Anoka Halloween Children’s Costume Contest | Riverfront Memorial Park – Anoka

Riverfront Memorial Park 2201 North 2nd Avenue, Anoka

Get ready to share your spooktacular costumes! This long standing annual costume contest is all about fun! Get out those scary good creative minds. We can’t wait to see what you will come up with! Kid friendly Halloween music, balloon arch, and special treat bags for each participant. This event...

Anoka Halloween Gift Shop Open

Anoka Halloween Gift Shop Open
Anoka Halloween Gift Shop 1925-½ 2nd Ave. S, Anoka

Stop by the Anoka Halloween gift shop for official Halloween Capital of the World mugs, apparel and spooky souvenirs. The shop also features a small museum sharing how Anoka earned its famous title.

Valleyfair Tricks & Treats

Valleyfair Tricks & Treats
Valleyfair One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee

Get ready for a frightfully fun fall tradition at Tricks and Treats, where Halloween magic comes to life with kid-friendly activities, live entertainment, seasonal treats, character encounters, and festive decorations throughout the park. It's the perfect way for families to celebrate the season together.

$38 – $75

Halloween Spooktacular | Riverdale Village – Coon Rapids

Riverdale Village 12761 Riverdale Boulevard, Coon Rapids

Halloween Spooktacular at Riverdale Village Celebrate Halloween at Riverdale Village with an afternoon of family-friendly fun at our annual Spooktacular! Join us on Saturday, October 17 from 1:00–4:00 PM at the Riverdale Village Shopping Center Playground for a free community event filled with Halloween activities, entertainment, and plenty of festive...

The Sludge at Twin Cities Horror Festival | The Crane Theater – NE Minneapolis

The Sludge at Twin Cities Horror Festival
The Crane Theater 2303 Kennedy St NE Unit 120, Minnneapolis

Precocious teen Harper finds a mysterious creature in the woods and sneaks it into their room, where cynical Viv is crashing for the summer. But when Harper and Viv's moms start being even weirder than usual, the kids must uncover the truth and save themselves before it's too late. Written...

$10 – $16

FREE Trunk-or-Treat | Helping Paws – Eden Prairie

Helping Paws 6569 City W Parkway, Eden Prairie

Come join Helping Paws for our second annual FREE Trunk-or-Treat! Enter your family-friendly decorated trunk or costume (both people and dogs) for your chance at fabulous prizes, all while supporting assistance dogs in your community. Open to the public, and well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome.

Free

2026 Trunk-or-Treat | Cornerstone Church – Crystal

Cornerstone Church - Crystal 5000 W Broadway Ave, Crystal

TRUNK OR TREAT 2026Join us for a FREE evening of safe, family fun! Wear your favorite costume and come on out for an afternoon of fall fun and lots of candy. We can't wait to see your costumes and to welcome so many cool visitors! Saturday, October 17, 2 pm...

Light up the Night Parade | Main Street – Anoka

Anoka Main Street

With a full line-up of colorfully lit floats, this parade is always a crowd favorite. The parade starts at 7 PM at the corner of 1st Ave and Main Street.  Afterwards walk over to City Hall for our annual bonfire with food trucks and the Anoka Halloween Merchandise Tent! Spaces...