Urbandale Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

15 family-friendly fall activities in Urbandale and nearby

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 Farms

Sat, Sep 26

Urbandale

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

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)

Ankeny Family Halloween at Living History Farms

Oct 23 – Oct 25

Urbandale $

Trick-or-treat through the historic 1876 town of Walnut Hill.

Pumpkin Walk

Sun, Oct 25

West Des Moines Free

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

Spooky Science

Sat, Oct 31

Des Moines 8 mi $$

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

Night Eyes

Oct 15 – Oct 25

Des Moines 10 mi $

Enchanted lighted displays, live entertainment, and a merry-not-scary treat safari.

Halloween on the Hill

Fri, Oct 30

Des Moines 7 mi Free

Des Moines historic neighborhood transforms into a glowing, spooky wonderland for charity.

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (Trick or Treat Around the Lake)

Trick or Treat Around the Lake

Thu, Oct 22

Pleasant Hill 12 mi

Collect treats from local businesses around Copper Creek Lake Park.

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)

Howell Halloween Around the Farm

Sat, Oct 31

Cumming 12 mi

Scavenge for treats and smash pumpkins across the farm.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Wills Family Organic Apple Orchard & Pumpkin Farm)

Wills Family Organic Apple Orchard & Pumpkin Farm

Sep 12 – Oct 25

Adel 18 mi $

Fall festival featuring u-pick apples, pumpkins, corn maze, and farm activities.

Spirits in the Gardens

Oct 9 – Oct 11

Ames 27 mi $$

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

Deal's Orchard Apple Acres

Jefferson 43 mi $

Family-owned Iowa orchard featuring apple picking, a corn maze, and outdoor play.

Halloween In Uptown

Ankeny 11 mi $

Four blocks of trunk-or-treating with a costume contest.

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Altoona Business Trick or Treat)

Altoona Business Trick or Treat

Altoona 16 mi $$

Trick-or-treating directly from local businesses.

Trick or Trees

Des Moines 8 mi $

Spooky plant-themed Halloween celebration

Illustration of a child in a witch costume holding a pumpkin bucket on a leafy sidewalk lined with glowing houses at dusk (Downtown Ames Trick or Treat)

Downtown Ames Trick or Treat

Ames 28 mi $

Community-wide trick-or-treating with over 30 participating businesses.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Night EyesDes Moines

Fri23Oct Ankeny Family Halloween at Living History Farms

Sun25Oct Pumpkin WalkWest Des Moines

thru25Oct Wills Family Organic Apple Orchard & Pumpkin FarmAdel

Other Halloween categories in Urbandale

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UrbandaleHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties6 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon

UrbandaleHaunted Experiences4 haunted attractions

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon

UrbandaleUnique Halloween Events2 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Urbandale

As October unfolds, Urbandale and nearby towns offer opportunities to celebrate Halloween. From historic farm experiences like the Family Halloween at Living History Farms to community trick-or-treating events in surrounding areas, families can find activities to enjoy the season.

Consider the scale of events, from immersive historical settings to local neighborhood gatherings. If you prefer a more hands-on experience, venues like Howell's Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch provide classic fall festivities.

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15 family-friendly fall activities in Urbandale and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

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