ValleyScare is back – find out how to get discount tickets to this popular event going on in September! And for the daytime…enjoy Tricks and Treats!
ValleyScare is BACK this fall! And for those of you looking for some fun for the whole family, don’t fret – Tricks and Treats is back for 2027 too!
Here’s a breakdown of what Valleyfair offers during Tricks and Treats + ValleyScare:
Tricks and Treats runs Saturdays and Sundays from September 26 through November 1, 2027, during the day (12 pm – 6 pm). This is perfect for kiddos who want to have some fall fun.
Activities include:
- Tricks and Treats included with valid park admission and eligible Season Passes*
- Trick-or-Treat trails throughout the park
- Costume contest
- Halloween-themed live entertainment
- Specialty food and beverage offerings
- Photo opportunities and friendly characters
- and more!
The musical performances are a super fun addition for Halloween. This year they have the Spectral Sisters, BeanBoozled, Kandy Clownand Halowheelies and the Beasts of Boogie.
ValleyScare runs Friday and Saturday nights (7 pm – midnight) from September 19 through October 31, 2027. These attractions are “Rated PG-13” and are not intended for kids under 13 years of age. ValleyScare is the Twin Cities’ largest Halloween event and includes:
- ValleyScare included with valid park admission and eligible Season Passes*
- Haunted Mazes are included with ValleyScare admission
- Scare Zones throughout the park
- Halloween-themed live entertainment
- Rides operating in the dark
- Specialty food and beverage offerings
- Photo opportunities and roaming monsters
Ways to Save at ValleyScare
OK, so how do you save at ValleyScare? We’re always on the hunt for special offers!
Since we’ve come to realize that the available offers for ticket deals keep changing up frequently. Your best bet is to CHECK HERE to see which deals are currently available.
In the past we’ve seen the deal is an offer where you can get 4+ single day admission tickets for $33.99 each with NO fees – so far this year the deals aren’t popping!
Your BEST Bet:
The best overall deal is to buy yourself a Season Pass for next year as it also gets you in to Valleyfair for the rest of the 2026 season! Right now, a 2027 Gold Pass is $75.99 and includes unlimited visits as well as free parking, food and merchandise discounts, and more. It also gets you unlimited Visits to 2026 & 2027 ValleyScare Admission. This is $1 CHEAPER than a 1-day ticket to ValleyScare bought online!
PLUS, with the season pass you can purchase up to 4 bring-a-friend tickets at $19.99 for Tricks and Treats, $39.99 for ValleyScare or $49.99 for a combo ticket. (Excludes 10/31)
Other Ways to Save
Free Pre-K Pass
Got kiddos ages 3 – 5? Sign them up for a FREE Valleyfair Pre-K Pass (as long as you have a season pass yourself) and activate it and your child will also receive unlimited visits for the rest of the 2026 public operating season. Your child must be ages 3 – 5 on the date the pass is activated (timing is everything!).
Season Pass Bring-A-Friend Days
Know a friend who has a Season Pass? Season Pass Bring-A-Friend Days allow passholders to buy tickets for friends online for as low as $34.99 each. (And yes, your friend does need to come with you.)
What other ways do you know of to save at ValleyScare? Leave a comment below!
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Hi, I’m Chrysa, the owner and editor of ThriftyMinnesota.com. I’m here along with my friends Hannah and Laura to share fun and thrifty ways for you and your family to enjoy all the awesome things Minnesota has to offer!
Karen says
Why do you have the best price for collage students that’s not a fair !!
Amber says
Joined to get link to the discounted tickets and haven’t received them …. 🙁
Chrysa says
Sent you an email. Let me know if you didn’t receive.