The Abandoned Hayride & Scream Town: Is This Minnesota's Scariest Halloween Night? There are two types of people during Halloween. The first group wants pumpkins, apple cider, cute ghosts and maybe a slightly spooky movie. The second group wants to be dropped into the middle of nowhere at night while complete strangers chase them through the woods. If you belong to that second group, we need to talk about Scream Town and The Abandoned Hayride in Chaska, Minnesota. Because this ...
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Halloween at Como Zoo 2026: Spooky Plants, Animals & Fall Fun
Halloween at Como Zoo & Conservatory: Spooky Plants, Animals and Fall Fun in 2026 Halloween doesn't always need haunted houses, jump scares and someone chasing you through a cornfield. Sometimes all you need is a tarantula, a few creepy plants and a garden that looks like it belongs to a witch. And Como Park Zoo & Conservatory can handle that. If you're looking for an affordable Halloween-season activity around the Twin Cities, Como is worth adding to your October plans. While ...
Minnesota Zoo Halloween 2026: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Guide
Halloween at the Minnesota Zoo: Everything to Know About the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular 2026 If there's one Minnesota Halloween event that deserves a spot on your fall bucket list, the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo is definitely in the running. Thousands of glowing pumpkins. A nighttime walk through the woods. Incredible carved designs. Fall treats. Music. And absolutely no requirement that someone jump out from behind a tree and scare you. That's my kind ...
SEA LIFE at Mall of America: A Fun Halloween Activity for Families
SEA LIFE at Mall of America During Halloween: A Spooky Underwater Adventure for Families There is something about walking through a dark underwater tunnel while sharks swim directly over your head that already feels a little spooky. Add Halloween season? Even better. If you're looking for a fun indoor activity to add to your Minnesota Halloween bucket list, SEA LIFE at Mall of America is one of those places that fits surprisingly well. You don't need haunted houses. You don't ...
Nickelodeon Universe Halloween: Boo-niverse at Mall of America
Halloween at Nickelodeon Universe: What to Know About Boo-niverse at Mall of America If your kids love Halloween but aren't quite ready to have someone with a chainsaw chase them through a haunted house, Mall of America has a much friendlier way to celebrate. Every fall, Nickelodeon Universe gets a Halloween makeover. Instead of turning the indoor amusement park into something genuinely terrifying, Nickelodeon Boo-niverse has traditionally focused on pumpkins, lights, characters, rides ...
ValleyScare at Valleyfair 2026: Everything You Need to Know
ValleyScare at Valleyfair Is Back! Everything You Need to Know Before You Go If roller coasters aren't scary enough for you during the day, apparently the obvious solution is to ride them at night while monsters wander around the park. Welcome to ValleyScare. After being gone from Valleyfair's fall lineup, ValleyScare is officially back for 2026—and if you love Halloween, haunted houses and thrill rides, this is one Minnesota fall event you'll want to put on your calendar. When the sun ...