Elk River Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Elk River and surrounding areas
The Halloween season gives Elk River an excuse to become an all-ages scare fest with Halloween things to do, fall festivals, and harvest festivals. Downtown Trick or Treat and Free Grace United Trunk or Treat provide welcoming family traditions, while autumn attractions add more ways to explore. Costumes, lights, and seasonal activities keep the streets lively.
Enjoy the community events before visiting nearby parks or the Mississippi Riverfront. Elk River makes Halloween 2026 feel friendly, active, and full of harvest-season warmth.
Find the best Elk River Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Elk River by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Family-friendly Halloween party with nature-themed activities
Haunted Experiences
Twin Cities' largest Halloween event with multiple haunted mazes.
Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Longest-running horror theatre festival in the country
Food, Drink, and Parties
Entire hotel transformed into a haunted experience.
Unique & Unusual
1.5-mile Halloween parade route
Editor's Picks
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ValleyScare at Valleyfair
(Shakopee)
Twin Cities' largest Halloween event with multiple haunted mazes.
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Grande Day Parade
(Anoka)
1.5-mile Halloween parade route
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Hansen's Halloween Haunt
(Minnetonka)
Entire hotel transformed into a haunted experience.
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Twin Cities Fear Fest
(Bloomington)
Mall of America transformed into a Halloween destination
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Minneapolis Halloween Race
(Minneapolis)
Halloween-themed race with fundraising for Shriners Children's
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Westwood Hills Nature Center 44th Annual Halloween Party
(St. Louis Park)
Family-friendly Halloween party with nature-themed activities
Elk River Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
