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Mankato's Halloween 2025 fills Downtown Mankato and the riverfront with frightening attractions, haunted tours and seasonal festivals along Broadway. You'll discover frightful experiences, seasonal tours and family-friendly scares across parks and historic venues.

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Mankato Haunted Experiences

CSU Haunted Takeover: Stomper in the Upside Down in Mankato
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CSU Haunted Takeover: Stomper in the Upside Down

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
📍 Centennial Student Union (CSU)
South Road, Mankato, MN 56001
(1.4 mi from Mankato)

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💰 Budget: $
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⚡ Energy: High

Event Description

Prepare for a terrifying night at the CSU Haunted Takeover: Stomper in the Upside Down. This 14th annual event promises an intense atmosphere with 10 uniquely themed rooms designed to deliver heart-pounding jump scares. Navigate through a spooky landscape where the Student Events Team aims to create one of their biggest fall events.

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