Halloween Events in the Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area 2026
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Halloween - Saturday, October 31, 2026 Updated as of 10/21/2026
Looking for Halloween events, trick-or-treating, haunted houses, or family-friendly Halloween activities in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area? We've got you covered!
Halloween 2026 is taking over the Lakes Area, and there's no shortage of spooky fun! From Nisswa, Brainerd, Baxter, and Pequot Lakes to Crosslake, Breezy Point, Pine River, Crosby, Ironton, Hackensack, and surrounding communities, we've rounded up Halloween events and activities happening throughout Central Minnesota.
Whether you're searching for trunk-or-treat events, trick-or-treating locations, haunted houses, haunted trails, hayrides, pumpkin festivals, kids' Halloween activities, costume contests, or adult Halloween parties, you'll find them right here.
At Camp Nisswa, we've put together your ultimate 2026 Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area Halloween Events Guide, featuring event dates, times, locations, and links to help you plan all your Halloween fun leading up to Saturday, October 31, 2026.
And the best part? We're continually adding new events as we find them! Be sure to bookmark this page and check back for updates.
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.
Grab your costumes, round up the family or friends, and get ready for Halloween 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
FREE Candy Crawl - Northwoods Fall Festival
Date: October 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Breezy Point Resort & Dockside Lounge | 9252 Breezy Point Dr, Breezy Point, 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
Kids Costume Contest - Northwoods Fall Festival (age 14 and under | 3 Prizes!)
Date: October 17, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Location: Dockside Lounge at Breezy Point Resort | 9252 Breezy Point Dr, Breezy Point, MN
Trick-or-Treat at Camp Confidence - Confidence Learning Center
Date: October 20, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Confidence Learning Center | 1620 Mary Fawcett Memorial Dr, East Gull Lake, MN
Monster Bash - Brainerd Public Schools Early Childhood
Date: October 23, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Warrior Early Learning Center Gym | 5546 Fairview Road, Baxter, MN
Downtown Brainerd Spooktacular 2026
Date: October 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Downtown Brainerd, MN
Shawn Fletcher Trucking Trunk or Treat 2026 - Fletcher Trucking & Leasing Inc.
Date: October 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Fletcher Trucking & Leasing Inc. | 10545 Business 371, Brainerd, MN
Tanner's Trunk or Treat Car Show - Tanner Motors
Date: October 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Tanner Motors | 620 W Washington St, Brainerd, MN
Trunk or Treat - Zorbaz Crosslake
Date: October 24, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Zorbaz Crosslake | 36215 Co Rd 66, Crosslake, 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
Trunk or Treat - Ideal Township Fire and First Responders
Date: October 25, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Ideal Fire Department & Community Center | 34358 Butternut Point Rd, Pequot Lakes, MN
Trunk or Treat - Lutheran Church of the Cross
Date: October 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Lutheran Church of the Cross | 5064 Co Rd 13, Nisswa, MN
Trunk-or-Treat - Central Lakes College
Date: October 27, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Central Lakes College Football Field Parking Lot | 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN
Super One Bakery Halloween Cupcake Walk
Date: October 29, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Super One Foods | Pequot Lakes, Brainerd & Baxter, MN
Mills Monster Mash Boo-Gie Bash - Mills Ford Brainerd
Date: October 29, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Mills Ford Brainerd | 14858 Dellwood Dr, Baxter, MN
Spooktacular Family Fun Night - Nisswa Elementary PTO
Date: October 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Nisswa Elementary School | 5533 Lakers Lane, Nisswa, MN
Super One Bakery Halloween Cupcake Walk
Date: October 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Super One Foods | Pequot Lakes, Brainerd & Baxter, MN
Trick or Treat Goodie Bags - Pine River Public Library
Date: October 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Pine River Public Library | 212 Park Ave, Pine River, MN
Halloween Safety Event - Brainerd Police & Fire Departments
Date: October 30, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Brainerd Police Department | 225 East River Road, Brainerd, MN
Trick or Treat - Stepping Stones Childcare Learning Center
Date: October 30, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Stepping Stones Childcare Learning Center | 810 NW 7th St, Brainerd, MN
Trick or SWEET in Downtown Nisswa - Nisswa Chamber of Commerce
Date: October 31, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Participating Downtown Nisswa Businesses | Nisswa, MN
Trick or Treat Goodie Bags - Pine River Public Library
Date: October 31, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Pine River Public Library | 212 Park Ave, Pine River, 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
Super One Bakery Halloween Cupcake Walk
Date: October 31, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Super One Foods | Pequot Lakes, Brainerd & Baxter, MN
Trunk or Treat - Mission Tavern
Date: October 31, 2026 | 12:00 PM - Until Candy Runs Out
Location: Mission Tavern | 13036 SW Horseshoe Lake Rd, Merrifield, MN
Cuyuna Lakes Fall Fest
Date: October 31, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: George H. Crosby Park | 101 1st Street Southeast, Crosby, MN
Trunk or Treat - Lakeland Veterinary Hospital
Date: October 31, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Lakeland Veterinary Hospital | 7372 Woida Rd N, Baxter, MN
Trick or Treat - Edgewood Brainerd Assisted Living
Date: October 31, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Edgewood Brainerd Assisted Living | 14890 Beaver Dam Rd, Brainerd, MN
Trunk or Treat - Zion Lutheran Church
Date: October 31, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Zion Lutheran Church | 220 North 8th Street, Brainerd, MN
Halloween Wonders Party - WonderTrek Children's Museum
Date: October 31, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: WonderTrek Children's Museum | 12170 Ironwood Dr, Baxter, 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
Trunk or Treat - Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Date: October 31, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church | 30701 Patriot Ave, Pequot Lakes, MN
Children's Trunk or Treat at Brainerd Eagles
Date: October 31, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Location: Brainerd Eagles | 124 Front Street Brainerd, MN 56401
Trunk or Treat - Merrifield Lions Club
Date: October 31, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Merrifield Lions Park | 21318 County Road 3, Merrifield, MN
Trick or Treat Halloween Open House - Hackensack Hub
Date: October 31, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Hackensack Hub | 213 1st St S, Hackensack, MN
2nd Annual North East Trunk or Treat - Kickin It With North East Association
Date: October 31, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Memorial Park Parking Lot | Brainerd, MN
3rd Annual Trunk or Treat - Wild Roots Early Learning Center
Date: October 31, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Wild Roots Early Learning Center | 2950 State 371 SW, Pine River, MN
Trick or Treating at Westgate Mall
Date: October 31, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Westgate Mall | 14136 Baxter Dr Ste 51, Baxter, MN
Trunk or Treat - Hackensack
Date: October 31, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Location: North Side of Hackensack City Park along the Paul Bunyan Trail | Hackensack, MN
Annual Trunk or Treat - Backus Church of the Nazarene
Date: October 31, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Backus Church of the Nazarene | 618 State 371 NW, Backus, MN
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 Hollow Woods & Trail - Holst Acres
Date: October 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Holst Acres | 29075 Todd Line Road, Staples, MN
Low Scare Trail - Northland Arboretum
Date: October 24 & 31, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Northland Arboretum | 14250 Conservation Dr, Brainerd, MN
Halloween Hayride - Confidence Learning Center
Date: October 22 & 23, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Confidence Learning Center | 1620 Mary Fawcett Memorial Dr, East Gull Lake, MN
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)
Haunted Maze - Ironton Fire Department
Date: October 31, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Ironton Fire Department | 309 3rd St, Ironton, MN
Adult Halloween Parties / Events
Annual Halloween Party - JR's Junction
Date: October 24, 2026 | 8:30 PM
Location: JR's Junction | 22974 County Road 2, Brainerd, MN
Music Bingo: Halloween Mix - Jack Pine Brewery
Date: October 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Jack Pine Brewery | 15593 Edgewood Dr, Baxter, MN
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 Party with Live Music from My Famous Friends - CC's Bar
Date: October 30, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: CC's Bar | 121 Washington St NE, Brainerd, MN
Halloween Party with Pop Syndrome - The Commander Restaurant and Bar
Date: October 30, 2026 | 8:30 PM
Location: The Commander Restaurant and Bar | 30279 Airport Rd, Breezy Point, MN
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
Halloween Fun with Karaoke & Costume Contest - Nisswa American Legion
Date: October 31, 2026 | Starting at 3:30 PM
Location: Nisswa American Legion | 25807 Main St, Nisswa, MN
Karaoke: Karaoke with Dale | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Costume Contest: 8:00 PM | 1st Place $100, 2nd Place $50, 3rd Place Free Drink Chip
Zombie Crawl - Cuyuna Brewing Company & Participating Crosby Bars
Date: October 31, 2026 | Starting at 7:00 PM
Location: Hardwater Lounge, Spalding House, Midway Bar, Cuyuna Brewing Company & Trailside Tavern | Crosby, MN
Event Details:
Purchase a $5 wristband for exclusive drink specials at all five participating locations and automatic entry into prize drawings. Proceeds from wristband sales benefit Community Effect. Costumes encouraged! Must be 21 or older to participate.
Halloween Party & Karaoke - O'Neary's Irish Pub
Date: October 31, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Location: O'Neary's Irish Pub | 305 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN
Halloween Party at Lucky's Tavern
Date: October 31, 2026 | Starting at 3:30 PM
Location: Lucky's Tavern | 31020 Government Dr, Pequot Lakes, MN
Event Details:
3:30 PM – Halloween Pig Races: Win $500 if your pig wins or $100 for the bingo number.
4:30 PM – Early Bird Adult Costume Contest: Best Overall wins 100 drink chips (worth over $600); Funniest wins a $250 gift card.
5:30 PM – Candy Guessing Game: Closest guess without going over wins a $250 gift card.
7:30 PM – After Dark Adult Costume Contest: Best Overall wins $500 cash; Scariest wins a $250 gift card.
7:30 PM – Employee Costume Contest: Best Overall wins $250 cash; Nice Try wins $50 cash.
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
Halloween Party - Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion Post 500
Date: October 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion Post 500 | 35112 Co Rd 3, Crosslake, MN
Halloween Bash with Live Music & Costume Contest - Ye Old Pickle Factory
Date: October 31, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Ye Old Pickle Factory | Nisswa, MN
Live Music: King's Ransom | 8:00 PM - Midnight
Costume Contest: Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place
Halloween DJ Party & Costume Contest - CC's Bar
Date: October 31, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Location: CC's Bar | 121 Washington St NE, Brainerd, MN
Halloween Party & Costume Contest - Dunmire's on the Lakes
Date: October 31, 2026 | 8:00 PM - Close
Location: Dunmire's on the Lakes | 19090 MN-371, Brainerd, MN
Halloween Night Party - Cragun's Legacy Grill
Date: October 31, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Cragun's Legacy Grill | 11496 E Gull Lake Dr, Brainerd, MN
Halloween Bash - The Parlor
Date: October 31, 2026 | 9:00 PM
Location: The Parlor | 714 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN
Halloween Party & Costume Contest - Paradise Shores Resort Bar & Grill
Date: October 31, 2026 | 9:00 PM - Close
Location: Paradise Shores Resort Bar & Grill | 10067 Leisure Lane, Brainerd, MN
Halloween Costume Party with Karaoke - 14 Lakes Pub & Brewery
Date: October 31, 2026 | Time Not Specified
Location: 14 Lakes Pub & Brewery | 36846 County Road 66, Crosslake, 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
2nd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest - Hallett Center of Crosby
Date: October 23-26, 2026 | Pumpkin Submissions
Location: Hallett Center of Crosby | 470 8th St NE, Crosby, MN
Event Details:
Free to enter! Submit your carved pumpkin October 23-26, with voting taking place October 26-30. One vote per person per day.
Categories include Scariest Pumpkin, Most Creative, Silliest Face, Most Detailed, and a special Youth Category for ages 12 and under.
Pumpkin Carving Contest - Dunmire's
Date: October 24-31, 2026 | Free Pumpkin Pickup October 24, Return by October 31
Location: Dunmire's on the Lakes | 19090 MN-371, Brainerd, MN
Location: Dunmire's Bar & Grill | 12110 MN-210, Brainerd, MN
Event Details:
Pick up a free pumpkin at either Dunmire's location on October 24, take it home and carve it, then return your creation to Dunmire's on the Lakes by October 31 for the contest.
Girls Night Out - Hubbard Media Brainerd
Date: October 29, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: 30 Participating Businesses | Brainerd Lakes Area, MN
Crew Halloween Ride at Yawkey - Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails
Date: October 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Croft Mine Parking Lot / Yawkey Mountain Bike Trail | 23196 Yawkey Rd, Crosby, MN
Halloween Coloring Contest - Drake's Pizza
Date: Through October 30, 2026 | Coloring Page Submission Deadline
Location: Drake's Pizza | 309 Barclay Ave, Pine River, MN
Event Details:
Pick up a Halloween coloring page at Drake's Pizza, color it, and return it by October 30. Artwork will be displayed at the restaurant, and the winner receives a free personal pizza! One entry per guest.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Central Lakes College Performing Arts Center
Date: October 30, 2026 | 9:00 PM
Location: CLC Chalberg Theatre | 501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN
October Community Dog Walk - The Babinski Foundation
Date: October 31, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: The Babinski Foundation | 2825 76th St SW, Pequot Lakes, MN
Halloween Card Readings - Little Spellbook & Lil Fish Studios
Date: October 31, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Lil Fish Studios at Franklin Arts Center | 1001 Kingwood St, Studio 114A, Brainerd, MN
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*
