Rochester Halloween Events 2026

Your guide to the best Halloween events in Rochester and nearby

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Rochester awakens for Halloween 2026 near the Mayo Clinic district and cultural landmarks with haunted entertainment and seasonal thrills.

You'll discover eerie tours, harvest festivals and frightful celebrations that balance family events with immersive haunted nights.

Editor's Picks

  1. Ridgefest
    Rochester trunk-or-treat with 8,000 pounds of candy and free food.
  2. SPARKTACULAR
    Family Halloween evening with games, adoptable cats, and a costume parade.
  3. Quarry Hill Creatures of the Night
    Family-friendly evening hike encountering costumed creatures in the park and cave.
  4. Hauntings with Hawk Ghost Tours
    Paranormal investigation tour led by psychic medium Dr. Hawk Horvath.
  5. Fright at the Farm & Haunted Cannabis Maze · Zumbrota
    Haunted indoor and outdoor walk-through featuring the country's only haunted cannabis maze.
  6. Sekapp Orchard Fall Activities
    Over 7,000 apple trees of more than 25 varieties.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 8 Ridgefest Rochester

Rochester trunk-or-treat with 8,000 pounds of candy and free food.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 6 Quarry Hill Creatures of the Night Rochester

Family-friendly evening hike encountering costumed creatures in the park and cave.

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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events

1 of 1 Hauntings with Hawk Ghost Tours Rochester

Paranormal investigation tour led by psychic medium Dr. Hawk Horvath.

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Halloween in Nearby Cities

Northfield 46 mi away · 2 events Hastings 54 mi away · 4 events Farmington 54 mi away Lakeville 58 mi away Rosemount 60 mi away
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Saint Paul 72 mi away · 13 events Cottage Grove 61 mi away · 6 events

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