Here I’ve rounded up fun events you can enjoy with your family in the Twin Cities on Halloween through the weekend! 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.
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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 back in Wyoming, Minnesota, and I have an EXCLUSIVE discount to share. Save 50% on child admission Sundays to Thursdays! It goes through November 2nd. Go here!
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley. September 26 – 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 2025 Boo Blast & Fall Festival Events. All over the metro. FREE.
Scarecrow Trail. October 23rd – November 3rd, 2025. Community Park (641 East County Road F), Vadnais Heights.
12 Days of Halloween. October 20 – Halloween. Pleasant Valley Orchard, 17325 Pleasant Valley Rd, Shafer. Spooktacular celebration with special events, activities and daily special sales the twelve days before Halloween.
Valleyfair Tricks and Treats. Valleyfair, Shakopee. Get discounted tickets while they last!
Scary Events
The Dead End Hayride – Wyoming (September 19 – November 2)
ValleySCARE – Valleyfair, Shakopee (September 20 – November 1)
Twin Cities Fear Fest – Mall of America, Bloomington (September 26 – November 2)
Halloween Events
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29
Choo Choo Bob’s 20th Birthday Bash! 10:00am – 1:00pm. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, Union Depot – 214 4th Street East, St Paul. 20¢ admission all week. First 10 kids each day get a free 20th Birthday Party t-shirt! (Additional shirts just $10.20 for kids & adults)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30
Choo Choo Bob’s 20th Birthday Bash! 10:00am – 1:00pm. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, Union Depot – 214 4th Street East, St Paul. 20¢ admission all week. First 10 kids each day get a free 20th Birthday Party t-shirt! (Additional shirts just $10.20 for kids & adults)
Urbie’s Scare in the Air. 5:00 – 9:00pm. Urban Air: Coon Rapids and Plymouth locations. Enjoy trick-or-treat stops, crafts, costume contests, and all your favorite Urban Air attractions — trampolines, climbing walls, zip lines, and more! 🙌
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
Choo Choo Bob’s 20th Birthday Bash! 10:00am – 1:00pm. Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store, Union Depot – 214 4th Street East, St Paul. 20¢ admission all week. First 10 kids each day get a free 20th Birthday Party t-shirt! (Additional shirts just $10.20 for kids & adults)
Urbie’s Scare in the Air. 10:00am – 6:00pm. Urban Air: Apple Valley. Enjoy trick-or-treat stops, crafts, costume contests, and all your favorite Urban Air attractions — trampolines, climbing walls, zip lines, and more! 🙌
Trick or Treat Pokemon Card Giveaway. October 31 (at 12pm) – November 2 (at 8pm). From Friday, October 31st through Sunday, November 2nd, stop by Real Sportscards in Champlin, MN wearing your costume and you’ll receive a FREE pack of Pokémon cards
Latin Luminos. 3:00 – 6:00pm. Mall of America – Atrium. Enjoy Mexican candy, full-can Manzanita samples, music and crafts in the Atrium.
No Tricks Just Treats! 3:00 – 7:00pm. Bricks & Minifigs, Minnetonka.
Wabasha’s First Annual Spooktacular Night! 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Downtown Wabasha (southeast of the Twin Cities)
Halloween Party. 4:00 – 7:00pm. West Minnehaha Recreation Center, St. Paul. Want to dig into some candy, fun activities, crafts, and have a great costume to wear, Dress up & come in costume for West Minnehaha’s Halloween Party! Top three costumes will win a prize! Free & all are welcome.
Free Meet and Greet. 4:00 – 7:00pm. Rosedale Center, Roseville.
Trunk or Treat. 5:00 – 7:00pm. The Salvation Army Minneapolis Central Worship and Service Center, 2727 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis.
Trunk or Treat at the Fire Station. 5:00 – 7:00pm. 7071 University Ave NE, Fridley.
Trunk or Treat. 5:30 – 7:30pm. St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 610 NE Broadway St, Minneapolis. Join us for another year of Trunk-or-Treat! Find is in the parking lot for candy, bonfires, hot chocolate, cider and chili!
Annual Trunk or Treat. 6:00pm – 7:15pm. Sanburnol Park, Spring Lake Park.
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-O-Ween. 3:00pm. Mall of America.
Halloween at Rosedale. 4:00 – 7:00pm. Rosedale Center, Roseville.
Midtown Global Market Trick or Treating. 5:00 – 7:00pm. 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN.
Burnsville Center. 5:00 – 8:00pm. Burnsville Center, 1178 Burnsville Center, Burnsville, MN 55306. Stop by Center Court, then explore the mall for sweet surprises at participating stores.
North Loop Halloween at the Green. 6:00 – 8:00pm. North Loop Green, 328 N 4th St, Minneapolis. Lots of free candy!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Trick or Treat Pokemon Card Giveaway. October 31 (at 12pm) – November 2 (at 8pm). From Friday, October 31st through Sunday, November 2nd, stop by Real Sportscards in Champlin, MN wearing your costume and you’ll receive a FREE pack of Pokémon cards
Latin Luminos. 1:00 – 3:00pm. Mall of America – Atrium. Enjoy Mexican candy, full-can Manzanita samples, music and crafts in the Atrium.
Spooky Trains. 3:00 – 7:00pm. Twin City Model Railroad Museum, St. Paul. (Spooky Trains admission is only $10 per person)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Trick or Treat Pokemon Card Giveaway. October 31 (at 12pm) – November 2 (at 8pm). From Friday, October 31st through Sunday, November 2nd, stop by Real Sportscards in Champlin, MN wearing your costume and you’ll receive a FREE pack of Pokémon cards
Latin Luminos. 1:00 – 3:00pm. Mall of America – Atrium. Enjoy Mexican candy, full-can Manzanita samples, music and crafts in the Atrium.
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!
The Haunted Oaks – Royal Oaks Neighborhood, Woodbury. (Lamplight Dr & Courtly Rd intersection (Near WHS)
Annual Spooky Specters Halloween Yard Tour Event. October 30, 31 and Nov 1: 6:30 – 9:30pm. 6717 66th Avenue N, Brooklyn Park.
There are many more…
Be sure to check out my Facebook group “Minnesota Holiday Lights” for more!
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!
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!)
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