Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Prior Lake 2026

Chanhassen 12 mi

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

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 14 mi Free

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

Victoria Halloween Event

Victoria 16 mi Free

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

Columbia Heights Truck or Treat

Columbia Heights 24 mi

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

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 8 mi $

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

Screamin' Green Hauntoween

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Bloomington 13 mi $$

Features themed weeks, a scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, and photo-ops.

Caponi Art Park Halloween Events

May 1 – Oct 31

Eagan 15 mi Free

60-acre art park with integrated sculptures and nature trails.

Spooky Sprint

Sat, Oct 10

Excelsior 15 mi

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

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 23 mi $$

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

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 24 mi

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

Trick or Treat the Street

Excelsior 15 mi

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

Not So Scary Trick or Treat!

Minneapolis 18 mi Free

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

Trick-or-Teeing

Mendota Heights 20 mi Free

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

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 12 mi Free

Trick-or-treat with city vehicles and staff from multiple departments.

Halloween Party and Parade

St. Louis Park 16 mi Free

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

Howl-O-Ween

Sun, Oct 11

Pet stroll, vendor shopping, and costume contest with prizes.

Spooky Trains!

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Saint Paul 21 mi $

Spooky model trains, themed layout decorations, and treats for visitors in costume.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Northwest Como Halloween Bonfire (FREE))

Northwest Como Halloween Bonfire (FREE)

Fri, Oct 23

Saint Paul 23 mi Free

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

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)

Minneapolis 15 mi 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 16 mi Free

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

Merriam Park Boo Bash (FREE)

Thu, Oct 15

Saint Paul 20 mi Free

All-ages drop-in Halloween celebration featuring music and games.

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 15 mi Free

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

Fang-tastic Halloween Party

Fri, Oct 23

Minneapolis 16 mi Free

Features a bounce house, crafts, candy, and marshmallow roasting.

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)

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

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.

Monster Bash

Fri, Oct 23

Minneapolis 20 mi Free

Free Halloween celebration welcoming participants of all ages.

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn (New Hope Trick or Trot Halloween Event)

New Hope Trick or Trot Halloween Event

Sat, Oct 3

New Hope 22 mi $

Trick-or-treat along a lighted trail with games and an outdoor movie.

Pet Costume Contest

Minnetrista 22 mi Free

Runway pet fashion show judged by a panel of children.

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

10 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 28 mi Free

Family-friendly costume trick-or-treating and inflatables along an outdoor path.

Illustration of small cars parked at sunset with orange balloons, tiny houses on their roofs, a pumpkin and string lights (Downtown Hastings Halloween Candy Crawl)

Downtown Hastings Halloween Candy Crawl

Sun, Oct 25

Hastings 28 mi

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

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 32 mi

Indoor soccer tournament where teams compete in Halloween costumes.

Rocky's Pumpkin Patch

Coon Rapids 33 mi Free

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

Country Sun Farm Fall at the Farm

Sep 16 – Oct 31

Lake Elmo 35 mi Free

Twin Cities farm with hayrides, a petting zoo, and pumpkins.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Maple Grove Trunk or Treat Halloween Party (FREE))

Maple Grove Trunk or Treat Halloween Party (FREE)

Maple Grove 27 mi Free

Features decorated trunks, costume contests, pumpkin guessing, and free treats.

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 27 mi $

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

Pumpkin Night in the Park

Coon Rapids 29 mi $

Walk through trails lit by over 1,000 carved jack-o'-lanterns.

Halloween Spooktacular

Roseville 26 mi $

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

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (LuceLine Orchard Pumpkin Picking)

LuceLine Orchard Pumpkin Picking

Aug 30 – Oct 31

Watertown 28 mi $

Over 10,000 apple trees and 3 corn mazes

Dehn's Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival

Sep 19 – Oct 31

Dayton 33 mi $

Fall festival featuring a massive corn pit, maze, hayrides, and pumpkin picking.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Brooklyn Center Halloween Party & Trick-or-Treat Trail)

Brooklyn Center Halloween Party & Trick-or-Treat Trail

Fri, Oct 16

Brooklyn Center 25 mi $

Trick-or-treat along the trail and dance at the amphitheater.

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 32 mi $$$

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

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Annual Halloween Bus Bash (FREE))

Annual Halloween Bus Bash (FREE)

Maple Grove 29 mi Free

Trunk-or-treat from decorated school buses with a haunted maze and pumpkins.

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 26 mi Free

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

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 31 mi Free

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

Illustration of a witch in an armchair reading a book to small children, with pumpkins and black cats nearby (Westwood Hills Nature Center 44th Annual Halloween Party)

Westwood Hills Nature Center 44th Annual Halloween Party

St. Louis Park 18 mi $$

Family-friendly Halloween party with nature-themed activities

Halloween at the Lake

Plymouth 20 mi Free

Community event with public safety vehicle displays.

Valleyfair Tricks and Treats

Shakopee 6 mi $$

Family-friendly daytime Halloween fun with no fear.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Harvest to Halloween at the Barn)

Harvest to Halloween at the Barn

Eden Prairie 10 mi Free

Free family-friendly fall and Halloween event

Illustration of two tiny figures on a gravel path among golden cornstalks and pumpkins, with a red flag at sunset (Peter's Pumpkins and Carmen's Corn)

Peter's Pumpkins and Carmen's Corn

Shakopee 8 mi $$

Chemical-free produce and fall farm activities

Boo 'n' Brew Bash