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.
Nature Center Halloween Events
Twin Cities Nature Center Halloween Events – Northwest Metro
Eastman Nature Center | Maple Grove
Not-So-Spooky Mystery
Help solve a mystery! Gather clues in the woods and earn treats. Costumes encouraged. 2022 Details TBA. 10-4:15pm, $8/pp.
Springbrook Nature Center | Fridley
Pumpkin Night in the Park
Enchanted trails, costumed characters, kids dance, glowing pumpkins, and food. This year, there will be no admission sold at the gate, all tickets must be purchased online in advance. October 22, 2022, $10$12/pp. Learn more and register here.
Twin Cities Nature Center Halloween Events – Northeast Metro
Harriet Alexander Nature Center | Roseville
Halloween Spooktacular
Live owls w/Wildlife Science Center, Outdoor story trail & carnival games, Barrel train rides by Kaptain Kirby, Indoor Halloween craft, Fireside music by Bill Cagley, Trunk & Treat organized by Calvary Church youth, Free refreshments. 2022 TBA, $7.50-$8.50/child, registration required.
Tamarack Nature Center: White Bear Lake
Tamarack Trick or Treat
A low-key, non-scary event for kids pre-k through elementary with a parent. Play in Discovery Hollow, see live animals, participate in games and activities and get treats. 2022 TBA.
Wargo Nature Center | Lino Lakes
Little Goblins Costume Party
Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St, Lino Lakes, MN 55038
For kids 8 and under, carnival games, crafts, refreshments, photo opportunities and a guided flashlight hike. Costumes encouraged. 2022 TBA.
Twin Cities Nature Center Halloween Events – Southeast Metro
Dodge Nature Center | West St Paul
Nature after Dinner: Nature Glows
Use a UV flashlight to search the woods after dark for what might be glowing bright at night. Designed for Ages 3-8 with adults. 2022 TBA.
Lebanon Hills Visitor Center | Eagan
Cobwebs & Caches
Take a GPS unit to find hidden jack-o-lantern caches – then collect a prize. If you don’t have a GPS unit, borrow one at the park. And yes, bring your Halloween costume! 2022 TBA, 4pm, $8/pp.
Twin Cities Nature Center Halloween Events – Southwest Metro
Eden Prairie Outdoor Center
Not-So-Scary Nature Trail
Learn about all the not-so-scary things associated with Halloween. Walk the lantern-lit trail and learn about bats, owls, snakes, eagles and so much more while collecting a Halloween treat at each station. 2022 TBA, Staring Lake Outdoor Center, Eden Prairie. 6-8pm (Register for a time slot) $11/pp.
Lowry Nature Center | Victoria
Enchanted Forest Halloween
Explore the Enchanted Trail, play games, dance to the Roe Family Singers and watch the Mad Scientist. This non-scary event is perfect for young kids. 2022 TBA, 2:30-4:50pm, $6/pp, under 2 free.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Chaska
Arboorteum
Trick or treat in front of the Oswald Visitor Center. Bring your costume for great photo opportunities at the World of Pumpkins and Scarecrows in the Garden displays. 2022 TBA, 10am-2pm. $15/adults. Must register for tickets in advance.
Westwood Hills Nature Center | St Louis Park
Westwood Annual Halloween Party
Come in costumes and enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. 2022 TBA, 6:30-9:30pm, $9-$12/pp, pre-registration required.
Wood Lake Nature Center | Richfield
Half-Haunted Halloween
Stations include the trick or treat trail, a magician, games and a barn dance. 2022 TBA, Purchase tickets for specific entry time, beginning 2pm-6pm, $5/pp.
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.
