Halloween 2026 · Minneapolis–St. Paul
8 places, each confirmed for 2026 on its own website. Updated Oct 12.
Haunted housesTrails & hayridesGhost toursNot too scary
Yes, there's a haunted house inside the Mall of America. Twin Cities Fear Fest runs through Nov 1 in Bloomington, with a Jason Universe walk-through, a GellyBall zombie shooting range and pop-up bars. FYI: parking in the East Ramp is free. For the outdoor, cornfield kind of scary, most of it is out in the suburbs.
The Haunting Experience in Cottage Grove has a haunted hayride, a haunted house and Massacre, a cornfield where the actors are allowed to touch you. They recommend 12+ for general admission and 13+ for VIP, and they want you there 30 minutes before your entry time. ScreamTown: Minnesota's Terrifying Screampark in Chaska is the other big one, with 13 attractions and a heated Halloween Market you can browse without an attraction ticket. Got a mixed group? Nowhere Haunted House in Inver Grove Heights runs four levels, from no-scare all the way up to an 18+ version where the actors get physical.
A haunt inside the Mall of America, the big haunts in Cottage Grove and Chaska, and an indoor haunt with a no-scare option.
Bloomington, MN · 9 mi from Minneapolis–St. Paul
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Intense indoor haunted house experience inside the Mall of America.
Tip: Convenient and free parking is available in the East Ramp at Mall of America, with direct skyway entry on floors P2 (Georgia) and P3 (Indiana).
Cottage Grove, MN · 22 mi from Minneapolis–St. Paul
👻👻👻👻👻 Terrifying
Minnesota's scariest haunted house with 40 years of terror.
Tip: Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled entry time or closing to allow for parking and ticketing.
Chaska, MN · 26 mi from Minneapolis–St. Paul
👻👻👻👻👻 Terrifying
Minnesota's largest haunted town experience with 13 massive attractions.
Tip: Wear appropriate outdoor shoes, as paths may be rough, muddy, or uneven.
Inver Grove Heights, MN · 12 mi from Minneapolis–St. Paul
👻👻👻👻 Very scary
Indoor haunted attraction offering four distinct scare levels from no-scare to 18+.
Tip: No phones, cameras, recording equipment, food, or drinks are permitted inside the attraction.
Just one: a free haunted trail in St. Paul on Oct 16, followed by The Nightmare Before Christmas in the park.
St Paul, MN · 13 mi from Minneapolis–St. Paul
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Haunted trail walk followed by a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Tip: Note that the haunted trail is recommended for guests ages 10 and older due to truly spooky elements.
Trolley ghost tours in Minneapolis and Stillwater, and a gangster tour in St. Paul.
Minneapolis, MN · 1 mi from Minneapolis–St. Paul
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Haunted nighttime trolley ride equipped with ghost glasses and flickering candles.
Tip: Guests looking for a more hands-on paranormal experience can consider the Paranormal Ghost Hunt.
Saint Paul, MN · 9 mi from Minneapolis–St. Paul
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Explore St. Paul's gangster history with a ghostly twist.
Tip: Advance tickets are required and go on sale starting Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Stillwater, MN · 23 mi from Minneapolis–St. Paul
👻👻👻 Scary
Theatrical trolley tour exploring Stillwater's spooky past with invading characters.
Tip: Arrive early or stay late to enjoy the bonfire, marshmallow roasting, and activities at the brewery.
Only places with 2026 dates on their own website made this list. If a haunt you love is missing, it probably hasn't announced yet.
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