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.
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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 by October 23rd. Cost is $8/pp. October 25, 2025; 10:00 am - 2:20 pm
Northeast Metro Nature Center Halloween Events
Harriet Alexander Nature Center | Roseville
Harriet Alexander Halloween Spooktacular
Family fun at Harriet Alexander Nature Center's Halloween event includes barrel train rides, a bounce house, Halloween crafts and a trunk or treat organized by Calvary Church Youth. Food trucks will be onsite. Registration required - event fills fast. Cost is $8/child. October 25, 2025; 1:00 pm - 4:00 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 games and activities and get yourself some treats. Registration required for staggered start times. Cost is $9/pp. October 25, 2025; 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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. 2025 TBA.
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 25, 2025; 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Southwest Metro Nature Center Halloween Events
Westwood Hills Nature Center | St Louis Park
Westwood Annual Halloween Party
Families can wear their costumes to Westwood Nature Center and participate in Halloween activities both indoors and outside. Register for Friday or Saturday evening. Cost is $13-$14/pp, pre-registration required. Discounts: Purchase by October 8, 2025 and save $2/pp with early bird pricing. October 18, 2025; 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Lowry Nature Center | Victoria
Lowry Enchanted Forest Halloween
This all-ages, outdoor Halloween event at Lowry Nature Center includes scarecrow alley, the pumpkin king, an enchanted treat trail and more family fun. Cost is $8 per person. October 25, 2025; 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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 25, 2025; 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.
