2026 Family-friendly Halloween Activities in Shakopee
Trick-or-treating at Valleyfair, picking the perfect pumpkin, and spooky community events: Shakopee is your destination for family-friendly Halloween festivities.
Valleyfair’s Tricks and Treats
Weekends through November 1, 2026
Celebrate the silly and fun side of Halloween with the whole family at Valleyfair. Follow the trick-or-treat trails throughout the park to collect treats from costumed characters and make a festive harvest-themed craft. Themed live entertainment is scheduled throughout the day, including the Skelebration! Dance Party, costume contests, and The Spectral Sisters. Enjoy special Halloween food and beverage offerings, and take a spin on your favorite family-friendly rides.
Weekends through November 1 plus October 15-16, 2026
Pick out the perfect pumpkin and then enjoy over 30 fall attractions, including a pumpkin blaster, corn maze, extreme corn pit, petting zoo, and live entertainment.
Open daily through November 1, 2026
Take a hayride out to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin. Don’t miss the fall-themed activities at Apple Blossom Park, including a giant pumpkin jumping pad, corn maze, corn pit, and much more.
Glitter and Gourds at Shakopee Brewhall
October 11, 2026
Grab a coffee and let the little ones decorate a pumpkin with rhinestones and stickers. Shakopee Brewhall offers seasonal coffee drinks like a nutty pumpkin latte and cinnamon dolce latte, as well as iced coffee flights and warm spiced apple cider.
Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store
Open daily through November
Find every sweet treat you can imagine at Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store, with a selection that includes international candy, nostalgic treats, and nearly 100 flavors of saltwater taffy. The store also offers freshly made fall treats like apple pies and caramel apples, and the immersive pop culture decor provides plenty of photo opportunities.
Spooky Family Fun at Huber Park
October 24, 2026
Get geared up for Halloween with an evening of games, prizes, animals, food trucks, and candy.
October 27, 2026
Splash around at the Community Center Indoor Pool, meet Halloween creatures, make a seasonal craft, and enjoy snacks.
Jack O Lantern 5K and Kids Pumpkin Run
October 31, 2026
Race to the finish line in your Halloween costume, with prizes for overall best costume and top three male and female finishers. The half-mile long kids’ run begins after the 5K.
Find festive fun and sweet treats in Shakopee this spooky season! Shakopee is home to Valleyfair, Canterbury Park, Mystic Lake Amphitheater, and the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. It’s also conveniently located to area destinations like Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and Mystic Lake.
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