Scarecrow Trail & Halloween Party

Celebrate all things fall with Vadnais Heights Parks and Rec! Stroll through the Scarecrow Trail and vote for your favorite entry at your own pace, and join us for the annual Halloween Party!

  1. Scarecrow Trail

When

Thursday, October 26 - Wednesday, November 1, 2023Ad for scarecrows

Where 

Community Park (641 East County Road F)

Time

Open during park hours (30 minutes before sunrise - 30 minutes after sunset)

About the Event

Local businesses, organizations, and residents will install scarecrow creations along the trail at Community Park. Stop out any time to view the entries, then come back here to vote for your favorite! The trail is free and open to the public during park hours.

Entry Information
Trophies will go to the top entry in each category (business, organization, and residents) plus, celebrate your award-winning scarecrow with lunch for the whole team ($100 max)! All entries will also be considered for the Mayor's Choice Award!

There is no fee to participate, but an entry form is required. Sign up here.

For more information, contact Katie Everett at katie.everett@cityvadnaisheights.com

Vote

Stroll through the Scarecrow Trail, then come back here to cast your vote for the best scarecrow in each category: Business, Organization, and Resident. 

Voting will open by 4:30 on October 26, and closes November 1. 

  1. Halloween Party

When

Friday, October 27, 2023Family dressed in dinosaur costumes

Where

Community Park (641 East County Road F)

Time

5:00-7:00 pm 

About the Event

Put on your favorite costume, and join us for a party under the lights! We'll kick off with a costume parade through the Scarecrow Trail at 5:00 p.m. Join us for free games on the softball field until 7:00 p.m.! Treat bags will be provided by Vadnais Heights Fire Relief Association. 

This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Non-perishable food items and monetary donations to the Vadnais Heights Community Food Program will be collected (optional).

Yang Yumm food truck will be open 4:30 - 7:00 pm! Stop out early to grab some tasty eats! They'll have mochi cheese dogs, mochi donuts, and boba smoothies for sale throughout the event. View menu here.

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Volunteers Needed!
Many hands are needed to make this event a reality each year. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up online here.