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Your 2024 Guide to Local Fall & Halloween Events and Family Fun

All your local fall & Halloween events within Coon Rapids, Blaine, Andover and Anoka and North Metro

By Cheri Kotenbeutel, Macaroni KID October 8, 2024

Fall is here, and Halloween is just around the corner. That means our area is bursting with spook-tacular family fun! Whether you're searching for the perfect family-friendly pumpkin patch, fall festival, or trunk or treat event, we have everything you need to plan your ultimate fall and Halloween in the Coon Rapids, Blaine, Andover, Anoka, Fridley, and surrounding north metro communities!

Family-Friendly Fall & Halloween Attractions Open All Season Long

These local farms, corn mazes, and haunted attractions are open multiple weeks during the season, offering the perfect blend of fall fun and Halloween thrills:


Anoka Halloween Capital of the World

See a complete list Anoka of Events Here 


Anoka County Farms Fall Festival 

125 Bunker Lake Blvd NE - Ham Lake

Everything from Pumpkins, Hayrides, Snoopy's corn pit, games, Super Slide, Farm animals and so much more! 

$5 Cash Admission **Free and Paid activities are offered. Ticket prices range from $2 - $5 per additional attractions. 

Open Sept. 20th - Oct. 31st

Tuesday - Friday 4pm - 7pm

Saturday & Sunday 10am - 6pm

MEA Week 2024

Oct. 16th 4-7pm

Oct. 17th & 18th 12pm - 7pm

More info here Pumpkins | Anoka County Farms | Ham Lake (bing.com)


Anoka Haunted House 

3200 St. Francis Blvd NW Anoka - Located in the Anoka County Fairgrounds

Back for their 36th year! Visit them for a good Scare! Tickets are $14 for Adults and Children $12

Anoka Haunted House Opening Night - Oct 11th (6pm- 9pm) & 12th (6pm - 10pm)

Oct 17th (7pm - 9pm)      Oct. 18th (6pm - 9pm)       Oct. 19th (6pm - 10pm)

Oct. 24th (7pm - 9pm)     Oct 25th (6pm - 9pm)        Oct. 26th (6pm - 10pm)

Haunted House - Anoka Haunted House


Eveland Family Farm 

2575 Andover Blvd NW  - Andover

Bring the family to tour the farm, visit the animals, hop on the hayride, check out the corn maze and then find yourself the perfect pumpkin to take home!

Open now through Halloween / $4 for Animals only visit and $6 for Animal and Hayride

Sat - Sun 10am - 6pm

Mon - Thurs.  4pm - 7pm

Friday 3pm - 7pm


Dehn's Pumpkins 

17270 125th Ave N Dayton

Corn Pit, Corn Maze, Inflatable Slide, Hay Rides, Train Rides, Pumpkin Jumpers, Air Cannon, Gunny Sack Slide, Gourd Slinger and Hale Bail Climbing area and of course a pumpkin patch!

**Pricing Varies based on activity

October Hours 

Mon - Thurs 12pm - 6pm

Friday 12pm - 9pm

Saturday 9am - 9pm

Sunday 9am - 6pm

MEA Oct 17th - 18th 9am - 6pm 

October 21st 9am - 6pm

Pricing | Dehn's Pumpkin Patch (bing.com)


Waldoch Farm / Joyer Adventure Farm

8174 Lake Drive - Lino Lakes

Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze and Acres of Fun including Joyer Barnyard with many Farm animals to visit. 

Oct. 1st - 31st  10am - 6pm  ** Closed Tuesday's

Buy tickets online - weekdays $14.99 and Weekends $17.99. You can also purchase tickets at the door for an additional cost. 

More info Pricing & Tickets - Fun Family Activities | Waldoch Farm


Pinehaven Farm

28186 Kettle River Blvd - Wyoming

Superslides, Apple Blasters, Barnyard Wall Ball, Zipliners, Pumpkin Cannon, Corn Pit, Barrel Broncos, Grain Train, Jumping Pillows Trolley Rides, playground, stage entertainment and more!

Friday, Saturday and Sundays through October from 10am - 7pm

Open Wednesday Oct 16th and 17th from 10am - 7pm

Online tickets available at a discounted price or purchase at the door.  Price & Hours - Pinehaven Farm


Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze

8001 109th Ave N Brooklyn Park

Farm Market and Pumpkin Patch, Carnival Area, Game tent, yard games, live music, magic shows, inflatables, petting zoo and more! 

Saturday and Sunday 10am- 6pm

**Also open MEA Thurs and Friday Oct 17th and 18th. 10am - 6pm

For ticket pricing and more :Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Corn Maze Tickets (twincitiesmaze.com)


100 Acre Wood NaturVentures in Mora

1529 Mahogany St. Mora, MN - Cost $7 per person and 2 and under are Free

Open weekends through End of October. Hay rides, a giant hay structure, corn pit, farm animals, mud kitchen, zip line and pick-you- own pumpkins. We also have plenty of photo opportunities to get that perfect fall family photo. 

More information here 100 Acre Wood NaturVentures | pumpkin patch | 1529 Mahogany Street, Mora, MN, USA

Halloween and Fall Fun Events 


Please note:

  •  Many fall and Halloween events are still being announced. We will add events as they come in, so please check back often for updates! 
  • Do you know of a 2024 family-friendly fall or Halloween event in our north metro area that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here to let us know about it!
  • We always recommend confirming details before heading out to an event.

From fall festivals to trunk or treats, here are the events happening near you this 2024 fall and Halloween season:

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October 30th


October 31st

Check back often, as we’re adding more Halloween events and spooky fun happening in our area all season long!

Know of a Halloween event in our area that should be listed? Submit it here!