Brooklyn Center Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Brooklyn Park Free

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

Nickelodeon Booniverse

Sep 14 – Oct 31

Bloomington 16 mi

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

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 8 mi

Indoor soccer tournament where teams compete in Halloween costumes.

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.

Columbia Heights Truck or Treat

Columbia Heights

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

Rocky's Pumpkin Patch

Coon Rapids 8 mi Free

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

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 14 mi Free

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

Victoria Halloween Event

Victoria 22 mi Free

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

Illustration of toy goats, a pony and white ducks among pumpkins and hay in a fenced pen with two costumed children (Country Sun Farm Fall at the Farm)

Country Sun Farm Fall at the Farm

Sep 16 – Oct 31

Lake Elmo 22 mi Free

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

Pumpkin Night in the Park

Coon Rapids $

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 6 mi Free

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

Halloween Family Fun Day

Maple Grove 8 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 14 mi

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

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 15 mi $$

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

Screamin' Green Hauntoween

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Bloomington 16 mi $$

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

Spooky Sprint

Sat, Oct 10

Excelsior 16 mi

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

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 19 mi

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

Caponi Art Park Halloween Events

May 1 – Oct 31

Eagan 21 mi Free

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

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Halloween Fest at Nicollet Commons Park)

Halloween Fest at Nicollet Commons Park

Burnsville 21 mi $

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

Not So Scary Trick or Treat!

Minneapolis 9 mi Free

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

Halloween Spooktacular

Roseville 11 mi $

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

Trick-or-Teeing

Mendota Heights 16 mi Free

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

Trick or Treat the Street

Excelsior 17 mi

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

Illustration of tiny clay musicians playing on a hay stage among pumpkins, bunting and striped booths in autumn (Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Trunk n' Treat)

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Trunk n' Treat

Sun, Nov 1

East Bethel 17 mi

Community trick-or-treating event featuring decorated trunks, games, and concessions.

Downtown Trick or Treat

Elk River 19 mi

Downtown trick-or-treating with a petting zoo, DJ, and fire show.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Pumpkin Patch FREE (10:00 a.m.))

Pumpkin Patch FREE (10:00 a.m.)

Sat, Oct 10

Otsego 20 mi Free

Trick-or-treat along a decorated trail with DJ music and local vendors.

Halloween Party and Parade

Minneapolis 10 mi Free

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

Dehn's Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival

Sep 19 – Oct 31

Dayton 11 mi $

Fall festival featuring a massive corn pit, maze, hayrides, and pumpkin picking.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (St Michael Cinema Halloween Trail (FREE))

St Michael Cinema Halloween Trail (FREE)

St Michael 16 mi Free

Trick-or-treat trail for the first 500 kids plus a movie.

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (Apple Valley Trunk or Treat)

Apple Valley Trunk or Treat

Apple Valley 24 mi Free

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

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 7 mi $$$

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

Flashlight Corn Maze

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Dayton 11 mi $

Evening corn maze exploration plus giant slide and corn pit fun.

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)

St. Louis Park 10 mi Free

Maple Grove 6 mi Free

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

Howl-O-Ween

Sun, Oct 11

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

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)

Saint Paul 11 mi Free

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

Spooky Trains!

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Saint Paul 11 mi $

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

Merriam Park Boo Bash (FREE)

Thu, Oct 15

Saint Paul 11 mi Free

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

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 11 mi Free

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

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 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 16 mi Free

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

Illustration of small costumed children and a witch on a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales and orange trees (FYCC Halloween Trunk or Treat (FREE))

FYCC Halloween Trunk or Treat (FREE)

St Michael 18 mi Free

Features a not-so-spooky haunted house, straw bale maze, and live music.

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 $

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

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 9 mi Free

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

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 10 mi Free

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

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 11 mi Free

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

Fang-tastic Halloween Party

Minneapolis 13 mi Free

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

Monster Bash

Minneapolis 13 mi Free

Free Halloween celebration welcoming participants of all ages.

Pet Costume Contest

Minnetrista 19 mi Free

Runway pet fashion show judged by a panel of children.

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

17 mi

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

Sever's Fall Festival

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Shakopee 27 mi $$

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

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