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September 2019
Find the Cow
Meet Luna the Halloween Holstein! She will be traveling around Anoka this haunting season looking for selfies with all of her friends!
Find out more »100 year Share your Story
Share your story and any historical information with us. Help create our book.
Find out more »October 2019
Anoka Classic Car Show Spooktacluar
Wear a costume, bring candy to share and bring your wicked classic car.
Find out more »Pumpkin Weigh-Off | Scarecrow Contest | Adult Pumpkin Carving Contest
See some of the largest pumpkins grown in the state along with creative Scarecrows and carved pumpkins.
Find out more »Blood Mobile Blood Drive
Join us at our 3rd annual blood drive with our partner, Memorial Blood Centers. Look for the “Molly and Luke’s” van to roll into town and scare the vampires away on this very important mission!
Find out more »Wine and Canvas Night
Learn how to paint a one of a kind Halloween design. Bring your friends for this 21 and older night out.
Find out more »2019 Pumpkin Bowl
Join us for our official festival kick-off!
Find out more »Halloween Party at the Library
Rum River Library welcomes you to join them in a not too spooky Halloween party.
Find out more »Scavenger Hunt
This is and individual or team event. Look for clues throughout Anoka.
Find out more »Orange Tie Ball
Dress up and join us for social hour, auction, raffles, dinner and dessert!
Find out more »Anoka Community Anti-Crime Commission Breakfast
This is hosted by our Anti-Crime commission.
Find out more »Movie Night
Enjoy a piece of pizza while watching a kid friendly movie.
Find out more »Anoka Halloween Candidate Sponsor Dinner
Sponsors, this is your night to shine. Thank you for participating in the growth our Ambassador and Candidate programs.
Find out more »Coloring Contest
Rumriver Art Center custom color sheets for little ones to color. Winners receive and one of a kind Anoka Halloween Ribbon
Find out more »Children’s Pumpkin Carving Contest
Little ones welcome to join in the fun. Create a small pumpkin using nature as your pallet.
Find out more »Light Up the Night Parade
The lights on Main Street turn down low to showcase one of kind floats with lights. Participants are from all over our state and Wisconsin provide entertainment for our spectators.
Find out more »Bonfire
Bonfire immediately following our night parade. Food available for purchase.
Find out more »Medallion Hunt
Individual and teams welcome to search for our Anoka Halloween Medallion. Cash prizes award for each hunt.
Find out more »Past Royalty Lunch
This is a wonderful opportunity to share Anoka Halloween royalty stories and learn more about our rich history and relationship with Anoka and Anoka Halloween.
Find out more »Bingo Night
Great fun for all ages. Prizes awarded throughout the evening. Event fills up fast.
Find out more »Wine and Canvas Night
Learn how to paint a one of a kind Halloween design. Bring your friends for this 21 and older night out.
Find out more »House Decorating Contest
Public viewing for this event held on 10/26 and 10/27. See the amazing transformations.
Find out more »Wine | Craft Beer Tasting
Enjoy a night out tasting some of finest wines and creative craft beers!
Find out more »Preschool Costume Contest
Pre-Kindergarten children invited to show their best Halloween costume. Treats and entertainment provided for free!
Find out more »Big Parade of Little People
Join us as we celebrate local elementary children parade down Main Street in costumes. Enjoy our middle school marching bands during the parade.
Find out more »Anoka Lions Tent Party
Costumes, live music and drinks. This is a 21 and older event.
Find out more »Spooktacular Carnival -New Location
Anoka Woman of Today provide this wonderful carnival. Come join in the fun before the Anoka Halloween Grande Day Parade.
Find out more »33rd Annual Gray Ghost 5K
Join us for the Gray Ghost 5K Run & One Mile Fitness Walk Registration & Check-In: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM at Franklin Elementary School, W Main St. Race starts at 12:50 PM. Registration Fee: $25 in advance (must be received by ABLA by noon on October 17) or $30 race day. 5K Course is USATF Certified with age group awards 3 deep in 9 age groups. Chip timed. Long-sleeved technical shirts and refreshments are available for finishers of either…
Find out more »Grande Day Parade
Join us as we celebrate our festivals longest tradition and one states largest parades. See a variety of floats and marching bands disguised in their best Halloween gear!
Find out more »Anoka Halloween Ambassador Coronation
Come support our amazing Ambassador program. Say good-bye to our 2019 and hello to our 2020 Anoka Halloween Ambassadors.
Find out more »Anoka Lions Tent Party
Costumes, live music and drinks. This is a 21 and older event.
Find out more »Halloween Post Parade Pancake Breakfast
Delicious homemade pancakes served at our final Halloween event for the season. Bring your family and friends to eat a wonderful breakfast.
Find out more »Bingo Night
Come early, this event fills up fast. Costumes encouraged.
Find out more »November 2019
City of Anoka Waste Reduction | Pumpkin Smashing
The City of Anoka’s Waste Reduction & Recycling Board is hosting a pumpkin smash “Don’t Trash it, Smash it” and help divert pumpkins from the landfill! Bring your Halloween pumpkins and toss them into the composting bin. Remove all decorations, candles, etc. beforehand. Sip on hot apple cider and have fun bouncing in the giant pumpkin bounce house (weather permitting). Capture pics at our selfie station and post to social media using #anokapumpkinsmash! Don’t miss out on this environmentally-friendly opportunity.…
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