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  • Scavenger Hunt

    This is and individual or team event. Look for clues throughout Anoka.

    Free

  • Spooktacular Carnival

    Anoka Woman of Today provide this wonderful carnival. Come join in the fun before the Anoka Halloween Grande Day Parade.

    25¢

  • 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.

    Invite Only

  • Special Kids Art Fun Night Hosted by Rumriver Art Center

    Get into the Halloween spirit at this fun art night! Enjoy a night out knowing your child is in a fun and safe environment! They teach the project with a step by step approach allowing the more experience artist to move ahead and making the novice artist feel confident. Drop off from 5:50pm to 6:00pm and […]

    $5 – $10

  • Taste of Anoka Hosted By the Anoka Lions

    Get ready to sample from one of Anoka's finest! Join the Anoka Linos, and sponsor Truffles & Torts, for an amazing evening of food, beverage samples, music, conversation, and a few prizes! Tickets can be purchased at the door but spots are limited. 2022 Anoka Halloween merchandise will be available to purchase at this event. […]

    $20

  • Volunteer | Committee Meeting

    Anoka City Hall 2015 1st Ave N, Anoka, MN, United States

    Want to learn more about our organization? This is a good opportunity to hear how our organization prepares for the largest festival in the state. Hear about volunteering opportunities for […]

  • Movie Night Hosted by The City of Anoka

    George Green Park 1498 6th Ave S, Anoak, MN, United States

    Watch a movie in the Halloween Capital of the World! Featured movies: Elemental & Teen Wolf Location: George Green Park Items to bring: chair, blanket, snacks.     Food and […]

  • Rumriver Art Center Kids Coloring Contest

    Color an exclusive coloring page created just for Anoka Halloween The coloring contest runs from October 2nd through October 23rd. You can pick up your coloring page starting 10/2 at […]

  • Kids Fall Festival Hosted by the Anoka County Fairgrounds

      Enjoy this fall event hosted by the Anoka County Fair! All activities listed below are FREE with gate admission: Not-So-Scary Haunted House Walk Through Hay Rides A FREE pumpkin […]

    $10 – $15

  • Store Open

    It's time to update your Halloween wardrobe 8-) Look for the orange sign and skeleton on Main Street! Open the second Friday/Saturday of each month. Every Friday/Saturday in October!     […]

  • Store Open

    It's time to update your Halloween wardrobe 8-) Look for the orange sign and skeleton on Main Street! Open the second Friday/Saturday of each month. Every Friday/Saturday in October!     […]

  • Store Open

    It's time to update your Halloween wardrobe 8-) Look for the orange sign and skeleton on Main Street! Open the second Friday/Saturday of each month. Every Friday/Saturday in October!   *Off […]

  • Store Open

    It's time to update your Halloween wardrobe 8-) Look for the orange sign and skeleton on Main Street! Open the second Friday/Saturday of each month. Every Friday/Saturday in October!

  • Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    The tunnel mural update is complete! Join the muralists, staff, and the community to celebrate the hard work and dedication that went into creating this beautiful mural. The official ribbon […]

    Free

  • 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.

    $15

  • Wine and Beer Tasting Event Hosted by the Anoka Lions

    What's better than an evening sampling wine, beer and seltzers? Join Better Values Liquor and the Anoka Lions for this 21+ event in The Halloween Capital of the World™. Savory […]

    $22 – $25

  • Store Open

    It's time to update your Halloween wardrobe 8-) Look for the orange sign and skeleton on Main Street! Open the second Friday/Saturday of each month. Every Friday/Saturday in October!

  • Store Open

    It's time to update your Halloween wardrobe ????  Look for the orange sign and skeleton on Main Street! Open the second Friday/Saturday of the month. Every Friday/Saturday in October!

  • American Legion Halloween Post Parade Pancake Breakfast

    American Legion Anoka Post 102 400 W Main St, Anoka, MN, United States

    Delicious homemade pancakes served at our final Halloween event for the season. Bring your family and friends to eat a wonderful breakfast.

    $7

  • City of Anoka Waste Reduction | Pumpkin Smashing

    Sorenson Park Location: 2015 State Ave, Anoka, MN, United States

    Don't Trash it, Smash it! The City of Anoka’s Waste Reduction & Recycling Board is hosting a pumpkin smash to help divert pumpkins from the landfill! Bring your Halloween pumpkins […]

    Free

  • Riverfest

    Find our orange tent near Serum's and stock up on all the new 2024 apparel and accessories!

  • Cub Foods Bagging Fundraiser

    Wait to buy your groceries at Cub on Labor Day! Come at anytime between 10am-6pm and our 2025 Anoka Halloween Royal Ambassador candidates will help pack your groceries for you. […]

  • 2024 Button Discount Program

    Grab your 2024 Anoka Halloween button and get ready to SAVE!!! Use your button at the following businesses and save big!   Discounts run from October 1st through October 31st, 2024. […]

  • Halloween Scavenger Hunt

    Anoka Halloween Inc. and Discover Anoka are hosting a scavenger hunt in Downtown Anoka stores. Participants must find hidden Halloween symbols in participating businesses and submit a completed form to […]

  • Coloring Contest

    Pick up your original design coloring sheet at Rumriver Art Center ,Anoka Halloween gift shop and Anoka Chamber during business hours. Winners will receive a one of a kind Anoka Halloween Ribbon and special prize.

    Free

  • Pumpkin Bowl Hosted by Anoka Hennepin School District 11

    Goodrich Field 1525 5th Ave, Anoka, MN, United States

    Anoka Tornadoes vs. Wayzata Trojans Our historical Football game is scheduled. Come cheer on our Anoka Tornadoes as they take on the Wayzata Trojans in the 74th annual Pumpkin Bowl. […]

  • Free Family Art Day Hosted by Rumriver Art Center

    FREE Halloween family art day! Join us for a special Free Family Art Day in the Anoka Lions Tent at 2nd and Jackson as part of the Halloween holiday celebration! […]

    Free

  • Halloween Tent Party Hosted by the Anoka Lions

    Arch Allies returns to the Anoka Lions Tent! You won't want to miss out on this 21+ only Halloween party of the year! Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at […]

  • Spooktacular Carnival Hosted by the Anoka Women of Today

    28th Annual Spooktacular Carnival! Carnival games will be in all four gyms and food/beverages in the cafeteria. Carnival tickets: 4 tickets $1 or .25 per ticket (they accepted credit cards […]

    Free

  • Store Open

    Happy New Year - welcome 2025! Shake off those winter blues and stop by to see what we have in store.  

  • Store Open

    We're open from 10am to 4pm! Winter blues got you down? Stop by for some good ole' Halloween serotonin boost!   *Off season months may vary depending on volunteer availability. […]

  • Store Open

    This is no April fools....Store will be open!  

  • Store Open

    April showers bring May flowers....AND Anoka Halloween gear! Stop down and see what's in store  

  • Store Open

    It's Anoka Pride - our store will be open this Saturday from 10am to 1:30pm - stop on down!

  • Store Open

    Store will be open!  

  • Gift Shop Open

    Sidewalk Sales Weekend - We are open from 10am to 4pm!  

  • Gift Shop Open

    Sidewalk Sales Weekend - We are open from 10am to 4pm!