A SAINT ON A HORSE
Martinus was a young Roman cavalry soldier who, legend has it, cut his cloak in half to share with a freezing beggar. He went on to become a Christian monk and, eventually, St. Martin of Tours. Germany is one of the many countries that celebrate his life with yearly festivities, and Landmark Center carries on the tradition with its St. Martin's Day Celebration . Enjoy German music, make traditional paper lanterns and learn St. Martin's Day songs. There will be a parade around Rice Park, then it's back to Landmark Center for more music, coffee or cocoa and samples of authentic German treats. In keeping with St. Martin's example, clothing donations are encouraged for Joseph's Coat, an organization that provides free clothing and services to the needy. (4-6 p.m. Sun. Free. Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul. 651-292-3272. www.landmarkcenter.org .)
SHARPEN YOUR SCYTHE
If you're a horror film aficionado, you don't need to be British to have a "bloody" good time at Crypticon . Enjoy three days of exhibits and displays, workshops, merchandise for sale, film screenings, concerts and other live entertainment, and a long roster of horror film celebrity appearances and events. There is a range of prices for various activities and events; see website for details. (5 p.m. today-1 a.m. Sat; 11 a.m. Sat.-1 a.m. Sun.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. $10-$55. Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, 7800 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington. 612-825-1832. www.crypticonminneapolis.com .)
IT'S EASY BEING GREEN
Learn the full range of what you can do, wear, buy and eat to be environmentally friendly at the Go Green Expo . There will be seminars and speeches by experts, a green marketplace, demonstrations and hands-on activities, panel discussions and food/beverage presentations. You can even enjoy a little purple with your green when you stop by the Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders booth for autographs and photos. (10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. $5-$10. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Av. S., Mpls. 612-335-600. www.gogreenexpo.com .)
