2026 Halloween Events for Adults
This Halloween, find thrills and chills in Shakopee! From immersive scares to craft brews, there are plenty of ways to celebrate spooky season.
Friday and Saturday nights through October 31, 2026
Immerse yourself in a terrifying night filled with creepy characters and thrill rides at the Twin Cities’ largest Halloween event. Get lost in one of the indoor haunted mazes, with frightening themes like Beserkers Valkyries’ Vengeance, Mr. Cleaver’s Bloodshed, Cryptidland, and the 7 Deadly Scares. Brave scare zones with eerie atmospheres and jump scares, including Hemlock’s Coven, Blood on the Boundary Waters, and CarnEVIL: Midway of Mayhem.
ValleyScare also features a lineup of Halloween-themed shows, from fire juggling and comedy to eerie choreography and captivating music. Halloween food and beverages are available throughout the park, including specialty cocktails and decadent desserts.
Select dates October 16-November 1, 2026
Spend a haunting evening hosted by Jim Cunningham on the grounds of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Tickets include entertainment and a four-course meal with an autumn harvest chop salad, cream of mushroom soup, seared pork tenderloin medallions, and dessert (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options by request). Don’t miss the ghost hunt following each show.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 7pm
Kick off Halloween weekend at Shakopee Brewhall. Costumes are encouraged, and expect spooky vibes, Halloween trivia, and delicious craft beverages.
Twin Cities Record Show Pop Up at Badger Hill Brewing—Halloween edition
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 1pm-5pm
Peruse a spooky-cool assortment of albums, CDs, and music memorabilia, and grab a seasonal beer or coffee drink from Badger Hill Brewing.
Follow the Frights at Mystic Lake
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 8pm-1am
Party the night away with free live entertainment, giveaways, drink specials, and a Halloween costume contest with over $13,000 in Mysticash prizes. Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, and other classic horror movie characters will be lurking in the shadows.
Daily through October 31, 2026
Experience the Shakopee Social District on the last night of the regular season. Purchase a alcoholic drink from a participating business, and then explore downtown Shakopee or the Canterbury entertainment neighborhood with a beverage in hand. Drink selection varies by business and can include beer, wine, and cocktails.
Have a frighteningly good time in Shakopee! 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.
Book your stay in Shakopee today!