peony Market
October 5 & 6
Join White Peony for their huge 2-day Fall Peony Market at their St. Cloud SHED location!
They will have an incredible variety of over 50 vendors set up both days from 9am – 2pm… ranging from handmade jewelry & signs, to delicious fresh baked goods & candles! There will be delicious food & drink options, live music, brand new items to shop inside the White Peony shed, giveaways & so much more!!
Celebrating Our Stars-Quilt Show
October 5 & 6
St. Cloud Heritage Quilters 2024 Quilt Show: Over 500 quilts, vendors, featured quilters, and special exhibits. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the River’s Edge Convention Center. Admission $10.00 – cash or check only. Parking free in the ramp.
Candle Day + Harvest Party 2024
October 5
Boo at the Zoo
October 5, 12 & 19
Calling all Ghouls and Goblins! Trick or Treat around Hemker Park & Zoo from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm October 5th, 12th & 19th! Dress up in your Halloween Costume and watch the animals get their favorite Halloween Treats too. Discounted Admission $16.00/person +tax for anyone 2 years old and up (anyone 23 months and younger is free).
Millner Heritage Winery’s Oktoberfest & Grape Stomp
October 5 & 6
LEDGEtober Flannel Fest
October 5
St. Cloud Fire Department Open House
October 9
The St. Cloud Fire Department welcomes you to come check out auto extrication demos, fire extinguisher demos, station tours, fun activities for the whole family, and more on October 9th at 3pm.
St. Cloud Art Crawl
October 11
The fall art crawl in Downtown St. Cloud is happening October 11th, don’t miss the final art crawl of the season!
Sensory Friendly Morning Corn Maze
October 12
Minnesota’s largest corn maze! The theme this year is Under the Sea. This years maze covers 35 acres with 16.1 miles of pathways. There are three different mazes you can do, each varying in length and difficulty. On Saturday October 12th, enjoy a relaxed, slower paced morning from 8:30a – 10a. A less stimulating atmosphere with those more acutely sensitive.
Granite City InkFest Art & Craft Show
October 18 – 20
Head to the River’s Edge Convention Center October 18 – 20 for the Granite City Art and Craft show and attendees of this event can take part in the adjoining Tattoo Convention and Entertainment. You will need a separate wristband to get tattooed or enter the tattoo contest. Join them for a weekend of fun!
Floating Pumpkin Patch
October 18 – 20
St. Cloud Area YMCA is taking the hunt for the perfect pumpkin out of the patch and to the water! Join them October 18-20 for a swim in the family pool surrounded by mini pumpkins. If your perfect pumpkin happens to float by, be sure to grab it! Each registered participant gets to take home one pumpkin and a Halloween goodie bag! Registration is not required for parents or caregivers who do not wish to take home a pumpkin or goodie bag.
Parktober Fest
October 18
Join St. Cloud Parks and Rec at Riverside Park on Friday, October 18th (MEA Weekend) for Parktober Fest (formerly Fall Fest)! Dress up in your best costume and enjoy a spooktacular day filled with all of your fall favorites. From festive games to a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, and more (while supplies last), there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy! Fun is lurking around every corning during this FREE family-friendly event. No registration is required.
Waitress
October 18 -20 & 24 – 27
A new musical that serves up a generous slice of humor and a side of candid dialogue, while navigating life’s unexpected ingredients! Based on the film and featuring a soul-stirring score by Grammy-nominated artist Sara Bareilles, Waitress is a celebration of resilience, self-discovery, and the family we choose. Waitress will be on stage at the Paramount Theater, get tickets now!
St. Cloud Kids & Parents Expo
October 26
2024 will be the 20th Kids & Parent’s Expo and will showcase a “Spooky Theme” with Halloween right around the corner. Dress the kiddos up in their favorite Halloween costumes & get them ready for a day of fun! Filled with exhibitor trick-or-treating, bounce houses, laser tag, Halloween art and more spooky surprises! Kids 12 and under are Free. Adults are $10. Tickets are only sold at the door the day of the event held at the River’s Edge Convention Center.
Downtown Halloween Walk
October 26
Trick-or-Treat with Downtown Merchants October 26 at noon!
5th Annual Halloween Trick or Treat Parade
October 27
Pearl Lake Lodge will host their 5th Annual Trick or Treat Parade! Bring the kids out and line the streets as a parade of various cars and trucks throw out candy! Parade starts a 1pm for a quick down and back.
Mall-O-Ween
October 31
Get ready for a Halloween celebration like no other at Crossroads Center on October 31 from 3p -7p! They’re thrilled to invite you to their Mall-O-Ween Event—a night filled with crafts, trick-or-treating, and tons of festive fun for the whole family!