Events Up North Oct. 19-25: Screamatorium in Virginia, Enchanted Halloween in Bemidji

Published October 15, 2026 at 10:51 AM CDT

Events this week include local theater in Pequot Lakes and Brainerd, a barn dance in Virginia and fundraising events in Bemidji and Grand Rapids.

There's always plenty of things to do in Northern Minnesota! Here's what's happening this week:

Bemidji Adventures in Lifelong Learning - 10-11 a.m. at Bemidji Eagles Club. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for refreshments. This week's topic is "Sacred Bundle: the Minwaadizi Center and the future of the old Central Elementary School."
Coats for the Community distribution - 5-7 p.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Park Rapids
Non-partisan Bemidji City Council candidate forum - 6 p.m. at Bemidji City Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Open Door Coat Rack distribution - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids
Piano concert with Debbie Center - 11 a.m. at Bemidji Public Library
Adolescent mental health discussion - 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids. Dr. Justin Gambill with First Call for Help will talk about warning signs and resources for adolescents with mental health issues.

Open Door Coat Rack distribution - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids
Itasca Empty Bowls - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. at Timberlake Lodge in Grand Rapids. Tickets include a bowl of soup, bread, salad and dessert, plus a handmade ceramic bowl to take home.
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery - 7 p.m. at Franklin Art Center in Brainerd. Presented by Stage North Theater. Tickets
Diabetes support group - 7 p.m. at Itasca County Family YMCA. This month's topic is kidney health.

Screamatorium - 6-10 p.m. at CHAIR in Virginia
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery - 7 p.m. at Franklin Art Center in Brainerd. Presented by Stage North Theater. Tickets
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - 7 p.m. at the Chalberg Theater on the campus of Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Tickets

Puzzle Palooza - "Just for Fun" puzzling 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and competition at 3 p.m. at South Shore Hotel in Bemidji. Hosted by Lead for Inclusion. Register
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery - 2 p.m. at Franklin Art Center in Brainerd. Presented by Stage North Theater. Tickets
Meatball Dinner - 4-6:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids
Bemidji Area Arts Endowment Legacy Celebration - 5:30 p.m. at The Loft in Bemidji. Online auction is going now now.
Itasca County Family YMCA Fall Auction and Social - 5:30 p.m. at Timberlake Lodge in Grand Rapids. Online auction going on now.
Screamatorium - 6-10 p.m. at CHAIR in Virginia
Enchanted Halloween - 6-7:45 p.m. at Apple Blossom Village in Bemidji
Iron Range Barn Dance - 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Kaleva Hall in Virginia
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - 7 p.m. at the Chalberg Theater on the campus of Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Tickets

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery - 2 p.m. at Franklin Art Center in Brainerd. Presented by Stage North Theater. Tickets
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - 2 p.m. at the Chalberg Theater on the campus of Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Tickets

What's going on in your community? Let us know!

Events Up North is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota.