Twin Cities Halloween Events for Teens & Tweens

Parents of tweens and teens, we know that Halloween can be a tricky holiday to navigate. Our kids are on the verge of – or even well past – the trick-or-treat years. They crave something thrilling, but may not be mature enough or have the taste for horror. They seek more independence while we grapple with keeping them safe. What does a traditional Halloween look like to a tween or teen bridging from pumpkin parties to more adult entertainment?

If you landed on this page hoping to find Twin Cities Halloween events for kids, we have a monster master list to browse. This includes free events, ticketed events, parties in the park, trick-or-treat trails, and fall festivals of all kinds.

THINGS TO DO FOR HALLOWEEN WITH TEENS & TWEEN

We’ve rounded up some great Halloween activities and several ways to celebrate Halloween that run the spectrum from slightly spooky to flat out frightening. You know your child best. Some of these outings are ideal for the kid who still likes to stick with the family. Others are designed for teenagers (and adults) who are comfortable with independent outings. Please, please drop us a comment if you have more ideas.

MILD CHILLS

RECOMMENDED FOR TEENS ONLY

SCARIEST OF THEM ALL

These fear-fests are best left to the teens who want maximum thrills. It’s likely Mom and Dad won’t be along for the ride. Take comfort knowing we’ve chosen attractions based on a minimum recommended age and a no-contact policy.

ESCAPE ROOMS
– an alternative to Halloween

My teen isn’t one for guts and gore, but he does go crazy for the thrill and challenge of an escape room. These are interactive, themed puzzles that get the adrenaline flowing. The games usually last about an hour. Each escape room holds a small group of people (8 to 10 – book with friends or take a chance with strangers). Participants work together to find clues to solve a mystery or mission and escape the room. We’ve rounded up what we think could be the best Twin Cities escape rooms for an alternative Halloween outing.

**If you are looking for the more spooky side of Halloween, Minnesota Haunted Houses keeps a list of haunted houses and other attractions geared to adults and families with older children.

We hope this list has given you a few ideas of where your tween or teen could get into the Halloween “spirit”. Remember, we’re also dying to share our ultimate Twin Cities Halloween Guide if you dare…

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Want to make Halloween fun at home?  You can find simple DIY, festive activities here.

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More Fun Ideas for October fun with Teens & Tweens:

• Pick Apples – It’s getting toward the end of orchard season, so hurry!
• Get lost in a corn maze. Some of the bigger mazes are really best for teen and up and some offer flashlight nights!
• Trick or Treat. My teen isn’t ready to give up on all the Halloween candy he gets trick or treating. Follow the link to find a list of Minneapolis and Saint Paul rec centers that will have treats for any kids (including teens) who stop by on Halloween.
• View Halloween decorations. We’ve gathered a list of spooky houses and cool Halloween walks around the Twin Cities.

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We hope these events specifically geared towards teens and tweens help you get ready for a spooky and fun Halloween in the Twin Cities. From haunted houses to pumpkin patches to slightly scarier movies, we believe we’ve collected the best events and activities to do with teens and tweens. But, if we missed anything, leave us a comment, so we can share your ideas with the community!