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3 haunted houses near Minneapolis–St. Paul with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 3 towns. The earliest to open is The Dead End Hayride, on September 18. The most intense, at 4 of 5 ghosts: ScreamTown, The Dead End Hayride and Twin Cities Fear Fest.
Large outdoor scream park west of the metro with a themed haunted town, several walk-through haunted attractions with live actors, and a separate haunted hayride sold as an add-on.
Long night-time haunted hayride through outdoor horror sets at Pinehaven Farm, followed by walk-through scenes with live monsters, fog and heavy strobes.
Indoor haunt event inside Mall of America with detailed sets, live scare actors and special effects, including a licensed Friday the 13th walk-through.
ScreamTown, The Dead End Hayride and Twin Cities Fear Fest. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is The Dead End Hayride on September 18, 2026.
The most intense in this guide are ScreamTown, The Dead End Hayride and Twin Cities Fear Fest, rated up to 4 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. Check each venue's own age guidance before you go.
ScreamTown: From $24 online ($30 on site); VIP fast pass from $50. Prices are from each official site.
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