Cottage Grove, Minnesota is brewing up some serious Halloween spirit this year, and you won’t want to miss out on the ghoulishly good times! Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun or a truly terrifying experience, our charming city has something for everyone. Get ready to mark your calendars because here’s a roundup of three haunted happenings in Cottage Grove!
Lace Up Your Skates for a Spooky Good Time!
Skating Spooktacular October 29th Get ready to glide, spin, and perhaps even shiver at the Skating Spooktacular! This annual event promises a fun-filled afternoon on the ice with a Halloween twist. Expect festive decorations, spooky tunes, and maybe even some costumed skaters showing off their best moves. It’s the perfect way to get into the Halloween spirit while enjoying some active fun with the whole family.
Register online: www.cottagegrovemn.gov/ticketsales
Cost is $10/skater with spectators welcomed for free.
Skate Rentals – $5.00

A Grand Extravaganza of Halloween Delights!
Are you ready to celebrate Halloween at Dodge Nature Center’s Shepard Farm Property in Cottage Grove?
Trick-or-treat through the woods, ride on the hay wagon to look for ghosts and goblins, and meet slithery creatures. Try your luck at field games to win extra treats, then settle in for some silly science skits that will educate and entertain. Food will be available for purchase while you are enjoying the fall fun.
Age: All ages
Cost: $8
Register Online: Halloween Extravaganza Dodge Nature Cente…

Dive into a World of Frights!
61 Haunting Experience happening now through Halloween! For those who crave a truly immersive and spine-chilling adventure, the 61 Haunting Experience is calling your name! This is a journey designed to thrill and scare. Details are often kept under wraps to maximize the surprise, but expect expertly crafted scares, intricate sets, and an atmosphere of dread. Are you brave enough to face what lies within?
