Apple Valley Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Apple Valley Free

Trick-or-treat with city vehicles and staff from multiple departments.

Nickelodeon Booniverse

Sep 14 – Oct 31

Bloomington 9 mi

Halloween fun featuring dance parties, spooky character appearances, and ride thrills.

Illustration of small cars parked at sunset with orange balloons, tiny houses on their roofs, a pumpkin and string lights (Downtown Hastings Halloween Candy Crawl)

Downtown Hastings Halloween Candy Crawl

Sun, Oct 25

Hastings 18 mi

Trick-or-treat through downtown businesses alongside mini golf, music, and trunk-or-treat.

Sever's Fall Festival

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Shakopee 18 mi $$

Home to Minnesota's first and largest hand-cut corn maze.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Our Lady of Peace Pumpkin Patch)

Our Lady of Peace Pumpkin Patch

Oct 22 – Oct 30

Minneapolis 12 mi Free

Local pumpkin patch with free admission and special events

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Chanhassen Halloween Party)

Chanhassen Halloween Party

Chanhassen 18 mi

Trick-or-treating, carnival games, and live entertainment for kids ages 2 to 12.

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Morris Nilsen Community Trunk or Treat)

Morris Nilsen Community Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 10

Richfield 11 mi Free

Help fill a hearse with donations for VEAP while trick-or-treating.

Columbia Heights Truck or Treat

Columbia Heights 21 mi

Community Halloween gathering featuring local businesses and organizations at Huset Park East.

Victoria Halloween Event

Victoria 24 mi Free

Trick-or-treat downtown and enjoy games and activities at Bayfront Park.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Halloween Fest at Nicollet Commons Park)

Halloween Fest at Nicollet Commons Park

Burnsville $

Illuminated trick-or-treat trail with local candy stops, DJ, and face painting.

Caponi Art Park Halloween Events

May 1 – Oct 31

Eagan 6 mi Free

60-acre art park with integrated sculptures and nature trails.

Screamin' Green Hauntoween

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Bloomington 8 mi $$

Features themed weeks, a scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, and photo-ops.

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a street with a smiling pumpkin float, costumed children and orange balloons overhead (Monster Bash Parade)

Monster Bash Parade

Cottage Grove 14 mi

Annual Halloween community parade featuring themed floats, walking units, and awards.

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Minnesota Children's Museum Halloween Party)

Minnesota Children's Museum Halloween Party

Oct 23 – Oct 24

St. Paul 16 mi $$

Kid-friendly Halloween fun with the entire museum open for play.

Spooky Sprint

Sat, Oct 10

Excelsior 21 mi

Halloween 5K and 1-mile race along Lake Minnetonka with an after-party

Trick-or-Teeing

Mendota Heights 12 mi Free

Play six Halloween-themed mini golf holes while collecting candy in costume.

Not So Scary Trick or Treat!

Minneapolis 15 mi Free

Indoor vendor trick-or-treating, face painting, and treat bag decorating.

Halloween Spooktacular

Roseville 20 mi $

Family Halloween fun featuring spooky games, crafts, and trick-or-treating.

Trick or Treat the Street

Excelsior 21 mi

Trick-or-treat at local businesses and search for hidden Halloween characters.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Halloween Party and Parade)

Halloween Party and Parade

St. Louis Park 15 mi Free

Minneapolis 16 mi Free

Seward neighborhood costume parade followed by games and treats in the gym.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Brooklyn Center Halloween Party & Trick-or-Treat Trail)

Brooklyn Center Halloween Party & Trick-or-Treat Trail

Fri, Oct 16

Brooklyn Center 24 mi $

Trick-or-treat along the trail and dance at the amphitheater.

Howl-O-Ween

Sun, Oct 11

Pet stroll, vendor shopping, and costume contest with prizes.

Spooky Trains!

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Saint Paul 16 mi $

Spooky model trains, themed layout decorations, and treats for visitors in costume.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Northwest Como Halloween Bonfire (FREE))

Northwest Como Halloween Bonfire (FREE)

Fri, Oct 23

Saint Paul 18 mi Free

Features outdoor activities, crafts, and a community bonfire for all ages.

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (Halloween Eve: Llama Drama Pizzarama! (FREE))

Halloween Eve: Llama Drama Pizzarama! (FREE)

Minneapolis 12 mi Free

Celebrate Halloween Eve with llamas, pumpkin painting, pizza, and an outdoor movie.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Fuller Halloween Fun Night)

Fuller Halloween Fun Night

Minneapolis 13 mi Free

An extended trick-or-treat stop with indoor games and candy.

Merriam Park Boo Bash (FREE)

Thu, Oct 15

Saint Paul 15 mi Free

All-ages drop-in Halloween celebration featuring music and games.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Duluth & Case Halloween Party (FREE))

Duluth & Case Halloween Party (FREE)

Thu, Oct 22

Saint Paul 19 mi Free

Free drop-in games and crafts for kids 12 and under.

Fang-tastic Halloween Party

Fri, Oct 23

Minneapolis 12 mi Free

Features a bounce house, crafts, candy, and marshmallow roasting.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Tiny Tot Halloween Party)

Tiny Tot Halloween Party

Wed, Oct 28

Minneapolis 14 mi Free

Indoor playground party with a Halloween-themed bounce house and treats.

Monster Bash

Fri, Oct 23

Minneapolis 14 mi Free

Free Halloween celebration welcoming participants of all ages.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Halloween Family/Pet Trick or Treat Photo booth and treats)

Halloween Family/Pet Trick or Treat Photo booth and treats

Minneapolis 15 mi Free

Family and pet-friendly costume photo booths with treats and music.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (East Phillips Spooktacular Spirits Celebration (FREE))

East Phillips Spooktacular Spirits Celebration (FREE)

Minneapolis 16 mi Free

Halloween celebration with games, treats, and music for kids ages 8+.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (New Hope Trick or Trot Halloween Event)

New Hope Trick or Trot Halloween Event

Sat, Oct 3

New Hope 23 mi $

Trick-or-treat along a lighted trail with games and an outdoor movie.

Illustration of a town square fall festival with striped pumpkin booths, costumed figures, and orange autumn trees (Halloween Hijinks: A Halloween Hullabaloo)

Halloween Hijinks: A Halloween Hullabaloo

Oct 2 – Oct 4

9 mi

Campground Halloween weekend with a haunted trail, costume contests, and trick-or-treating.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Brooklyn Park Spooktacular)

Brooklyn Park Spooktacular

Brooklyn Park 27 mi Free

Family-friendly costume trick-or-treating and inflatables along an outdoor path.

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on a small stage with a pumpkin, robot, witch, ghosts, trophy and audience (NSC Kick or Treat 5v5 Indoor Soccer Tournament)

NSC Kick or Treat 5v5 Indoor Soccer Tournament

Oct 23 – Oct 30

Blaine 29 mi

Indoor soccer tournament where teams compete in Halloween costumes.

Country Sun Farm Fall at the Farm

Sep 16 – Oct 31

Lake Elmo 27 mi Free

Twin Cities farm with hayrides, a petting zoo, and pumpkins.

Rocky's Pumpkin Patch

Coon Rapids 31 mi Free

Free trick-or-treating, bounce houses, and pumpkins for kids.

Pumpkin Night in the Park

Coon Rapids 27 mi $

Walk through trails lit by over 1,000 carved jack-o'-lanterns.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Maple Grove Trunk or Treat Halloween Party (FREE))

Maple Grove Trunk or Treat Halloween Party (FREE)

Maple Grove 28 mi Free

Features decorated trunks, costume contests, pumpkin guessing, and free treats.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (Pine Tree Apple Orchard Fall Activities)

Pine Tree Apple Orchard Fall Activities

White Bear Lake 29 mi

Features a corn maze, six-acre pumpkin patch, and homemade bakery.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Halloween Family Fun Day)

Halloween Family Fun Day

Maple Grove 29 mi $

Features a Scream Off, costume fashion show, crafts, and games.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Joyer Adventure Farm Corn Maze)

Joyer Adventure Farm Corn Maze

Sep 19 – Oct 31

Lino Lakes 33 mi

Two-phase labyrinth with a hidden phrase challenge honoring Mary Joyer.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (D&D MEA Camp for Kids)

D&D MEA Camp for Kids

Oct 15 – Oct 16

Coon Rapids 31 mi $$$

Spooky-themed D&D tabletop roleplaying camp for ages 9 to 16.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Annual Halloween Bus Bash (FREE))

Annual Halloween Bus Bash (FREE)

Maple Grove 29 mi Free

Trunk-or-treat from decorated school buses with a haunted maze and pumpkins.

Pet Costume Contest