Top 10 Halloween events in and around Sioux Falls to get you in the spirit of the season

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October 22, 2025

This piece is sponsored by Experience Sioux Falls.

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

Twisted Nightmare Haunted House
Twisted Nightmare Haunted House has quickly become a popular spot for scary sights and nightly frights, while serving as a fundraiser for the South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police and Feeding South Dakota. Open Oct. 23-25, 30-31, and Nov. 1.

The Jaycees Feargrounds

The Jaycees Feargrounds has been a Halloween go-to for many years. Are you brave enough to conquer your fears? Open Oct. 23-25, 30-31 and Nov. 1.

Haunted Sioux Falls Tour
Learn about locations in the city with a haunted past with Siouxland Heritage Museum’s bus tour of the city—believe it or not! Tours are held Oct. 21, 23, 28, and 30.

Spooky Seas

Get ready for a hauntingly good time on Oct. 25 as the Butterfly House & Aquarium is transformed into a Halloween wonderland! This family-friendly event will be filled with sweet treats and a special appearance by The Little Mermaid!

Plaza Pumpkin Trot and Pumpkin Glow Walk
On Oct. 25 you can start your Halloween adventure at Lloyd Landing where you can run or walk to Jacobson Plaza to pick out a pumpkin and bring it back to Lloyd Landing to carve or paint. Then, you’ll leave it for the Glow Walk that evening.

Spooky Science

The Washington Pavilion is welcoming kids of all ages to celebrate Halloween with its annual Spooky Science event on Oct. 25 with hands-on seasonal science experiments, Halloween crafts, treats, and more.

Downtown Trick-or-Treat

Bring your little ghosts, goblins, and ghouls downtown for a safe, fun, and festive afternoon during the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat on Oct. 26. Downtown Sioux Falls businesses open their doors to costumed kiddos and families for a community-wide celebration filled with treats, smiles, and spooky vibes.

Mall-O-Ween Trick-or-Treat
Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a frightfully fantastic time during The Empire Mall’s Mall-O-Ween Trick-or-Treat on Oct. 29! Snap a spooky pic at the photo booth, show off your costumes, and fill up your bag with candy!

Halloween at Great Shots

Enjoy a costume contest, Halloween themed games, coloring and crafts, and a DJ and dance floor on Oct. 30 during Halloween at Great Shots.

Haunted Corn Maze
The Heartland Country Corn Maze turns into a haunted maze Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Bring a flashlight and navigate your way through the maze in the dark. Get ready for a spooky night!

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