Family event
BOOnion Depot
St. Paul, MN
Free family Halloween morning inside St.
- When
- Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
- Hours
- 10am–2pm
- Price
- Free
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Family Halloween Events Near Minneapolis–St. Paul 2026
8 family Halloween events near Minneapolis–St. Paul with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 6 towns. The earliest to open is Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun at the Arboretum, on September 18. 4 list free admission.
Family event
Great Pumpkin Halloween Celebration
St. Paul, MN
Free Sunday afternoon Halloween party in downtown St.
- When
- Sunday, Oct. 25
- Hours
- 1pm–3pm
- Price
- Free
Family event
Halloween Party at Minnesota Children's Museum
St. Paul, MN
After-hours costume night for kids at the children's museum, with trick-or-treating through the exhibits, a DJ dance party and costume parade.
- When
- Friday, Oct. 23 & Saturday, Oct. 24
- Hours
- 6pm–9pm
- Price
- $30 general; $15 members
Family event
Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun at the Arboretum
Chaska, MN
Daily fall display of whimsical scarecrows and a large pumpkin exhibit on Scarecrow Hill, set among the Arboretum's autumn gardens.
- When
- Daily, Sept 18–Nov 1, 2026
- Price
- Included with Arboretum admission
Family event
The Great Pumpkin Trail
Wyoming, MN
Half-mile evening walk past thousands of carved, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and photo spots at Pinehaven Farm, from the team behind The Dead End Hayride.
- When
- Select nights, Sept 25–Nov 1, 2026
Fall festival
Anoka Halloween Grande Day Parade
Anoka, MN
The big Saturday parade down Main Street in Anoka, the self-styled Halloween Capital of the World, capping a month of community Halloween events.
- When
- Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
- Hours
- 1pm–3:30pm
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
Fall Fest at Gale Woods Farm
Minnetrista, MN
Park district fall festival at a working education farm west of the metro, celebrating the changing season.
- When
- Oct. 3–4
Fall festival
Stillwater Harvest Fest
Stillwater, MN
Free riverside festival built around giant pumpkins, with live music, kids' activities and a Sunday costume parade.
- When
- Oct. 10–11, 2026
- Price
- Free admission
Quick Answers
What family Halloween events are open near Minneapolis–St. Paul in 2026?
Anoka Halloween Grande Day Parade, BOOnion Depot, Fall Fest at Gale Woods Farm, Great Pumpkin Halloween Celebration, Halloween Party at Minnesota Children's Museum, Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun at the Arboretum, and 2 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do family Halloween events open near Minneapolis–St. Paul in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun at the Arboretum on September 18, 2026.
What Halloween events near Minneapolis–St. Paul are not scary at all?
Anoka Halloween Grande Day Parade, BOOnion Depot, Fall Fest at Gale Woods Farm, Great Pumpkin Halloween Celebration, Halloween Party at Minnesota Children's Museum, Scarecrows, Pumpkins & Harvest Fun at the Arboretum, and 2 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Are there free family Halloween events near Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Yes: Anoka Halloween Grande Day Parade, BOOnion Depot, Great Pumpkin Halloween Celebration and Stillwater Harvest Fest list free admission on the official site.
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