Cottage Grove Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

Cottage Grove

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

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular)

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Sep 25 – Nov 1

Apple Valley 13 mi $$

Stroll a woodsy trail lined with over 5,000 carved pumpkins.

Nickelodeon Booniverse

Sep 14 – Oct 31

Bloomington 15 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 8 mi

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

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

Local pumpkin patch with free admission and special events

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 15 mi Free

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

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 16 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.

Caponi Art Park Halloween Events

May 1 – Oct 31

Eagan 10 mi Free

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

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 11 mi $$

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

Screamin' Green Hauntoween

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Bloomington 15 mi $$

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

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 17 mi $

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

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.

Trick-or-Teeing

Mendota Heights 10 mi Free

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

Halloween Spooktacular

Roseville 16 mi $

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

Not So Scary Trick or Treat!

Minneapolis 18 mi Free

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

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 13 mi Free

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

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 21 mi Free

Minneapolis 17 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.

Spooky Trains!

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Saint Paul 15 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 15 mi Free

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

Howl-O-Ween

Sun, Oct 11

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

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 11 mi Free

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

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 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)

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 18 mi Free

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

Monster Bash

Fri, Oct 23

Minneapolis 12 mi Free

Free Halloween celebration welcoming participants of all ages.

Fang-tastic Halloween Party

Fri, Oct 23

Minneapolis 15 mi Free

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

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

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 18 mi Free

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

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 20 mi Free

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

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

18 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 28 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 27 mi

Indoor soccer tournament where teams compete in Halloween costumes.

Sever's Fall Festival

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Shakopee 32 mi $$

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

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 29 mi

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

Rocky's Pumpkin Patch

Coon Rapids 30 mi Free

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

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Victoria Halloween Event)

Victoria Halloween Event

Victoria 35 mi Free

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

Pumpkin Night in the Park

Coon Rapids 26 mi $

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

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 27 mi

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

Spooky Sprint

Sat, Oct 10

Excelsior 31 mi

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

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 33 mi $

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

Trick or Treat the Street

Excelsior 31 mi

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

Lendt's Pumpkin Patch

Sep 19 – Oct 31

Wyoming 35 mi Free

Pick-your-own pumpkins across an expansive 40-acre field.

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 37 mi

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

Illustration of an orange tractor pulling a wooden hay wagon with costumed characters past pumpkins, trees and a red barn (Dehn's Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival)

Dehn's Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival

Sep 19 – Oct 31

Dayton 37 mi $

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

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 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 26 mi $

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

Illustration of a witch in an armchair reading a book to small children, with pumpkins and black cats nearby (Westwood Hills Nature Center 44th Annual Halloween Party)

Westwood Hills Nature Center 44th Annual Halloween Party

St. Louis Park 24 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween party with nature-themed activities

Boo 'n' Brew Bash