Explore These Halloween Activities for All Ages Beyond St. Michael

It’s the time of year for ghosts and goblins, witches and werewolves. But with all the spooks about, there’s one thing you don’t have to worry about—finding something to do.

Minnesota Patch has collected a list of activities around the west metro for your Halloween enjoyment.

For activities closer to home–catch it all on St. Michael Patch's Halloween Topics Page.

• When: Through Nov. 7. Exhibition hours are:
  • Noon to 4 p.m. Mondays
  • 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays
  • 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays
• Where:
• Why go: The show features adult artists depicting their original monster artwork using a variety of mediums. There will be a Monster Art Show and Awards Ceremony, including a costume contest open to the public, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. The event includes music by the Half Demon Dolls.
• Price: Free

• When: 6 to 9 p.m.  Friday and Saturday
• Where: Queen Avenue South and West 42nd Street in Minneapolis. All rides start at the Linden Hills Station.
• Why go: Jump on the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line for a fun Halloween tradition that won't entirely spook you.
• Price: Adults $4, Children 11 and under $3

• When: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday
• Where:  in Golden Valley
• Why Go: Tweens in grades 5 through 7 can get all Halloween’ed up for an age-appropriate night on the town.
• Price: $8 at the door

• When:  7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday
• Where: 
• Why Go: Swing by the arena in your costume for an evening of open spook skate.
• Price: Free skate rentals are available.

Annual Booseum and Ghost Trolley 

• When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday
• Where: 305 Water Street in Excelsior
• Why go: This family-friendly Halloween event includes entertainment on stage, concessions, a trolley ride down the spooky trail and a trip through the haunted museum. The event is a fundraiser for the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society and the Minnesota Streetcar Museum.  
• Price: $5 for kids (10 and under), $7 for adults

Haunted House 

• When: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 6 to 9 p.m. on Halloween
• Where: 27655 Island View Road in Excelsior
• Why go: Flyers are hung all around town, so you might as well find out what this haunted house is all about.
• Price: $1

Greystone Manor

• When: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 6:30 to 11 p.m. on Halloween
• Where: 5510 Mahoney Avenue in Minnetonka (a half mile south on County Road 101 from Highway 7)
• Why go: Back for its 15th year, GreyStone Manor is put on by a family with two goals: Create “spooktacular” family-friendly fun and collect food for the 
• Price: Free with an item for the food shelf.

• When:  9 a.m. Saturday
• Where: Parkers Lake, Niagara Lane N. and 18^th Avenue N., in Plymouth
• Why Go: Join the Plymouth Rotary for a family 5k run/walk with a Halloween themed loop around the lake, down the Luce Line Trail and through the haunted tunnel.
• Price: Adults $25, Children under 12 $20, Families of four or more $50

Fall Festival on Main Street

• When: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
• Where: in Maple Grove from Elm Creek Boulevard to Arbor Lakes Parkway and beyond, sponsored by the Arbor Lakes Business Association.
• Why go: Costume contest for kids from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Maple Grove Arts Center plus art activity and free photos from CL!X Portrait Studio. Trick or treating at participating businesses for children ages 1 to 10. Look for the official "Trick or Treat Stop" signs along Main Street. Free pumpkins and pumpkin decorating at 3 Squares Restaurant while supplies last. Bring a non-perishable food item for the C.R.O.S.S. Food Shelf food drive.
• Price: Free

• When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
• Where: in Minneapolis
• Why go: Community members are invited to take in the free workshops, while exploring the animal communicator, massages, intuitive readings, healings, astrology, and more.
• Price: Free Admission, readings vary

Culvers and Bass Lake Center Halloween Party

• When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
• Where: Bass Lake Center (off of Bass Lake Road) in Maple Grove
• Why Go: Face painting, pumpkins, balloon animals, trick or treating throughout the mall
• Price: Free

Halloween Spooktacular at Lifetime Fitness

• When: 10 a.m. Saturday
• Where:  in Maple Grove
• Why Go: Basketball courts at Lifetime Fitness will be transformed into a Halloween Spooktacular for kids of all age with a variety of games, contests and more. For more information, visit www.lifetimefitness.com/clubs or the Lifetime Fitness activity desk.
• Price: $5 for members, $10 for non-members

• When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
• Where: in St. Louis Park
• Why Go: This fun Halloween event should have something for everyone, and proceeds benefit the . There will be trick-or-treating, with free re-usable treat bags to the first 300 kids who provide a non-perishable food item for STEP. Also, cider, cocoa, coffee, muffins and popcorn will be on sale to benefit STEP. Other fun activities will include: the Radio Disney Dance Party, a costume contest, and a pumpkin patch with pumpkin painting sponsored by .
• Price: Free

• When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
• Where: West 50th Street and France Avenue South in Edina
• Why Go: Community members are invited to 50th & France' Annual Pumpkin Festival featuring lots of kids' activities such as trick-or-treating (starts at 10 a.m.), face painting, horse trolley rides, and pin the face on the pumpkin.
• Price: Free

• When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
• Where: in Maple Grove
• Why Go: Arts, crafts and candy hunt. RSVP at 763-424-4365. For more information, visit http://­www.­lookou­tbarandgrill.­com or e-mail mike@­lookou­tbarandgrill.­com.
• Price: Free

• When: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday
• Where:  in Minnetonka
• Why Go: All community members are invited to put on their costumes and enjoy an evening of games, crafts, movies, a haunted maze and a bonfire with s’mores.
• Price: Free

• When: 9 p.m. Saturday
• Where:  in Plymouth
• Why Go: Show off your best Halloween costume efforts! The winner receives a $200 bar tab.

• When: 11 p.m. Saturday
• Where: in Maple Grove
• Why Go: Adult costume party, prizes, entertainment with the 100 Watt Zones and no cover. For more information, visit http://­www.­lookou­tbarandgrill.­com.
• Price: No cover

• When: noon Sunday
• Where: , 6133 Baker Road in Minnetonka
• Why go: The event features photo opportunities, a bounce house, treats from Howling Dogs Bakery, cupcakes from Sweet Retreat, tours of the ADOGO Pet Hotel and representatives from Can Do Canines and Retrieve a Golden of Minnesota (RAGOM).
• Price: Free

Preschool Drop-off: Kits and Cubs Halloween Party

• When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday
• Where: in Maple Grove
• Why Go: Children 4 and 5 years old can dress up in their Halloween costume and play games such as the pumpkin seeds toss, ring around the bone yard and spiders in the witches' cauldron. Attendees will also have a pumpkin scavenger hunt and have a treat. Call 763-559-6700 for more information and to make reservations.  
• Price: $10, reservations required.