Waterloo Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Waterloo and nearby
Waterloo lights up Halloween 2026 across popular neighborhoods with haunted happenings and community harvest fairs near the civic center.
The city showcases Halloween experiences, autumn festivals and ghostly adventures that mix Midwestern warmth with spirited scares for all ages.
Editor's Picks
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Spooky Loo: Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Community trick-or-treating featuring games, candy, and activities in Lincoln Park.
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Grout Spooktacular
Free trick-or-treating throughout the museum with festive activities.
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Kiefer Farms Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Fun
Third-generation family farm with pumpkins and Halloween fun
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Heartland Farms Pumpkin Season
Fall fun featuring a pumpkin cannon, jumping pillow, and hayrides.
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Waverly Oktoberfest
· Waverly
Two-day festival with live music, craft beverages, and family fun
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Trick or Treat! Fright Night at the Phelps Youth Pavilion
Costumed trick-or-treating and Halloween crafts
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Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Community trick-or-treating featuring games, candy, and activities in Lincoln Park.
Haunted Experiences
Three distinct haunted attractions and a jack-o'-lantern light show.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Two-day festival with live music, craft beverages, and family fun
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Adults-only Halloween planetarium show exploring cosmic and local hauntings.
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