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September 2022
Movie Night Hosted by The City of Anoka
Featured movie - Over the Hedge Location - George Green Park Items to bring; chair, blanket, your own snacks. Food and monetary donations accepted for the ACBC Food Shelf This event is hosted by The City of Anoka Proudly Sponsored by:
Find out more »October 2022
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 Donor Drive
Help us to save lives at our blood drive. We have partnered with 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 »Pumpkin Bowl
Anoka Tornadoes vs. White Bear Lake Our historical Football game is scheduled. Come cheer on our Anoka Tornadoes as they take on White Bear Lake in the 74Th annual Pumpkin Bowl. Purchase Anoka Halloween merchandise from the 2023 Anoka Halloween Royal Ambassador Candidates before the game. Witness an amazing halftime show performance as well as the Anoka Halloween Youth Citizen Scholarship award presentation.
Find out more »Movie Night Hosted by The City of Anoka
Bring a chair and a blanket to enjoy this movie!
Find out more »Bingo Night
Doors open at 5:30pm, costumes encouraged!
Find out more »Anoka Halloween Candidate Sponsor Dinner
Sponsors, this is your night to shine. Thank you for participating in the growth of our Ambassador and Candidate programs.
Find out more »Children’s Costume Contest
Pre-Kindergarten children invited to show their best Halloween costume. Homemade or store purchased.
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
2 hunt times. Individuals and teams welcome to search for our Anoka Halloween Medallion. One cash prize award per hunt.
Find out more »Past Royalty Luncheon
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
Doors open at 5:30pm, costumes encouraged! 25 cents a card and prizes vary.
Find out more »Movie Night Hosted by The City of Anoka
Bring a chair and a blanket to enjoy this movie!
Find out more »House Decorating Contest-Public Viewing
Enjoy seeing the awesome transformation of each of our spooktacular participants.
Find out more »Big Parade of Little People
Local school children march through our historic Main Street Join us in celebrating our elementary students participate in Anoka Halloween's oldest tradition. Marching bands and costumes for all to enjoy. Media Coverage By:
Find out more »Grande Day Parade
The parade starts at 1 pm at State Street and Main Street. Route follows Main Street to 5th Avenue and finishes at South Street/ Military Road. The parade length is 1.5 miles long. Spaces along Main St. and 5th Avenue may be reserved after 4 AM the day of the parade. Chairs/blankets set out prior to this time will be removed by the city. Grande Day Parade is Proudly Sponsored By: Media…
Find out more »Anoka Halloween Ambassador Coronation
Come support our amazing Ambassador program. Say good-bye to our 2022 and hello to our 2023 Anoka Halloween Ambassadors.
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