Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and central Minnesota has trunk-or-treats, indoor trick-or-treating and haunted attractions lined up over the next week and a half. Here is a list of events we confirmed with organizers and at least one other listing, in date order.
Haunted attractions (for older kids and adults)
- Molitor’s Haunted Acres, Sauk Rapids — 3571 5th Ave. NE. Remaining nights are Thursday, Oct. 22; Friday, Oct. 23; Saturday, Oct. 24; Thursday, Oct. 29; and Friday, Oct. 30. Thursdays are student nights. Check Molitor’s Haunted Acres for hours.
- Harvest of Horror, St. Augusta — Open 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23; Saturday, Oct. 24; and Friday, Oct. 30. It is not open on Halloween night. Guests in line by 10:45 p.m. get in. Details at Harvest of Horror.
Saturday, Oct. 24
- St. Cloud Kids & Parents Expo — 9 a.m. to noon at the River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Ave. S., St. Cloud. Halloween activities include pumpkin decorating, crafts, laser tag and a costume contest, plus local exhibitors. Admission is $10 for adults; kids 12 and under get in free. Organizers ask that costumes stay family-friendly.
Sunday, Oct. 25
- St. Joseph Y2K Lions Trunk or Treat — 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Joseph Meat Market in St. Joseph. It is the Lions’ third annual event, and it is free.
Friday, Oct. 30
- Albany Trunk or Treat — 4 to 6 p.m. in the Albany City Hall parking lot, hosted by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. Businesses and organizations set up in the lot, and a few hand out treats along Main Street.
Saturday, Oct. 31 (Halloween)
- Sartell Monster Dash — At the Sartell Community Center, 161 19th St. S. The family 5K starts at 9 a.m., followed by a 1K, and costumes are encouraged. The trick-or-treating with local businesses is free and does not need registration; only the races do. Listings differ on the trick-or-treat hours, so check with the Sartell Area Chamber before you go.
Before you head out
- Check each haunted attraction’s age guidance and ticket details before you go.
- Outdoor events can change for weather, so check the organizer’s page that day.
- Planning more of your week? See the Great Theatre’s Les Misérables at the Paramount, running through Nov. 1.
Sources: Molitor’s Haunted Acres and its Eventbrite listing; Harvest of Horror; Minnesota’s New Country; River’s Edge Convention Center calendar; Leighton Events; Minnesota Parent; Albany Area Chamber of Commerce; Sartell Area Chamber; Sartell Monster Dash 5K registration; St. Joseph Y2K Lions event listing; Thrifty Minnesota. Checked Oct. 21, 2026.
We do our best to keep these details accurate, but dates, times and locations can change. Please check with the venue or organizer before you go.
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