Here I’ve rounded up fun events you can enjoy with your family in the Twin Cities on Halloween!
Many are free, some are at cost (but so worth it!). All items are free (to my knowledge) unless specified. Be sure to check in advance to verify and for any updates.
This guide is sponsored by Eco Chico Kids Resale Boutique in West St. Paul!
Read about my visits to Eco Chico here! It’s mom-owned too!
Check them out for affordable, quality kids’ clothing, baby equipment, toys and more! They even have teen and maternity clothing.
They are located at:
Signal Hills Shopping Center
1201 S. Robert St.
Suite #7A
West St. Paul, MN
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October Ongoing Events
Anoka Halloween. Anoka, MN. The Halloween capital of the month! Events throughout October. See below for some of the listings or visit their website for their full list. Most events are free!
The Great Pumpkin Trail. Wyoming, MN. The Great Pumpkin Trail is new in Wyoming, Minnesota, and I have an EXCLUSIVE 15% discount to share. Go here!
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley. September 28 – November 2. Gather your family and friends and come explore an outdoor trail glowing trail with thousands of artistically carved pumpkins. This year’s event will inspire your Wanderlust with pumpkins depicting the wonders of the world and the joys of travel.
Lund’s & Byerly’s 2024 Boo Blast & Fall Festival Events. All over the metro. FREE.
Scarecrow Trail. October 24th – November 1st. Community Park (641 East County Road F), Vadnais Heights.
12 Days of Halloween. October 19 – 30. Pleasant Valley Orchard, 17325 Pleasant Valley Rd, Shafer. Spooktacular celebration with special events, activities and daily special sales the twelve days before Halloween! Special events include spooky story time for the kids, scavenger hunt for all ages, pumpkin baking contest!
Valleyfair Tricks and Treats. Valleyfair, Shakopee. Get discounted tickets while they last!
Curious George. Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul. Now through January 5th! Don’t forget to use my discount code “TCFM” to save $3 per ticket every day!
Onionhead’s Revenge. Through November 2nd. At Mall of America. Check their pages for an awesome MEA discount!
HALLOWEEN LIGHTS (Now through Halloween)
Halloween lights! Drive by and check these out:
Schultz Family Lights – 1526 York Ave, St Paul. They are known for their holiday lights, and lighting up the whole block, but their Halloween lights are awesome too!
Johnson Holiday Lights – 2065 California Ave E, St. Paul. Note: It’s free to enjoy but they are collecting donations for JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.
The Haunted Oaks – Royal Oaks Neighborhood, Woodbury. (Lamplight Dr & Courtly Rd intersection (Near WHS)
Be sure to check out my Facebook group “Minnesota Holiday Lights” for more!
Halloween Events at Shopping Malls
Looking for a safe, indoor place to trick-or-treat on Halloween?
Many Halloween celebrations at area malls are happening this year, so there is plenty of opportunity for costume and candy fun! Here is my compilation of Twin Cities Shopping Districts, Centers & Malls where your kiddos can trick or treat for free this year!
Mall of America. 1:00pm. Receive a bag full of goodies while enjoying a spooktacular setting complete with music and photo opportunities. To accommodate children with allergies, the Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association of Minnesota (AFAA) will be in Southeast Court handing out allergy friendly trinkets and AFAA resources. Nickelodeon Universe® will be transformed into Nickelodeon Booniverse with spooky décor—including a 1,111-pound pumpkin and the mesmerizing Fright Lights music and light show at night. Attendees can also experience the Log Chute, reimagined as the Fog Chute for the Halloween season.
Prefer a smaller mall? (Like any other mall in America…)
Here are some other Twin Cities area shopping malls offering their own trick or treat festivities (in order of start time):
Burnsville Center. 3:00 – 7:00pm. Burnsville Center, 1178 Burnsville Center, Burnsville, MN 55306. Stop by Center Court to pick up your free trick-or-treat bag, then explore the mall for sweet surprises at participating stores.
Northtown Mall. 4:00 – 7:00pm. 398 Northtown Dr, Blaine, MN 55434.
Southdale Center. 3:00 – 6:00pm. Southdale Center, 10 Southdale Ctr, Minneapolis, MN.
North Loop Halloween at the Green. 6:00 – 8:00pm. North Loop Green, 328 N 4th St, Minneapolis.
Do you know of any events I should add to this list?
Email me at twincitiesfrugalmom @ gmail.com or leave a comment!
Got an event to add? Contact me at twincitiesfrugalmom@gmail.com!
Want freebies? Check out my guide: Twin Cities Halloween Freebies & Deals 2024.
And be sure to check out my Deals & Events Calendar for even more.
For more Halloween fun:
Find deals on costumes from Groupon!
Plan a fabulous Halloween with this FREE printable:
4 Healthy Halloween Treats That Don’t Have Any Tricks
Make some homemade hot chocolate and bring it with before you go!
How to Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs
For even more family fun year-round check this out:
The Ultimate List of Minnesota Family Fun
When all else fails:
100 Things for Kids to Do at Home When Bored (Written by My 12-Year-Old!)
