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Address 3200 Adventureland Dr Altoona, IA 50009
Established In 2018 (Hotel), 2022 (Park)
Dates Sep 21-22, 28-29, Oct 5-6, 12-13, 18-20 and 25-27, 2024. Several different hours, so check the official website.
Admission $69.99+$21 parking+7% tax (Card only, no cash accepted anywhere in the park.)
Parking $21 (Card only, no cash accepted anywhere in the park.)
Discounts Buy online for discounts. $4 per item processing fee applies.
Address 97 Indiana Avenue Des Moines, IA 50314
Directions Entrance is off Main Street.
Short Desc Twisted circus.
Dates Oct 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 and 25-27, 2024. 7:30pm-11pm. (Oct 27 just added.)
Admission $25-$45 (no extra taxes or fees)
Address 109 South St Bouton, IA 50039
Short Desc Wander through an old church with surprises at every turn.
Dates Oct 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26, 2024. 7pm-10pm.
Sat, Oct 13 is "blackout night" (7pm-9pm) where you go thru with only a glow stick for light.
Thu, Oct 31 (7pm-9pm) you can wear a costume, and contribute a free-will donation or donate a non-perishable food item to the Woodward Food Pantry and they will serve you a hot dog.
Admission $10 (adults), $5 (12 and under).
Address 1478 Gateway Dr. Carlisle, IA 50047
Dates UPDATED 10/28: Oct 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 and 25-39, 2024. Fri-Sat, 7pm-11pm. Sun, 7pm-9pm
Admission $20 (cash only)
Discounts HALF OFF ($10) opening weekend (Oct 4-6, 2024). Student ID discount on Sundays, and Mon-Thursday the final week ($10).
Address 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Suite 1251 Des Moines, IA 50310
Directions Inside Merle Hay Mall at the old Younkers end, near the escalators that go up to FLIX. (White Rabbit VR and Combat Live Laser Tag are close by, too.)
Short Desc A mad scientist and an animatronic robot perform a series of "experiments" that go horribly wrong. Of course.
Dates See their website for current schedule. New nights have been added.
Discounts $5 for kids, and $15 for adults, special price currently. Check their Facebook page for the latest.
Address 5 Miles South of Knoxville on Hwy 14 Knoxville, IA
Directions 5 Miles South of Knoxville on Hwy 14
Dates Oct 18-19 and 25-26, 2024. Dark-11pm.
Discounts Discount on website.
Address 836 15th St West Des Moines, IA 50265
Short Desc Elaborate home haunt.
Dates UPDATED: Oct 25-27 (6pm-9pm) and Oct 31-Nov 1 (6pm-8pm), 2024. (They won’t be open 10/30 due to weather forecast.)
Admission Donations split with a children's home in Padilla, Mexico
Address 737 34th Ave SW Altoona, IA 50009
Directions At Rocket Carwash.
Dates Oct 26-27, 2024. Starts at 6:30pm.
Admission $20 for non-members, FREE for members.
Discounts Current promotion: 1 month of washes for $10, which would include the Haunted Tunnel.
Address 3805 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50313
Short Desc Oldest haunt in Des Moines. "You can't see your hand in front of your face until we want you to, but then it's too late."
Dates UPDATED: Oct 18-20, 22, 24-27, 31-Nov 2, 2024. 7pm-10/11/Mid depending on the night.
Admission $25 adult, $20 child
Address 328 Main Street, Suite 12 Ames, IA 50310
Short Desc "Ghostly Figures" escape room with jump scares.
Dates 328 Main Street, Suite 12
Address 500 Locust St Des Moines, IA 50309
Dates Sep 20, 27-28, Oct 4-6, 11-13, 17-20, 25-27 and 31-Nov 1, 2024. Sep 20 is "Slipknot VIP Night" and Nov 2 is "Blackout Night." No hours currently listed on official website calendar page.
Admission $34.58 ($30+fees) to $51.47 ($45+fees).
Parking Parking meters or parking garages nearby.
Address 4051 Dean Ave Des Moines, IA 50317
Short Desc Multiple haunted houses.
Dates Oct 4-5, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 and 31-Nov 1, 2024. 6:30pm-10:30pm.
Admission $33.10 to $54.86
Address Ashton Wildlife County Park Mingo, IA 50168
Dates Oct 18-19 and 25-26, 2024. 7:30pm to 10:30pm.
Discounts Venmo was accepted last time, but check with their Facebook page to confirm if you need to bring cash only this year.
Address 635 SE Oralabor Rd. Ankeny, IA 50021
Address 645 S. 60th St. West Des Moines, IA 50266
Directions At Tommy's Express.
Short Desc Car wash with clowns and creatures coming up to your car 😉 And surprises!
Dates Oct. 25-26, 2024. 7pm-10pm.
Address 3800 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines, IA 50310
Directions Merle Hay Mall lower level near FLIX escalators.
Dates Check website for current hours.
Address 2310 Saint Charles Rd Winterset, IA 50237
Short Desc 1/4 mile family-friendly Halloween walk through with amazing sets and effects.
Dates Oct 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, and 31-Nov 2, 2024. Some days also feature a daytime version. Check their website.
Admission $18 (night), $12 (daytime)
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