Halloween Events in the Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area 2026
Halloween - Saturday, October 31, 2026 Updated as of 09/30/2026
Looking for the Ultimate Halloween Plans in the Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area? We've got you covered! We've compiled a list of Halloween events, Trunk Or Treats/Trick or Treat events, haunted attractions, and Halloween parties! We will continue to update our list as we discover and confirm events and activities.
If you have a Halloween event you'd like to feature on our list, please email us at info@campnisswa.com or submit the event to us through our event submission page.
So, dust off your costumes because it's Halloween time in the Lakes Area! Sections:
Family-Friendly Trick or Treating / Trunk or Treats Events / Halloween Events
The Great Pumpkin Festival - Brainerd Parks and Recreation
Date: October 3, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Memorial Park | 1700 Mill Ave, Brainerd, MN
MNH&V Spooktackular Trunk or Treat Event
Date: October 10, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Paul Bunyan Land and This Old Farm Pioneer Village | 17553 Minnesota 18 Brainerd, MN 56401
Camp Lions Halloween Dance Party at Cragun’s Legacy
Date: October 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Cragun’s Legacy | 11496 E Gull Lake Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401
Northwoods Fall Festival at Breezy Point Resort
Date: October 16 - 18, 2026
Location: Breezy Point Resort | 9252 Breezy Point Dr, Pequot Lakes, MN
Waste Partners - Trunk & Treat
Date: October 17, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Waste Partners | 2928 State 371 SW, Pine River, MN
Downtown Brainerd Spooktacular 2025
Date: October 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Downtown Brainerd, MN
Camp Spooktacular (Trick or Treat) by Light Up The Dam
Date: October 24, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Crosslake Recreation Area | 35507 County Rd 66, Crosslake, MN 56442
Trinity's Annual Trunk or Treat
Date: October 24, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church Brainerd | 1420 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
Halloween Spooktacular at Bridge Tavern
Date: October 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Bridge Tavern | 26969 MN-6, Crosby, MN
8th Annual Pequot Lakes Halloween Event | Community Action of Pequot Lakes, Inc
Date: October 31, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Trailside Park | 31078 Government Dr, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Treats (No Tricks) at Grace United Methodist Church Pequot Lakes
Date: October 31, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Grace United Methodist Church Pequot Lakes | 29318 Patriot Ave, Pequot Lakes, MN
6th Annual Dangerously Thrilling Decibels at Blair Circle
Date: October 31, 2026 | 4 :00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Blair Circle | 911 Blair Circle, Brainerd, MN 56401
Children's Trunk or Treat at Brainerd Eagles
Date: October 31, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Location: Brainerd Eagles | 124 Front Street Brainerd, MN 56401
Haunted Houses, Trails, Hay Rides, And Attractions
Fall Festival Days at Copper Creek 2029
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays | September 18 - October 31, 2026
Location: Copper Creek | 24735 State Highway 371 , Nisswa, MN
Boys-N-Berries Fall Fun
Dates: Opening September 26, 2026 | Tuesdays - Sundays from 10 AM - 6 PM
Location: 9925 St Mathias Rd, Brainerd, MN
Haunted Hidden Hollows (Paul Bunyan Land)
Dates: October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, & 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SPECIAL DAYTIME FAMILY DAY EVENT: October 17, 2026 | 12 PM - 4 PM
Cost: $12 - $41
Location: 17553 State Highway 18, Brainerd
Haunted Trail 2026 - Northland Arboretum
Dates: October 15, 16, & 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $22 - $33
Location: Northland Arboretum | 14250 Conservation Dr, Baxter, MN 56425, USA
Haunted Barn and Hayrides - Nisswa Fire Department
Date: October 24, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM "Not So Scary" | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM "Scary Hours"
Location: 8089 Garden View Rd, Nisswa, MN 56468 (Follow signs)
Adult Halloween Parties / Events
Adult Halloween Party & Live Music - Hillbilly Rock Show at Brainerd Eagles
Date: October 30, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Location: Brainerd Eagles | 124 Front Street Brainerd, MN 56401
Halloween Day Live Music from Dos Guys at The Side Track | Brainerd, MN
Date: October 31, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Location: The Side Track | 18071 State Hwy 371, Brainerd, MN
Live Music with Tail Gunners, Costume Contest, & Halloween Party at Bridge Tavern
Date: October 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Bridge Tavern | 26969 MN-6, Crosby, MN
Other Halloween Activities
Haunted Mini Golf at Whistling Wolf & Dark Moon Mini Golf
Dates: Friday & Saturday Evenings Until Halloween
Location: 36006 County Road 66, Cross Lake, MN
2026 - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Dates: October 16-18 and 23-25, 2026
Location: Brainerd Community Theatre Chalberg Theatre | 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401
Scary Bingo at The Brainerd Center
Date: October 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: The Brainerd Center | 803 Kingwood St, Brainerd, MN 56401
If you have a Halloween event you'd like to feature on our list, please email us at info@campnisswa.com or submit the event to us through our event submission page.
Don't forget to check out the Halloween Safety Tips provided by the City of Brainerd's website for a safe Halloween experience.
*All dates and activities are subject to change*
