Immerse yourself in the supernatural side of Duluth this Halloween with our comprehensive guide, showcasing the most thrilling events and bone-chilling attractions to discover. Navigate Duluth's Halloween soundscape with our guide, composed for both local banshees and audiophile apparitions.
In Duluth, the Haunted Ship offers a spine-tingling experience as visitors explore the eerie depths of a legendary vessel, filled with ghostly lore and haunting visuals. Featuring creepy creatures and immersive displays, Scarium at the Aquarium transforms the aquatic environment into a spooky underwater world. And the beloved Boo at the Zoo is something you definitely don't want to miss, where you can enjoy festive activities and meet ghoulish animals. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Duluth
- Duluth Haunted Ship
- Boo at the Zoo
- Scarium at the Aquarium
- 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl
- Great Pumpkin Train
- Ghoulwill Halloween Bash
- Halloween at the Jade Fountain
- Duluth Ghost Tours
- Halloween make and take – Board and Brush
- Zeitgeist Zinema Cult Classic Horror Films
See these and even more events listed below!
Duluth Area Haunted Experiences
Duluth Ghost Tours
What to Expect:
A unique blend of historical and spooky exploration with a focus on paranormal activity.
Description:
Explore the eerie past of Duluth with "Spirits of the Shallows," a family-friendly ghost tour that delves into the city's culture, history, shipwrecks, tragedies, hauntings, and lore. This 3-hour tour includes a half-time break and a bonus 30-minute paranormal investigation, walking about 1.7 miles through Canal Park.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Duluth Ghost Tours
HELLWIG HOLLOW HAUNTED ATTRACTION
What to Expect:
A terrifying half-mile walk through the woods with live actors and detailed sets.
Description:
Experience a terrifying half-mile walk through the woods at Hellwig Hollow Haunted Attraction. Featuring live actors and detailed sets, this haunted trail is not for the faint of heart. Located about 20 miles northwest of Duluth, it is open every Friday and Saturday night from September 27th to Halloween.
Where: Canyon | More Info: HELLWIG HOLLOW HAUNTED ATTRACTION
Duluth Haunted Ship
What to Expect:
Immersive haunted experience with interactive roles and special effects.
Description:
The Duluth Haunted Ship is a 29-year-old event that transforms the historic William A. Irvin freighter into a haunted museum ship. This year, it features new spaces, including a Victorian parlor and a sinking German U-boat, with interactive roles played by a 70-member cast. The event also includes activities outside the ship on Harbor Drive, such as strewn lights, bonfires, and food for purchase.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Duluth Haunted Ship
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Duluth
Scarium at the Aquarium
What to Expect:
Halloween celebration in a spookily-decorated aquarium setting.
Description:
Explore a spookily-decorated Great Lakes Aquarium, trick-or-treat among the exhibits, and show off your creative costumes. Enjoy crafts, vendor booths, and games, as well as activity materials to take home and enjoy. The event proudly participates in the Teal Pumpkin Project, ensuring no edible treats are provided during trick-or-treating.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Scarium at the Aquarium
Great Pumpkin Train
What to Expect:
Each passenger gets to pick out their own pumpkin at the pumpkin patch.
Description:
Join the Great Pumpkin Train for a festive fall experience. Journey aboard the annual Great Pumpkin Train to the grassy pumpkin field that only appears once a year. Each ticketed passenger gets to pick out their own pumpkin to take home. The event includes museum admission, live entertainment, crafts, trick-or-treat activities, games, and more. The train ride is about 90 minutes, and you'll return to the Duluth Depot where you can stay all day to tour the railroad museum.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Great Pumpkin Train
Halloween make and take – Board and Brush
What to Expect:
The event allows participants to choose from a variety of wood projects and customize their signs with multiple paint and wood stain colors.
Description:
Join Board & Brush Duluth for their Pick Your Project Workshop on October 24, 2024. Create your own unique wood sign by selecting a project from their gallery, personalizing it with various paint and wood stain colors, and following step-by-step instructions. This BYOB establishment offers a fun way to connect with friends and family while creating a beautiful piece for your home or as a gift.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Halloween make and take – Board and Brush
Jack-o-Lantern Make and Take – Barnes & Noble
What to Expect:
A fun and creative activity where participants can craft their own unique jack-o-lanterns.
Description:
Join Barnes & Noble for a festive and creative Jack-o-Lantern Make and Take event. Participants will have the opportunity to craft their own unique jack-o-lanterns, perfect for the Halloween season. This family-friendly activity is a great way to get into the fall spirit and create some spooky yet charming decorations. The event promises to be a fun and engaging experience for all ages.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Jack-o-Lantern Make and Take – Barnes & Noble
Booseum – Duluth Children’s Museum
What to Expect:
The museum offers a variety of interactive and educational activities for children, including leaf rubbing, fossil exploration, and music movement.
Description:
The Duluth Children's Museum offers a variety of engaging activities in September 2024. On September 24th, visitors can participate in leaf rubbing, while on September 25th, they can explore fossils and learn through interactive play. The museum also hosts a Worldwide Day of Play on September 28th, featuring activities like cloud observation and music movement. These events provide a fun and educational experience for children.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Booseum – Duluth Children’s Museum
Tricks & Treats in Lincoln Park
What to Expect:
A weekend-long Halloween celebration with trick-or-treat stops, face painting, and other family-friendly activities along Lincoln Avenue and Clark Street.
Description:
Spooktacular 2023 in Lincoln Park is a family-friendly Halloween celebration where businesses along Lincoln Avenue and Clark Street transform into trick-or-treat stops. Enjoy face painting, caricature artists, a 360 photo cam, a prize wheel with Crumbl Cookies, spooky tunes from The DJ Firm, and a dog costume contest with Scout Veterinary Care.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Tricks & Treats in Lincoln Park
Boo at the Zoo
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration in a zoo setting with various fun activities for families.
Description:
Boo at the Zoo is a family-friendly Halloween event at the Lake Superior Zoo, happening on October 12th, 19th, and 26th. The event features trick-or-treating stations, a spooktacular craft boutique, special Halloween-themed animal treats, food trucks, games, and activities. It also includes a Boo-tique Craft Show and costume contests, making it a fun and festive experience for all ages.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Boo at the Zoo
Mr. Ed's Farm
What to Expect:
Unique feature is the 20-minute horse-drawn ride through the farm.
Description:
Mr. Ed's Farm in Hibbing, Minnesota, offers a family-friendly fall experience with a tour of the barnyard, Little Blue House, MooTel with a corn box, and a hay maze. Visitors can enjoy a 20-minute horse-drawn ride and explore a Halloween-themed trail through the woods. Children receive a free pumpkin and can play in the hay maze.
Where: Hibbing | More Info: Mr. Ed's Farm
Howl-o-ween at Keene Dog Park
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration where you can play with your dog, take spooky photos, and enjoy a treat bag.
Description:
Join us at Howl-o-ween at Keene Creek Dog Park for a fun-filled afternoon with your furry friend. Play, take a photo with our Howl-o-ween photo booth, and pick up a treat bag just for your pup. Costumes are encouraged but not required to join in the fun. It is required that dogs be leashed when outside the dog park area.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Howl-o-ween at Keene Dog Park
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Duluth
7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with drink specials, live music, and a national costume contest.
Description:
Join the 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl in Duluth for a spooktacular night filled with spooky spirit and good times. Enjoy drink specials, live music, and dancing at various bars, including Spurs on First. The event features a national costume contest, professional photographers, and exclusive drink specials. It's the ultimate Halloween party where you and your friends can dress up in your most creative costumes and hit the town for a night you won't forget.
Where: Duluth | More Info: 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl
Ghoulwill Halloween Bash
What to Expect:
A festive Halloween celebration featuring live music, dinner, drinks, a costume contest, and a silent auction.
Description:
Join True North Goodwill for their annual Ghoulwill Halloween Bash on Thursday, October 24, from 5 pm to 9 pm at the Clyde Iron Works event center. Enjoy live music, dinner, drinks, a costume contest, and a silent auction. This event is a chance to connect and have a good time while learning more about Goodwill's vision and mission in the community.
Where: Duluth | More Info: Ghoulwill Halloween Bash
Halloween at the Jade Fountain
What to Expect:
A festive Halloween celebration with a dance night, photo booth, and shuttle service.
Description:
Join us for the 4th Annual Halloween at the Jade Fountain on Saturday, October 19th, 2024. Dance the night away with music by Sounds Unlimited, enjoy delicious drinks, and snap a 360-degree photo of your costume. The event also features a photo booth and shuttle service within Duluth city limits courtesy of Al Capone's Limos. Costumes are required for entry.