From family-friendly costume events, trunk-or-treats to the more spooky attractions for older kids and adults, this is your one-top shop for all things Halloween! If you are hosting a Halloween Event or Trunk-or-Treat and you don’t see it listed below, please submit your event using the form at the bottom of this post!
Check back often, new events added frequently!
October
Friday October 16th
Many find Rochester a bit strange during the day; but after the sun goes down, the restless souls of the city’s frightful past begin to stir. You will hear tales that have been all but forgotten as you travel to eerie graveyards and past some of the most historic — and haunted — buildings in our famed city, along with houses that hold on to the secrets of their former inhabitants. Experience how ruthless gangsters, tornadoes and floods, and gruesome murders — stories both tragic and chilling — have left their indelible marks on Rochester’s spirit world, past and present.
Address: Trolley departs from the City-County Government Center parking lot, 151 4th Street Southeast, Rochester, 55904
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $33
Website
Come visit Southern Minnesota’s most horrifying haunted attraction and walk-through tour with live actors, located at Willow’s Keep Farm. Featuring over 10,000 square feet of indoor haunts, as well as haunted outdoor paths such as The Garden of Evil + Alley of the Dead. Black out Fridays from 10pm-11pm – guests only have an LED candle! This haunted attraction is truly designed to frighten and amuse you. Not recommended for younger patrons.
Address: 47385 Highway 52, Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Cost: $13 advance; $15 door
Website
Hemp Maze, Pumpkins & Gourd Walk
Enjoy the maze with your family and pick your perfect fall decor!
Address: 47385 Hwy 52 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 11:00am-6:30pm
Cost: varies
Website
Saturday October 17th
Many find Rochester a bit strange during the day; but after the sun goes down, the restless souls of the city’s frightful past begin to stir. You will hear tales that have been all but forgotten as you travel to eerie graveyards and past some of the most historic — and haunted — buildings in our famed city, along with houses that hold on to the secrets of their former inhabitants. Experience how ruthless gangsters, tornadoes and floods, and gruesome murders — stories both tragic and chilling — have left their indelible marks on Rochester’s spirit world, past and present.
Address: Trolley departs from the City-County Government Center parking lot, 151 4th Street Southeast, Rochester, 55904
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $33
Website
Hooved, webbed, and eight-legged creatures lurk about in the dark of night.
They are friendly and funny with just a touch of fright!
We’ve been spinning up a web of new ideas for our traditional Creatures of the Night event and invite you to join us at the Prairie House for an evening by the fire. You will encounter costumed creatures, a coyote, deer, turkey, and spider each with a tale to tell of their night life. Following the program, experience some new twists and turns along a self-guided hike where you will spy hidden objects and get a glimpse into the lives of some of the animals who now RIP in the park.
The evening ‘wraps’ up with take home treats delivered by an eight-legged friend!
Tickets available at Eventbrite.
Address: 701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, MN 55906
Time: First Hike 4:30pm – Last Hike 8:00pm (hikes leave every 15 minutes, not stroller friendly terrain)
Cost: $10; $8 members – must call in advance
Website
Fall on the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm
The farm is open for pumpkin season!
Address: 7251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield, MN 55940
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $7 + tax
Website
Trunk or Treat | Platinum Dance Studio & Pageantry
Please join us for a spooktacularly good time! Wear a costume, go trunk or treating, and enjoy some fun games!
Address: 933 37th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: Free
Website
Come visit Southern Minnesota’s most horrifying haunted attraction and walk-through tour with live actors, located at Willow’s Keep Farm. Featuring over 10,000 square feet of indoor haunts, as well as haunted outdoor paths such as The Garden of Evil + Alley of the Dead. Black out Fridays from 10pm-11pm – guests only have an LED candle! This haunted attraction is truly designed to frighten and amuse you. Not recommended for younger patrons.
Address: 47385 Highway 52, Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Cost: $13 advance; $15 door
Website
Hemp Maze, Pumpkins & Gourd Walk
Enjoy the maze with your family and pick your perfect fall decor!
Address: 47385 Hwy 52 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Cost: varies
Website
Sunday October 18th
Fall on the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm
The farm is open for pumpkin season!
Address: 7251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield, MN 55940
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $7 + tax
Website
Hooved, webbed, and eight-legged creatures lurk about in the dark of night.
They are friendly and funny with just a touch of fright!
We’ve been spinning up a web of new ideas for our traditional Creatures of the Night event and invite you to join us at the Prairie House for an evening by the fire. You will encounter costumed creatures, a coyote, deer, turkey, and spider each with a tale to tell of their night life. Following the program, experience some new twists and turns along a self-guided hike where you will spy hidden objects and get a glimpse into the lives of some of the animals who now RIP in the park.
The evening ‘wraps’ up with take home treats delivered by an eight-legged friend!
Tickets available at Eventbrite.
Address: 701 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, MN 55906
Time: First Hike 4:30pm – Last Hike 8:00pm (hikes leave every 15 minutes, not stroller friendly terrain)
Cost: $10; $8 members – must call in advance
WebsiteHemp Maze, Pumpkins & Gourd Walk
Enjoy the maze with your family and pick your perfect fall decor!
Address: 47385 Hwy 52 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: varies
Website
Friday October 23rd
Many find Rochester a bit strange during the day; but after the sun goes down, the restless souls of the city’s frightful past begin to stir. You will hear tales that have been all but forgotten as you travel to eerie graveyards and past some of the most historic — and haunted — buildings in our famed city, along with houses that hold on to the secrets of their former inhabitants. Experience how ruthless gangsters, tornadoes and floods, and gruesome murders — stories both tragic and chilling — have left their indelible marks on Rochester’s spirit world, past and present.
Address: Trolley departs from the City-County Government Center parking lot, 151 4th Street Southeast, Rochester, 55904
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $33
Website
Come visit Southern Minnesota’s most horrifying haunted attraction and walk-through tour with live actors, located at Willow’s Keep Farm. Featuring over 10,000 square feet of indoor haunts, as well as haunted outdoor paths such as The Garden of Evil + Alley of the Dead. Black out Fridays from 10pm-11pm – guests only have an LED candle! This haunted attraction is truly designed to frighten and amuse you. Not recommended for younger patrons.
Address: 47385 Highway 52, Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Cost: $13 advance; $15 door
Website
Hemp Maze, Pumpkins & Gourd Walk
Enjoy the maze with your family and pick your perfect fall decor!
Address: 47385 Hwy 52 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 11:00am-6:30pm
Cost: varies
Website
Come visit Southern Minnesota’s most horrifying haunted attraction and walk-through tour with live actors, located at Willow’s Keep Farm. Featuring over 10,000 square feet of indoor haunts, as well as haunted outdoor paths such as The Garden of Evil + Alley of the Dead. Black out Fridays from 10pm-11pm – guests only have an LED candle! This haunted attraction is truly designed to frighten and amuse you. Not recommended for younger patrons.
Address: 47385 Highway 52, Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Cost: $13 advance; $15 door
Website
Saturday October 24th
Trick or Treetops 2020 | Eagle Bluff Learning Center
Join us the Saturday before Halloween for a SPOOKTACULAR night! Trick or Treat 30 feet off the ground as you traverse your way through wooden and wire elements that end with a zip line. Warm up by the fire with hot chocolate and s’mores. Costumes are encouraged! Kids aged 6-10 must have an adult accompany them up on the ropes course. Accompanying adults are required to purchase a ticket.
We ask you arrive for check-in within your 15 minute time slot. If you arrive after your time slot, no refunds will be given but if possible we will attempt to put you into the next open slot.
Address: 8097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949
Time: 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Cost: Varies
Website
Goats & Goblins Halloween Party | Red Barn Learning Farm
Come celebrate Halloween with us on the farm!
Address: 27251 State Highway 30, Hayfield, Minnesota 55940
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $7 + tax/person
Website
Many find Rochester a bit strange during the day; but after the sun goes down, the restless souls of the city’s frightful past begin to stir. You will hear tales that have been all but forgotten as you travel to eerie graveyards and past some of the most historic — and haunted — buildings in our famed city, along with houses that hold on to the secrets of their former inhabitants. Experience how ruthless gangsters, tornadoes and floods, and gruesome murders — stories both tragic and chilling — have left their indelible marks on Rochester’s spirit world, past and present.
Address: Trolley departs from the City-County Government Center parking lot, 151 4th Street Southeast, Rochester, 55904
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $33
Website
Come visit Southern Minnesota’s most horrifying haunted attraction and walk-through tour with live actors, located at Willow’s Keep Farm. Featuring over 10,000 square feet of indoor haunts, as well as haunted outdoor paths such as The Garden of Evil + Alley of the Dead. Black out Fridays from 10pm-11pm – guests only have an LED candle! This haunted attraction is truly designed to frighten and amuse you. Not recommended for younger patrons.
Address: 47385 Highway 52, Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Cost: $13 advance; $15 door
Website
Hemp Maze, Pumpkins & Gourd Walk
Enjoy the maze with your family and pick your perfect fall decor!
Address: 47385 Hwy 52 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: varies
Website
Sunday October 25th
Goats & Goblins Halloween Party | Red Barn Learning Farm
Come celebrate Halloween with us on the farm!
Address: 27251 State Highway 30, Hayfield, Minnesota 55940
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $7 + tax/person
Website
Hemp Maze, Pumpkins & Gourd Walk
Enjoy the maze with your family and pick your perfect fall decor!
Address: 47385 Hwy 52 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: varies
Website
Thursday October 29th
Join us for our very first Halloween SPARK-tacular! Thursday October 29th – Saturday October 31st we will be featuring family friendly (not so spooky) Halloween themed activities. Each day will feature a STEM activity, craft, games, scavenger hunt and a costume parade in the morning and the afternoon. THURSDAY: Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe, Spooky Slime Painting with Spiders, Scavenger Hunt. FRIDAY: Pumpkin Candy Toss, Fizzy Pumpkins, Scavenger Hunt, Pipe Cleaner Spiders. SATURDAY: Witch Hat Ring Toss, Halloween Skittle Melt, Scavenger Hunt, Googly Spiders.
*All programs are included with museum admission.
Address: 1201 12th St SW, Rochester, MN 55906
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Website
Friday October 30th
Join us for our very first Halloween SPARK-tacular! Thursday October 29th – Saturday October 31st we will be featuring family friendly (not so spooky) Halloween themed activities. Each day will feature a STEM activity, craft, games, scavenger hunt and a costume parade in the morning and the afternoon. THURSDAY: Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe, Spooky Slime Painting with Spiders, Scavenger Hunt. FRIDAY: Pumpkin Candy Toss, Fizzy Pumpkins, Scavenger Hunt, Pipe Cleaner Spiders. SATURDAY: Witch Hat Ring Toss, Halloween Skittle Melt, Scavenger Hunt, Googly Spiders.
*All programs are included with museum admission.
Address: 1201 12th St SW, Rochester, MN 55906
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Website
Many find Rochester a bit strange during the day; but after the sun goes down, the restless souls of the city’s frightful past begin to stir. You will hear tales that have been all but forgotten as you travel to eerie graveyards and past some of the most historic — and haunted — buildings in our famed city, along with houses that hold on to the secrets of their former inhabitants. Experience how ruthless gangsters, tornadoes and floods, and gruesome murders — stories both tragic and chilling — have left their indelible marks on Rochester’s spirit world, past and present.
Address: Trolley departs from the City-County Government Center parking lot, 151 4th Street Southeast, Rochester, 55904
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $33
Website
Fall on the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm
The farm is open for pumpkin season!
Address: 7251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield, MN 55940
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $7 + tax
Website
Come visit Southern Minnesota’s most horrifying haunted attraction and walk-through tour with live actors, located at Willow’s Keep Farm. Featuring over 10,000 square feet of indoor haunts, as well as haunted outdoor paths such as The Garden of Evil + Alley of the Dead. Black out Fridays from 10pm-11pm – guests only have an LED candle! This haunted attraction is truly designed to frighten and amuse you. Not recommended for younger patrons.
Address: 47385 Highway 52, Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Cost: $13 advance; $15 door
Website
Hemp Maze, Pumpkins & Gourd Walk
Enjoy the maze with your family and pick your perfect fall decor!
Address: 47385 Hwy 52 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 11:00am-6:30pm
Cost: varies
Website
“Ghostbusters” Drive-in Movie | 125 LIVE
This is an outdoor event and will be done in a safe and socially distant manner. Participants will be asked to wear masks and gloves volunteer will distribute candies- in touch-less manner.
Address: 125 Elton Hills Drive, Rochester, MN
Time: 8:30pm-10:30pm
Cost: FREE
Website
Saturday October 31st
Join us for our very first Halloween SPARK-tacular! Thursday October 29th – Saturday October 31st we will be featuring family friendly (not so spooky) Halloween themed activities. Each day will feature a STEM activity, craft, games, scavenger hunt and a costume parade in the morning and the afternoon. THURSDAY: Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe, Spooky Slime Painting with Spiders, Scavenger Hunt. FRIDAY: Pumpkin Candy Toss, Fizzy Pumpkins, Scavenger Hunt, Pipe Cleaner Spiders. SATURDAY: Witch Hat Ring Toss, Halloween Skittle Melt, Scavenger Hunt, Googly Spiders.
*All programs are included with museum admission.
Address: 1201 12th St SW, Rochester, MN 55906
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: Free with paid admission
Website
Monster Bash Toddler Time | Air Insanity
*AGES 5 & UNDER ONLY.
*A signed Air Insanity waiver is required for all jumpers.
*No sharp objects on costumes allowed.
*Masks required when entering the park, but not required while actively jumping
Address: 1607 Hwy 14 East, Rochester, MN
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Cost: $8-12
Website
Fall on the Farm | Red Barn Learning Farm
The farm is open for pumpkin season!
Address: 7251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield, MN 55940
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $7 + tax
Website
Many find Rochester a bit strange during the day; but after the sun goes down, the restless souls of the city’s frightful past begin to stir. You will hear tales that have been all but forgotten as you travel to eerie graveyards and past some of the most historic — and haunted — buildings in our famed city, along with houses that hold on to the secrets of their former inhabitants. Experience how ruthless gangsters, tornadoes and floods, and gruesome murders — stories both tragic and chilling — have left their indelible marks on Rochester’s spirit world, past and present.
Address: Trolley departs from the City-County Government Center parking lot, 151 4th Street Southeast, Rochester, 55904
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $33
Website
Come visit Southern Minnesota’s most horrifying haunted attraction and walk-through tour with live actors, located at Willow’s Keep Farm. Featuring over 10,000 square feet of indoor haunts, as well as haunted outdoor paths such as The Garden of Evil + Alley of the Dead. Black out Fridays from 10pm-11pm – guests only have an LED candle! This haunted attraction is truly designed to frighten and amuse you. Not recommended for younger patrons.
Address: 47385 Highway 52, Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Cost: $13 advance; $15 door
Website
Hemp Maze, Pumpkins & Gourd Walk
Enjoy the maze with your family and pick your perfect fall decor!
Address: 47385 Hwy 52 Blvd., Zumbrota, MN 55992
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Cost: varies
Website
Trick or Treetops 2020 | Eagle Bluff Learning Center
Join us the Saturday before Halloween for a SPOOKTACULAR night! Trick or Treat 30 feet off the ground as you traverse your way through wooden and wire elements that end with a zip line. Warm up by the fire with hot chocolate and s’mores. Costumes are encouraged! Kids aged 6-10 must have an adult accompany them up on the ropes course. Accompanying adults are required to purchase a ticket.
We ask you arrive for check-in within your 15 minute time slot. If you arrive after your time slot, no refunds will be given but if possible we will attempt to put you into the next open slot.
Address: 8097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949
Time: 1:30pm-4:00pm
Cost: Varies
Website
Disney’s “COCO” Drive-in Movie | 125 LIVE
This is an outdoor event and will be done in a safe and socially distant manner. Participants will be asked to wear masks and gloves volunteer will distribute candies- in touch-less manner.
Address: 125 Elton Hills Drive, Rochester, MN
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
Website
Address: 125 Elton Hills Drive, Rochester, MN
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: Free
Website
Drive-Thru Trunk-N-Treat | Rochester Masonic Lodge
Address: 2002 2nd Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Cost: Free
Website
Free Family Day art kit curbside pickup Mayo Civic Center
We are excited to offer a curbside pickup of art kits on Saturday, October 31st. Cars & pedestrians can pull into the drop-off lane in front of the Mayo Civic Center and get a box of art supplies between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Those supplies can then be used during the Art Making Tutorial Online happening the following Saturday, November 7th. A local artist from the Rochester Art Ensemble will be leading viewers of all ages through art activities including sugar skulls, illustrated alebrijes, papel picado, ofrenda and paper flowers.
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Cost: Free
Website
Saturday November 7th
Free Family Day art kit curbside pickup Mayo Civic Center
We are excited to offer a curbside pickup of art kits on Saturday, October 31st. Cars & pedestrians can pull into the drop-off lane in front of the Mayo Civic Center and get a box of art supplies between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Those supplies can then be used during the Art Making Tutorial Online happening the following Saturday, November 7th. A local artist from the Rochester Art Ensemble will be leading viewers of all ages through art activities including sugar skulls, illustrated alebrijes, papel picado, ofrenda and paper flowers.
