October in Morris

By admin | October 7, 2026

OCTOBER IN MORRIS, MN

Chili, Candy, and a Little Moonlight Madness in Morris

One October outing calls for a big appetite. The other calls for a candy bag. Morris has both covered.

Sample chili and cast your vote at the Chili Cook-Off on Oct. 21, then return for local shopping and trick-or-treating during Moonlight Madness on Oct. 29. Whether you’re making a quick trip or adding a few days to explore, these fall events give you a fun place to start.

Bring Your Appetite: Chili Cook-Off

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 | 6–9 p.m.
Morris Eagles #620 | $10

The toughest decision of the evening? Picking your favorite chili.

Join the Morris Area Chamber of Commerce for an evening of delicious chili, friendly competition, and community fun. For $10, you can sample all the chili and vote for your favorite. Traveling trophies await the best chili, so your vote could help send someone home with bragging rights.

The flyer also invites you to cheer on the Tigers. Come hungry and bring your team spirit.

Plan Your October Visit

Shop, Support, Explore: Moonlight Madness

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 | Participating Morris businesses and organizations

Your Halloween plans can start a little early this year. Moonlight Madness brings local shopping and trick-or-treating together for an October outing in Morris.

Browse participating businesses, discover a shop you haven’t visited, and bring the kids along for the trick-or-treating stops. With coffeehouses, shops, and community organizations on the list, there are plenty of reasons to keep exploring.

See Trick-or-Treating Stops

Your October Event Guide

Oct. 21: Chili Cook-Off

Venue: Morris Eagles #620
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Admission: $10 to sample all the chili and vote.

Taste your way through the competition, choose your favorite, and enjoy an evening of community fun.

Oct. 29: Moonlight Madness

Venues: Participating Morris businesses and organizations
Time: Check with participating locations for event hours.
Admission: Admission details are not listed on the provided flyers.

Make a local shopping outing of it, with trick-or-treating stops along the way.

Map Out Your Candy Stops

Moonlight Madness trick-or-treating stops include:

  • Morris City Hall
  • Info Link Wireless
  • Peaceful Purpose Massage
  • Veero Ford & Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Morris
  • Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP (CDS)
  • Blowin Smoke
  • Old No. 1 Bar and Grill
  • Ace Hardware
  • Stevens County Historical Society & Museum
  • Common Cup Coffeehouse
  • Dacotah Bank
  • National Bank of Commerce
  • Local Thread Co
  • Sweet Lily’s
  • Options for Life and Families
  • Dental Depot
  • Lake Region Healthcare
  • Inherit Clothing Co
  • B Inspired
  • The Homestead
  • John’s Total Entertainment
  • Someplace Safe Thrift Store

What to Know Before You Go

  • These are two separate dates: The Chili Cook-Off is Wednesday, Oct. 21. Moonlight Madness is Thursday, Oct. 29.
  • Budget $10 for the cook-off: That includes sampling all the chili and voting for your favorite.
  • Confirm Moonlight Madness hours: The flyers don’t list start or end times. Check with the Morris Area Chamber of Commerce or participating locations before heading out.
  • Bring a candy bag: Use the trick-or-treating list to choose your stops.
  • Dress for October: Layers make it easier to stay comfortable between stops.

Make It a Morris Getaway

A good fall outing doesn’t have to end when the event does. Leave time for a coffee stop, a meal, and a little browsing around Morris.

Thinking about a longer visit? Build a fall weekend around your October trip and give yourself time to explore. A few open hours on the itinerary can lead to your next favorite stop.