Halloween Festivities at MOA transform Nickelodeon Universe® into Nickelodeon Boo-niverse

WHAT: Halloween festivities throughout Nickelodeon Boo-niverse include:
Fright Lights Halloween Spectacular
The nightly light show at the South Entrance of Nickelodeon Universe has been taken over by a funky witch who can command the lights and music to groove and the people to move – all in the name of Spooky Halloween fun! Fright Lights shows are every Friday and Saturday evening in October and use strobe lights and fog effects.
Friday and Saturday nights through October 31
Shows at 8 and 9:30 p.m.
South Entrance of Nickelodeon Universe (near LEGO)
Shock + Ride Halloween Dance Party
Team Nick invites guests to boogie down to favorite spooky Halloween hits. Shock + Ride includes Nickelodeon® character appearances, giveaways and temporary tattoo stations.
Friday and Saturday nights through October 31
8 – 9:30 p.m.
South Entrance of Nickelodeon Universe (near LEGO)
Haunted “Fog Chute”
For a limited time, the Log Chute in Nickelodeon Universe® will be transformed into a haunted Fog Chute for guests as they journey through the mill and end with a splash.
Through October 31
Nickelodeon Universe hours
East side of Nickelodeon Universe
Pumpkin Carving + Amateur Carving Contest
Local sculptors will carve favorite Nickelodeon characters from real pumpkins! On Saturday, October 21 from 2 - 4 p.m., guests are invited to cheer on local pumpkin carvers as they compete for the title of Nickelodeon Universe Amateur Pumpkin Carving Champion. Guests can also take a photo with a 900-pound locally grown pumpkin that is on display at the East Entrance of Nickelodeon Universe.
Friday, October 20 – Sunday, October 22
Friday + Saturday, 1 – 7 p.m. | Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
Blue Spot inside Nickelodeon Universe
Costume Parade
Starting at the North Entrance, Nickelodeon characters, ghouls, goblins and witches will parade through the park to show off their Halloween spirit. The parade route ends at the South Entrance of the Park. Parade participants must be 12 years of age or younger.
Friday, October 27 – Saturday, October 28
7 p.m.
Parade begins at the North Entrance of Nickelodeon Universe
Trick-or-Treating around the Mall
Guests are invited to trick-or-treat around Mall of America, scouring more than 520 retailers for sweet treats!
Tuesday, October 31
5 – 8 p.m.
Mall Wide
For a complete list of all Nickelodeon Boo-niverse activities, visit https://nickelodeonuniverse.com/event/halloween/
VISUALS: *Guests taking photos with Ghost Spongebob and Skeleton Patrick from SpongeBob SquarePants
*Pumpkin carving demos with local sculptors
*The park transformed with Halloween decorations and effects
*Guests taking photos with a 900-pound pumpkin
*Fright Lights Spectacular light show with professional dancers, fog effects, and special light show
WHEN: Through October 31
*See specific dates and times for certain events
WHERE: Mall of America – Nickelodeon Universe
ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA®
Mall of America (MOA) is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America. At 5.6 million square feet, MOA boasts more than 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation’s largest indoor family theme park featuring 27 rides; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, home to sharks, sting rays and an amazing underwater tunnel; FlyOver America a 4D immersive flight adventure; Crayola Experience; Rainforest Cafe; Hard Rock Café; the nation’s longest indoor zip line and an 18-hole mini golf course.
The Mall, a top American tourist and vacation destination, opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to the MSP International Airport. Mall of America hosts more than 400 events annually, including concerts, book signings, celebrity meet-and-greets and community-focused cultural events. The Mall is also home to a 500-room Radisson Blu hotel, a 342-room JW Marriott hotel; office tower; grand entrance and more. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and visit our blog. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
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