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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Council Bluffs, IA
Top Halloween picks in and around Council Bluffs: Madness Haunted House, Hillside House of Hell and Ranch of Terror at Bellevue Berry Farm. We've mapped 1 event and attraction in Council Bluffs and 8 more nearby (4 Halloween festivals, 3 haunted trails and hayrides, 2 haunted houses). 2 are free. 4 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Council Bluffs (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in Council Bluffs: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in Council Bluffs?
None are mapped in Council Bluffs yet. Churches, schools and towns usually announce trunk-or-treats in late September and October. If you're hosting one, add it free and families will find it here.
What are the best haunted houses near Council Bluffs?
Haunted attractions near Council Bluffs include Madness Haunted House, Hillside House of Hell, Ranch of Terror at Bellevue Berry Farm (2026: $25 haunted house or hayride, $35 combo; kids 2 and under free) and Scary Acres. Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.
What Halloween events in Council Bluffs are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Zootacular at Henry Doorly Zoo, Ghoulish Garden Adventure at Lauritzen Gardens, Halloween at The Durham Museum (Haunted Train and Hallo-weekend) and Cobweb Castle at Omaha Children's Museum. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.
Are there free Halloween events in Council Bluffs?
Yes. Free options include Ranch of Terror at Bellevue Berry Farm and Halloween at The Durham Museum (Haunted Train and Hallo-weekend). Trunk-or-treats and decorated houses are almost always free; haunted houses and big festivals usually charge admission.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Council Bluffs?
Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.
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