Halloween Trick or Treat Trail 2025

Join us for the Fifth 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 on Chalet Road.
• Start at the boat launch on the west side of the lake (see map below).
  • Preschoolers through 2nd graders are encouraged to hit the trail 2 - 3:30 p.m.
  • 3rd through 5th graders are encouraged to hit the trail 3:30 - 5 p.m.
• Trail experience includes entertainment, candy and surprises from community partner organizations and City departments.
• A food truck offers the chance to buy something to eat besides candy.
• 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 2025 Halloween Trick or Treat Trail flyer:
  • English | Español  | Soomaali 

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

• Akagi Jiu-Jitsu
• Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs
• Bloomington Athletic Association (BAA)
• Bloomington Ice Garden (BIG) Skate School
• Bloomington Parks and Recreation
• Bloomington Park Maintenance
• Bloomington Police Department
• Bloomington Robotics Team
• Bloomington United Soccer
• Jefferson Mites Hockey
• Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
• Tod Pod Playgroup

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

• Kidsdance: 2-5 p.m. at the Normandale Lake 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 the Trick or Treat Trail route map below. The trail starts near the boat launch on the west side of the lake. Convenient parking is available in the adjacent Chalet Road lots.  

The Citywide Halloween Trick or Treat Trail Event is presented by the Recreation Division of the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with other City departments and a variety of local organizations.