Get ready for spooktacular Halloween 2026 events in Aberdeen! From the thrills and chills of the Aberdeen Haunted Forest to the family-friendly fun of Trick-or-Treat on Main Street, there’s something for everyone. From small spooks appropriate for preschoolers to big scares that frighten even the bravest big kids, Aberdeen has all the South Dakota Halloween you can handle. Gather your little ghosts and goblins and experience a season filled with spooks, scares and Halloween fun!

Oct. 4

Pumpkin Patch For Kids

• Noon to 3 p.m.
• Donation-based.
• Enjoy the fall tradition of picking your own pumpkin and enjoying some fall atmosphere. An adult is requested to accompany children. Sponsored by the Aberdeen Optimist Club.

Oct. 16

Ghouls’ Gala Halloween Party

• 5-9 p.m.
• Yapatorium, 314 Second Ave. S.E.
• Free.
• Join us at YAPA for the 10th Annual Ghouls’ Gala Halloween Party! Win prizes for best costume, shake a leg with DJ Frankenstein, play some party games with your fellow ghouls, enjoy a wide assortment of Halloween snacks, or see how long you can survive a zombie onslaught for arcade challenge. For ages 10-17.

Oct. 22

K.O. Lee Live at the Library: Minimum Maintenance Road

• 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.
• Free.
• Kick off the Halloween season with a free live performance by local favorite Minimum Maintenance Road featuring Turtle, Melvin, and Andreu! Grab your friends or bring the whole family for an afternoon of classic rock, rock ‘n’ roll, oldies, and Halloween-themed fun. Enjoy spooky-season vibes and timeless hits as the band brings energy, nostalgia, and plenty of crowd favorites to the library. Whether you’re a lifelong rock fan or just looking for a fun way to celebrate the season, this concert is the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit. All ages welcome.

Oct. 23

Haunted Forest – Evening Performance

• 6:30-10 p.m.
• Wylie Park Pavilion, 2306 24th Ave. N.W.
• $20.
• As the sun disappears, the terror begins. Navigate the haunted woods where every shadow hides a new nightmare and every step could be your last. Can you make it through?

Oct. 24

Haunted Forest – Family Matinee Performances

• 1-3 p.m.
• Wylie Park Pavilion, 2306 24th Ave. N.W.
• $5.
• Don’t let the spooky forest fool you! Our Saturday Matinee is specially designed for younger children and families who want to enjoy the magic of Halloween without the big scares.

Haunted Forest – Evening Performance

• 6:30-10 p.m.
• Wylie Park Pavilion, 2306 24th Ave. N.W.
• $20.
• As the sun disappears, the terror begins. Navigate the haunted woods where every shadow hides a new nightmare and every step could be your last. Can you make it through?

Aberdeen Wings Hockey vs. Watertown Shamrocks

• 7 p.m.
• Odde Ice Center, Brown County Fairgrounds, 400 24th Ave. N.W.
• Adult general admission starts at $14, purchase tickets at tickets.aberdeenwings.com.
• Halloween Night.

Oct. 25

Kid’s Halloween Party at The Moose Lodge

• 2-4 p.m.
• Aberdeen Moose Lodge, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W.
• Free.
• Costume contest; decorate pumpkins and cookies; create scary crafts; candy & prizes; take a photo with Mario & Luigi; lunch.

Oct. 29

Halloween Free Skate Day

• 4-6 p.m.
• Odde Ice Center, Brown County Fairgrounds, 400 24th Ave. N.W.
• Free for those in costume!

Oct. 30

Trick-or-Treat at the Haunted Library

• 3-5 p.m.
• K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.
• Free.
• Put on your favorite costume and get ready for Halloween at the Library like never before! This year, we’re introducing an all-new walk-through haunted house featuring four uniquely themed rooms, each filled with spooky surprises, creative decorations, and plenty of Halloween fun. As you make your way through each room, you’ll stop to trick-or-treat at themed stations, collecting sweet treats along the way. You never know who — or what — you might encounter, from spooky creatures to friendly Halloween characters! It’s a one-of-a-kind adventure that’s equal parts spooky, fun, and full of treats for the whole family.

Trick-Or-Treat on Main Street

• 3:30-5 p.m.
• Downtown Aberdeen
• Free.
• Bring your little monsters down for some free, exciting and safe family fun! Our Trick or Treat event is the perfect opportunity for kiddos to dress up and trick or treat at businesses in downtown Aberdeen. Most participating businesses are on Main Street but you’ll find some on the avenues so watch for sidewalk chalk arrows. We look forward to seeing you!

Downtown Groton Trick or Treat

• 4-6 p.m.
• Downtown Main Street, Groton.
• Free.
• Join us for a spooktacular Halloween event. Many downtown businesses will be open and handing out delicious Halloween goodies to all trick-or-treaters!

Aberdeen Elks Lodge Entertainment

• 6-10 p.m.
• Aberdeen Elks Lodge No. 1046, 705 Circle Drive.
• Halloween party with AC/BC Karaoke.

Oct. 31

Mall O Ween

• 4-6 p.m.
• Uptown Aberdeen Mall, 3315 Sixth Ave. S.E.
• Free.
• Trick-or-Treating throughout the mall by participating stores.

NSU Wolves vs. Augustana University

• 6 p.m.
• Dacotah Bank Stadium, 15th Avenue Southeast and South State Street
• $16.
• Black out cancer/Halloween game.