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 10/16/2023
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.
Now through 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.
Now through 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
Mall of America
Guests will explore the twisted world of mayhem at their own risk in this first-of-its-kind haunted experience. Onionhead’s Revenge is based on the folklore of the dark bayous of Louisiana and the creature they call Onionhead who has returned from the dead and is out for vengeance.
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.
Now through 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.
Now through 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!
Now through 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!
Now through 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 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.
BOOzy Halloween!
October 26-28, 2023
2:00pm
Tattersall Craft Cocktail Room
It's gonna be a graveyard smash. Join us in Tattersall Northeast for a scary fun lineup of drink specials, games, and more!
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, 2023
8:30pm
Brit's Pub
Join us on Friday 27 October in the Clubhouse lounge as we celebrate Halloween with Nicollet & Alcohol - the amazing Oasis tribute mixed in with some legendary Brit classics. And as it's also the pub’s anniversary (33 years!) we encourage you to dress in British fashion or as your favourite Brit. Drink specials!! No cover!!
October 27, 28, 29 & 31, 2023
Midtown Greenway: 2828 11th Avenue S,
BareBones' premiere event is its Annual Halloween Extravaganza—an outdoor spectacle of giant puppets, fire, aerialists, and more! It's an autumn ritual that captures the spirit of the season and is a must-see Minnesota tradition. Join us for the 30th year of our puppet pageant!
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 27, 2023
5:00-7:00pm
Midtown Global Market
Eat, trick or treat and be SPOOKTACULAR! Join us Friday, October 27 at Midtown Global Market, from 5:00-7:00 pm for an evening of family friendly fun!
- Trick or Treat through the Market
- Aubrey’s Music Studio students will perform throughout the event
- The YWCA Minneapolis Children's Center South Minneapolis will be hosting a kids craft table.
Professional Pumpkin Carvers at Mall of America
October 27-28, 2023
1:00-9:00pm
Nickelodeon Universe
Watch as local pumpkin carvers carve Nickelodeon fan-favorite characters and elaborate Halloween designs into real pumpkins!
October 27, 2023
8:00pm
Schooner Tavern
Join SlovCzech and Ukrainian Village Band for a Halloween Party at Schooner Tavern! Costume up if you want or just have a great time as both bands will get you dancing!
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 28, 2023
7:00pm
O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co
Join The Current at O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. for the Third Annual Hallowhiskey Event! Celebrate Halloween with the spooktacular event of the season with your friends and family at O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co.
October 29, 2023
10:00am-2:00pm
Mara Restaurant & Bar
Highlights include pumpkin pancakes, devilled eggs, beet tartine, and Halloween-focused desserts. pumpkin pancakes, devilled eggs, beet tartine, and Halloween-focused desserts. Guests in costume are invited to trick-or-treat in the Chocolate Room.
October 29, 2023
8:30pm
The Market at Malcolm Yards
An evening of Ghost Stories from intuitive medium, Christine Schroeder, and Twin Cities Paranormal Society! Tickets include a glass beer or wine, plus 1.5 hours of uninterrupted spookiness! Come hear what the ghosts have been up to around the Twin Cities...and perhaps even at The Market at Malcolm Yards. Bwa-ha-ha!
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
4:00-7:00pm
Mall of America
Calling all ghouls and boys! Grab your mummies and daddies and join us as we celebrate all that is Halloween. Come dressed in your All Hallow’s Eve best and experience an evening filled with eerie delights, bewitching surprises and more!
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.
