Upcoming Halloween Events in Sioux Falls

Scary sights and freaky frights! Get in the Halloween spirit with these upcoming events in Sioux Falls. Don’t worry, there are plenty of events for younger kids to enjoy too!

Terror 29 Haunted House

Terror 29 Haunted House invites you into the decaying halls of the Ravenwood estate - a murder house swallowed by madness, where the family's gruesome legacy still lingers in every shadow. Open October 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, and 29-31.

Terror 29 Haunted Corn Maze

This October… the infection spreads! A deadly virus has been unleashed and you're trapped inside. Do you and your group have what it takes to survive the outbreak? Or will you get bit, infected, and become one of them? Navigate the maze under the cover of night, avoid the roaming undead, and race to find the hidden serum before it’s too late. But be warned… not everyone makes it out unscathed. Open October 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, and 29-31.

Haunted Sioux Falls Tour

Learn about Sioux Falls locations with a haunted past on a bus tour of the city-believe it or not! Held October 6, 13, 20, 22, 27, and 29.

The Jaycees Feargrounds

The Jaycees Feargrounds haunted house returns with a theme of "Once Upon A Scream!" Held October 9-10, 16-17, 22-24, and 29-31.

Haunted Trail

Come experience Riverview Christmas Tree Farm's haunted trail for yourself and see what lurks behind every deep, dark corner. . . if you dare. Held October 10 and 17.

Adult Night - Boo at the Zoo

It's time for the adults to have their own Halloween fun! On October 10, enjoy spooky-themed menu items, such as the Munster Mash Burger, or Mummy Pigs in a Blanket, and quench your thirst with the specialty drink, Hocus Pocus Punch, all available to purchase throughout the Great Plains Zoo campus.

The Jaycees Feargrounds - Kid's Day

Fear not because The Jaycees Feargrounds haunted house turns into a kid-friendly environment on October 11. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of Halloween fun—games, inflatables, train rides, Mister Twister, Wilbur the Coyote, face painting, princesses, superheroes, reptiles, candy and more family fun for all!

BEHIND THE SCREAM: A Live Conversation with David Arquette

Get ready for an unforgettable evening on October 15 when David Arquette goes “Behind the Scream,” a thrilling live conversation featuring a special 30th anniversary screening of the iconic horror film SCREAM, followed by an in-depth moderated interview and Q&A with the legendary actor, David Arquette, who played the beloved character Dewey Riley in the franchise.

Scary Stroll

Dare to step into this new Halloween experience for big people and brave little people October 15-17 at the Great Plains Zoo, where twisted foliage, eerie shadows, and unsettling mysteries transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. As reality begins to unravel, every turn brings new surprises in this immersive adventure.

Voices from the Past: Woodlawn by Lantern Tour

Take a walk through history as we learn about the lives of people from Sioux Falls’ past on the annual Voices from the Past tour of Woodlawn Cemetery October 15-17!

ZooBoo

Explore the entire Great Plains Zoo campus with free-flowing trick-or-treat stations, unique decorations, and plenty of photo-ops October 15-18!

Adaptive and Inclusive Trunk or Treat

Teachwell Solutions is hosting a free special-needs friendly, adaptive, and inclusive trunk or treat on October 23. Children, teens, and adults with special needs and their friends/family are welcome to join. Cars will be decorated for kids to trick or treat at.

Trick or Treat Run 5K & 10K

Take part in a 5K walk/run or the 10K run on October 24 at Pasley Park. Costumes are of course encouraged. Come for the costumes, candy, and community – whether you’re racing for a time or just out for a good time.

Spooky Seas

Get ready for a hauntingly good time at the Butterfly House & Aquarium on October 24 as we transform our aquatic world into a Halloween wonderland! Step into the Discovery Den and explore the spooky haunted shipwreck, search through sunken treasure for pirate coins, gems, or shells to take home, create your very own pirate hat, and enjoy all this under-the-sea adventure has to offer. Don't forget to snap a selfie with our pirate skeleton... if you dare!

Trunk or Treat

Amy Stockberger Real Estate will hold its annual Trunk or Treat event on October 24. Enjoy trick-or-treating, costumes & community fun.

Spooky Science

Put on your costume and bring your curious little scientists to the Washington Pavilion for a day of Halloween fun with a scientific twist! Spooky Science returns Oct. 24 with hands-on activities, bubbling experiments, silly surprises and plenty of opportunities to discover something new. It’s a fright-free Halloween experience designed for curious kids and families to enjoy together.

Hocus Pocus

After a day of Spooky Science on October 24, settle in for Disney’s Hocus Pocus in the Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium.

Halloween Bash

Get ready for a Halloween Spooktacular on October 27 at Great Shots! With fun for the whole family, it’s an evening you won’t want to miss! The evening will include a costume contest, Halloween themed games, coloring & crafts, face painting, and more.

Old Courthouse Museum Halloween Party

The annual Old Courthouse Halloween Party will be held on October 31. Kids can enjoy trick or treating, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more.