Pumpkin patch
Afton Apple Corn Maze & Fall Farm
Hastings, MN
St.
- When
- Corn maze opens Saturday, Sept. 26
- Hours
- Orchard 10am–6pm daily
- Price
- Orchard $7 (ages 5+); corn maze $12 (ages 11+)
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Halloween for Kids Near Minneapolis–St. Paul 2026
14 kid-friendly Halloween events near Minneapolis–St. Paul with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 11 towns. The earliest to open is Fresh Acres Fall Festival, on September 12. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 4 list free admission.
Pumpkin patch
Fall Festival at Anoka County Farms
Ham Lake, MN
Family pumpkin farm with hayrides out to the patch, pedal tractors, a play area and fair-style food.
- When
- Sept. 19 – Oct. 31, 2026
- Hours
- Sat–Sun 10am–6pm; Tue–Fri 4pm–7pm; closed Mondays
Pumpkin patch
Fresh Acres Fall Festival
Monticello, MN
Farm fall festival near Monticello with pumpkins, a petting zoo, corn and apple cannons and concessions.
- When
- Sept. 12 – Oct. 25, 2026
- Price
- $13 per person (ages 4–69); Fridays $11
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Pinehaven Farm Fall Festival
Wyoming, MN
Long-running family farm festival with more than 35 attractions, a pumpkin patch, flower fields and bookable bonfire pits.
- When
- Select dates, Sept. 12 – Oct. 31, 2026
Pumpkin patch
Sever's Fall Festival
Shakopee, MN
Big weekend fall festival on a Shakopee farm, built around Minnesota's original corn maze, with 30+ attractions including corn pits, jumping pillows, pig races, a petting zoo and live shows.
- When
- Sat–Sun, Sept 19–Nov 1, 2026, plus Thu–Fri Oct 15–16
- Hours
- 10am–7pm
- Price
- $19 general admission, valid all season; kids 3 and under free
Corn maze
Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze
Brooklyn Park, MN
Large corn maze with a patriotic 250th-anniversary design, plus pumpkin patch, corn pits, straw bale maze, petting zoo, kiddie rides and live music, all in one ticket.
- When
- Saturdays & Sundays in October, plus Oct. 15–16 and Nov. 1
- Hours
- 10am–6pm
- Price
- $20 all-day; kids under 36" free
Family event
BOOnion Depot
St. Paul, MN
Free family Halloween morning inside St.
- When
- Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
- Hours
- 10am–2pm
- Price
- Free
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 kid-friendly Halloween events are open near Minneapolis–St. Paul in 2026?
Afton Apple Corn Maze & Fall Farm, Anoka Halloween Grande Day Parade, BOOnion Depot, Fall Fest at Gale Woods Farm, Fall Festival at Anoka County Farms, Fresh Acres Fall Festival, and 8 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do kid-friendly Halloween events open near Minneapolis–St. Paul in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Fresh Acres Fall Festival on September 12, 2026.
What Halloween events near Minneapolis–St. Paul are not scary at all for little kids?
Afton Apple Corn Maze & Fall Farm, Anoka Halloween Grande Day Parade, BOOnion Depot, Fall Fest at Gale Woods Farm, Fall Festival at Anoka County Farms, Fresh Acres Fall Festival, and 8 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Which pumpkin patches near Minneapolis–St. Paul are good for kids?
Afton Apple Corn Maze & Fall Farm, Fall Festival at Anoka County Farms, Fresh Acres Fall Festival, Pinehaven Farm Fall Festival, Sever's Fall Festival and Twin Cities Harvest Festival & Maze, all suggested for all ages.
Are there free kid-friendly 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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