Fall & Halloween Attractions in Minnesota: Pumpkin Patches, Hayrides & Haunted Houses

As fall sweeps in, Minnesota offers a variety of family friendly farms, patches, and haunted attractions

to explore. Below is a sampler of places worth visiting, whether you want a laid-back pumpkin patch,

a spooky haunted hayride, or a full immersive scream experience. We’ve got you covered.

Anoka Halloween Capital of the World Full listing of events here

 

Pumpkin Patches & Fall Farms

Dehn’s Pumpkins / Dehns at Dark

· Location: Dayton, MN (17270 125th Ave N, Dayton)

· Hours (Fall 2025): Monday–Thursday: 12 PM – 6 PM Friday: 12 PM – 9 PM Saturday: 9 AM – 9 PM

Sunday: 9 AM – 6 PM

· Admission / Pricing: Weekdays: $8 Weekends: $12 Flashlight maze in evenings: $12

· What to expect: Pumpkin picking (field & wagon), a 5-acre corn maze (daytime), flashlight maze nights, hayrides, and other farm activities. · Website / More info here

 

Pinehaven Farm

· Location: Near Wyoming, MN (about 30 minutes north of Twin Cities, off I-35)

· Hours / Season: Open select days through November 2nd in fall 2025

· Pricing / Tickets: Purchase online via site (varies by day/attractions)

· What to expect: Over 35 attractions — pumpkin patch, hayrides, live entertainment, farm experiences. · Website: Pinehaven Farm main site

 

Anoka County Farms Fall Festival

· Location: 125 Bunker Lake Blvd NE – Ham Lake

· Hours: Open Sept. 20th – Oct. 31st

Tuesday – Friday 4pm – 7pm

Saturday & Sunday 10am – 6pm

MEA Week 2024

Oct. 16th 4-7pm

Oct. 17th & 18th 12pm – 7pm

· Pricing / Tickets: $5 Cash Admission **Free and Paid activities are offered. Ticket prices range from $2 – $5 per additional attractions.

· What to expect: Everything from Pumpkins, Hayrides, Snoopy’s corn pit, games, Super Slide, Farm animals and so much more! · Website: Pumpkins | Anoka County Farms | Ham Lake (bing.com)

 

Waldoch Farm / Joyer Adventure Farm

· Location: Lino Lakes, MN

· Hours: Weekends & MEA in October, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

· Admission / Pricing: Around $14 (for full access), includes corn maze and many activities

· What to expect: Fall fun access, barnyard / animal petting, corn maze, pumpkin picking & more · Website / info: Joyer Adventure Farm

 

Twin Cities Harvest Festival

· Location: Brooklyn Park, MN (SE corner of 109th Ave & Hwy 169)

· Hours / Dates: Open weekends in October + MEA; daily hours ~10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

· Admission / Pricing: $18/person (all-inclusive ticket covers many non-maze attractions)

· What to expect: Hayrides, petting zoo, inflatables, slides, games, etc. Note: corn maze is under construction this year so not offered in 2025. · Website / info: Twin Cities Harvest Festival

 

 

Haunted Houses, Haunted Hayrides & Scary Trails

Anoka Haunted House

· Location: 3200 St. Francis Blvd NW Anoka – Located in the Anoka County Fairgrounds Attractions: Back for their 36th year! Visit them for a good Scare! · Hours: Anoka Haunted House Opening Night – Oct 11th (6pm- 9pm) & 12th (6pm – 10pm) Oct 17th (7pm – 9pm) Oct. 18th (6pm – 9pm) Oct. 19th (6pm – 10pm)

Oct. 24th (7pm – 9pm) Oct 25th (6pm – 9pm) Oct. 26th (6pm – 10pm)

· Prices: Tickets are $14 for Adults and Children $12 · Website: Haunted House – Anoka Haunted House

 

The Haunting Experience

· Location: Cottage Grove, MN (Highway 61)

· Attractions: Haunted house walkthrough, haunted hayride (claimed “longest haunted hayride in MN”)

· Pricing: Ticket prices vary; as of recent years, regular haunt + hayride combo ~ $42 (source)

· Notes: Also offers daytime “Fall Fun Fest” with kid-friendly hayrides, pumpkin paint, goat petting, etc. · Website: The Haunting Experience

 

ScreamTown & The Abandoned Hayride

· Location: Chaska, MN (7410 US-212 E, Chaska)

· Attractions: Multiple haunted houses, plus the “Abandoned Hayride” (a separate ticketed haunted hayride experience)

· Hours: Ticket booth and attraction hours vary by day — typically open evenings through late hours (e.g. closure ~10–11 PM)

· Pricing: Regular admission (5 haunted attractions) ranges $24 to $45 depending on day. VIP “Fast Pass” (reduced wait + extras) $48–$74 Ultimate VIP (includes Abandoned Hayride & immediate entry) $90–$124 · Website: ScreamTown (for tickets, hours, details)

 

Dead End Hayride

 

· Location: 28186 Kettle River Blvd N, Wyoming, MN 55092

· Attractions: Haunted hayride plus walking through sets / scenes afterward

· Dates / Season: Typically runs September – early November

· Pricing: ~ $25 at the door; ~ $18 when purchased online ahead of time (source: media article) · Website: The Dead End Hayride

 

Dehns at Dark (Haunted Component)

 

· Location: Dayton, MN (same grounds as Dehn’s Pumpkins)

· Attractions: Haunted hayride, haunted trails, darker maze experiences, etc.

· Notes: This is the horror / “dark” side of Dehn’s operations during Halloween nights. · Website – Dehns at Dark

 

100 Acre Wood NaturVentures in Mora

· Location: 1529 Mahogany St. Mora, MN

· Price: Cost $7 per person and 2 and under are Free

· Attractions: Hayrides, a giant hay structure, corn pit, farm animals, mud kitchen, zip line and pick-your- own pumpkins. We also have plenty of photo opportunities to get that perfect fall family photo.

· Notes: Open weekends through End of October · Website: 100 Acre Wood NaturVentures

 

 

 

Tips & Final Thoughts

· Many of these attractions require or strongly encourage online ticket purchase / timed entry especially for weekend or evening slots.

· Hours and pricing can shift year to year, so always check the venue’s official website or social media just before your visit.

· For family-friendly daytime fun, stick to the pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, and orchards. Save the haunted nights for when the sun sets and your bravery is tested.

· Some farms offer both: fall festival by day and haunted experiences by night (e.g. Dehn’s, Pinehaven, The Haunting Experience.