It’s spooky season! If you’re looking for a ghostly good time, check out these haunted attractions in Brainerd, Minnesota.
The Northland Arboretum
Head to the Northland Arboretum October 20–22, if—you dare! The annual haunted trail is a popular family event. You’ll walk through the dark trails but beware of what lurks in the shadows! If your ghouls prefer less intense, take the low scare trail. If you like a little more adventure, the intense high scare section will make your screams extreme!
Paul Bunyan Land
If you love October for its spooktacular haunts, then you’ll love the Haunted Hidden Hollows at Paul Bunyan Land just east of Brainerd. It’s central Minnesota’s largest haunted attraction with a corn maze and haunted house. You can do one attraction or both. Do you have what it takes to walk through a corn maze in the dark?! Open weekends: October 14–15, October 21–22, October 28–29. Concessions available.
Safari Scare
Safari Scare is central Minnesota’s newest haunted trail at Safari North Wildlife Park. Safari Scare opens Friday, October 7 and runs Fridays and Saturdays through October 30. Open from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Haunted trail with a hay ride shuttle. Bonfire with s’more kits. Hot chocolate, mini donuts, caramel apples, cotton candy, and cider. Plus a giant inflatable maze! *No live animals included in Safari Scare event.
Share:
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
LinkedIn
Explore Brainerd Lakes
Our mission is to celebrate the Brainerd Lakes Area and the experiences that are made here. We are your premier resource of tourism information in central Minnesota.
Get Social
Most Popular
Explore More
Get The Latest Updates
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Explore
Related Posts
Steaks Are High: Brainerd Lakes Guide to Meat Raffles
Meat raffles have become a popular tradition in the Brainerd Lakes Area, blending small-town charm, local food, and community spirit. Whether at a lakeside tavern or an American Legion hall, you can join in the fun while supporting local businesses. Many raffles feature meats sourced from area butcher shops, making it a win-win for everyone. Plus, if you’re lucky, you might earn the playful title of “Meat Hog” for winning more than once in one night!
Trailside Treats: A Tasty Ride Along the Paul Bunyan Trail
Home / Trailside Treats: A Tasty Ride Along the Paul Bunyan Trail Spring is the perfect time to explore the Paul Bunyan Trail in the Brainerd Lakes Area. This scenic paved trail winds through forests
Brewery & Distillery Tour
Travel around the Lakes Area and you’ll find local breweries and a microdistillery. Each place has a cool, laid back vibe and some seriously tasty brews and spirits. They’re the perfect places to slow down,
Northern Minnesota’s Quirkiest Festival: Bean Hole Days
Northern Minnesota’s Quirkiest Festival: Bean Hole Days Come and celebrate Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes on July 15-16, 2025! This one-of-a-kind event is rootin’ tootin’ good fun for the whole family! What is Bean
Chasing the Northern Lights: A Dark Skies Experience
Home / Chasing the Northern Lights: A Dark Skies Experience The Brainerd Lakes Area is the perfect place for your next Dark Skies Experience! From the Milky Way to the Northern Lights, the views here
