Halloween Events in Brainerd MN
Friday, October 31, 2025
Trick or Treat in Brainerd!
Halloween events are the best in Brainerd, MN with fall colors around and a (usually) mild fall temperature. The Brainerd Lakes Area is home to an evening full of family friendly Halloween and Trick or Treat events. Brainerd businesses and churches also host several Trunk or Treat events for a safe alternative to Trick or Treat. Brainerd Halloween events last through the afternoon and into the evening so either catch them all or make it to one or two for a Halloween to remember.
Please Contact Us if you are a local business or venue hosting a Brainerd Halloween Event.
Haunted Trail – Northland Arboretum
October 16 - 18
Dare to Enter… The Haunted Trail
October 16, 17, & 18 | 7:00–9:00 PM
As the sun sets, the woods come alive… Are you brave enough to face what lurks in the shadows?
Haunted Hidden Hollows – “The Carnival”
October 17 - 19
Dare to enter Haunted Hidden Hollows at Paul Bunyan Land this October. Back by popular demand is “The Carnival” on steroids. Step inside our three-story Haunted House where shadows move on their own, twist your way through an 11-acre Corn Maze that comes alive after dark, and—new this year—experience select Carnival rides with a terrifying edge.
All Ages Kid Studio Saturday – Halloween Dioramas
October 18
🎃 Calling All Ghouls, Goblins, and Creative Spirits! 👻
Get ready to kick off the spooky season with a frightfully fun morning at The Crossing Arts! On Saturday, October 18th, join us for an All-Ages Kid Studio where we’ll dive into the magical world of Halloween Dioramas. Whether you’re a tiny trick-or-treater or a grown-up ghoul, this hands-on art adventure is perfect for everyone!
TRUNK OR TREAT – Waste Partners
October 18
Join us at Waste Partners for trick-or-treating through garbage trucks, bulldozers, fire trucks, tractors, semi trucks, boom trucks, and more🎃 Admission is FREE, but we will be collecting a free-will donation of non-perishable food items for the local food shelf. Hope to see you there!
Kid Friendly Halloween Bingo
October 23
Macaroni KID Brainerd is hosting a special kid-friendly Halloween bingo at Loco Espress Coffee House and Boutique! ✅ Costumes encouraged – no coats required! ✅ Candy alternative – come ready to win some fun prizes!
Haunted Hidden Hollows – “The Carnival”
October 24 - 26
Dare to enter Haunted Hidden Hollows at Paul Bunyan Land this October. Back by popular demand is “The Carnival” on steroids. Step inside our three-story Haunted House where shadows move on their own, twist your way through an 11-acre Corn Maze that comes alive after dark, and—new this year—experience select Carnival rides with a terrifying edge.
Monster Bash
October 24
Come join us for our Monster Bash!
A fun night of costumes, dancing, treats and fun!
Friday, October 24th – 5:00PM – 7:30PM
$5 per person, $20 max per family
At the Warrior Early Learning Center Gym
TRICK OR TREAT – Pequot Lakes
October 25
7th Annual Pequot Lakes Trick or Treat Event. 10am until noon. Miss Pequot Lakes Royalty will host the bonfire in town with goodies and refreshments. Participating Pequot Lakes Businesses will hand out candy to the trick or treaters.
Cookie Decorating Workshop – Halloween PYO Cookie
October 25
Join us for a PYO (paint your own) Jack-O-Lantern sugar cookie, on October 25th, from 10am-3pm. Both locations will be hosting, so choose what works best for you!
TRUNK OR TREAT – Trinity Lutheran Church
October 25
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 25th! All are welcome!
TRUNK OR TREAT – Northland Arboretum
October 25
🎃 Low Scare Trail + Trunk or Treat 🎃
Only $5 per person – A major discount from our full-scare weekend event!
Join us for a fun and family-friendly Halloween experience like no other! For just $5, you’ll get access to our Low Scare Haunted Trail and Trunk or Treat!
Halloween 80’s Theme Murder Mystery Dinner and Show
October 25
🎤💿🗡️🩸 Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Show “I Love the 80’s to Death”
Step back into the neon decade of big hair, leg warmers, and mixtapes — and prepare for a totally tubular night of mystery, laughs, and killer fun! Costumes are encouraged — the more 80’s, the better!
Halloween Party – CC’s Bar
October 25
Dan, Wally and Josie… the infamous My Famous Friends RETURN to CC’s in NE Brainerd Saturday, October 25! It’s CC’s Halloween Party!
Have you heard our brand new Famous Friend Josie yet? That’s right… Wally’s daughter and singer/songwriter of Twin Cities’ ROCK sensation Bullets and Butterflies has joined our band! You don’t just get the BEST of Wally and Dan… oh no, you get pitch perfect 3-part harmonies and chilling performances of anything from Dolly Parton to Halestorm from our “Brand New Legend”… Josie!
TRUNK OR TREAT – Lutheran Church of the Cross
October 26
All are welcome at this allergy-friendly Halloween Event. Decorate your trunk and hand out treats to our trick-or-treaters! Meet in the front parking lot of LCC – note that you should bring your own treats to hand out. We will provide carnival games, hot chocolate and popcorn to add to the fun. This event starts at 3:30pm and goes until 4:30pm. JOIN US!
Halloween Edition Free Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament at Yesterday’s Gone
October 27
Come dressed as your favorite (or spooky) character! Everyone that dresses up will get an extra chip! But…
BEST COSTUME WILL GET A DOUBLE STACK! (And be a bounty for a special prize!)
TRUNK OR TREAT – CLC
October 28
Bring your little monsters, zombies, and princesses to our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event! It’s located in the lower lot of the Paul C. Findorff Athletic Complex on our Brainerd campus.
Free and open to the public!
Mills Monster Mash Glow Night
October 30
Get ready for a spooktacular evening full of fun, treats, and glowing surprises! 🧛♂️✨
Bring the whole family and join us for:
👻 Exciting Games
🍬 Delicious Treats
🎵 Music & Dancing
👗 Costume Contest
Glow bracelets and festive fun for everyone—don’t forget to wear your best costume and show off your monster moves!
Halloweekend Jam
October 31
Grab your broomstick and get ready to support Jacobs Voice!!
We have a jam packed weekend of fun.
Halloween night meat raffle starts at 5:30, a themed dinner is available starting at 4.
Live music with Wayside starts right after the meat raffle around 7.
Cosume contest, a chance to win Lakes Jam tickets and prizes during the bands break.
Saturday is two glow in the dark spooky bingo sessions with more prizes given away!!
Haunted Hidden Hollows – “The Carnival”
October 31 - November 2
Dare to enter Haunted Hidden Hollows at Paul Bunyan Land this October. Back by popular demand is “The Carnival” on steroids. Step inside our three-story Haunted House where shadows move on their own, twist your way through an 11-acre Corn Maze that comes alive after dark, and—new this year—experience select Carnival rides with a terrifying edge.
5th Annual Dangerously Thrilling Decibels Event
October 31
5th Annual Dangerously Thrilling Decibels Event!
-Halloween Themed Music
-Gigantic Halloween Display
-25,000 Pieces of Candy
This Halloween, bring you and your trick or treaters to Blair Circle for a one-of-a-kind Halloween display! Goodie bags packed with candy available to everyone, even parents! Family-friendly Halloween music creates a spooky atmosphere, while the gigantic Halloween display stops you in your tracks.
TRUNK OR TREAT – Zion Lutheran Church
October 31
Join us again this year for Trunk or Treat. We have candy, candy, candy!!! Each year we have more kids and that is great. If you have questions or want to have a vehicle in the lot, please call Heidi at 218-829-4317
TRUNK OR TREAT – Memorial Park
October 31
🎃👻 North East Trunk or Treat 👻🎃
With the help of longtime North East Brainerd local Ariel Switajewski, we’ve teamed up to host a brand-new community event for the North East side of Brainerd!
Join us this Halloween for a spooktacular evening filled with decorated trunks, sweet treats, and safe family fun! 🍬✨
TRICK OR TREAT – Crosby Fire Dept.
October 31
Join us for candy, cookies and hot chocolate on Halloween!