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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
A true treasure of an event that will be returning this fall – more details to come!
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.
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...
Public viewing will be October 23th & October 24th and again October 30th & 31st from 6:30pm-9:30pm Anoka Halloween Inc would like to thank ALL this years participants and appreciate all the time and effort put into creating these incredible displays. *The contest was open to addresses within a 5-mile...
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.
Local school children march through our historic Main Street Join us in celebrating our elementary students participation in Anoka Halloween’s oldest tradition. Marching bands and costumes for all to enjoy. Click HERE to view the 2026 parade map.