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After Dark Halloween Events - Carver County - Eden Prairie, MN

Halloween Homes, Haunted Houses and Scary Frights for Teens and Adults

By Jamie Schlechter, Macaroni Kid Publisher October 15, 2021

Some neighborhood homes and yards have been getting spookier for Halloween. We have gathered information on a few of our favorites in Carver County - Eden Prairie, MN area. We have also included a few of our favorite local Haunted Houses and Scary Haunts.

Please check with each venue for an updated guideline for each location.

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*All shows are weather permitting

The guide includes FREE and paid Halloween Light Show displays and Haunted Houses near and around Carver County, Minnesota.

NEIGHBORHOOD HALLOWEEN DISPLAYS

Please note: When visiting these remember that this is someone's home. Be respectful to their home and neighbors. Do not block driveways. Do not get out of your vehicle, these are not walk-through displays. These are designed to view from the road.

THE HAUNTED MANOR
1687 Sandbar Circle, Waconia, MN 55387

The Haunted Manor invites those who are brave enough to creep out and see what spooks are lurking around our estate this year.

2021 Dates/Times: 

  • The display will be up for viewing only starting around October 24, 2021 and going till Oct. 31st. From approx 5-11pm nightly.
  • Halloween Night October 31, 2021 Starting at 5pm Kids may stop in to trick or treat while supplies last. 


JUNKYARD: WITH THE FORGOTTEN CIRCUS
790 Riesgraf Rd Carver MN 55315

If you dare, come check out Junkyard: With the Forgotten Circus. A scary haunted house.

2021 Dates/Times: 

  • Planning to be open Halloween Night.
  • Best for teens ages 13 and up. It is on the scarier side.


We are updating as information becomes available. If you come across a great display please let us know. We would love to share it with Macaroni Kid readers!

HAUNTED HOUSES AND HALLOWEEN SCARES

Local business with Scary Fun for Teens and Adults. Most events are geared for children over the age of 13. These might be too scary for young children. 

SCREAMTOWN
7410 Hwy 212 Chaska, MN 55318
Regular Admission includes 5 huge haunted attractions.

2021 Dates/Times:

  • Weekends October 1 - 31, 2021
  • Friday 7PM - 11PM
  • Saturday 6:30PM - 11PM
  • Sunday 7PM-10PM
  • Open MEA Thursday and Friday
  • Geared for Teens and Adults ages 13 and up
  • Tickets start at $36
  • Tickets are Timed Entry. Recommended purchasing online.


SEVER'S FALL LIGHTS
3121 150th Street West Shakopee, MN 55379

A drive-through display of over 1.2 million twinkling lights synchronized to festive fall tunes. 

2021 Sever's Fall Lights Dates/Times: 

  • Open October 1, 2021 - October 30, 2021
  • Friday and Saturdays 7PM - 9PM 
  • Open MEA Weekend: 7PM - 9PM 
  • Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22
  • For ALL ages
  • $25 per car, $40 per 8+ vehicle.

All tickets must be purchased online.


VALLEYSCARE
1 Valley Fair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-7600
  • Hours -  October 2-30, 2021. Fridays: 7PM-12 AM and Saturdays: 7-11 PM
  • Valleyfair transforms into ValleySCARE on Friday and Saturday nights. With rides, haunted mazes, scare zones, monsters and more.
  • Admission - Tickets start at $35. This event is included for season pass holders. Reservations are required. 
  • Geared for Teens and Adults ages 13 and up


TRAIL OF TERROR
3525 145th Street W Shakopee, MN 55379
The Regular Trail of Terror will not be happening in 2021. There will be a Phantom's Feast held on weekends. This includes Dinner & Ghost Stories.

2021 Dates/Times:

  • October 15-16, 21-24 and 28-31st.
  • Tickets for meal, mug and show are $80
  • For Ages 17+
  • Purchase tickets online

Please note shows may cancel without notice, check links before making the drive if in question.



HALLOWEEN FUN FOR ALL AGES



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