🎃 Minneapolis Halloween Weekend Guide: Oct 2nd thru Oct 4th 👻

October 1, 2026
By Newsletter Staff

October is finally here, and Minneapolis is packed with haunted attractions ready to scare you all season long!

Wander through classic haunted houses and eerie woodland trails, test your nerve in escape games, or fight your way through a zombie shootout. Whatever kind of fright you're after, there's something here for every thrill-seeker. Not into scares? We've also got plenty of fall fun for all ages, including hayrides, fall festivals, pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and more.

After you visit a haunted attraction this Halloween season, leave it a rating and review. Your feedback helps put it in the running for the 2026 Haunt of the Year!

	Fright in the Field Glenwood, MN Open Friday and Saturday We are so excited to bring Fright Nights back to our corn maze this year! Fright Nights is taking over our Corn Maze on 5 special nights from 6:30pm-10pm with some of their favorite characters.
	Twin City Ghosts Saint Paul, MN Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday Twin City Ghosts Welcome to Twin City Ghosts, the #1 rated ghost tour that beckons you to explore the mysteries and misfortunes hidden within the heart of Minnesota's capital.
	Corn Maze at Rolling Forks Vineyards Glenwood, MN Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday Welcome to our corn maze! It spans 11 acres of lush corn fields! OPEN: Labor Day through Halloween – during our regular business hours.
	The Mactabilis Souls Spring valley, MN Open Friday and Saturday New location this year! The address is attached to another business. The attraction can be seen clearly, it's located right on county road 16.
	North Star Pumpkin Town Chaska, MN Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday Experience the magic of fall at North Star Pumpkin Town, one of Minnesota's most unique family attractions. This enchanting walk-through pumpkin village features thousands of illuminated jack-o'-lanterns, whimsical themed buildings, interactive displays, and spectacular photo opportunities designed t
	The Haunting Experience on Highway 61 Cottage Grove, MN Open Friday and Saturday The Haunting Experience on Highway 61 features a ton of scary-good entertainment, including a Haunted Hayride and Haunted House!
	The Abandoned Hayride Chaska, MN Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday Minnesota's most terrifying haunted hayride returns on September 25! The Abandoned Hayride is one of the Twin Cities' premier Halloween attractions, delivering a cinematic haunted hayride experience unlike anything else in the Midwest.
	Duluth Haunted Ship Duluth, MN Open Friday and Saturday The nearly 700ft vintage ore boat – the S.S. William A. Irvin – will once again put on its creepy finery this October because the Haunt is on!
	Scream Town Chaska, MN Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday Scream Town is a massive haunted attraction that feature eight terrifying haunted attractions, all at one location! Can you handle them all?
	Dehns at Dark Dayton, MN Open Friday and Saturday The Creepiest Haunt In Minnesota A terrifying thrill beyond comparison 4 thrilling attractions beyond imagination Where Darkness Dwells Test your courage through the dark corridors of Dehn Manor, the silent shadows of the shed, the barn and the eerie twists of the vast corn maze.
	Monster Bash Haunted House Harmony, MN Open Friday and Saturday Started in 2012 and described as the 'Best Haunted House south of the Twin Cities,' Monster Bash has become an annual destination for Halloween lovers of all ages.
	Kryptic Acres Hawick, MN Open Friday and Saturday Step into the shadows of Kryptic Acres, where twisted paths wind through halls of terror and every corner conceals a new nightmare.
	Waldoch Farm Corn Maze Lino Lakes, MN Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday Also Included With Corn Maze Admission Any Day: Farm Dig Sand Box Youth Pedal Carts Teen/Adult Pedal Carts Pedal Trikes The Spider Web Mini Maze Hay Jumping Corn Box Farm Animal Barnyard Obstacle Course And Much More Available at the Corn Maze on Weekends: Face Painting Corn Cannon Kettle Corn Each f
	Afton Apple Orchard Corn Maze Hastings, MN Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday Afton Apple Orchard has over 200+ beautiful acres producing delicious Minnesota grown strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins and 13 different varieties of apples that can be picked by our customers at the peak of perfection.