We've highlighted a few of the biggest haunted houses in the area and some notable events taking place the weekend of the ceremony. Be advised there are also pumpkin patches, corn mazes, Oktoberfest, and other events in the Des Moines area to explore. Contact us if you want more details!
Sleepy Hollow Haunted Scream Park
4051 Dean Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317, (515) 262-4100
They'll have nearly one dozen different activities for Halloween: 4 haunted houses/walks, laser tag , 3-D Callery, DJ, as well as food & drinks.
Night Eyes @ Blank Park Zoo
7401 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315, (515) 974-2505
A Halloween event for little kids if you have them.
The Slaughterhouse Haunted Attraction
97 Indiana Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314, (669) 244-7447
Another one of the Des Moines area Haunted Houses, set in an actual old rendering plant.
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab
300 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309, (515) 244-9292
You can't stop in Des Moines near Halloween without checking out Zombie Burger. Lots of unique burger options, all of which will most certainly clog those arteries. Also has a shuttle to the Slaughterhouse Haunted House.
Valley Junction
5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
On the 27th, they'll have a Pumpkin Walk from 2pm - 5pm. Features trick-or-treating, events for kids, and it's Free! You can also check out the shops throughout the weekend. Including a costume shop if you need it.
Jordan House
2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265, (515) 225-1286
A calmer, more historical, and more authentic haunted house experience
Flix Brewhouse Des Moines
3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310, (515) 612-9200
Nothing says Halloween like scary movies. If you haven't done a dine-in movie theater yet, they'll be playing: Joker, Terminator Dark Fate, Zombieland Double Tap, Maleficent Mistress of Evil, & Gemini Man.
Carrie Underwood Live
730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, (515) 564-8000
If you're into Carrie Underwood, she'll be in town this weekend on the 26th.