Halloween Events

Pumpkin Party Pick-Up
Thursday, October 17, 3:30-5:30 pm

250 pumpkin gourds and even more goodie bags were given away in just a little more than an hour in 2023!

1. With a parent or guardian, kids ages 12 and under can pick up a pumpkin gourd and paint kit at Viking Ship Park between 3:30 and 5:30 pm on Thursday, October 17.
2. Take the pumpkin home and paint your creation!
3. Take a photo of you in your costume with your masterpiece. 
4. Submit name, age and a photo of the artist in costume with their masterpiece to parkandrec@moorheadmn.gov for a chance to win great prizes. Winners are announced on Halloween! (YOU CAN STILL DO THIS, EVEN IF YOU MISS OUT ON PICKING UP A PUMPKIN AT THE PARK!) Winners will be announced on Halloween. 

Monster Mash Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 31, 5-7 pm

Enjoy an evening of trick-or-treating through the Moorhead Center Mall Parking lot. All ghouls, witches and zombies are welcome! Additional activities and a photo station will be available. 1,000 kids and nearly 2,500 attendees total enjoy this event every year.

Interested in volunteering for this event? We are seeking businesses, groups and individuals to decorate and host vehicles. 
Register here! (FREE for nonprofits and businesses handing out candy!) Contact Marybeth Suplee at 218.299.5078 or email marybeth.suplee@moorheadmn.gov for more information.