🔁 15 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in the South Metro

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What's inside:

Pumpkin decorating, makeup tips, and a sip-n-shop to kickstart your Halloween week
Live music, calligraphy workshops, and tribute bands that'll transport you back
Trail O Treats, trunk-or-treats, and one last weekend at Applewood before they close

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Which South Metro city once had its own streetcar line that connected to Minneapolis in the early 1900s?

Apple Valley

Burnsville

Lakeville

Hastings

Thursday (10/22/25)

🎃 Pumpkin Decorating at OMNI Winery (5pm in Rosemount)
Snag a $5 pumpkin and decorate it with supplies they provide (or bring your own—just skip the glitter and carving tools).

💄 Makeup & Skincare Class at Thread and Clover (5pm in Rosemount)
Ever feel like you don't know how to do your makeup anymore as things change? Beauty pro Sarah Crawford's got you covered with practical tips that actually fit into real life. Get tickets.

🛍️ The Seasonal Collective Sip N Shop (5:30pm in Lakeville)
Fifteen amazing vendors, complimentary drinks, and a chance to get ahead on holiday shopping before the crowds hit... bring your friends, this one's a vibe.

Friday (10/23/25)

🎵 Live Music Fridays at OMNI Winery (7pm in Rosemount)
Kick off your weekend with live tunes, local wine or beer, and pizza—because honestly, you've earned it after the week you just had.

✒️ Modern Calligraphy Pumpkin Workshop at Buck '54 (6:30pm at Burnsville)
Learn pointed pen calligraphy basics, then letter on faux pumpkins you'll take home... perfect for your front door or as a hostess gift.

Saturday (10/24/25)

🎨 Pumpkin Painting at Chick-fil-A Apple Valley (9:30am)
Grab breakfast, paint a mini pumpkin, and soak up those fall vibes with the family (just get there early because supplies won't last).

🎃 Pumpkin Decorating at Scott Highlands Middle (9:30am in Apple Valley)
Turn pumpkins into mini masterpieces with glitter, googly eyes, and whatever else sparks your creativity—pumpkins included, imagination required. Secure your spot.

🎵 Queen of the Rÿche & The Hybrid Theory at Bogart's (6pm)
Two tribute bands, one unforgettable night... Queensrÿche's progressive metal kicks things off, then Linkin Park's raw intensity closes it down. Get tickets.

👻 Rosemount Haunted Trail (6pm)
Walk through Central Park's spooky exhibits while collecting treats... it's free, family-friendly, and they're collecting donations for 360 Communities.

🍪 Free Cookie Decorating at Valley Natural Foods (Burnsville at 10am)
Kids can decorate free cookies (with vegan and gluten-free options) while you enjoy the co-op's extended seating area—costumes welcome.

🐾 Adoption Event at PetSmart Eagan (12pm)
Stop by to meet adoptable pets from Rescue Network, you might just find your new best friend.

🎃 Halloween Fun at Viking Lakes (11am in Eagan)
Trick-or-treat stations, Monster Mash dancing, and Halloween games... just bring a food donation for The Open Door and your best not-so-spooky costume. Tickets available here.

👻 #DLboo Halloween Event in Downtown Lakeville (11am)
The little ghouls and goblins can collect treats and trinkets from participating downtown businesses—easy, festive, and totally free.

Sunday (10/25/25)

🎃 Trail O Treats at Shepherd of the Valley (12:30pm in Apple Valley)
No need to worry about Minnesota's moody weather—this indoor Halloween bash has everything from trick-or-treat trails and games to a bonfire outside, plus bingo and a kids' movie.

🚗 Trunk or Treat at The Well, Rosemount (1:30pm)
Wear your costume, grab treats from decorated trunks, and enjoy a safe, festive afternoon with the community.

🏝️ Parrothead Paradise at Ames Center (7:30pm in Burnsville)
This 11-piece Jimmy Buffett tribute brings the island vibes with steel drums, horns, and all those classics you know by heart—margaritas strongly encouraged. Get tickets.

🎃 Halloween Bash at Lucky's 13 Pub (11am in Burnsville)
Bouncy house, cookie decorating, fire truck tours, and a pumpkin carving demo... basically everything to keep the kids (and let's be honest, you too) entertained.

🍎 Last Weekend at Applewood Orchard (9am in Lakeville)
Wear your costume for trick-or-treating in the orchard, hit the corn maze, pick apples, and grab discounted jams before they close for the season.

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