UPDATE: 22+ Amazing Trunk or Treat Events In and Around Rochester, MN
UPDATE: A few of the Trunk-or-Treats have moved indoors or have been canceled due to the cold weather. Please check the info on the individual sites.
When my kids were smaller, I remember spending $20 or more on a costume and wishing that there were more events than just trick-or-treat night where they could wear it. It just seemed like a waste to only wear those costumes once. Today, there is! In fact, there are over 20 different trunk-or-treat types of events in and around the Rochester, Minnesota area that you can show up for with your kids in their costumes. If that sounds amazing, check out the list below.
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Huge List of Trunk-or-Treat Events in the Rochester, Minnesota Area
If you are looking for a safe and fun way to celebrate Halloween, check out these 20+ trunk-or-treat events and fall fun activities that are happening in the Rochester area.
Friday, October 27th, Trunk-or-Treat Events Near Rochester
Halloween Candy Crawl
- Friday, October 27th from 4:30 pm - 6:30 PM
- Address: American Legion Post 551, 11 Madison Ave. NW in Eyota, MN
- Put on your costumes and enjoy a few hours of family-friendly activities and trick-or-treating at area businesses. Learn more here.
Sparktacular
- Friday, October 27th from 5:30 pm - 7:30 PM
- Address: SPARK, Children's Museum at 1201 12th Street SW Suite 632, Rochester, MN
- Enjoy a costume contest, sensory stations, a costume parade and more! This is a ticketed event and are limited. Learn more here.
READ MORE: Looking for more than just Trunk or Treats? Maybe something a little spookier? Check out this huge list of Halloween events and activities.
Saturday, October 28th, Trunk-or-Treat Events Near Rochester
Boo at the Zoo!
- Saturday, October 28th at 10 am - 4 pm
- Address: Oxbow Park
- Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy the day at Oxbow Park. The event is family-friendly and non-scary and will feature a pumpkin party for the animals, face painting, coloring station, fall photo area, and more. Learn more here.
Goats & Goblins Halloween Party at the Farm
- Saturday, October 28th - 10:00 am until 4:00 pm (event also happening Sunday)
- Address: Red Barn Learning Farm, 27251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield, Minnesota
- Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy this family-friendly run. Learn more here.
Freaky 5k and Kids Fun Run (Costumes Encouraged!)
- Saturday, October 28th - registration starts at 9:00 am
- Address: Pine Island Secondary 5-12 (Race Start/Finish is in the back parking lot), 223 1st Ave. SE in Pine Island, Minnesota
- Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy some free treats - some for the kids and some to feed the animals. Admission fee of $10 for ages 1 and over. Learn more here.
Kids Halloween Party at Forager Brewery
- Saturday, October 28th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Address: Forager Brewery in Rochester
- Throw that costume on and enjoy lots of candy, mini pumpkin painting, and more. Learn more here.
Ridgefest 2023
- Saturday, October 28th from 11 am until 3 pm
- Address: Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Rd SW, Rochester, MN. 55902
- Rochester's largest trunk or treat with over a thousand pounds of free candy, free food, free bounce houses, yard games, a chili cook-off, and a petting zoo. Learn more here.
Downtown Candy Crawl
- Saturday, October 28th from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm
- Address: Downtown Rochester, Minnesota
- Enjoy live music, photo booth, and trick-or-treating throughout the downtown Rochester area. Learn more here.
FREE Trunk-or-Treat at United Way of Olmsted County
- Saturday, October 28th from 4:30 pm - 6:30 PM
- Address: United Way of Olmsted County, 903 W. Center St, Ste 100, Rochester, MN
- Put on your costumes and join in for the 3rd annual Trunk-or-Treat event where kids can enjoy treats and activities in a safe and festive atmosphere. Learn more here.
Trunk-or-Treet & Drive In Movie
- Saturday, October 28th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Address: Community Celebration Church, 27337 County Highway 34, Kasson, MN
- Enjoy a trunk or treat from 4pm - 6pm and then stay to watch Inside Out! Learn more here.
Halloween Cookie Decorating + Dancing Bash!
- Saturday, October 28th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Address: The Studio, 121 West Main Street, Kasson, MN 55944
- Sign up and you'll get 4 mini Halloween themed cookies, enjoy games, take photos, and have fun dancing too. Learn more here.
Trick or Treat Special Event
- Saturday, October 28th from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Address: Knight Barry Title Office, 2765 Commerce Dr. NW, Rochester, MN
Trunk or Treat at Rochester Toyota
- Saturday, October 28th from 1 pm - 3 pm
- Address: 4365 Canal Place Southeast, Rochester
- Vote for the best decorated trunk and costumes, enjoy candy, games, and prizes too! Learn more here.
Trunk or Treat at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester
- Saturday, October 28th from 3pm - 5pm
- Address: 810 3rd Ave. SE, Rochester, MN. 55904
- All families are invited to dress up and come for the candy and fun. Learn more here.
Trunk or Treat at Tom Kadlec Honda
- Saturday, October 28th at 3 pm - 5 pm
- Address: 3333 Wilder Rd NW, Rochester
- Stop by for candy, food and games! Learn more here.
Roch Covenant Trunk or Treat
- Saturday, October 28th at 3:00 pm
- Address: 4950 31st Ave. NW, Rochester, MN 55901
- Join them in the parking lot for an afternoon of family fun - candy, cider, costumes, games, and more! Learn more here.
Sunday, October 29th, Trunk or Treat Events Near Rochester, Minnesota
Trunk or Treat at Peace United Church of Christ
- Sunday, October 29th at 3 pm - 4 pm
- Address: Peace United Church of Christ, 1503 2nd Ave. NE, Rochester, MN
- Stop by and trick or treat in the Listos parking lot. Learn more here.
Goats & Goblins Halloween Party at the Farm
- Sunday, October 29th - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Address: Red Barn Learning Farm, 27251 State Hwy 30, Hayfield, Minnesota
- Wear your Halloween costume and enjoy this family-friendly run. Learn more here.
Trunk or Treat at Zumbro Lutheran Church
- Sunday, October 29th - 11:30 am until 12:30 pm
- Address: Zumbro Lutheran Church parking lot, 624 3rd Ave. SW, Rochester, MN
- Enjoy free hot dogs and chips, candy at the decorated trunks. You'll even have a chance to check out a Rochester Fire Truck and see the Open Table Food Truck. Don't forget to wear your costume!
Community Trunk or Treat Event
- Sunday, October 29th from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Address: Rochester Alternative Learning Center,
- Enjoy carnival games, face painting, cookie decorating, a fire truck, and lots of decorated trunks passing out candy. Learn more here.
Trunk or Treat
- Sunday, October 29th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Address: 4520 19th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN. 55901
- Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and trick or treat from themed trunks in a safe, contained space. Be on the lookout for superheroes, pirates, dinosaurs, and more! Learn more here.
Trunk or Treat at People of Hope
- Sunday, October 29th at 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Address: People of Hope, 3703 Country Club Rd SW, Rochester, MN
- Decorate your trunk in whatever theme you think will help you win! Judges will decide who wins 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Come for the treats or to decorate. All are wlecome. Learn more here.
Trunk or Treat at The Congregational Church
- Sunday, October 29th at 11:30 am until 1:30 pm
- Address: 974 Skyline Dr SW, Rochester
- All children and families of Rochester are invited to the annual Trunk or Treat. Wear your costumes and get ready for some fun. Learn more here.
READ MORE: Check Out The Fall Fun Guide for Minnesota
Do you know of another Trunk-or-Treat in the Rochester, Minnesota area?
There are probably a few that I've missed so if you know of any more trunk-or-treats that aren't on the list, add them to the Facebook post over at my page - Jessica On The Radio. And go give it a follow too.
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