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West Des Moines' Halloween 2025 showcases downtown and Valley Junction with ghost walks, costume festivities, and pumpkin events. Don't miss lively parades, family-friendly nights, and seasonal gatherings that mix community spirit with spooky thrills.
Find the best West Des Moines Halloween happenings this year!
Top Halloween In and Around West Des Moines
- Sleepy Hollow's Haunted Scream Park
- The Great Pumpkin Party at Valley Church
- Trick or Treat on the Farm (Cumming)
- Historic Valley Junction Pumpkin Walk
- Wills Family Orchard Fall Festival (Adel)
- Wills Family Organic Apple Orchard & Pumpkin Farm (Adel)
- Living History Farms Family Halloween (Urbandale)
- Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo (Des Moines)
- Living History Farms Applefest (Urbandale)
- Halloween In Uptown (Ankeny)
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West Des Moines Halloween
West Des Moines Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Valley Church hosts The Great Pumpkin Party, a free community celebration filled with family-friendly fun. Attendees can enjoy giant inflatables, barrel train rides, carnival games, and complimentary popcorn. Special activities include face painting, a petting zoo, and opportunities to meet characters like Disney Princesses. The event spans multiple evenings, offering a festive atmosphere for all.
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Experience Halloween fun on the farm with Trick or Treat on the Farm! This event invites families to scavenge for treats, participate in a lively costume contest with prizes, and enjoy the unique activity of pumpkin smashing. It's a perfect opportunity to embrace the fall spirit with festive activities.
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Join the Historic Valley Junction for their annual Pumpkin Walk, a free, family-friendly event perfect for all ages. Little goblins and ghouls can enjoy trick-or-treating at local businesses, exciting kids' activities, and festive dance performances. Free pumpkins are available while supplies last, making it a perfect way to celebrate the season.
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Experience the quintessential autumn at Wills Family Orchard's Fall Festival. They offer a delightful escape with activities for all ages, including a challenging corn maze, scenic hayrides, and a thrilling new low ropes course. Visitors can pick their own apples and pumpkins, meet friendly barnyard animals, and indulge in freshly made treats like cider donuts and apple pie. It's the perfect destination for creating lasting fall memories.
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Experience the quintessential fall at Wills Family Orchard! Wander through thousands of pumpkins, pick your own apples, and savor homemade treats like cider donuts. Enjoy farm fun activities, hayrides, and a corn maze, making it a perfect autumn outing for the whole family.
West Des Moines Haunted Experiences
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Prepare for a night of terror at Iowa's largest Halloween theme park. This scream park features over 10 terrifying attractions, including the Castle of Blood, Nightmares Asylum, and Chaos RED. Dare to explore the Graveyard, witness the bizarre at Freakshow Live!, and test your aim at axe throwing. Grab a bite at the Zombie Bunny Food Court.
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