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The fall-colored leaves are mostly off the trees, and Fargo's air is a little crisper these days. You might start to think about nice warm sweaters, apple cider, pumpkins... and Halloween. Spookify your week with these Halloween Events.
Haunted Houses
There are multiple spots to get spooked in the Red River Valley.
Haunted Farm
Walk through the darkest and most dangerous woods in the FM area at the Haunted Farm.
Where: 1947 130th Ave S, Moorhead | (218) 585-4539
Cost: $22 admission
Hours: Friday & Saturday 7-11 p.m. & Halloween Night
Acres of Terror
Head to the maze of cornfields at Acres of Terror while a deranged bus driver gives you a spin. Each twist and turn is full of more hair-raising and spooky characters, sure to frighten you.
Where: 108 Highway 18 S, Leonard, ND | (701) 491-2587
Cost: $35 admission, $15 for kids (10 & under)
Hours: Fridays & Saturdays through November 2nd, dusk until midnight
Tunnel of Terror: Tommy's Express Car Wash
Head to the 40th St S, Fargo, and 8th St S, Moorhead Tommy's Car Wash locations in town to witness the spooky, scary, shiny experience of a haunted car wash.
Where: Tommy's Car Wash locations
Cost: $25 per vehicle | Unlimited club is free
Hours: October 26 | 6-10 p.m.
Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes
Weekends through October
Throughout Fargo, pumpkin patches and corn mazes pop up on weekends throughout October. Get your cozy fall outfits out, grab the kids, and head to one of them to take in all of those fun fall activities.
Pumpkin Patches
Check out Lil Bitz Pumpkin Patch and Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch for a great fall experience for the whole family. Both have carriage rides, pick-your-own pumpkins, and many other family-friendly attractions.
Lil Bitz Pumpkin Patch
Where: 7414 40th Ave N, Fargo | (701) 282-9392
Cost: $15 admission, pumpkins are extra (starting at $3)
Hours: Friday & Sunday 1-6 p.m. & Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch
Where: 14447 Hwy 10, Glyndon, MN | (218) 498-2684
Cost: $7-13 admission, additional costs for some attractions
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (12-6 on Oct 17 & 18)
Lost in the Valley & Dazed in the Maze
If you want to get "Lost in the Valley" head to the Red River Valley Fairgrounds for their corn maze. Also, they're holding Dazed in the Maze events with local breweries, wineries, meaderies, and cideries to enjoy while you go through the maze.
Lost in the Valley
Where: Red River Valley Fairgrounds | 1805 Main Ave W, West Fargo | (701) 282-2200
Cost: $5 for pumpkin patch only, $10 for corn maze tickets ($5 for children 4-11)
Hours: Fridays 5-8 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., & Sundays 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Great Straw Maze
The Great Straw Maze is up for all to experience at the West Acres Mall. Travel through this maze with towering walls made of 1,500 large straw bales.
Great Straw Maze
Where: West Acres Mall Northeast Parking Lot | 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo | (701) 282-2222
Cost: $13 for adults & $11 for children 4-11
Hours: Monday-Thursday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m., Friday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Paranormal Investigations
Spooky season wouldn't be complete without hunting down some spirits.
Bonanzaville
Visitors and volunteers alike have reported phenomena at Bonanzaville that cannot be easily explained. These tours will allow you to move beyond museum barriers in teams of 6 and discover for yourself. EMF detectors and voice boxes will be provided for each group. Attendees will also be permitted to bring in their own approved equipment.
Where: 1351 Main Ave W, West Fargo | (701) 282-2822
Cost: $50 per person
Hours: October 18-19, 25-26 | 7:30 - 9 p.m., 9:30 - 11 p.m.
Halloween Movie Nights & Live Events
Gather and see some classics like Hocus Pocus, Casper, and the main event, The Rocky Horror Picture Show at multiple spots around Fargo.
Folkways Night Bazaar: Spook
Spooky-themed entertainment and activities, including performances, art, and shopping, will be happening at Brewhalla. Dress up and join the fun.
Where: Brewhalla | 1702 1st Ave N, Fargo
Cost: Free
Hours: October 31 from 6-10 p.m.
Halloween Movies at the Fargo Theatre
This Halloween, chills and thrills are coming to the big screen! Celebrate spooky season with Halloween at the Fargo Theatre! Tickets for each movie are only $7!
Mark your calendars for the following screenings:
Casper - October 22, 7 p.m.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - October 24, 11 p.m.
Shaun of the Dead: October 29, 7 p.m.
Lake Mungo: October 31, 6 p.m.
The Orphanage: October 31, 8 p.m.
Where: Fargo Theatre | 314 Broadway N, Fargo | (701) 239-8385
Cost: $7 for each movie
Hours: October 22, 29, 7 p.m.; October 24, at 11 p.m.; October 31, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Movie After Dark
Kick back for a spooky movie after dark with Hocus Pocus playing at POW/MIA Plaza.
Where: POW/MIA Plaza | 400 Sheyenne St, West Fargo
Cost: Free
Hours: October 26 from 8-10 p.m.
Square Scare
This family-friendly event features pumpkin painting and carving, a costume parade, trick-or-treating, and more. Haunted Mansion will be shown on the big screen, so bring your blankets and chairs to watch and dress in your best costume for a fun afternoon downtown.
Where: Broadway Square | 213 Broadway N, Fargo | (701) 551-5898
Cost: Free
Hours: October 29, 6-8 p.m.
Trunk or Treat Events
Simplify your trick-or-treating by attending safe and easily navigable events at one of the truck-or-treat events in Fargo this fall.
Boo! at NDSU
Bring your family to NDSU's campus, where student organizations will host booths throughout Cater Hall where children can participate in games, crafts, and other Halloween activities. Residence Halls Cater, Sevrinson, Seim, and Thompson will also be open for trick-or-treating.
Where: NDSU Cater Hall | 1650 15th Ave N, Fargo
Cost: Free
Hours: October 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Boo at the Zoo
Take the kids trick-or-treating early at the zoo for candy and treats from local vendors while they check out the animal exhibits.
Where: Red River Zoo | 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo | (701) 277-9240
Cost: $11.25-13.75 depending on age
Hours: October 19 and 26 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Halloween Treat Street in West Fargo
Head to Sheyenne Street at The Yards in Downtown West Fargo for Halloween fun and trick-or-treating.
Where: 400 Sheyenne St, West Fargo
Cost: Free
Hours: October 26 from 1-3 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at Bonanzaville
A free Halloween event for the whole family at "Boo"nanzaville! Enjoy games and prizes, a "doughnut" walk with prizes, trunkers out in our village handing out candy, and much more from 2 - 5 p.m. on the Sunday before Halloween.
Where: Bonanzaville | 1351 Main Ave W, West Fargo | (701) 282-2822
Cost: Free
Hours: October 27 from 2-5 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at Fargo Masonic Center
Enjoy a not-so-spooky trunk or treat with games and a movie on October 20th from 2-4 p.m.
Where: Fargo Masonic Center | 1405 3rd St N, Fargo
Cost: Free
Hours: October 20 from 2-4 p.m.
Monster Mash Trunk or Treat in Moorhead
Trick-or-treat through the Moorhead Center Mall parking ramp from 5-7 p.m. on October 31.
Where: Southside Regional Park | 2000 40th Ave S, Moorhead
Cost: Free
Hours: October 31 from 5-7 p.m.
Whether you're looking for a good scare or just a way to get outside and enjoy autumn, you have a few options to choose from. Now, you can get back to planning your best Fargo-themed costume for Halloween night!
