Hastings Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

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 20 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 23 mi Free

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

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 8 mi

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

Caponi Art Park Halloween Events

May 1 – Oct 31

Eagan 15 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 19 mi $$

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

Screamin' Green Hauntoween

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Bloomington 20 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 21 mi $

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

Trick-or-Teeing

Mendota Heights 17 mi Free

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

Halloween Spooktacular

Roseville 23 mi $

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

Not So Scary Trick or Treat!

Minneapolis 25 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 17 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

Minneapolis 24 mi Free

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

Spooky Trains!

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Saint Paul 22 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 22 mi Free

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

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 18 mi Free

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

Merriam Park Boo Bash (FREE)

Thu, Oct 15

Saint Paul 22 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 24 mi Free

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

Monster Bash

Fri, Oct 23

Minneapolis 20 mi Free

Free Halloween celebration welcoming participants of all ages.

Fang-tastic Halloween Party

Fri, Oct 23

Minneapolis 22 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 25 mi Free

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

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

24 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 35 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 34 mi

Indoor soccer tournament where teams compete in Halloween costumes.

Sever's Fall Festival

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Shakopee 36 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 35 mi

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

Columbia Heights Truck or Treat

Columbia Heights 28 mi

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

Rocky's Pumpkin Patch

Coon Rapids 37 mi Free

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

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 26 mi

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

Pumpkin Night in the Park

Coon Rapids 33 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 34 mi

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

Spooky Sprint

Sat, Oct 10

Excelsior 37 mi

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

Trick or Treat the Street

St. Louis Park 28 mi Free

Excelsior 37 mi

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

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 38 mi $$$

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

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 (Tiny Tot Halloween Party)

Tiny Tot Halloween Party

Wed, Oct 28

Minneapolis 26 mi Free

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

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book to a small doll child and a black cat on a sofa among pumpkins (Story time with a Naturalist: Autumn Time!)

Story time with a Naturalist: Autumn Time!

Sat, Oct 3

Faribault 38 mi Free

Seasonal stories and a hands-on craft with a River Bend naturalist.

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 41 mi Free

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

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 40 mi $

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

Lendt's Pumpkin Patch

Sep 19 – Oct 31

Wyoming 41 mi Free

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

Afton Apple Orchard Corn Maze

Hastings $

Massive 15-acre corn maze with 3 phases and trivia

Boo 'n' Brew Bash