Paid Halloween Events in the Twin Cities

NOW-10/12/19: Big Little Monster | Bucket Brigade @ Arthouse, St. Paul • Musical reminds everyone who struggles with fear and anxiety that they’re not alone • All Ages. The books are best for Ages 6-9. • Tickets $12.00-$20.00. (Check for Goldstar discounted tickets).

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10/12/19: Pumpkin Carving | Gibbs Farm, Falcon Heights
Gibbs staff will be on hand to provide expert tips and fun ideas to decorate your chosen pumpkin or squash. Pre-Register for this event. 10am-4pm. $8/adults, $7/seniors, $5 ages 3+.

10/12/19-10/13/19: Farmer Ken & Jan’s Pumpkin Patch | Como-Harriet Streetcar Line, Minneapolis. 12:30-4pm. $2.50/ride pp, under 3 free, pumpkins $6/each.

10/17/19-10/19/19: Shadows & Spirits Tour | Minnesota State Capitol, St Paul
One-hour guided tours of the spookier parts of the capitol with costumed “spirits” telling stories. $12-$15/person ages 7+

10/19/19: Haunted Castle Open Build | The Works, Bloomington
Add to a cardboard Haunted Castle. Build extra rooms, add decorations, make a drawbridge – whatever pops into your head! Included with admission. $9.00/pp.

10/19/19: Transylvania Trolley | Como-Harriet Streetcar Line, Minneapolis
Non-scary Halloween trolley ride. Wear your costume and get a treat! 12:30-4pm. $2.50/pp, under 3 free.

10/20/19: Trick ‘r Trolley | Como-Harriet Streetcar Line, Minneapolis
Ride, story and treat. Sells out fast. Pre-purchase tickets here. 1, 2 & 3pm, $5/pp.

10/24/19-10/26/19: Shadows & Spirits Tour | Minnesota State Capitol, St Paul
One-hour guided tours of the spookier parts of the capitol with costumed “spirits” telling stories. $13-$18/person 7+.

10/25/19: Ghostly Garden | Bell Museum of Natural History, St Paul
A slightly creepy evening in the darkened galleries of the Bell Museum. Visit with carnivorous plants, craft your own botanical atrocities and more. (No age limits, but this is probably for the bigger kids and adults). 6-9:30pm, $15-$20.

10/25/19-10/26/19: Ghost Trolley | Como-Harriet Streetcar Line, Minneapolis. 7-9pm, $4/pp, under 3 free, appropriate for most ages.

10/26/19-10/28/19: Halloween Spooktacular | Children’s Museum, St. Paul 
Wear costumes, trick-or-treat and do other spooktacular activities. 6-9pm. $15/pp thru 10/10, then $17.

10/26/19: Gibbs Farm Halloween | Gibbs Farm, Falcon Heights
Enjoy an old-fashioned Halloween with popcorn balls, a penny scramble, trick-or-treating at the farmhouse, storytelling and more. 11am-4pm. $8/adults, $7/seniors, $5 ages 3+.

10/26/19: Boo-ology | Science Museum of Minnesota
Spooky hands-on science activities and events. Festivities are included in museum admission. Kids under 12 in costume get free museum admission. 12-4pm. $12.95-$24.95/pp.

10/26/19: Discovery Days – Design Challenge | Bakken
Use familiar materials in new ways to explore science, math, and engineering. Build your own cardboard costume, design a spider web, save a tiny town from a pumpkin avalanche, build a monster incubator, and more. Kids in costume receive $1 off admission. $5.00-$10.00/pp.

10/26/19: Halloween at the Museum | Twin City Model Railroad Museum
TCMRM will be open late. See “spooky” trains on the layouts, a coloring station and more! We will turn down the lights and hand out treats! 4-7pm. $10/pp; Family discounts offered.

10/26/19: Parent’s Night Out Halloween | Snapology, Minneapolis
Drop off your 5-12 year old kids for a night of spooky STEM-y fun! We’ll play some games, make some ghost ooze, and try to escape a Halloween-inspired escape room! Dinner is also included. 5:30-8:30pm. $25/child.

Parent’s Night Out at Snapology

Halloween in St Paul & Minneapolis Parks

There are so many things to do in Minneapolis and Saint Paul parks around Halloween.  These are scheduled so you can choose to attend them instead or in addition to trick or treating. Jump over to our Halloween Fun in Twin Cities Parks list to find almost 50 Halloween events going down.

10/19/19: Halloween Family Fun Day | Weaver Lake Pk, Maple Grove
20+ activities including monster inflatables, crawling through the Web of Confusion Maze, pumpkin rolling, fishing in the Bottomless Well and more. Treat bags, crafts, contests and a fashion show. 1-4pm. $5/child ages 2-8.

10/19/19: Pumpkin Night in the Park | Springbrook Nature Center, Fridley
A Halloween event for the whole family with enchanted trails, fire dancers, games, a dance, glowing pumpkins and more. 6-10pm. $8/pp advance, $10/door, under 3 free.

10/23/19: Pumpkin Carving | Silverwood Park, St. Anthony
Carve your Halloween masterpiece. Finish with a mass pumpkin lighting and marshmallow roasting. All materials provided. 5:30-7:30pm, $8/pp.

10/25/19:  Halloween at the Creek | Plymouth Creek Center
A family festival that includes carnival games, prizes, inflatables, entertainment and treats plus a slice of pizza and a beverage. 6-8:30pm, $8/pp in advance, $10/door.

10/25/19: Brooklyn Center Halloween Party | Centennial Park
Ages 3-12 can trick-or-treat and boogie the night away to a KidsDance DJ. TRICK or TREAT down the trail before doing a little BOOgie at the amphitheater. End the night with a special TREAT! In case of inclement weather event will be held in the community center. 5:30-7:30pm. $5/pp.

10/26/19: Family Food & Frolic – Pumpkins-a-Plenty | Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River Learn how to use pumpkins in a variety of ways, including muffins, cookies, soups, puddings, pies and jack-o-lanterns. Fee includes one pumpkin, but you can purchase more. Ages 6-12 with an adult. 9am-11am. $15/child-adult pair. CANCELLED

10/26/19: Big Woods Halloween | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Play games, take a pumpkin scavenger hunt and a giant web walk challenge, and trick-or-treating along a woodland trail. Refreshments included. 10am-3pm, $7/pp.

10/26/19: Trick-or-Treat Geocaching | Coon Rapids Dam, Brooklyn Park
Explore the park on a geocaching adventure complete with candy treats. Costumes encouraged. 2-4pm, $5/pp.

10/26/19: Trick-or-Treat Geocaching | French Regional Park, Plymouth
Explore the park geocaching for candy treats and festive tricks. 1-3pm, $10/pp.

10/26/19: Spooky Skate | Schwan Super Rink, Blaine 
A spooky themed family skating event with the treat bags for all skaters. 1pm-2:30pm, $7/door.

10/31/19: Puppet Escapades Halloween Fun | Eastman Nature Center, Dayton
Kids ages 2-6 w/ a caregiver can enjoy a silly puppet show. End with a short hike, craft, or other activity. 10-11am, $4/pp.

10/18/19: Scary Stories | Lake Elmo Nordic Center
Listen to both not-so-scary and scary stories while roasting s’mores and drinking apple cider around a fire. Trails will be lit and open for a night hike. 6-8pm. FREE with $7/vehicle permit.

10/24/19: Holiday Fun Hour | Wakefield Park Community Building, Maplewood
Fun, easy Halloween crafts (bring a paint shirt), music and snacks are all part of the fun. 6:15-7:15pm. $7/child ages 4-8.

10/25/19: Halloween Spooktacular | Shoreview Community Center
Dance with a DJ, craft, play bingo and more. Must pre-register for event #460414. 6:30-8pm, $14-$16/child-adult pair.

10/25/19: Little Goblins Costume Party | Wargo Nature Center, Lino Lakes
For ages 8 and under. Carnival games and crafts, refreshments, photo opps, and a flashlight hike. Costumes encouraged for all! Pre-registration is required. 6:30-8pm, $8/child plus tax, adults free.

10/26/19: Tamarack Trick-or-Treat | Tamarack Nature Center, White Bear Lake
Not spooky in the least! Play games, trick-or-treat, press cider and meet live animals.  Register for start times of 3, 3:20, 3:40 or 4pm. $7.50/child, $3.50/adult. WAITLIST ONLY, CALL AHEAD.

10/1/19-11/3/19: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular | Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley
Back for a 2nd year, a trail through an enchanted forest features over 5,000 illuminated and creatively carved pumpkins while a variety of musical vignettes and fog create a seasonal back drop for this family friendly fall outing. Sun-Thurs 7–10 pm; Fri-Sat 7- 11 pm (Doors open at 5 pm). Tickets $16-$18/pp.

10/19/19: A Sibley Site Haunting | Sibley Historic Site, Mendota
A guided flashlight tour of the Faribault basement and the Sibley House with “ghosts” from different eras of the Sibley Site, s’mores and mysterious questions. Recommended for ages 13+. 7-9pm. $10/pp.

10/25/19: Halloween Fest | Nicollet Commons Park, Burnsville
Illuminated trick-or-treat trail, music and entertainment. Refreshments available for purchase. All ages. Park in the upper lot, and enter through door No. 2. 6-8pm, $5/family.

10/26/19: Halloween Bash | Savage Sports Center
A fun and safe fall event where families can participate in games, inflatables, a DJ, a campfire with s’mores, and more. Refreshments available for purchase. 5-8pm. $8/pp; Register by 10/24.

10/26/19: Art in Motion: Ballet Spooktacular | Lakeville Area Arts Center
Performance features dances choreographed for the Halloween season. Costumes encouraged. Reception follows performance. 7pm. Tickets: $16.00.

10/26/19: Halloween Hoopla | Dodge Nature Center, West St Paul
Party with face painting, slithery friends, dancing, marshmallows over a bonfire, games and treats. 2pm-5pm, $8/pp advance, $12/pp day of.

10/26/19: Halloween Hoopla | Ojibway Park, Woodbury
Search for a mini pumpkin to decorate, tick-or-treat, play carnival games, enjoy a hayride and snack on cookies and cider. Photo booth and costume prizes!  3pm-5pm, $8/pp advance, $12/pp door.

SOLD OUT: 10/27/19: Halloween Hodgepodge | Eagan Community Center
Halloween games and treats plus free admission to The Blast. 3-7pm, $5+ food donation/advance; $7+ food donation/door.

10/11/19: Floating Pumpkin Patch | Community Center, Eden Prairie
Hunt for your pumpkin in the pool. Then decorate it at the Community Center. Pre-Register for this event. 6pm-8:30pm. $5/members; $7/non-members.

9/21/19-10/27/19:  The Great Pumpkin Festival | Valleyfair, Shakopee
Valleyfair’s non-scary daytime family companion to Halloween Haunt. (If you are thinking about buying a season pass, now is a good time to do it. Get unlimited visits to The Great Pumpkin Festival.) Sat & Sun, hours vary. Prices start at $29.99 plus parking.

10/26/19: Spooky Saturday | Community Center, Eden Prairie
Enjoy trick-or-treating, arts-and-craft activities, music, games and climbing in the Prairie Play Zone. Event appropriate for ages 1–10.. 6pm-8:30pm. $5/advance; $6/door. $20/family. Limited space. Pre-Registration encouraged.

10/1/31-10/31/19: Screamin’ Green Haunt Town | Crayola Experience, MOA  Halloween themed activities, including on-site trick-or-treating, a colorful new scavenger hunt and more. Get ready to get ZOMBIFIED with zombie crafts as well as pose with themed character cut-outs and enjoy a live, slime-themed show. At Crayola Experience, you and the whole family can enjoy over 22 hands-on activities that blend together creativity, chemistry, technology and fun. $17.99/pp online, $21.99 at the door.

10/1/19-10/31/19: Broomstick Bash | FlyOver America, MOA
Join Broomelda the witch on a spellbinding journey at FlyOver America! Aspiring witches and wizards will take part in the Broomelda’s Witch Academy where graduating is easy… just survive! $14.95-$18.95/pp.

10/12/19: Pumpkins in the Park | Veteran’s Memorial Park, Shakopee | 4-6pm, $5/kid, adults free.

10/16/19: Trick-or-Trot | Northwood Park, Crystal
Halloween Fun Run geared toward kids 6-12 years old. Trails lit by colorful lights, post-race pumpking painting, DJ Costumes and tennis shoes encouraged. 5:30-7pm, $25/pp.

10/18/19 & 10/19/19: Westwood Annual Halloween Party | Rec Center, St Louis Park
The Westwood Nature Center Halloween Party and Little Goblin Bash are combining this year. Enjoy a DJ, carnival games, trick-or-treating, a puppet show and refreshments. 6:30-9:30pm, $9-$12/pp, pre-registration required.

10/18/19: Jack-o-Lantern Trail of Fun | Athletic Park, Chaska
Take a hayride along the Minnesota River Bluff Regional Trail surrounded by glowing jack-o-lanterns. Then enjoy a bonfire with smores, an archery pumpkin shoot-out, a DJ, games and more. 5pm, $1/pp.

10/19/19: Half-Haunted Halloween | Wood Lake Nature Center, Richfield
Dress as your favorite superhero! Tickets include trick-or-treating, storytelling, Halloween dance, cocoa and cookies. 2-6pm, $5/pp.

10/25/19: “Not So Scary” Halloween Party | Edinborough Park, Edina
Ticket includes admission to Adventure Peak, special entertainment and trick-or-treating. 6:30-8:30pm, $10-$11/child.

10/25/19-10/26/19: Fantastically Spooky Ghost Trolley | Excelsior Streetcar Line
Suitable for all family members. 6-9pm, $4/pp.

10/25/19-10/26/19: Trick ‘r Trolley | Excelsior Streetcar Line
Ride, story and treat. Sells out fast. Pre-purchase tickets here. 1:30 & 2:30pm, 5/pp.

10/25/19-10/26/19: Treat Trail | Nickelodeon Universe
Purchase an all-day ride wristband + head to Blue Spot to get your treat bag before visiting locations around the park to get some sweet treats! Limited to the first 200 participants. 6 – 8 p.m., $36.99

10/26/19: Enchanted Forest Halloween | Lowry Nature Center, Victoria
Trick-or-treat character trail, storytelling, crafts, cookies, carnival games, music and a mad scientist puppet show. 5-9pm, $7/pp, under 2 free.

10/26/19: Old-fashioned Trick-or-Treat | The Landing, Shakopee 
Trick-or-treat along candlelit paths, greeted by costumed characters. Ride a horse-drawn trolley and warm up with hot cider. Every half hour, 4-8pm, $5-$9/pp.

10/26/19: Halloween Costume Party | Pinwheel Play, Chanhassen
Kids to age 6 enjoy a DJ, trick-or-treat basket decorating and playtime. 4-7pm, $10/pp.

10/26/19-10/27/19: Addams Family Spooktacular | Marcus Theatres (Click Here for Twin Cities Locations) | Noon-2pm both Saturday and Sunday | The party is free and open to the public. The movie is regular price. Movie is rated PG.

10/27/19: Halloween Kiddyrock & Dance Party | Kiddywampus, Hopkins
An afternoon of Halloween tunes performed by local kindie-rocker, Aric Bieganek. Dance and sing and show off your favorite costume in our costume contest— winner receives a $25 kiddywampus gift card! 2-3pm, $10/child all ages, parents free.

10/27/19: Trick-or-Treat Geocaching | Cleary Lake Regional Park, Prior Lake
Explore the park on a geocaching adventure complete with candy and fun tricks. Equipment provided. 1-3pm, $10/pp.

10/28/19: Pre-K Day – Masters of Disguise | Basecamp, Bloomington
Learn about animal disguises and celebrate Halloween by transforming into these sneaky creatures to learn more about them through fun and games. Bring your own costum. 9am-12pm, $10/child.

10/31/19: Lil’ Monstars Halloween Bash | Hard Rock Cafe – Mall of America 
This year’s Lil’ Monstars Halloween Bash will feature trick or treating, donut decorating, live music from Davey Doodle & The Red Hots, and more. Don’t miss out on this spooktacular fun – kids eat free!. 4-7pm.

10/5/19: Harvest Howl | Wildlife Science Center, Stacy
Live animal demos, American Indian demonstrations, pumpkin painting contests, kids games and more. 11am-4pm. $15/adults, $10/kids.

10/12/19: Owl Prowl | International Owl Center, Houston
Owl Prowls are after dark guided searches for owls. Expect the event to last 3 hours. There are other dates available from September through March. 6:30pm, $10/person.

10/18/19-10/20/19: Pumpkin Express Train Rides | Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway, Osceola, WI | Last train leaves Dresser, to return to Osceola, at 4pm. Free pumpkins for kids, games and rides, music and performances included w/ tickets. 9:30am -1:30pm on the hour. Tickets: $20, Age 2: FREE.

10/26/19: Howl-O-Ween | Wildlife Science Center, Stacy 
Trick-or-treat, haunted barn, campfire, and decorate your own trick-or-treat bag. Costumes encouraged. Food available for purchase. Leashed dogs welcome. 12-4pm. Adults/$10, kids/$8.