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Last Updated
09/10/2024
Address
3200 Adventureland Dr
Altoona, IA 50009
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.
Last Updated
10/22/2024
Address
97 Indiana Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
Des Moines, IA 50314
Directions
Entrance is off Main Street.
Category
Established In
2023
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
Bouton, IA 50039
Established In
2022
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.
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).
Last Updated
10/28/2024
Address
1478 Gateway Dr.
Carlisle, IA 50047
Carlisle, IA 50047
Established In
2022
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).
Last Updated
10/19/2024
Address
3800 Merle Hay Rd, Suite 1251
Des Moines, IA 50310
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.)
Category
Established In
2023
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.
Admission
$5-$15
Discounts
$5 for kids, and $15 for adults, special price currently. Check their Facebook page for the latest.
Last Updated
10/20/2024
Name
Address
5 Miles South of Knoxville on Hwy 14
Knoxville, IA
Knoxville, IA
Directions
5 Miles South of Knoxville on Hwy 14
Dates
Oct 18-19 and 25-26, 2024. Dark-11pm.
Admission
$11-$15
Discounts
Discount on website.
Last Updated
10/29/2024
Address
836 15th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Established In
2017
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
Last Updated
10/10/2024
Name
Address
737 34th Ave SW
Altoona, IA 50009
Altoona, IA 50009
Directions
At Rocket Carwash.
Category
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.
Last Updated
10/30/2024
Name
Address
3805 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Des Moines, IA 50313
Category
Established In
1984
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
Last Updated
10/14/2023
Address
328 Main Street, Suite 12
Ames, IA 50310
Ames, IA 50310
Category
Short Desc
"Ghostly Figures" escape room with jump scares.
Dates
328 Main Street, Suite 12
Name
Address
500 Locust St
Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines, IA 50309
Category
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.
Last Updated
10/24/2023
Address
4051 Dean Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
Des Moines, IA 50317
Category
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
Name
Address
Ashton Wildlife County Park
Mingo, IA 50168
Mingo, IA 50168
Category
Dates
Oct 18-19 and 25-26, 2024. 7:30pm to 10:30pm.
Admission
$15
Discounts
Venmo was accepted last time, but check with their Facebook page to confirm if you need to bring cash only this year.
Last Updated
10/08/2024
Address
635 SE Oralabor Rd.
Ankeny, IA 50021
Ankeny, IA 50021
Category
Established In
2020
Dates
Oct 24-26, 2024.
Address
645 S. 60th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Directions
At Tommy's Express.
Category
Established In
2023
Short Desc
Car wash with clowns and creatures coming up to your car 😉 And surprises!
Dates
Oct. 25-26, 2024. 7pm-10pm.
Admission
$25
Address
3800 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
Des Moines, IA 50310
Directions
Merle Hay Mall lower level near FLIX escalators.
Category
Established In
2023
Dates
Check website for current hours.
Admission
$35
Name
Address
2310 Saint Charles Rd
Winterset, IA 50237
Winterset, IA 50237
Category
Established In
2023
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)