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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in West Des Moines, IA
Top Halloween picks in and around West Des Moines: Tunnel of Terror at Tommy's Express, Zombie Hollow and Haunted Woods (Mare Witch). We've mapped 1 event and attraction in West Des Moines and 8 more nearby (5 haunted houses, 2 haunted trails and hayrides, 1 Halloween light show). 2 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near West Des Moines (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in West Des Moines: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in West Des Moines?
None are mapped in West 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 West Des Moines?
Haunted attractions near West Des Moines include Tunnel of Terror at Tommy's Express (2026: $25 at the gate, $21.40 online), Zombie Hollow (2026: $12-$18 before fees), Haunted Woods (Mare Witch) (2026: $20 cash only; opening night $10 for charity) and Slaughterhouse (2026: $30-$45 before taxes and fees). 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 West Des Moines are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Zombie Hollow, 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 West 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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