Halloween/Fall options

Last update: October 15, 2009 - 10:53 AM

TRAIL OF TERROR: Ghoul-infested haunted hayride, Vampire Chambers, 3D Circus, the Halls of Horror, bonfire and livemusic, food, dancing and contests in Club Scream and the Terror Tavern. Ages 5 and younger free. Discount tickets at Walgreens. 7-11 p.m. $9.95-$17.95. Minnesota Renaissance Festival Grounds, 12364 Chestnut Blvd., Shakopee. 952-445-7361.

EMMA KRUMBEE'S SCARECROW FESTIVAL: More than 100 handcrafted scarecrows on display, plus wagon rides, haystack jump, petting zoo, food and more. Additional fee for food and some events. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $5. Emma Krumbee's Orchard and Farm, 501 E. South St., Belle Plaine. 952-873-3006. www.emmakrumbees.com.

FALLCON COMIC BOOK CONVENTION: More than 225 comic book creators, question-answer sessions, portfolio reviews, how-to sessions, a huge comic book marketplace and art show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $11, ages 9 and younger free. $1 off admission with nonperishable food donation. Minnesota State Fair grandstand, Dan Patch Av. and Nelson St., Falcon Heights. www.midwestcomicbook.com.

HALLOWEEN HAUNT AT VALLEYSCARE: Hellside Farm and Carnage at Crimson Isle mazes, live shows, Blood Creek Cemetery, monsters, ghouls and freaks roaming the grounds; plus select rides and non-scary trick-or-treat trail. 6 p.m.-midnight. $17.99-$38.99. Valleyfair, Hwy. 101 and Valleyfair Dr., Shakopee. 952-445-7600. www.valleyscare.com.

SEVER'S CORN MAZE: Giant corn maze with a pirate theme. Wildlife show, petting zoo, straw bale maze, giant slide, hayrides, pumpkin slinger, pony and camel rides and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $11. Some individual activities require separate fees. Ages 3 and younger free. Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd., Shakopee. www.severscornmaze.com.

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