Halloween in the Twin Cities

520 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (map)

There’s no scarier place in the Twin Cities than the basement of this old soap factory turned art gallery—and that’s during the rest of the year. But during October, local artists and actors turn this dark, dank and definitely haunted space into a super-creepy haunted maze, full of frightful moments, ear-piercing screams and nightmares come to life.

6330 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Ctr, MN 55429 (map)

Whether you plan to go as a living celebrity, a dead one, a California raisin or a zombie, Arc’s Value Village is sure to inspire costume ideas on the cheap. The store is loaded with weird wares and vintage finds, and all for a fraction of the price you’ll find elsewhere.

15900 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 (map)

This 12-year-old corn maze in Shakopee always provides a new, fun theme every year. Last year, the giant maze spelled out “Vote 08” under a corn image of the White House. But it’s more than an amazing maze—Sever’s includes a slide and petting zoo for the kids as well as an appearance from pirate “Jack Sparrow.”