Halloween Events Near Johnston 2026

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Illustration of two clay kids and cotton ghosts around a craft table with painted pumpkins, paint pots and paper bats

JohnstonFamily-Friendly Fall Activities15 family events

Illustration of a Halloween nightclub stage with a performer in a purple feathered costume, curtains, fog and pumpkins

JohnstonHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties6 parties & tastings

Illustration of an empty wheelchair on a stone path leading to a spooky old stone building under a full moon at night

JohnstonHaunted Experiences4 haunted attractions

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon

JohnstonUnique Halloween Events2 unique events

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Illustration of a hooded figure by a lantern on a wooden footbridge near a dirt trail in a foggy moonlit forest (Sleepy Hollow Haunted Scream Park)

Sleepy Hollow Haunted Scream ParkWest Des Moines · Oct 9 – Oct 31Multiple distinct, intense haunted attractions

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Applefest at Living History Farms)

Applefest at Living History FarmsUrbandale · Sat, Sep 26Celebrate apple harvest season with historic treats and Print Shop recipes.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Pumpkin Walk)

Pumpkin WalkWest Des Moines · Sun, Oct 25The event takes place at the Valley Junction Main Street District.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Spooky Science)

Spooky ScienceDes Moines · Sat, Oct 31Hair-raising experiments and creepy-crawly critters for family Halloween fun.

Illustration of a cozy lantern lit patio at night where costumed figures toast frothy beer mugs at wooden picnic tables (Des Moines Halloween Bar Crawl)

Des Moines Halloween Bar CrawlDes Moines · Sat, Oct 31Halloween bar crawl featuring drink vouchers and an after party

Illustration of a clay haunted mansion with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns, a black cat and bats at twilight (Linn's Haunted House)

Linn's Haunted HouseDes Moines · Oct 2 – Oct 31Classic haunted house located in a supermarket basement since 1984.

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Thu15Oct Night EyesDes Moines

Illustration of a twilight carnival with a glowing ferris wheel, a carousel, a game booth, pumpkins and costumed figures (Night Eyes)

Fri23Oct Ankeny Family Halloween at Living History FarmsUrbandale

Illustration of a toy tractor pulling a wagon of costumed figures past pumpkins, autumn trees and a red barn (Ankeny Family Halloween at Living History Farms)

Sat31Oct Howell Halloween Around the FarmCumming

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Howell Halloween Around the Farm)

About Halloween near Johnston

Johnston welcomes the fall season with Halloween events, Halloween activities, and scary attractions around its community park and familiar neighborhood routes. Fright bike rides and costumed cruises give the calendar an active, playful character, while harvest celebrations offer a calmer way to enjoy October. Families can easily combine daytime gatherings with an evening adventure.

Look for glowing lights, spooky tours, costume moments, and hands-on activities that make Johnston a comfortable destination for a full seasonal outing.