Minot Parks

10/07/2026

Pumpkin Walk Parking 🎃

🚗 Parking will be at the Dog Park / Hoeven Baseball Complex (2905 7th Ave SW).
📍 Guests will walk the path to Woodland Trail. We suggest those with little kids bring a stroller or wagon for the walk.
🔦 There will be lights along the walking path, but flashlights are encouraged!
🥾 The path from the designated parking through the Pumpkin Walk is about a mile in length.
🚫 The road leading to the trail (14th Ave SW Frontage Road) will be closed off for food trucks and pedestrians. There will be handicapped parking and a golf cart shuttle (thanks to Minot Junior Golf!) on the south end of 14th Ave SW.

10/07/2026

October has a LOT of fun on the schedule!

For more information on any of these events, visit www.minotparks.com/events

10/06/2026

🎃⛸️ Skate & Scare Movie Skate!

Get ready for a spooky night on the ice! Join us Sunday, October 25 at 6:00pm at the MAYSA Arena Pepsi Rink for a showing of Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween.

🎬 Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
⛸️ $5 to skate / $5 skate rentals
🎃 Costumes encouraged!

Grab your friends, throw on your favorite costume and enjoy a spooky movie on the ice!

10/06/2026

Limited space available, register today!!

🎾 We have a lot of NEW and EXCITING things planned for Cameron Courts this season!

Starting with... Youth Tennis & Pickleball Lessons! 👀

Whether your kiddo is picking up a racket for the first time or looking to sharpen their skills, we have something for everyone.

Check out everything we have to offer here: https://bit.ly/4hw82ia

Oh yeah... see you October 19th. 😜

10/06/2026

🎃🍂 The Pumpkin Walk at Woodland Trail is THIS weekend!

Join us this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00pm–9:00pm for our biggest Pumpkin Walk yet. Take a magical stroll through Woodland Trail, lined with thousands of glowing pumpkins, and enjoy all the sights and sounds of fall. While you’re here, be sure to grab some of your favorite food and drinks from these amazing food trucks!

10/05/2026

WE DID IT! 🎃

Thanks to our INCREDIBLE community, we have officially reached our goal of 2,000 pumpkins for this year’s Pumpkin Walk! As of this morning, we are already at 2,018 pumpkins, with even more pledges still coming in!

Still wanting to pledge your pumpkins? The pledge cutoff is Thursday at noon, so there is still time to help us make this year’s Pumpkin Walk bigger and brighter. Contact Bailey at (701)857-4136 or [email protected] to pledge those pumpkins!

We are so grateful for everyone who has helped us reach this milestone. We cannot wait to see all those pumpkins glowing along Woodland Trail this weekend! 🎃

10/05/2026

👟 Youth Cross Country is tonight!

Join us at Moose Park, with Prairie Grit kicking things off at 5:45pm.

Race Schedule:
Prairie Grit
Toddler Race
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Grades 1 & 2
Grades 3 & 4
Grade 5
Grade 6 Girls
Grade 6 Boys

We’ll see you tonight at Moose Park!

10/05/2026

🎉 THE WAIT IS OVER!

The new, accessible SCHEELS Complex Playground is nearing completion, and we know you have all been waiting patiently. Because of that—and thanks to our incredible donors—we have decided to open the gates EARLY while we put on the finishing touches!

Starting today, Monday, October 5th at 3:00 pm, you can come out and play!
This amazing community space was made possible by the generous support of:
Minot Area Community Foundation
Minot Junior Golf Association
Garrison Diversion Recreation Program
Sunrise Rotary Club of Minot (who funded our beautiful new fencing!)

What you need to know before you go:
🗓️ Soft Opening: The gates will open today, October 5, at 3:00 pm! Come down and take advantage of this beautiful fall weather.
🛠️ Pardon Our Dust: You might notice a few minor interruptions over the next few weeks as we wrap up the final details.
🎀 Official Ribbon Cutting: Mark your calendars for October 19th at 3:30 PM for our official celebration! More details coming soon.

Bring the kids, grab your friends, and come enjoy your newly renovated playground!

10/02/2026

🎃 🐕 It’s time to get those tails wagging and costumes ready for Howl-Ween!

Join us at Dakota Bark Park on October 24 from 10:00am–noon for a morning of Halloween fun made just for dogs. Enjoy dog games like bobbing for tennis balls, agility activities, and dog and owner costume contests.

Grab your pup, pick out the perfect costume and join us for a paws-itively fun Howl-Ween celebration!

10/02/2026

🎃 We are just ONE week away from our 7th Annual Pumpkin Walk!

This year, we’re making it bigger than ever with THREE nights of glowing pumpkins. Join us October 9, 10 and 11 from 6:00pm–9:00pm at Woodland Trail and stroll through the trail filled with thousands of carved pumpkins and glowing displays.

And that’s not all! Check back next week to see which food trucks will be joining us!