Halloween is fast approaching, and one of Southeast Minnesota's favorite family events in the woods is creeping up!

WARNING: There may be a few spooky (ish) characters lurking in the shadows during your 1/2 mile walk!

(Cue spooky laugh)

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Photo by Szabó János on Unsplash
Photo by Szabó János on Unsplash
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Creatures of the Night Event is Back at Quarry Hill Nature Center in Southeast Minnesota

Finding fun, Halloween events that are family-friendly can sometimes be a challenge.  You want a fun event so your kids can wear their costumes more than once, but you don't want something too scary that traumatizes them.

The perfect mix of fun and spooky awaits your family this year at the Creatures of the Night event at Quarry Hill Nature Center in Rochester, Minnesota.  A night of spooky fun awaits you as fun characters and animals join you on your walk throughout the park.  This year an opossum, worm, and flying squirrel will all be joining you to share their story about their life as a creature of the night.  Parents, don't worry, the animals on this hike are friendly and funny and have just a touch of fright.

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Photo by Alex Simpson on Unsplash
Photo by Alex Simpson on Unsplash
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Everything You Need to Know about the Creature of the Night Event in Rochester, Minnesota

  • Dates:  October 18th and October 19th at Quarry Hill Nature Center
  • Time Slots:  4:20 pm, 4:40 pm, 5:00 pm, 5:20 pm, 5:40 pm, 6:00 pm, 6:20 pm, 6:40 pm, 7:00 pm, 7:20 pm, 7:40 pm, 8:00 pm
  • Event is outdoors and will be held in light rain, snow, or cold.
  • The event includes a 1/2 mile self-guided walk along an unpaved trail that is not stroller or wheelchair friendly.
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • If the time slot is in the dark, participants are encouraged to bring a flashlight.  Cell phone lights do not work well for this.
  • A treat will be delivered at the end of the night for all participants to take home.
  • Find more info and buy tickets here.

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List of the Best Apple Orchards in Southeast Minnesota!

It's apple-picking season and the orchards are ready for all of their guests to come and pick a bag of apples. If you are looking for an orchard nearby, check out the list below to see some of the best orchards in Southeast Minnesota.

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