The Haunted Oaks Royal Oaks neighborhood with elaborate Halloween decorations attracts hundreds of Trick or Treaters. Follow their Facebook page as they up their displays through the month of October and choose an evening to see the lights and other spooky sights.
Schiltgen Farms Pumpkin Patch Thursdays through Sundays, 12800 15th St. S., Afton. Over 75 pumpkin varieties, as well as a corn maze, mums and even homemade pickles.
The Haunted Experience on Highway 61 Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October, 10900 E. Point Douglas Rd., Cottage Grove. Scary Haunted House, Haunted Hayride, and Haunted Cornfield with live actors. Tickets available in advance or at gate.
Country Sun Farms Daily through October, 11211 60th Street N., Lake Elmo. Come for the pumpkins, stay for fun, including a corn pit, hay rides, corn maze, Silly String Zone and a petting zoo. Admission is free, but many of the attractions charge a fee.
Real Haunted Tours Friday and Saturday evenings in October, The Historic Mounds Theatre,1029 Hudson Rd., St. Paul. Tour a dark theater reported to be paranormally active. Most evenings reserved for those 18+, but there is one tour set aside for children. Advance tickets required.
Evergreen Hill Pumpkin Patch Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 6225 Lamar Ave S., Cottage Grove, Four acres of pumpkins, squash, and gourds.
Stillwater Trolley Co.’s Historic Haunted Rivertown Terror Tour Thursdays through Saturdays, October 9-25. Tours start on the half hour from 7 to 8:30 p.m., beginning at Charlie’s Irish Pub, 436 Chestnut St., Stillwater. Guests aged 13+ can join this Interactive Halloween ghost tour and explore historic Stillwater landmarks, share local legends while bringing the stories of the spirits themselves to life and even solve a crime. $48 with some discounts available.
Halloween Costume Swap Wednesday, October 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Washington County Environmental Center, 4039 Cottage Grove Dr. Free swap of costumes and accessories for spooky times ahead. Costume donations to be recycled can be dropped off until October 11.
Woodbury Green Talks Thursday, October 16, 4:30-6:30, Eagle Valley Golf Course, 2600 Double Eagle Lane, Hear from top professionals in the field of climate sciences about local issues impacting water quality and the environment and chat with other concerned citizens. Sponsored by the City of Woodbury and South Washington Watershed District. Free.
Toastmasters, Thursday, October 16, 6:30 p.m., Davanni’s, 1905 Donegal Drive, The King’s Speakers invite you to join them for speeches, table topics, and fellowship. Pizza and beverages available for purchase.
Courthouse by Candlelight Thursday, October 16, 7 p.m., Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 West Pine St., Stillwater. Spooky — but not-too-scary — Halloween tours through hidden areas with some spooky stories and creaky stairs. $10 with registration required.
Stay Safe Online Friday, October 17, 1-2:30 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library. This class offers a basic introduction to safe browsing tools and techniques, password management, social media privacy, and device maintenance. Learn what you need to protect your online information. Registration required.
Costume Drive Friday, October 17-Friday, October 24, East Ridge High School, Main Office,Donate gently used costumes. Sponsored by the ERHS Sustainability Club and SoWashCo to help out families in our community.
Mix a Custom Seed Blend: Blue Jay Style! & Make a Pinecone Feeder Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wild Birds Unlimited, 8390 Tamarack Village, #517, The seed blend is $3 per bag but the feeder and the coloring contest are free.
Kids Spooktacular Saturday, October 18, 11 a.m.-2 , Cub Foods, 8432 Tamarack Village, Trick or treat around the store, decorate cookies and pumpkins, even get your face painted. Free.
Hilltop Pumpkin Party and Rotary Halloween Parade Saturday, October 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Camp St. Croix, 345 Riverview Dr., Hudson, Wis. Costume contests with cash prizes, horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin decorating, petting zoo. Games, activities, food and treats, sponsored by the Rotary Club. Free.
No Kings Stillwater Saturday, October 18, 12-2 p.m., Oak Park Crossing Park, 15125 60th St N., Stillwater, March with signs and friends to the bridge over Highway 36.
Intro to Improv for Adults Saturday, October 18, 2-4 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library. An introduction to the idea of Yes And, Active Listening, Group Play, and Creating Characters on the spot for the improv curious. Don’t worry about being clever or funny, bring yourself and be ready to laugh. Registration required.
Diwali Mela Celebration Saturday, October 18, 3-7 p.m., M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Dr, Sponsored by the Hindu Society of Minnesota, The event brings together the community members of all ages for an evening filled with colorful lights, cultural performances, festive music, and delicious food. Tickets available.
Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 19, noon-3 p.m., ILL Studios, 553 Pleasant Ave N, St Paul Park, Free pizza, candy, hot chocolate and s’mores by the fire for kids in costume.
Come by Here: Songs of Hope and Healing Spirit Song Choir, Sunday, October 19, 3-4:30 p.m., King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1583 Radio Dr, A free concert of inspiring music, including works by Kyle Pederson, Ysaye Barnwell, Jeffrey Ames, Alice Parker and Carol King. A free will offering will benefit the Annunciation Catholic School Greatest Need Fund.
Welcome to Woodbury Event Thursday,October 23, 4:30-7 p.m., M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Dr.. A chance for new residents to get acquainted with their city. The event features Meet & Greet with Woodbury’s City Council, non-profit resource booths,
kids activities including bounces, and visits with city staff from Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, Community Development and Community Relations.
Everyday Engineering: Introduction to CAD Thursday, October 23, 6:15-7:45 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library. CAD (Computer-Aided Design) is the use of computer software to create, modify, analyze and/or optimize 2D and 3D digital models of physical objects. Students in grades 5-8 will be introduced to CAD software, designing for engineering, and testing out tools on tinkerCAD. Registration required.
Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt Thursday, October 23, 6:30-8 p.m., Oakdale Discovery Center and Nature Preserve, 4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale,Children under 12 can hunt for pumpkins in the dark and then enjoy refreshments, a DJ, and ghoulish games around the bonfire. Costumes encouraged. Registration required. $12
MnCAN Coffee and Connections Friday, October 24, 10-11:30 a.m., Lunds and Byerly’s, 750 Valley Creek Plaza, Minnesota Connect Aphasia Network gathers for a monthly opportunity to chat about living with aphasia. Free.
Trunk n Treat Friday, October 24, 5-7 p.m., Heritage Park,1345 Laurel Ave, St Paul Park, A chance for costumed kids to walk through and collect goodies. Hot dogs available. Free.
FAC’s Woodbury’s Trick-or-Treat, Friday, October 24, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sensory friendly hour 4:30-5:30, Family Achievement Center 2111 Wooddale Dr, Accessible indoor trick-or-treating. Free
Bingo at Brookview Friday, October 24, 6-7 p.m., Brookview Elementary, 11099 Brookview Dr. Halloween Bingo for kids and their grown-ups. Free.
Trunk or Treat at Burn Boot Camp Friday, October 24, 6-7 p.m.,10150 Hudson Rd, Costumes encouraged. Treats from decorated vehicles. Registration requested. Free.
Made on Manning Makers Market Friday, October 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, October 25, 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 910 Manning Ave S, Come to the barn for a celebration of local artists and artisans. Enjoy unique gifts, handcrafted goods,food, and more.You might even get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Warm beverages and kids’ activities in the backyard.
TV Terror Friday, October 24-Sunday, October 26, 7 p.m., Big Blue Theatre, Merrill Arts Center
380 Rivertown Dr, This musical dark comedy follows an uncontrollable reality show leading to a night of laughs and unexpected thrills.$15
Monster Bash Parade Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m., East Point Douglas Road, Cottage Grove. Halloween parade features floats with spooky themes and treats.
Trunk or Treat, Saturday, October 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m., River Valley Church, 7805 Hudson Road, Suite 140, Family friendly costumes are requested for trunk or treaters who will be able to sip hot apple cider, play cornhole as just part of the fun.
Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Event Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. to noon, Casa de Corazon, 7805 Hudson Rd. Decorate pumpkins, join in activities, and enjoy the playground. Free, but registration required.
Fall Festival Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Valley Creek Mall, 1750 Weir Dr, Trick or Treat for candy and toys,crafts, and a chance to meet Charlie the Scarecrow.
Fall Festival Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. to noon, Alma Flora Ada Spanish Immersion Preschool, 8420 City Centre Dr, Costumes welcome for cookie decorating, inflatables, and churros con chocolate (yum!). Free, but RSVP requested.
Harleyween Saturday, October 25, 11a.m. to 2 p.m., St Paul Harley, 2899 Hudson Blvd, Landfall, Costume contests for adults, kids, and dogs with cash prizes. Treat bags and sandwiches too.
Halloween Extravaganza Saturday, October 25, noon to 4 p.m.,Shepard Farm. 8946 70th St, Cottage Grove, Trick-or-treat through the woods, ride on the tractor-pulled wagon to look for ghosts and goblins, and meet slithery creatures. Play field games to win extra treats, then settle in for some silly science skits. Food will be available for purchase. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the gate.
Halloween Masquerade Saturday, October 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m. (1:30-2 p.m. sensory friendly), The Grove, 7465 Steepleview Dr. Kids of all ages in non-scary costumes can join in games and crafts, a dance party with both live and recorded music, and a tasty “munch and roast” where guests can roast their own free hot dog and s’mores over the fire. Free.
Coop’s Trunk or Treat Event 2025 Saturday, October 25, 2:30-4 p.m.,Located in the back of the parking lot at WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM, 2101 Wooddale Drive Suite E., Sponsored by Finding Cooper’s Voice geared to children on the autism spectrum. Costumes, treat buckets, and registration requested. Free.
Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 25, 3-5 p.m., Lutheran Church of Peace, 47 Century Ave S, Maplewood. Have a fang-tastic time collecting treats from trunks with family=friendly decorations. Free pumpkins for the first 50 kids. Photo booth and bake sale too. Bring a bucket. Free.
Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 25, 3-5 p.m., Woodbury Church of Christ, 4920 Woodbury Dr, Candy, food trucks, and inflatables for families. Free.
Spooky Brunch Sunday, October 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tamarack Tap Room, 8418 Tamarack Village, Free Kids Meal for little ones in costume. Pancakes to decorate, spooky mimosas, and a coloring contest.
Trick or Treat on Mainstreet Stillwater Sunday, October 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. More than 50 downtown businesses have treats for kids. Teal pumpkins indicate allergy-friendly options. Free.
Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 26, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Resurrection Lutheran Church, 9925 Bailey Rd, Come in costume with a donation for Today’s Harvest and leave with treats! If you’d like lunch, the Holy Smoker’s will have hot dogs & chips.
WCC Neighborhood Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 26, 3.-5 p.m., Woodbury Community Church, 4920 Woodbury Dr, Wear a costume and bring a bucket for candy, popcorn, a bounce house, and fun. Free.
Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 26, 3:30.-5 p.m., St John’s Lutheran, 1975 Saint John’s Dr, Dress up and collect treats from creatively decorated cars. Free.
Boo Bash Tuesday, October 28, 4-7 p.m., Kowalski’s, 8505 Valley Creek Road, Trick or treat throughout the store. Free.
Teens Make Stuff: Introduction to Oil Paints Tuesday, October 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library. Join this introductory workshop for 11-18-year-olds led by a professional artist from eHolt Art to learn more about and practice using oil paints to paint a landscape, learn to build layers, push contrasts, create dynamic texture and more. Registration required.
Halloween Horror Shorts 4 Tuesday, October 28, 7 p.m., Woodbury 10 Theatre, 1470 Queens Dr, Sensational Short Films presents a collection of both local and international short films celebrating everything that goes *bump* in the night!
The Great Ice Skating Spooktacular Wednesday, October 29. Sessions at 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., Cottage Grove Ice Arena. Put on your skates and your costume for time in a spooky, foggy rink. Advance tickets required. $10 per skater.
Fall Family Festival Wednesday, October 29, 5:30-7 p.m., Woodbury Baptist Church,6695 Upper Afton Rd, Come in costume for tricks and treats, a bounce house, and a scavenger hunt. Free.
Everyday Engineering: STEM Exploration Thursday, October 30, 6:15-7:45 p.m., R.H. Stafford Library. CAD (Computer-Aided Design) is the use of computer software to create, modify, analyze and/or optimize 2D and 3D digital models of physical objects. Students in grades 5-8 will experiment and test out engineering approaches to solve everyday needs using an assortment of STEM-focused kits. Registration required.
Mean Girls (High School version), Thursday, October 30,Saturday, November 1-Sunday November 2, Thursday November 6-Saturday , November 8,evening and matinee performances, Woodbury High School, 2665 Woodlane Dr, Energetic performance of the musical about high school frenemies.
Spooky Skate Friday, October 31, noon to 2 p.m., presented by The Freight House at St Croix Valley Recreation Center Market, 1675 Market Dr., Stillwater. Skate in costumes.Skate rental available. $8
Pet Wants Howlaween Party Friday October 31, 1 to 4 p.m., Pet Wants, 2110 Eagle Creek Lane, Suite 250, Costume Contest, bobbing for apples, photo booth, and free treats for all the pups.
Trunk or Treat Friday October 31, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Khan Martial Arts,1850 Weir Dr, Come in costume or martial arts gear.
Fall Colors Concert Metro Bass, Sunday, November 2, 7 p.m., The Grove United Methodist Church, 7465 Steepleview, 11 horn players (and one percussionist share music from Broadway to the Baroque.
Mapping Prejudice Sponsored by the League of Women Voters, Monday, November 3, 6-7:30 p.m., at Cottage Grove City Hall, 12800 Ravine Parkway S, and on Zoom. Learn about the Mapping Prejudice Project which maps racial covenants in property deeds that kept non-white people from buying homes. Understand this structural racism in Minnesota that contributed to racial disparities. Free but registration requested.
Treasure Beyond Measure Tuesday, November 4, 2-2:45 p.m., Central Park Amphitheater, Come along with Capt’n Curley as he recruits rookie pirates from the young children in the newly remodeled amphitheater to embark on a treasure hunt adventure filled with silliness and fun.
Nocturnal Animals Friday, November 7, 6-8 p.m., Cottage Grove Ravine Park, 9653 Keats Avenue, Cottage Grove,Join Washington County Parks and Carpenter Nature Center staff to learn more about the creatures of the night. Meet animals and enjoy a bonfire.Cost $3 per person over age 6. Vehicle permit required.
LEGO Holiday Build, Saturday, November 8, 2-3 p.m., Barnes & Noble,375 Radio Drive, People of any age can build a kit in the cafe. Advance, in-person registration required.
