Halloween Parties in Rochester, MN 2026: Events This Weekend

Halloween is already this weekend! Let's make sure you've got something fun on your calendar to celebrate spooky season (and a good excuse to dress up).

There are quite a few Halloween parties (and adult-focused events) happening around Rochester this weekend, so lots to choose from depending on the vibe you want. Maybe you could plan it so you hit as many of them as possible!

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Halloween Parties (and Events) in Rochester, MN 2026

Rocky Horror Picture Show Viewing with Live Shadow Cast - Wednesday, Oct. 28th through Saturday, Oct. 31st - 8 PM Wed. and Thurs., 8 PM and 11 PM Fri. and Sat.
Pop's Art Theater
Watch the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live community shadow cast. Tickets are $20 in advance at $25 at the door (if the show isn't sold out) and there will be a bag of essential props available for purchase at the door.

Nur-D's Halloween Party - Friday, Oct. 30th - doors open at 7 PM
Bleu Duck
Music by Nur-D with special guest and opening act Jae Havoc. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door

'Spookiest House on the Block' Comedy - Friday, October 30th - 7:30 PM
Rochester Civic Theater
Come see the R-rated Halloween comedy Spookiest House on the Block.

Small town neighbors show off their Halloween spirit as they all compete for the annual "Spookiest House on the Block" award. Competition gets fierce as people start disappearing inside Mrs. O'Hagg's creepy house and her "decorations" look earily like missing neighbors. - Mayo Civic Center

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Trick or Tat - Friday, Oct. 30th and Saturday, Oct. 31st - noon-8 PM both days
Little Thistle
Little Thistle has teamed up with Sacred Heart Studios again and will be offering Halloween-themed flash tattoos. Tattooing happens in the back room throughout the event both days. Friday night there will be a DJ at 7 PM. On Saturday there will be two costume contests: 12:30 PM (for the kids) and 7 PM.

Fright at the Farm - Friday, Oct. 30th and Saturday, Oct. 31st - 7-11 PM
Zumbrota
Get spooked at Fright at the Farm in Zumbrota. But if you REALLY want a scare, check out the Blackout event that happens at 10 PM. All the lights go out and your group gets one LED candle to make it through.

Fall-O-Ween Witches Brew Trail - Saturday, Oct. 31st
Downtown Rochester
Fall-O-Ween is Downtown Rochester's first Halloween event. There will be different events and activities throughout the day, but one of them is the Witches Brew Trail. Follow the trail to different downtown businesses and sip a brew or two.

Halloween Hoedown - Saturday, Oct. 31st - doors: 6:30 PM, show: 7 PM
Treedome Vinyl
Check out this metal show at Treedome in Downtown Rochester. Tickets are $10, doors open at 6:30 PM and music starts at 7 PM. All of the metal bands are from Rochester!

Zen Fusion Halloween Party - Saturday, Oct. 31st - 9 PM-1 AM
Zen Fusion
Hit up Zen Fusion for tons of dancing, drinks, and a live DJ. There's going to be a costume contest with money up for grabs plus door prizes.