Iowa City Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Iowa City and nearby
Iowa City's Halloween 2026 centers on the Ped Mall and downtown with eerie celebrations and frightful festivities near popular neighborhoods.
Celebrations offer scary attractions, family-friendly festivals, and nighttime haunted experiences to suit all ages.
Editor's Picks
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Eclypse Haunted Attraction
Haunted attraction featuring special blackout nights lit only by flickering lanterns.
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Circle of Ash Haunted Attraction
· Central City
Three distinct haunted attractions and a jack-o'-lantern light show.
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Iowa Children's Museum Halloween Activities
· Coralville
Thrilling pumpkin launching event
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Cedar Rapids Halloween Bar Crawl
· Cedar Rapids
Spooky bar crawl featuring waived covers, drink vouchers, and an after-party.
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Cedar Rapids Halloween Parade
· Cedar Rapids
Community Halloween parade with creative floats
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Halloween Party with Winifred & The Undeads @ APAC
· Amana
Live classic rock and blues with a spooky Halloween twist.
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Haunted Experiences
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Eclypse Haunted Attraction
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Haunted attraction featuring special blackout nights lit only by flickering lanterns.
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Iowa Children's Museum Halloween Activities
Coralville
Thrilling pumpkin launching event
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Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
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Cedar Rapids Halloween Bar Crawl
Cedar Rapids
Spooky bar crawl featuring waived covers, drink vouchers, and an after-party.
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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
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QC Haunts & History Ghost Tours
Rock Island
Historical ghost tours in Illinois and Iowa
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Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about Halloween events and activities in Iowa City
- Iowa City's Halloweentown: McGregor Offers Spooky Sights Published: Fri, Oct 9, 2026
- Halloween Costume 5K Fun Run/Walk in Forest City, IA Published: Fri, Oct 9, 2026
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