Minneapolis Halloween Events 2026

Your guide to the best Halloween events in Minneapolis and nearby

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Minneapolis stages Halloween 2026 in the Mill District and Nicollet Mall with haunted adventures, eerie gatherings, and downtown fright nights.

Entertainment options span spooky happenings, fall entertainment, and Halloween gatherings including haunted houses, pumpkin picks, and family trails.

Editor's Picks

  1. Minneapolis Halloween Race
    Costumed run along the Mississippi River benefiting Shriners Children's Hospital.
  2. Minneapolis Zombie Pub Crawl
    Apocalyptic Minneapolis pub crawl featuring drink vouchers, party bus, and after party.
  3. BareBones 32nd Annual Halloween Extravaganza
    Community spectacle of giant puppetry, stilting, dance, fire, and live music.
  4. Minneapolis Candlelight Ghost Tour
    Haunted nighttime trolley ride equipped with ghost glasses and flickering candles.
  5. Our Lady of Peace Pumpkin Patch
    Local pumpkin patch with free admission and special events
  6. Twin Cities Horror Festival XIV
    The nation's longest running live performance horror festival.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 70 Not So Scary Trick or Treat! Minneapolis

Indoor vendor trick-or-treating, face painting, and treat bag decorating.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 14 Gangster Ghost Tour Saint Paul

Explore St. Paul's gangster history with a ghostly twist.

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Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 8 Minneapolis Zombie Pub Crawl Minneapolis

Apocalyptic Minneapolis pub crawl featuring drink vouchers, party bus, and after party.

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Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 4 Twin Cities Horror Festival XIV Minneapolis

The nation's longest running live performance horror festival.

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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events

1 of 18 Minneapolis Halloween Race Minneapolis

Costumed run along the Mississippi River benefiting Shriners Children's Hospital.

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Halloween in Nearby Cities

Golden Valley 5 mi away Saint Louis Park 5 mi away · 2 events Roseville 6 mi away · 8 events Crystal 6 mi away · 1 event Richfield 7 mi away · 9 events New Brighton 7 mi away · 1 event

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