Iowa Halloween 2026

Top Events Across Iowa

Find the best Halloween events across Iowa this year!

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   Spooky Science Des Moines

   Hair-raising experiments and creepy-crawly critters for family Halloween fun.

2. 2
   Cedar Rapids Halloween Bar Crawl Cedar Rapids

   Spooky bar crawl featuring waived covers, drink vouchers, and an after-party.

3. 3
   Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treating in Davenport Davenport

   Annual downtown parade featuring costumed spectators and trick-or-treat candy.

4. 4
   The Haunted Lodge Party - Fade To Black Sioux City

   A 1950s noir-themed gala fundraiser supporting Camp High Hopes.

5. 5
   Eclypse Haunted Attraction Iowa City

   Haunted attraction featuring special blackout nights lit only by flickering lanterns.

6. 6
   Spooky Loo: Downtown Trick-or-Treat Waterloo

   Community trick-or-treating featuring games, candy, and activities in Lincoln Park.

7. 7
   Spirits in the Gardens Ames

   Over 1,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns, illuminated displays, and a Trick-or-Treat Trail.

8. 8
   Pumpkin Walk West Des Moines

   The event takes place at the Valley Junction Main Street District.

9. 9
   Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard Fall Activities Council Bluffs

   Weekend live music and creative drop-in rock painting

10. 10
    Fall Color Viewing in Dubuque Dubuque

    Vibrant fall colors along limestone bluffs

11. 11
    12th Annual Oktoberfest Altoona

    Adults-only festival featuring live music, brews, and open roller coasters.

12. 12
    Applefest at Living History Farms Urbandale

    Celebrate apple harvest season with historic treats and Print Shop recipes.

13. 13
    Waverly Oktoberfest Waverly

    Two-day festival with live music, craft beverages, and family fun

14. 14
    Thrashers House of Terror Mount Pleasant

    Volunteer-driven haunted attraction supporting agricultural heritage.

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    Iowa Children's Museum Halloween Activities Coralville

    Thrilling pumpkin launching event