Halloween Trick or Treat Trail 2023

Join us for the Third Annual Halloween Trick or Treat Trail. This FREE outdoor event takes place at Normandale Lake Park and is designed for children preschool age through 5th grade.  

EVENT DETAILS

• Park in the lots along Chalet Road.
• Begin your journey along the trail at the boat launch on the west side of the lake (see map below).
  • Preschoolers through 2nd graders encouraged to hit the trail 2 - 3:30 p.m. 
  • 3rd through 5th graders encouraged to hit the trail 3:30 - 5 p.m. 
• Trail experience includes entertainment, candy and surprises from more than a dozen community partner organizations.  
• Grab something besides candy to eat at the (insert name) food truck(s) 
• Costumes not required.
• Free event. No registration required.
• Donation of a non-perishable food item for the VEAP food shelf is appreciated but not required. Monetary donations for VEAP also accepted.
• Event takes place weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, updates will be posted here and on the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Facebook page. 
• Download, print and share the 2023 Halloween Trick or Treat Trail flyer: English | Español  | Soomaali 

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

The following community groups and City departments will be stationed along the 2023 Trick or Treat Trail:

• Akagi Jiu-Jitsu
• American Legion Post 550 Baseball
• Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs
• Bloomington Athletic Association (BAA)
• Bloomington Fire Department
• Bloomington Ice Garden (BIG) Skate School
• Bloomington Parks and Recreation
• Bloomington Park Maintenance
• Bloomington Police Department
• Bloomington Robotics Team
• Figure Skating Club of Bloomington
• Hennepin County Library
• International Spanish Language Academy
• Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

• Kidsdance DJ 2 - 5 p.m. at the bandshell

FOOD VENDOR

• Carnival Concessions is a Minnesota based company serving the Twin Cities & Surrounding area since 1988, offering mini donuts, corn dogs, cheese curds and other festival favorites.

PARKING AND TRAIL MAP

See general Trick or Treat Trail route map below. 2023 detailed station map coming soon. 

Revisit Trick or Treat Trail 2022

Parks and Recreation hosts Halloween Trick or Treat Trail

The Citywide Halloween Trick or Treat Trail Event are presented by the Recreation Division of the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with more than a dozen local organizations.