Welcome to Anoka, Minnesota!

Travel to Anoka, MN, the “Halloween Capital of the World” for fun attractions, events and activities. Anoka’s historic downtown boasts an array of unique shops, the Lyric Arts Main Street Stage, restaurants and services, all surrounded by beautiful city parks, trails, and neighborhoods. Anoka also hosts a North Star Commuter Rail Station for easy access to Minneapolis.

The city-owned Green Haven Golf Course & Banquet Center and the Anoka Aquatic Center provide hours of seasonal entertainment. Events such as Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair and the Anoka Classic Car Show draw visitors from all over during the summer. As the “Halloween Capital of the World”, Anoka’s Octobers are filled with fun activities including three parades and a 5K Grey Ghost Run.

Don’t miss the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area – the National Park Service natural wonder that runs through Anoka and stretches for 72 miles.

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Things to Do in Anoka

Amore Antiques

2008 2nd Avenue
Anoka, Minnesota 55303

763-576-1871
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10K Brewing

2005 2nd Ave
Anoka, MN 55303

763-392-4753
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Upcoming Anoka Events

A Nice Family Christmas
A Nice Family Christmas Lyric Arts November 21, 2025 - December 21, 2025
Bingo at 201 Tavern
Bingo at 201 Tavern 201 Tavern Beer Garden & Grill December 4, 2025
Mia Dorr
Mia Dorr Nucky’s Speakeasy December 5, 2025

Places to Stay in Anoka

Regency Inn and Suites – Anoka

1129 HWY 10 W
Anoka, MN 55303

763-422-8000
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Ticknor Hill Bed & Breakfast – Anoka

1625 3rd Avenue South
Anoka MN 55303

763-421-9687
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Places to Eat in Anoka

 
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