Minneapolis-St. Paul family events
Family-friendly events across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, refreshed regularly.
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18
Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1
Saturday, October 17
10am to 7pm, through Oct 18$19
Sever's FestivalsTwin Cities fall institution with a legendary corn maze plus 30-plus attractions like pig races, petting zoo, jumping pillows, and magic shows; one admission is good all season.
10am to 6pm, through Oct 18$13
Fresh Acres FarmFamily farm festival with three corn mazes, a big pumpkin patch, petting zoo, corn pit, inflatables, and wagon rides; tickets at the door.
10am to 6pm, through Oct 18$20
Twin Cities Harvest Festival & MazeAll-inclusive fall day with an America 250 corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, magic shows, train ride, and inflatables; kids under 36 inches get in free.
10am to 4pm, through Oct 18$15
Bell MuseumBotanical art exhibit celebrating Minnesota's oldest public wildflower garden, a calm indoor stop pairing science and art.
11am to 6pm, through Oct 18$38
ValleyfairDaytime Halloween at the amusement park with kid-friendly rides, a costume contest, candy, and seasonal shows; evenings are a separate adults event.
11am, through Oct 18$10
Children's Theatre CompanyFive theatre painters stage a spontaneous, music-filled retelling of Pinocchio's quest to become a real boy, with songs about empathy and accountability.
2 to 4pmFree
Helping PawsFree trunk-or-treat at the service dog nonprofit's campus, an easy low-key way for little kids to show off costumes and meet the dogs.
10am to 4pm, through Oct 18Free
Como Park Zoo & ConservatoryFree conservatory show opening with a witch's-garden plant display through Oct 18, then a bonsai-mum display Oct 23 through Nov 29.
10am to 6pm, through Oct 31
Afton Apple OrchardClassic Minnesota apple orchard day with apple picking, a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, and farm animals running daily through Halloween.
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