West Metro Halloween Happenings

It’s the time of year for ghosts and goblins, witches and werewolves. But with all the spooks about, there’s one thing you don’t have to worry about—finding something to do.

Patch has collected a list of activities around the west metro for your Halloween enjoyment.

• When: Through Nov. 7. Exhibition hours are:
  • Noon to 4 p.m. Mondays
  • 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays
  • 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays
• Where:
• Why go: The show features adult artists depicting their original monster artwork using a variety of mediums. There will be a Monster Art Show and Awards Ceremony, including a costume contest open to the public, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. The event includes music by the Half Demon Dolls.
• Price: Free

Haunted House 

• When: 6 to 9 p.m.
• Where: 27655 Island View Road in Excelsior
• Why go: Flyers are hung all around town, so you might as well find out what this haunted house is all about.
• Price: $1

Greystone Manor

• When: 6:30 to 11 p.m.
• Where: 5510 Mahoney Avenue in Minnetonka (a half mile south on County Road 101 from Highway 7)
• Why go: Back for its 15th year, GreyStone Manor is put on by a family with two goals: Create “spooktacular” family-friendly fun and collect food for the 
• Price: Free with an item for the food shelf.

Preschool Drop-off: Kits and Cubs Halloween Party

• When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Where: in Maple Grove
• Why Go: Children 4 and 5 years old can dress up in their Halloween costume and play games such as the pumpkin seeds toss, ring around the bone yard and spiders in the witches' cauldron. Attendees will also have a pumpkin scavenger hunt and have a treat. Call 763-559-6700 for more information and to make reservations.  
• Price: $10, reservations required.

• When: 6 p.m.
• Where: Melrose Avenue and Lancaster Avenue in St. Louis Park
• Why Go: Kilmer Pond Neighborhood invites kids (accompanied by adults) for a Halloween Hayride. Meet at the top of Melrose and Lancaster Avenue.
• Price: Free

• When: 6 to 8 p.m.
• Where: in Minneapolis
• Why Go: Head over to the park in your costume for Halloween games, a bonfire, magic shows, and refreshments.
• Price: Free

• When: 6 to 8 p.m.
• Where: in Minneapolis
• Why Go: A costume party for all ages featuring Bat Collages with Abrakadoodle from 6 to 7:45 p.m., the magician Brodini at 7 p.m., and a themed room full of surprises and snacks.
• Price: Free