New Hope Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

72 family-friendly fall activities in New Hope and nearby.

For families near New Hope seeking Halloween activities, Sever's Corn Maze & Fall Festival in Shakopee offers an established autumn attraction. If you prefer a more contained experience, consider indoor options. Explore the local events below to find the perfect Halloween outing for your family.

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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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Haunted Experiences

1 of 13 ScreamTown: Minnesota's Terrifying Screampark Chaska

Minnesota's largest haunted town experience with 13 massive attractions.

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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

1 of 18 Minneapolis Halloween Race Minneapolis

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the smartest arrival plan for a busy farm weekend near New Hope?

Arrive at opening: parking is close, animals are active, and the photo spots are empty. Do the far activities first, maze, hayride, picking field, then work back toward the food and playground as crowds build. Leaving by early afternoon means missing both the entry line and the exit-lane crawl. Buy timed tickets online where offered; some farms cap capacity on peak Saturdays.

How do we handle food allergies at Halloween events around New Hope?

Look for teal-pumpkin events offering non-food treats, and bring your own safe candy for a swap-out at the end of trunk-or-treats. Pack safe snacks since farm concessions rarely label allergens well, and ask vendors about shared fryers before ordering. Keep epinephrine on your person, not the car, and brief kids on the nothing-gets-eaten-until-checked rule before the first trunk.

What are the best free or nearly free family Halloween activities in New Hope?

Trunk-or-treats, library story hours and craft days, downtown merchant trick-or-treat afternoons, and community costume parades are typically free and calendar-published by early October. Add a self-made itinerary: decorated-house drive at dusk, home pumpkin carving with patch-stand pumpkins, and a backyard scavenger hunt. Two free events plus one paid farm day makes a full season without a big spend.

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