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Get another night out of those Halloween costumes! Churches, community organizations and cities across the Twin Cities are hosting trunk-or-treat events this October, giving kids a chance to collect candy from decorated vehicles.
Here are options for Halloween 2026, organized by date. Bring a bag for treats and check the linked event pages before heading out for any weather-related changes. If you know of another event that should be included, fill out the form at the bottom of this page!
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Saturday, Oct. 24
Good Shepherd Trunk or Treat — Burnsville
Time: 2–5 p.m.
Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 151 E. County Road 42, Burnsville
Registration: Preregistration is available through the event page to help you skip the lines.
Good Shepherd’s annual community event features candy and decorated trunks. Families can attend or sign up to host a trunk; the church supplies candy for participating hosts.
Annunciation Trunk or Treat — Minneapolis
Time: 3–5 p.m.
Location: Annunciation Catholic School, 525 W. 54th St., Minneapolis
Cost: Free; open to the community.
Head to south Minneapolis for decorated trunks, treats, pumpkins, a photo booth, first responder vehicles, food and activities. Neighbors and families from across the community are welcome.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Twin Cities Pride Trunk or Treat — Minneapolis
Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis
Twin Cities Pride brings decorated vehicles, candy and family activities to Loring Park for a community Halloween celebration. The organizer promises more cars, candy and activities for this year’s event.
Transfiguration Trunk or Treat — Oakdale
Time: 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Transfiguration Catholic Church, 6133 15th St. N., Oakdale
Good To Know: Children must be accompanied by an adult. A grilled lunch will be available for purchase.
Saint costumes and other kid-friendly costumes are encouraged for this parking lot trunk-or-treat event. Come ready to collect treats and stay for lunch.
Maplewood Public Safety Trunk or Treat — Maplewood
Time: 1–4 p.m.
Location: Maplewood City Hall parking lot, 1830 County Road B E., Maplewood
Cost: Free.
Join the Maplewood Police and Fire Departments for an afternoon of trunk-or-treating outside City Hall.
Salem Lutheran Trunk or Treat — Stillwater
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: Salem Lutheran Church and School, 14940 62nd St. N., Stillwater
Cost: Free; open to the public.
Registration: No registration required.
Collect candy from decorated trunks, play games and enjoy music and prizes. Salem also offers free cider, booyah and chips while supplies last. Costumes are encouraged.
Friday, Oct. 30
Mercy Hill Church Trunk or Treat — Minnetonka
Time: 5:30–7 p.m.
Location: Mercy Hill Church, 15414 Minnetonka Industrial Road, Minnetonka
Bring the family for decorated trunks, candy, pizza and fall fun for kids of all ages. Costumes are welcome, and the church encourages families to invite friends and neighbors.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Golden Valley Trunk or Treat — Golden Valley
Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley
Start Halloween with a daytime trunk-or-treat stop at Golden Valley City Hall before heading out for evening festivities.
Community Trunk or Treat at Sabathani — Minneapolis
Time: 2–5 p.m.
LocatioKnn: Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St., Minneapolis
Cost: Free; open to the public.
MNPOC Pride and Rainbow Roots host a Halloween celebration with trunk-or-treating, DJs, games, a costume contest, photo opportunities and community resources. Food trucks will also be on-site.
Know of another trunk or treat event that should be included? Fill out this form!
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