Halloween Events in Brainerd MN
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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 Hidden Hollows at Paul Bunyan Land
October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
Our “Scream Team” consists of over 100 SERIOUSLY demented people.
Planing for the haunt begins with the “Demented Dinner”, where family, friends and attraction managers come together and start planning the years activities and redesigns.
The Maze, House, Entry Paths are redesigned EVERY year, your haunt experience will never be the same! (neither will your underpants)
Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum
October 19th, 20th, and 21st
Are you ready to scream for your life? A thrilling, heart pounding, hair raising adventure awaits in the deep, mysterious, dark woods of the Northland Arboretum this Halloween season.
Tickets include admission to all three trails: Low Scare, High Scare, and Insane Scare
Do you dare?! Beware of the monsters and maniacs that lurk around each corner, waiting for their next victim.
Camp Spooktacular
October 26-29
Light Up the Dam presents Camp Spooktacular at the Crosslake Recreation Area!
What’s Brewing:
- 2 or 3 nights of camping at the Crosslake Recreation Area on an electrified site.
- Oct. 28 – 3:30 – 7 p.m. Host trick -or- treaters at your Halloween decorated campsite.
- Creepy Cornhole Tournament – howling good fun!
- Campsite Decorating Contest with prizes!
- Campfires, S’mores, hot cocoa and more!
- This is a family friendly event. All ages welcome!
Downtown Brainerd Spooktacular
October 28
Trick or Treating fun in downtown Brainerd from 11am-1pm. This year’s activities will include a kid’s costume parade, spooky scavenger hunt, fun photo opportunities, hot apple cider, and more!
Crosslake Community Center Halloween Party
October 28
Bring all the kiddos ages toddler to 9 years. There will be activities, games, treats and fun for all! Costumes are encouraged. All Ghosts and Goblins must be accompanied by an adult.
Trunk or Treat – The Woods
October 28
Join us October 28th from 12pm – 2pm for our annual Trunk or Treat event!
Come in costume (even your dogs,) and meet adoptable pets looking for forever homes through The Babinski Foundation.
$25 microchipping clinic – First 10 FREE
Spooktackular Safety Trunk or Treat Event
October 28
Join Upper NW Parent Guide Leslie Carnegie- Hilde,
Central Parent Guide Suzanee Iwainat, and Deaf Mentor Director Emily Smith-Lundberg from the LSS Deaf Mentor Family Services program at Paul Bunyan Land Brainerd.
Come and enjoy an afternoon of trick or treats,
connecting with family and friends. Learn some safety tips for our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children.
Wear your costume and bring a bag for treats!
Trunk or Treat at the Northland Arboretum
October 28
Come experience our amazing and artistic Low Scare Trail, followed by Trunk or Treat! This is an outdoor event.
Halloween Bash – Northern Pacific Center
October 29
Get ready for the spooktacular event of the year! Join us at the Halloween Bash at the Northern Pacific Center on October 29th from 11 am to 4 pm for a day filled with thrilling adventures and family fun. We’ve got it all – hay rides through the property, enchanting Halloweentown trick-or-treating, blazing bonfires, bouncy houses, Traveling Art Pub, petting zoo, outdoor market, food trucks, and enchanting face painting for all ages.
It’s $5 for admission, and kids aged 3 and under are free!
Nisswa Lions Halloween Trick or Treat
October 29
Free hot dogs and treats for kids ages 12
And under.
New location this year:
American National Bank parking lot
Next to Lutheran Church of the Cross
Crosby Fall Festival
October 29
The Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Crosby, is hosting a Fall Festival on Sunday, October 29th from 5-7 pm. Join us in the fun with a Trunk or Treat, face painting, WonderTrek Childrens Museum, local food vendors and more in Crosby’s Memorial Park. All are welcome at this free, family event!
Trunk or Treat with the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office
October 31
This free, family event will take place in the Crow Wing County Public Parking Lot on the corner of Laurel & S. 4th Street. Look for the flashing lights!
Trick or treat while enjoying displays from:
Recreation Division
Tactical Team
Mounted Patrol
K9 Team
Bomb Team
Squad Cars
Drone Team
Trunk N’ Treat – Crosslake Lutheran Church
October 31
Crosslake Lutheran Church is hosting Trunk N’ Treating on Halloween! Costume Contest, Carved pumpkin contest and guess the Jelly Beans. Safe, family fun! Bundle up, it all takes place outdoors!
Trunk or Treat – Zion Lutheran Church
October 31
Safe alternative to traditional trick or treating. Come join us for a frightfully fun time! All are welcome!