The amount of choices for Halloween festivals is abundant, but our family doesn’t like to miss Lakeville’s annual Haunted Forest Festival at Steve Michaud Park. There are hayrides, a playground trick-or-treat maze, a haunted forest trail (enter at your own risk!), petting zoo and kids’ Halloween show. In the past, my kids have had plenty of fun playing on the playground collecting candy from volunteers. This year, our family plans to brave the haunted forest trail—recommended for third graders and older. We’ll also warm up around the bonfire with food from food trucks.
Haunted Forest Festival; 5:30–8 p.m. October 26. 17100 Ipava Ave., Lakeville; lakevillemn.gov
Wristbands for entry are $4/person or $15/family if purchased in advance and $5/person or $20/family at the park.
Melissa Campbell is a Lakeville resident and mother of two. Explore more with Campbell on Instagram @savvysocialfoodie_travel_fam.