Plan your perfect night of terror in Rapid City with our Halloween event guide. From ghost hunters to pumpkin carvers, this guide is your ticket to the spooky magic of Rapid City.
Popular this season is the Spearfish Valley Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, offering visitors a chance to navigate a thrilling corn maze while picking the perfect pumpkin. For family fun, the City-Wide Halloween Carnival features carnival games and spooky treats to delight attendees of all ages. And the Rush Mountain Adventure Park (Rushmore Cave) is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring guided cave tours that weave in tales of local legends. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Rapid City
- Rush Mountain Adventure Park (Rushmore Cave) (Keystone)
- Spearfish Valley Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch (Spearfish)
- City-Wide Halloween Carnival
- KidWeird Halloween event (Deadwood)
- Yankton's Harvest Halloween Trick-or-Treating (Yankton)
See these and even more events listed below!
Rapid City Area Haunted Experiences
Rush Mountain Adventure Park (Rushmore Cave)
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration featuring three haunted attractions and night rides on the mountain coaster, zipline, and Gunslinger 7D Theater.
Description:
Rush Mountain Adventure Park offers a unique Halloween experience with the Haunting of Keystone. This event features three terrifying haunted attractions at Rushmore Cave, the Keystone Schoolhouse Museum, and Big Thunder Gold Mine. Visitors can enjoy night rides on the mountain coaster, zipline, and Gunslinger 7D Theater, adding to the spooky ambiance. The event runs from October 11 to 27, 2024, with specific hours for Fridays and Saturdays (6pm-11pm) and Sundays (6pm-9pm).
Where: Keystone | More Info: Rush Mountain Adventure Park (Rushmore Cave)
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Rapid City
City-Wide Halloween Carnival
What to Expect:
A safe and fun alternative to traditional trick-or-treating with various family-friendly activities.
Description:
La Palma's Halloween Carnival is a family-friendly event offering a variety of activities including carnival games, costume contests, treats, and giveaways. The event is free to attend, with food and drinks available for purchase. This safe and fun alternative to traditional trick-or-treating is perfect for kids and families, providing a memorable Halloween experience.
Where: Rapid City | More Info: City-Wide Halloween Carnival
Spearfish Valley Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
What to Expect:
A variety of fall activities including a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and live music.
Description:
The Spearfish Valley Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch is a family-friendly event entering its 12th season in 2024. Located about 3 miles northwest of Spearfish, it offers a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and various activities like hay jumps, tire climbs, and duck races. The event features live music, local brews, and food trucks, making it a delightful fall festival experience.
Where: Spearfish | More Info: Spearfish Valley Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
KidWeird Halloween event
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with costume contests, a haunted house, and candy giveaways for children under 12 years old.
Description:
KidWeird Halloween event is a family-friendly celebration held at the Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center. The event features costume contests, prizes for children under 12 years old, a haunted house, candy giveaways, and games. It is a free event designed to be fun and spooky for all ages.
Where: Deadwood | More Info: KidWeird Halloween event
Yankton's Harvest Halloween Trick-or-Treating
What to Expect:
A variety of fall and Halloween-themed activities, including an art market and pet parade.
Description:
Yankton's Harvest Halloween is a festive event in downtown Yankton, featuring fall and Halloween-themed games, activities, food trucks, trick-or-treating, and a parade. The Meridian District transforms into a vibrant celebration with an art market, pet parade, corn pit, maze, and inflatables.