Halloween Happenings
Get ready to experience creepy, crawly, eerie, ghoulish and frightening Halloween fun in Minneapolis! You can get your fix of all things Halloween at our corn mazes, pumpkin patches, breweries and more. Check out our favorite Halloween events.
Last updated 9/22/2023
Check back for more events later this season.
While you're here, be sure to check out the Halloween Capital of the World, Anoka, MN!
Now through October 2023
Select dates
300 Clifton
Are you afraid of the dark? Join us for our Haunted Trolley Tour of Minneapolis! It is a spine-tingling journey to the most haunted sites in the City, aboard an historic trolley which itself is said to be haunted. Your knowledgeable narrator will explain the legend and the lore surrounding the most paranormal happenings in our City's history. Prepare for mysterious sightings, strange sounds, and shadows lurking around the corners. The tour begins and ends at a real Haunted Historic Mansion, 300 Clifton in Minneapolis.
September 16 - October 31, 2023
Mall of America
Nickelodeon Boo-niverse is back! Celebrate the season with spinetingling fun at Nickelodeon Universe®. Meet your favorite Nickelodeon characters in their Halloween costumes and check out all their upcoming events throughout the season.
September 30 - November 5, 2023
The Minnesota Zoo
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns bigger and better than ever at the Minnesota Zoo! Gather your family and friends and come explore our glowing trail with thousands of artistically carved pumpkins. This year’s trail will lead you on a magical journey through "Seasons of the Year" featuring artists’ new creations and plenty of seasonal fun.
Now through October 31, 2023
10am-6pm
Afton Apple Orchard
Enjoy and explore the 250+ acres, producing Minnesota grown of apples, pumpkins, strawberries and raspberries. Venture into the 15-acre corn maze or take a hayride into the orchard for apple picking! Fall pumpkin season begins late September.
September 22 - October 29, 2023
Weekends and select weeknights
Scream Town, Chaska MN
Seven scary attractions including Crop Spawn, Santa's Slay, Ludicrous Labyrinth, Zombie Apocalypse CDC, Circus Asylum, and more.
September 23 - October 29
Saturdays and Sundays
Valleyfair
Valleyfair's Tricks and Treats is a gotta-be-there Halloween event packed with fun and family-friendly eeriness. From little goblins to grown-up ghouls, everyone will find ghastly great things to do for Halloween. Plus, we’ve got skeleTONS of delicious seasonal treats, drinks and, of course, candy!
September 29 - November 5, 2023
Travail Kitchen
Join the Travail Chef's for an immersive Halloween dining experience. The experts from The Haunted Basement transform Travail’s Basement Bar into a haunted space filled with mayhem and delights to keep you entertained your entire meal. Enjoy a 10-course Halloween themed menu with interactive cocktail flights based on our favorite spooky season!
October 4-31, 2023
Meteor
Black Lagoon is an immersive, creepy experience that pays homage to the macabre and throws in a splash of goth and metal for good measure. Wear your costume to Meteor and enjoy innovative and deliciously spooky cocktails.
October 14, 2023
10am-5pm
Union Rooftop
It's all just a little HOCUS POCUS! Join Sasha Cassadine as we pay tribute to Hocus Pocus 2. Don't miss our most popular drag brunch. Costumes are encouraged!
Halloween Town Market
October 14, 2023
11am-3pm
Wild Grind Coffee
Join us for our Halloween Town Sip & Shop Makers Market 🎃
October 19, 2023
6-9pm
AxeBridge Wine Company
Join us for our first annual Halloween soiree filled with locally crafted wine, seasonal dishes and eerie ambiance! AxeBridge Wine Co.'s culinary chef and head winemaker have teamed up to bring you a Halloween-themed culinary experience to die for. Guests will dine by candlelight in the heart of our downtown winery and feast upon four elevated courses each paired with local, artisan wine from AxeBridge Wine Co. and Schram Vineyards.
October 19-29, 2023
Crane Theater
Since its 2012 inception by Four Humors Theater, this juried, horror-themed, live-performance arts festival has spanned the two weekends surrounding Halloween.
October 27, 2023
4pm-11:50pm
The Pourhouse
Attend the largest Halloween bar crawl in the city! Start the night at The Pourhouse, then wander to several other fun bars and venues. Plus, enter the costume contest for a chance to take home a $1,000 prize! This event is 21+.
October 27, 2023
10pm-2am
CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar
They’re burning all the witches even if you aren’t one. Join us for our first ever Taylor Swift Halloween Party. Dance all night to TAYLOR from all the eras.
- Taylor Swift Themed Costume Contes
- Taylor Swift Specialty Cocktails
- Friendship Bracelet Making Stations
- Pop-up Drag and Other Surprises!
October 27, 2023
7pm-2am
Icehouse
Graveyard Club began inspired by a unique list of shared interests: the classic short stories of sci-fi author Ray Bradbury, the music of Ryan Gosling’s little-known band Dead Man’s Bones, and a fascination with both 50’s crooners and 80’s pop music. With an ever-growing reputation as one of Minneapolis' most entertaining and moving live acts, Graveyard Club has released three albums and an EP of their haunting brand of synthpop.
October 27-29, 2023
5pm-10pm
Inbound BrewCo
Get ready to experience the best bars that Minneapolis has to offer—all in one night! Go back to the good old days of trick or treating with an adult twist. The treat is a bev! You’ll be able to enjoy drink specials all night for an incredible time without breaking the bank. You’ll receive a wristband that’ll grant you entry into all participating bars and clubs around Minneapolis, so you don’t have to worry about paying for entrance. Feel free to let your freak flag fly and get dressed up for the frightful occasion!
October 27, 2023
6pm-9pm
Minnesota Children's Museum
Come celebrate Halloween at Minnesota Children’s Museum! Put on your best costume and join us for a night of kid-friendly Halloween fun including trick-or-treating, a dance party with a live DJ, spooktacular activities and crafts, carnival games and more! Plus, the entire museum will be open for play during the event.
October 28, 2023
8am-11am
Father Hennepin Bluff Park
Take your favorite costume out for a test run and fun! You can also run for a cause and raise money for the Shriners Children's Hospital.
Race Details: Choose between a 10k and a 5k!
- Awesome tech tee - available in unisex, women's and youth sizes
- Finisher medal for all participants
- Age group rankings and awards
- Door step delivery, or pick up your shirt and medal at Running Room in Saint Paul from Oct 21 to Oct 28
- Plus get a discount on running gear when you pick up at Running Room St. Paul
October 28, 2023
9pm
First Avenue
The ultimate Halloween drag show Starring Crystal Methyd (RuPaul's Drag Race)
October 28, 2023 | 10am-5pm
October 29, 2023 | 11am-4pm
Bachman's Floral
Join us for a spooktacular holiday shopping market held Halloween weekend!
October 29, 2023
Noon-5pm
Sencha Tea Bar
Come celebrate the joy that is K-pop Halloween content and enjoy some boba! Come dressed as your favorite meme, stage fit, costume, etc or just come as you are! All fandoms are welcome!
October 31, 2023
8pm
First Avenue & 7th St Entry
An unidentified object has landed at Avenue 51 First Avenue’s Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest presented by Radio K and Racket.
