Twin Cities Gateway

10/31/2026

Fall fun and sweet seasonal treats are waiting in the Twin Cities Gateway! 🍁 From Halloween festivities in Anoka to crisp autumn park days across our 11 vibrant communities, start planning your ultimate local fall getaway today! 🎃🍂

Learn more at tcgateway.com/

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10/31/2026

Perk’s latest stop? The Halloween Capital of the World! 🎃👻

Perk joined a ghost tour and caught one of Anoka’s three Halloween parades in our latest Travel Perks minisode, part of our Twin Cities Gateway series.

Come along with Perk to explore the Twin Cities Gateway and see why this stop deserves a spot on your fall itinerary. 🍂

10/29/2026

Anoka wears Halloween season well—pumpkin details at golden hour, historic brick storefronts, colorful tucked-away murals, and downtown corners made for an easy autumn stroll. Come early, stay through sunset, and let the Halloween Capital charm do the rest. 🎃

Photos by Twin Cities Fun Dad

10/28/2026

There's a lot to ❤love❤ about the City of Fridley! Check out Eric Perkins as he explores a few of the amazing places! Wild Things Collective, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Springbrook Nature Center. 🍩👚🎃🍂🍁

10/27/2026

Make a fall day of it at Joyer Adventure Farm:
🎃 Wander the pumpkin patch for just-right picks
🌽 Let the corn maze turn into a family challenge
🐴 Say hello to farm animals
🛝 Save time for kid-powered play
Who’s ready for a pumpkin patch day?

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10/22/2026

Mississippi River Community Park makes fall play feel easy: coast across the riverside bridge, wander the rocky shoreline under gold leaves, then let the playground be the grand finale. Pack helmets, layers, and a snack—what part would your crew race to first? 🍂

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10/20/2026

Halloween nights in Anoka have their own glow:
🎃 Claim a curbside spot as the parade rolls by
✨ Follow the lights and costumes through downtown
🍻 Warm up afterward where cobwebs and neon keep the spell going
Make a late-October Gateway night of it.

Photos by .jacki

10/16/2026

When the air turns crisp and Minnesota’s canopy transforms into brilliant shades of crimson and gold, there is no better place to embrace the season than the Twin Cities Gateway.

Read more below!

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Whether you’re planning a quick weekend road trip or a family outing, the Twin Cities Gateway offers endless ways to celebrate the season.

10/16/2026

It's time for pumpkins!!! Over 1000 pumpkins were delivered to Springbrook Nature Center last week and we need your help! We are looking for individuals that can come volunteer their time to make Pumpkin Night in the Park a success.

Available volunteer opportunities at Springbrook Nature Center. Please sign up to volunteer at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084AA5A82BA4FF2-65057290-2026 #

Pumpkin Gutting: use power tools to help us gut pumpkins so they are ready to carve.
Tuesday, 10/13: 4-8pm
Wednesday, 10/14: 12-4pm or 4-8pm

Pumpkin Carving Assistants: Assist community pumpkin carvers with patterns, tools, and the process of carving.
Wednesday, 10/14, 5-8:30pm

Pumpkin Carving: Bring your creativity and carve pumpkins that will be on the trails at Pumpkin Night in the Park!
Tuesday, October 13, 7:30-8pm
Wednesday, October 14, various times available from 5-8pm
Thursday, October 15, various times available from 5:30-8pm

Pumpkin Placers: Come early on Saturday morning to help us place the pumpkins along the trail so they are ready for the event!
Saturday, October 17, 9-11:30am

Don't forget to grab your tickets to Pumpkin Night in the Park on Saturday, October 17 from 5-9pm at Springbrook. It's a Pirate Palooza, filled with costumed characters, a treasure hunt, 8 food trucks, fire dancers, a DJ, and over 1000 glowing pumpkins. Everyone over the age of 3 must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are available online or in-person at Springbook, Fridley City Hall or Commons Park Building. We hope to see you there, matey, it's going to be a barrel of fun!

Learn more at: https://www.fridleymn.gov/Community-Recreation/Events/Pumpkin-Night-in-the-Park

10/16/2026

Pumpkin Night in the Park 2026 is tomorrow, October 17 from 5-9pm!! Plan ahead--there is SO MUCH fun to be had! It's a going to be a Pirate Palooza!!
🎃Watch the Fire & LED show with every 30 minutes
🎃Check out all of the costumed characters and pirates
🎃Learn to Swashbuckle
🎃Spy the missing gold medallions
🎃Warm up at the campfires
🎃Check out over 1000 glowing pumpkins along the trail, all carved by volunteers from our community!
🎃Eat at one of 8 food trucks on-site! Mr.Taco Come and Get It Food Truck
🎃Dance your heart our with our DJ!
🎃Check out the Animal Pirate Academy
🚌Make sure to take our free shuttle bus from Spring Lake Park High School for the easiest way to get there!

Sound like fun? Join us! Learn more and purchase your ticket at: https://www.fridleymn.gov/Community-Recreation/Events/Pumpkin-Night-in-the-Park Tickets are required for everyone ages 3 and older.

Arrrr, see ye there, matey!