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Local Halloween Events

By Jodi Lorence, Macaroni Kid Publisher Mom October 8, 2015

Shoreview:

Halloween Spooktacular @ Shoreview Community Center
~ Friday, October 23, 6:30-8:00 pm,  Join the Spooky Fun!Enjoy DJ music and dance to the Monster Mash, create a Halloween craft, bingo, and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registrations is required. No walk-ins allowed. 

White Bear Lake: 

Fright Walk @ Century College  ~ October 29, 5:00-9:00 pm, This year’s “Haunted Circus Fright Walk” features activities such as fire juggling and face painting in addition to appearances by ghosts, goblins and ghouls. If you bring a donation of winter clothing (coats, hats, boots, scarves, mittens or gloves in slightly used or new condition), you can get in free. Otherwise, admission is $1 per person. Donated clothing will be given to Catholic Charities family shelters.

Kids Halloween Party @ WBL American Legion Post #168 ~ Saturday, October 31, 16th annual kids party features trick-or-treating, prizes, McGruff the Crime Dog and more. White Bear Area Food Shelf donations appreciated.

Mahtomedi:

Kids World of Fun @ Majestic Pines Community Church in Mahtomedi, Saturday, October 31, 1:00-4:00 pm, carnival games, food, photos in costume, mega box maze & lots of fun.

Maplewood: 

Ramsey County Sheriff's Fright Farm @ the Ramsey County Fairgrounds ~ Every Friday and Saturday night in the month of October, 7:00-11:00PM, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Fright Farm is a large scale, professional quality haunted house that is constructed and staffed by volunteers from the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office and community members. The Fright Farm also features a special “Low Scare” matinee for young children (and the faint of heart) on the Sunday prior to Halloween from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.  Admission to the low scare haunt is reduced for all ages. Cost is $10.00

 

The men and women from the Sheriff’s Office donate their time and talents to make Fright Farm a community event.



Vadnais Heights:

Community Halloween Party@ Vadnais Heights Commons ~Saturday, October 31, Get into the Halloween spirit with this special community event. Enjoy an evening full of entertainment & fun: music from the Sticks and Tones Band, Halloween treats, children's games, balloon animals and refreshments!

St. Paul:

 

BooFest: ~ Saturday, October 10, 11:00 a.m through the day. Grand Avenue will be haunted with pint-sized goblins celebrating the free, family-friendly BooFest. 

Boo-ology at the Science Museum of Minnesota ~ Saturday, October 31, 12 - 4 PM ~ Children 12 and under and in costume will receive free admission to permanent galleries and have a chance to join in a variety of spooky hands-on science activities with a Halloween spin. 

Gouls & Giggles @ the Ar-BOO-retum!  ~ Saturday, October 24, 3:00 -6:00 PM,  $5 per child up to age 12, Adults free with gate admission. Fun for everyone! Costumed Trick or Treats, kids craft activity, & Music with theTeddy Bear band.

Zoo Boo @ Como Zoo ~ October 17th, 18th; and October 24th – 25th.  Gates Open: 4:30-7:30 p.m., Advance tickets: $6.00, 
Tickets at the Gate: $7.00 Como Zoo will be transformed for the trick or treaters.

Wheel Fun Rentals Pumpkin Patch @ Como Park ~ Open now Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 am - Sunset through Halloween. Located at Como Park. Fun rides, games, pumpkins, food and more await your group! The pumpkin patch is the perfect autumn family activity!  Visit website for specifics on pricing. 
 
Minneapolis:

Trail of Terror @ the Renaissance Festival Location in Shakopee ~Friday - Sunday October 9th - October 31st, 2015, Friday & Saturdays from 7pm to 12:30am and Sundays 7pm to 11:00pm, General Admission $19.95; Advance and online $16.95

Family Night Out: Trick-ART-Treat @ Minneapolis Institute of Arts ~  October 30, 6:00 - 8:00 PM ~ Come in costume (without a full mask or hood, please) The MIA is proud to offer your family a safe, art-focused, family-friendly way to spend your Halloween. Come enjoy snacks and cider, art-making and a Halloween Gallery Hunt.

World’s Largest Indoor Trick or Treat ~Howl-o-Ween at the Mall of America ~ October 31, 4:30 - 7:30PM ~ fly over to Southeast Court or Nordstrom Court to pick up your treat bag to go trick-or-treating at participating stores in the Mall.


Please enjoy a safe and fun Halloween! Be sure to inform us of any additional favorite family events in our area – email: jodil@macaronikid.com