Discover Apple Valley's most haunted offerings with our Halloween event extravaganza. Whether you're here every All Hallows' Eve or just this once, our guide will show you the best of Apple Valley's Halloween season.
Popular events include the spine-tingling Oak Blood Forest, where visitors can navigate through a chilling landscape filled with haunting sights and sounds. With a spooky ambiance and thrilling scares, Valley Scare transports guests into a world of fear and fun. And the Tricks and Treats at Valley Fair is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with candy, games, and seasonal festivities. For more details on these and other fun events and activities, check out the rest of the page below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Apple Valley
- Tricks and Treats at Valley Fair (Shakopee)
- Valley Scare (Shakopee)
- Oak Blood Forest (Chaska)
- The Dead End Hayride (Wyoming)
- Duluth Haunted Ship (Duluth)
- Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
- Valleyfair's Tricks and Treats (Shakopee)
- Candlelight Ghost Tour (Minneapolis)
- Trick or Treat at Midtown Global Market (Minneapolis)
- Minnesota Children's Museum's Halloween Party (St. Paul)
See these and even more events listed below!
Apple Valley Area Haunted Experiences
Oak Blood Forest
What to Expect:
The unique feature of Oak Blood Forest is its immersive, unguided trail through a deep dark forest with real woods and real animals, creating a terrifying experience with live actors, animations, and special effects.
Description:
Oak Blood Forest is Minnesota's newest haunted attraction, featuring over 20 terrifying themed areas. It offers a journey deep into a deep dark forest filled with real woods, real animals, darkness, and real fear. The experience includes live actors, animations, special effects, and blood-curling screams.
Where: Chaska | More Info: Oak Blood Forest
Valley Scare
What to Expect:
Valley Scare features six immersive haunted mazes and three revamped scare zones, offering a spine-tingling experience with terrifying monsters and exhilarating rides.
Description:
Valley Scare is Minnesota's largest Halloween event, offering six haunted mazes, three scare zones, and thrilling night rides. The event promises to unlock your deepest fears with immersive attractions and live shows, making it the ultimate Halloween destination in Minnesota.
Where: Shakopee | More Info: Valley Scare
Duluth Haunted Ship
What to Expect:
Immersive haunted tour with interactive spaces and a "Choose your own Adventure" aspect.
Description:
The Duluth Haunted Ship is a 29th-year event that transforms the historic William A. Irvin freighter into a sinister setting. This year, it features more activities outside the ship on Harbor Drive, including strewn lights, bonfires, and food and drink available for purchase. The tour includes interactive spaces like a Victorian parlor and a sinking German U-boat, with a "Choose your own Adventure" aspect and an exclusive VIP tour up to the Captain's Pilot House.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Duluth Haunted Ship
The Dead End Hayride
What to Expect:
Immersive and terrifying experience with over 200 scare actors and multiple haunted sets.
Description:
The Dead End Hayride is Minnesota's premier haunted attraction, offering a terrifying experience through a 160-acre wooded trail and farmland. Guests embark on a creepy hayride filled with deranged horror scenes, including cannibal families and flying goblins wielding chainsaws. After the ride, visitors can explore dozens of unique sets and haunted houses, featuring crazed clowns, barbaric butchers, and dazzling pyrotechnics. This event promises an adrenaline rush and a memorable Halloween experience.
Where: Wyoming | More Info: The Dead End Hayride
Candlelight Ghost Tour
What to Expect:
Explore Minneapolis's most haunted sites on a historic trolley with powerful Ghost Glasses and a flickering Candle.
Description:
Experience the paranormal on a Haunted Trolley Tour of Minneapolis. This spine-tingling journey explores the most haunted sites in the city, including a famous mansion where a young toddler is said to be trapped. Armed with powerful Ghost Glasses and a flickering Candle, join us for a hauntingly terrifyingly morbidly good time. This tour is a fun and spooky activity for adults, with no offensive language or sexual content, but descriptions of deaths that have resulted in hauntings.
Where: Minneapolis | More Info: Candlelight Ghost Tour
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Apple Valley
Tricks and Treats at Valley Fair
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with immersive trick-or-treating, live shows, and seasonal treats.
Description:
Tricks and Treats at Valley Fair is a family-friendly Halloween event offering a variety of activities, including live shows, a costume contest, seasonal food and drinks, and plenty of candy. Guests can explore the Land of Tricks and the Land of Treats, featuring playfully spooky adventures and cozy fall festivities. Enjoy your favorite rides and attractions throughout the park.
Where: Shakopee | More Info: Tricks and Treats at Valley Fair
Valleyfair's Tricks and Treats
What to Expect:
Immersive trick-or-treating experience with themed lands and activities.
Description:
Valleyfair's Tricks and Treats is a family-friendly Halloween event offering a variety of activities for all ages. Guests can explore the Lands of Treats and Tricks, enjoy seasonal treats and drinks, participate in Halloween-themed games and crafts, and take part in the Enchanté Soirée at the Chateau. The event also features a trick-or-treat trail, live entertainment, and a costume contest. With its immersive and playful atmosphere, Tricks and Treats is perfect for creating unforgettable memories during the fall season.
Where: Shakopee | More Info: Valleyfair's Tricks and Treats
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
What to Expect:
Immersive pumpkin art installations in a zoo setting.
Description:
The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo is a family-friendly event featuring thousands of artistically carved pumpkins illuminated along an outdoor trail. This year's event inspires Wanderlust with pumpkins depicting the wonders of the world and the joys of travel. The event supports the Minnesota Zoo's mission to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife.
Where: Apple Valley | More Info: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Trick or Treat at Midtown Global Market
What to Expect:
A fun and family-friendly Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating and craft activities.
Description:
Join us at Midtown Global Market for a family-friendly Halloween celebration. Trick-or-treat around the market, make crafts, and enjoy dinner at one of the delicious vendors. This event is perfect for all ages, offering a fun and spooky atmosphere without the scares.
Where: Minneapolis | More Info: Trick or Treat at Midtown Global Market
Halloween HodgePodge
What to Expect:
The event offers a sensory-friendly and inclusive atmosphere with trick-or-treating, games, and music, making it a unique Halloween experience for all.
Description:
Join us for a fun-filled Halloween Trail Walk at Viking Lakes in Eagan. Dress up in your best not-so-spooky costume and enjoy trick-or-treating, dancing to the Monster Mash, and playing Halloween-themed games. This outdoor event is perfect for families and will take place rain or shine. Sensory bags and a quiet tent will be available for those who need them. Admission is $6 per child, with adults admitted free with a food donation to Open Door.
Where: Eagan | More Info: Halloween HodgePodge
Minnesota Children's Museum's Halloween Party
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with the entire museum open for play.
Description:
Join the Minnesota Children's Museum for a night of kid-friendly Halloween fun Dress up in your best costume and enjoy trick-or-treating, a dance party with a live DJ, various activities, crafts, and games. The entire museum will be open for play during the event, making it a not-so-scary Halloween celebration for the whole family.
Where: St. Paul | More Info: Minnesota Children's Museum's Halloween Party
Trunk or Treat
What to Expect:
A safe and festive environment where children can trick-or-treat by visiting decorated city vehicles.
Description:
Join Apple Valley's annual Trunk or Treat event for a safe and fun Halloween experience. Children can dress up in costumes and trick-or-treat by going from vehicle to vehicle, collecting candy. City vehicles and staff from multiple departments will be in attendance, making it a delightful and secure environment for kids to enjoy.
Where: Apple Valley | More Info: Trunk or Treat
Trick-or-Trot and Transylvania
What to Expect:
A family-friendly Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, face painting, and a free movie screening.
Description:
Get ready for a fun Halloween event at Trick or Trot This festive evening includes trick-or-treating along a lighted trail, face painting, pumpkin painting, DJ music, a costume contest, carnival games, and hot beverages. Food trucks will be on-site, and participants can stay after the event to watch a free showing of "Hotel Transylvania - Transformania" at 6:45 p.m.
Where: New Hope | More Info: Trick-or-Trot and Transylvania
Kowalski's Boo Bash
What to Expect:
A family-friendly trick-or-treating event offering healthier treat options.
Description:
Join Kowalski's Markets for their annual Boo Bash, a family-friendly trick-or-treating event. Bring your kids in their costumes to any of their markets on October 24th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a fun-filled afternoon of treats and activities. This event offers a healthier alternative to traditional Halloween candy, with options like fresh fruit, cheese sticks, and pretzels. It's a great way to celebrate Halloween with your family in a welcoming and festive atmosphere.
Where: Eagan | More Info: Kowalski's Boo Bash
Halloween Walk at Dodge Middle School
What to Expect:
A magical and memorable experience for children with Halloween-themed exhibits and candy distribution.
Description:
Join the Halloween Walk at Dodge Middle School on October 25, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. This family-friendly event allows children to stroll through an outdoor path, potentially indoors if inclement weather, and visit Halloween-themed exhibits set up by local businesses and community groups. The event is designed for young children and discourages violent scenes. Volunteers will help distribute candy, creating a magical and memorable experience for participants. Don't forget to dress in costume for a spooktacular good time!
Where: Farmington | More Info: Halloween Walk at Dodge Middle School
Halloween Geocaching
What to Expect:
A family-friendly geocaching event where participants can learn the basics of geocaching and earn treats while enjoying live animals and other activities.
Description:
Join the Outdoor Recreation School on a geocaching adventure full of Halloween surprises and treats. Learn the basics of geocaching to search for hidden treasures in the park and earn your treats. Meet live animals, try slacklining, and enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event. Equipment is provided for the program, and all ages are welcome. Costumes are optional but encouraged.
Where: Plymouth | More Info: Halloween Geocaching
Sundays at Landmark: Great Pumpkin Halloween Celebration
What to Expect:
Enjoy a festive Halloween celebration with live entertainment, crafts, treats, and a costume parade.
Description:
Join Landmark Center for their beloved Great Pumpkin Halloween Celebration. Enjoy live entertainment, craft activities, treats, and a festive costume parade. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages, offering a fun and safe environment to celebrate Halloween. Supported by Ecolab, Hubbard Broadcasting, Travelers, Xcel Energy Foundation, and Ramsey County.
Where: St. Paul | More Info: Sundays at Landmark: Great Pumpkin Halloween Celebration
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Apple Valley
Pumpkinfest at Saint Paul Brewing
What to Expect:
Exclusive tapping of the Mummy Train Pumpkin Ale and a variety of pumpkin-themed activities.
Description:
Pumpkinfest at Saint Paul Brewing is a festive celebration featuring all things pumpkin. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with a costume contest for kids and adults, a DJ to set the mood, and a pumpkin carving contest where you can vote for your favorite entries. The event also includes the exclusive tapping of the Mummy Train Pumpkin Ale. This event brings together the community for a spooky yet enjoyable fall experience.