Although Anoka styles itself as “The Halloween Capital of the World,” we’re not sure it’s the best Halloween town in Minnesota. In fact, we think that honor belongs to Shakopee. The number of Halloween events, their size, and their popularity make the Scott County seat the place to be for All Hallow’s Eve in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Every year, Halloween kicks off with a family-friendly event for kids of all ages, like the Shak-O-Lantern Festival.
Shakopee is the best halloween town in Minnesota.
Shakopee Chamber of Commerce
The daytime event takes place in downtown Shakopee and features food trucks, vendors, and an opportunity for kids to dress up and dust off their trick-or-treating skills.
Get your family ready by picking a pumpkin at Peter's Pumpkins and Carmen's Corn.
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Peter's Pumpkins & Carmen's Corn, 12860 Old Brick Yard Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379, USA
Peter’s Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn
Closer to Halloween, downtown businesses open their doors to trick-or-treaters.
Shakopee is the best halloween town in Minnesota.
Shakopee Chamber of Commerce
This annual daytime event is a great way for kids to get a jump on the big day.

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Sever's Fall Festival offers plenty of family-friendly opportunities to get in the mood for the season.
Sever's Fall Festival
Dozens of activities, including pumpkin blasting and a corn maze, will keep everyone happy for a day of agritainment.
During the spooky season, Valleyfair also hosts a variety of Halloween events.
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Valleyfair, Valley Fair Drive, Shakopee, MN, USA
Valleyfair
The amusement park's activities include trick-or-treating for kids, as well as plenty of spooky activities for the whole family.
Shakopee's Trail of Terror, which takes place every year on the grounds of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, is the largest Halloween event in the Midwest.
3525 145th St W, Shakopee, MN 55379, USA
Trail of Terror
For an eerie evening of food and drink, check out Trail of Terror's Phantom's Feast.
Practice defending yourself against the undead with Zombie Rampage After Dark.
Zombie Rampage, 1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379, USA
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During Halloween season, zombies overrun Canterbury Park in Shakopee, and your mission - if you've got the guts - is to wipe them out (with paintballs) before they eat your brain.

When you’re looking for a place to celebrate Halloween in the Bold North, be sure to check out Shakopee – you won’t be disappointed. Do you have a favorite Minnesota town for celebrating the spooky season?

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