Hastings Haunted Experiences 2026

13 haunted experiences in Hastings and nearby.

Looking for a scare this season? For a major destination, consider the large-scale Valleyscare at Valleyfair. If a more intimate experience is preferred, you might find a historic ghost tour in Stillwater compelling. Hastings-area residents can explore a spectrum of frights, from immersive haunts to atmospheric walks. Some events are ticketed attractions, while others offer a different kind of engagement.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 62 Downtown Hastings Halloween Candy Crawl Hastings

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

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 7 St. Paul Halloween Bar Crawl St Paul

Multi-venue Halloween bar crawl with exclusive drink specials

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 4 Hocus Pocus Screening at The Parkway Theater Minneapolis

Screening of the 1993 classic witch comedy starring Bette Midler.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 15 Nowhere Entertainment Escape Rooms Inver Grove Heights

Four immersive escape rooms created by Nowhere Haunted House designers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which October weekend should we pick for haunted houses in Hastings?

The first two weekends of October have the shortest lines and full casts; the two weekends before Halloween are the longest waits of the year. If Halloween lands midweek, the Saturday before is peak everything. Late September soft-opening nights are the sleeper pick: small crowds, discounted tickets, and actors at full energy. Book the calm weekend and save the hype weekend for parties.

How can we do haunted season in Hastings on a budget?

Go on a weeknight or the first October weekend, when many haunts run $5-15 cheaper tickets or online promo codes. Combo passes covering multiple attractions at one park beat paying per haunt. Skip the fast pass by arriving at opening, eat before you go, and set a hard cap for the midway games and photo ops that quietly double the night's cost.

What's parking like at haunted attractions in Hastings?

Rural haunts park hundreds of cars in unlit grass fields: arrive before dark to grab a spot near the exit lane, note a landmark for your row, and keep a flashlight in the car. Expect a $5-10 cash or app parking fee at bigger operations. Leaving at closing means a 20-30 minute crawl out one farm gate, so consider leaving one attraction early.

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