Nature center Halloween events are for the wild families of the Twin Cities. Nature centers have their annual spooky events coming up in October. St. Paul and Minneapolis also love to get in Halloween Park Fun. Get a last chance at getting out and exploring nature here in the city before winter takes over.
More Halloween fun in the Twin Cities: Find our monster lists of FREE Halloween events and plan-ahead (fee based) Halloween activities.
Northwest Metro Nature Center Halloween Events
Eastman Nature Center | Maple Grove
Eastman Big Woods Halloween
Family fun at Eastman Nature Center includes a Halloween trail walk, bone bingo, a bubbling cauldron, games, photo ops and a bonfire. Attendees can learn about creatures of the night, and take the skulls and bones challenge. Costumes encouraged and refreshments included in fee. Reservation for specific start time required. Cost is $8/pp. October 24, 2026; 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Northeast Metro Nature Center Halloween Events
Springbrook Nature Center | Fridley
Springbrook Pumpkin Carving (FREE)
Springbrook plans to have 1000 jack-o-lanterns at its annual Pumpkin Night in the Park and they need help carving. This really is a "leave the mess behind" event because you'll be leaving the jack-o-lanterns behind, too. Sign up with a group or as a family for this fun event. Each time slot has room for 30 carvers. This could be a fun volunteer event for teens/tweens. October 15, 2026; 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Springbrook Nature Center | Fridley
Springbrook Pumpkin Night in the Park: Pirate Palooza
A fun family night at Springbrook Nature Center of enchanted trails, costumed characters, campfires, kids dance, more than a thousand glowing pumpkins, and food. Advance tickets required - see link. $10-$12/pp. October 17, 2026; 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tamarack Nature Center | White Bear Township
Tamarack Trick or Treat
A low-key, non-scary Halloween trick-or-treating event at Tamarack Nature Center for kids pre-k through elementary with a parent. Play in Discovery Hollow nature play area, see live animals, participate in a cider demonstration and get yourself some treats. Registration required for staggered start times. Cost is $10/pp. October 24, 2026; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wargo Nature Center | Lino Lakes
Fall Festival
Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN 55038
This all-ages event emphasizes fall fun with old-fashioned pioneer games and nature walks. October 24, 2026.
Southeast Metro Nature Center Halloween Events
Shepard Farm | Cottage Grove
Shepard Farm Halloween Extravaganza
Celebrate Halloween with hay wagon rides, outdoor field games, trick-or-treating through the woods, live entertainment featuring silly science, and a chance to meet slithery creatures. Food vendors onsite. $8/pp in advance or $10/gate. October 24, 2026; 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Southwest Metro Nature Center Halloween Events
Eden Prairie Outdoor Center | Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie Not-So-Scary Nature Trail
Learn about all the not-so-scary things associated with Halloween at the Eden Prairie Outdoor Center. Walk a lantern-lit trail and learn about bats, owls, snakes, eagles and so much more while collecting a snack or Halloween candy at each station. Register ahead for a timeslot. Cost is $10 per person. October 30, 2026; 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Halloween in St Paul & Minneapolis Parks
Almost every neighborhood in Minneapolis and Saint Paul offers their own version of Halloween Park Fun. These are scheduled so you can choose attend them instead or in addition to trick or treating. We’ve also tossed in some community bonfires that aren’t strictly Halloween, but seasonal.
There are so many parks in Minneapolis and Saint Paul that we have separated out their Halloween events. If you are looking for events in suburban parks try our Free Halloween, Plan Ahead Halloween or Nature Center articles.
