The Docks

2027 dates TBA Very scary

Haunted house in Des Moines, IA. 97 Indiana Ave, Des Moines, IA

Type: Haunted house
Dates: 2027 dates TBA
Hours: 2026: Fri-Sat Oct 9-31, 7:30-11 PM
Cost: 2026: $25
Scare level: Very scary

Haunted house that took over from the long-running Barnum Carnival of Freaks haunt with a new theme in 2026. It is open Friday and Saturday nights in October.

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