# Halloween celebrations in the Midwest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/halloween-celebrations-in-the-midwest
> Updated: 2026-10-12T12:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Regional communities in Minnesota and Iowa are preparing for Halloween festivities. St. Paul, Minnesota, was recognized in a national WalletHub ranking as a top city for the holiday, specifically placing 6th in the nation for ‘Trick Or Treater Friendliness’.

In Minneapolis, organized events include the Not-So-Scary Trick-or-Treat at Midtown Global Market and various trunk-or-treat activities. Across central Iowa, municipalities such as Des Moines, Ankeny, and Urbandale have scheduled activities for October 31, while towns including Ames, Gilbert, and Marshalltown have planned events for October 30 or earlier.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Halloween festivities planned for Minneapolis and Iowa communities

Communities in Minneapolis and central Iowa are organizing various Halloween events and trick-or-treating schedules for the upcoming holiday.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/halloween-festivities-planned-for-minneapolis-and-iowa-communities

### 2026-09-23: St. Paul ranks among top U.S. cities for Halloween

St. Paul, Minnesota, ranked 6th nationally in ‘Trick Or Treater Friendliness’ in a WalletHub survey of the best U.S. cities for Halloween.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/st-paul-ranks-among-top-us-cities-for-halloween

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