Free Family Fun at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center
NEW YORK MILLS, MN, October 19, 2026—Costumes, crafts, games, and Halloween fun are on the way as the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center hosts its annual Community Kids’ Halloween Party this Saturday, October 24, from noon to 3 p.m. The free event is open to children in sixth grade and under and their families.
Community Kids’ Halloween Party
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: NYM Regional Cultural Center, 24 N Main Avenue, NYMills
Ages: For children in 6th grade & under
Thanks to the generous support of sponsors, donors, and members, the Halloween party is free to attend and open to all. Children are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy an afternoon of make-and-take crafts, Halloween-themed games, tricks, treats, and plenty of seasonal fun.
The party offers a welcoming opportunity for local families to celebrate Halloween together and enjoy a fun afternoon at the Cultural Center. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is located in downtown New York Mills. For more information, call 218-385-3339 or visit kulcher.org.
More Halloween Fun in New York Mills
Families can keep the Halloween festivities going on Saturday, October 31, with the 15th annual New York Mills Trunk or Treat from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Mills Country Market parking lot. Everyone is welcome to enjoy an evening of family fun and, of course, treats!
Trunk or Treat was started by Ashlee Hersch and Josh Hoaby in memory of their daughter. After years of organizing the event, they have handed it off to the New York Mills Civic & Commerce Association, which now manages the annual community tradition. The community extends its appreciation to Ashlee and Josh for their years of service and continued support of this fun event.
For more information about Trunk or Treat, contact the City of New York Mills at 218-385-2213.
The Community Kids’ Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat are sponsored by the New York Mills Civic & Commerce Association. The Cultural Center extends its thanks to NYM Civic & Commerce and its member businesses for their generous support of local youth and the community.
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About the Cultural Center
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is a rural hub for creativity, community vitality, and lifelong learning in the arts. The Center offers visitors intimate opportunities to encounter art and artists in its 80-seat concert listening room, visual art gallery in a historic building, gift shop featuring local artists, artist residency program, sculpture park, and a variety of opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Since its incorporation in 1990, the Cultural Center has been passionate about connecting people to artists and rich cultural experiences in rural Minnesota, celebrating the local and being a window to the world. For more information, call 218-385-3339, or visit www.kulcher.org.