The 2025 Un-X Halloween Season Spooky Guide- IOWA

From legendary haunted houses and terrifying ghost hunts to family friendly Halloween themed events, we have you covered this Halloween Season. 

Events & Tours

Halloweenapalooza- Ottumwa

Zombie Walk, films, Costume Contests and more

October 10, 5pm Tickets and information at link above

Mason House Inn Ghost Hunt- Villages of Van Buren County

October 31, 6-9pm Registration in link above

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Top Haunted Locations (Some have October Tours/Events more locations in link)

Farrar Schoolhouse

Circa 1921- Shadow people, ghosts, voices and door slam

Franklin Hotel- Strawberry Point

Two known ghosts heard and seen

Edinburgh Manor- Scotch Grove

1800s poor farm- has angry ghosts

Mathias Ham House- Dubuque

Circa 1857- Cold spots, objects found moved, noises including furniture moving and an organ

Mason House Inn- Keosauqua

Circa- 1846- Considered one of the most haunted inns in Iowa. Used as part of the Underground Railroad and as a hospital during the Civil War, Many ghosts seen.

Family Friendly 

Spirits in the Gardens- Iowa State University

Over 1,00 Jack-o-Lanterns, trick-or-treating, Candy Factory, activities, lights and more

October 10-12, More information at link above

Halloween Bash at Aveland Access- Oskaloosa

Campground events include carnival games, Dog costume parade, pumpkin contest, stories, Halloween Bingo, Campsite Decoration contests and Trick-or-Treating

October 25 1-9 pm

Iowa City Moms 12th Annual Halloween Bash- The Celebration Farm

Crafts, games, trick-or-treating and activities

October 26, 11-3 Tickets at link above

Halloween on the Hill- Des Moines

Spooky displays, knights, zombie spiders, pirate ship, food and more

Food collection event October 30, 6:30-8:30 pm Information in link above

Midwest haunted Rails- Mount Pleasant

Ghost Train of No Return, Ghostly Trolley and the Haunted Carousel

October 10&11, 17&18, 24&25 Tickets at link above (under 4yr free)

Did we miss your favorite? Comment below and we’ll get it added to our guide!