• Volunteer | Committee Meeting-Cancelled

    Due to COVID-19 this meeting as been cancelled.  Further updates made here on the events page and Facebook.   Anoka Halloween member meeting.  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. If you would like to make a […]

  • Volunteer | Committee Meeting-Cancelled

    Due to the Covid-19 crisis this meeting has been cancelled. Anoka Halloween member meeting.  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. If you would like to make a formal presentation, please email us your name and intent […]

  • Volunteer | Committee Meeting | Chairpersons

    Due to the shelter in place order by Governor Walz this will be a virtual meeting for chairpersons. Special scheduling date due to Memorial day. Anoka Halloween member meeting.  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. If […]

  • Volunteer | Committee Meeting

    Anoka Halloween member meeting.  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. If you would like to make a formal presentation, please email us your name and intent to: General Mailbox.  We will be in contact with you […]

  • Summer Blood Mobile

    The blood centers are in URGENT need of all blood types.

  • Volunteer | Committee Meeting

    Special Location TBD Anoka Halloween member meeting.  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. If you would like to make a formal presentation, please email us your name and intent to: General Mailbox.  We will be in […]

  • Volunteer | Committee Meeting

    Anoka Halloween member meeting, location Peninsula Point Park.  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. If you would like to make a formal presentation, please email us your name and intent to: General Mailbox.  We will be […]

  • Volunteer | Committee Meeting

    Anoka Halloween member meeting. 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. If you would like to make a formal presentation, please email us your name and intent to anokahalloweengeneral@gmail.com We will be in contact with you to […]

  • City of Anoka Gruesome Twosome Pickle Ball and Boo Bean Bag Tournament

    Event Sold Out   Show your skills at either sport or both?   Have some Halloween fun outside with your friends, family or archrivals! This event is provided and hosted by the City of Anoka.   2 Locations --- George Enloe Park and Sunny Acres Park  

    $30
  • Bell Ringing

    Step outside at 7:30 Halloween night to hear Church bells and sirens as they would have done so 100 years ago.

  • Anoka! Spring is Back

    Anoka Halloween will be selling 2021 Button Design merchandise along with Food, Family fun, Information tables, Live music, and Classic cars!

  • Volunteer | Committee Meeting – Open House

    Anoka Halloween member meeting. 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 all of our events.  Help out 1 hour to 100 hours...something for everyone. If you would like to make a formal […]

  • Mug Blitz

    Our Anoka Halloween Candidates are out and about selling our 2021 Anoka Halloween Mug!  Watch for them in their Anoka gear and orange sponsor sashes! Help support Anoka Halloween and purchase your mug.  All proceeds help support our festival and several scholarships. They will be walking through out our town and selling this year at […]

  • Store Open

    Look for the orange sign and skeleton on Main Street.

  • 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. […]