Trick or Treat | Halloween Fun in the Twin Cities!

Looking to celebrate baby's first Halloween? Or perhaps you are enjoying your older baby's 2nd Halloween who is looking for a little more to do. Here's a round-up of events going on in the Twin Cities this weekend that you should check out!

[Thursday]

Halloween Party at MN Children's Museum
Trick-or-treat throughout the Museum, get jumpy on a moon bounce [older babies only please!], and special Halloween activities. Pre-registeration is recommended, but not requested. [NOTE: You do NOT have to be a member to attend].

[Saturday]

Great Pumpkin Festival of 2011 [@ Shops of West End]
Halloween music, dance contests, games, photo opportunities, pumpkin patch and so much more!

50th and France Pumpkin Fest
Come enjoy fun kids' activities including trick-or-treating, face painting, horse trolley rides, and pin the face on the pumpkin. Trick-or-treating starts at 10:00 a.m. and all other activities from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Science Museum Boo-ology
The Science Museum will host Boo-ology, a Halloween event for visitors of all ages. Kids under 12 in costume will receive free admission to the permanent exhibit galleries, and they'll have the chance to join in a variety of spooky hands-on science activities with a Halloween spin! This year's activities include a costume contest with prizes.

[Sunday]

Amma Maternity Halloween Party
Get a free photo of your baby in costume in the pumpkin patch and enjoy a special Halloween story time performance by Sara Waters [at 11:30].
[NOTE: This is probably the most baby friendly event!]

Boo Bash on Grand Ave.
Costume contest, petting zoo, pony rides, trick or treating and much more!

Pumpkin Carving and Story Time @ Red Balloon Bookshop
Pumpkin Carving Demonstration with Author & Master Carver David La Rochelle—you have never seen pumpkins like his! The Haunted Hamburger will be the story time feature.


[Monday]

Spooky Halloween Gathering for Kids [and babies!] [@ Minnehaha Free Space]
Celebrate Halloween with a “Spooky Gathering for Kids”! There will be spooky (and fun!) activities, games and treats at this open house from 4-7 in the free space. Costumes are encouraged and all ages welcome. There will be snacks. It will be fun!


Do you know of an event going on that is not listed? Please share!

Happy Halloween Everyone :)