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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Des Moines, IA
Top Halloween picks in and around Des Moines: Slaughterhouse, Sleepy Hollow Haunted Scream Park and The Docks. We've mapped 5 events and attractions in Des Moines and 3 more nearby (4 haunted houses, 2 haunted trails and hayrides, 1 Halloween light show). 1 is family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Des Moines (within 25 miles)
Tap + Route on a few stops to get one driving route you can send to your phone (how it works). Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Des Moines? Add it free.
Halloween in Des Moines: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in Des Moines?
None are mapped in Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
Haunted attractions near Des Moines include Slaughterhouse (2026: $30-$45 before taxes and fees), Sleepy Hollow Haunted Scream Park (2026: $32-$48 before taxes and fees), The Docks (2026: $25) and Future Nightmares (2026: $30-$100). 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 Des Moines are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Pumpkins After Dark and Adventureland Phantom Fall Fest. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Des Moines?
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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