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Free Haunted Houses in Iowa (2026)

Haunts in Iowa whose owners have told us admission is free — no ticket to buy. Tap any one for photos, what to expect, and directions.

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Admission, scare levels and hours reflect posted listing details. Confirm dates, tickets and age guidance with the host before traveling.

Land Of The Giants in Ankeny, IA
Land Of The Giants
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-Lite
The Afterlife Social Club đŸ„‚đŸ’€ in Ankeny, IA
The Afterlife Social Club đŸ„‚đŸ’€
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-Lite
Nw Mils Ct Haunt in Ankeny, IA
Nw Mils Ct Haunt
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted dates: Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 6:00–11:00 PM
The Forgotten Haunt in Des Moines, IA
The Forgotten Haunt
Des Moines, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted dates: Oct 2–4 & 9–11 & 16–18 & 23–25 & 30–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
Sinister On Cedarwood in Ankeny, IA
Sinister On Cedarwood
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Display
Free admissionScare level: Boo-LitePosted dates: Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 6:00–10:00 PM
Little Girl’s Graveyard in Ankeny, IA
Little Girl’s Graveyard
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admission
The Wilted Rose Cemetary in Des Moines, IA
The Wilted Rose Cemetary
Des Moines, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 5:00–11:00 PM
The Backrooms in Marion, IA
The Backrooms
Marion, IA · Halloween Display
Free admission
Reaper On Rio in Ankeny, IA
Reaper On Rio
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-LitePosted weekly hours: Mon–Tue 7:00–9:00 PM; Wed–Thu 7:00–8:59 PM · More hours in listing
Alex's House Of Horrors in Iowa City, IA
Alex's House Of Horrors
Iowa City, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admission
Fear In fort Madison in Fort Madison, IA
Fear In fort Madison
Fort Madison, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-LitePosted dates: Sep 19–30, Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
Newhell Yard Display in Newhall, IA
Newhell Yard Display
Newhall, IA · Drive-Through Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted dates: Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Thu 5:00–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00–10:00 PM · More hours in listing
Millville in Ankeny, IA
Millville
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionPosted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 12:05–12:00 AM
Hatcher’s Demon House in Des Moines, IA
Hatcher’s Demon House
Des Moines, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy Thrills
The Graveyard in Ankeny, IA
The Graveyard
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admission
Fright On South Walnut in West Union, IA
Fright On South Walnut
West Union, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy Thrills
Sam’s Cemetery in West Des Moines, IA
Sam’s Cemetery
West Des Moines, IA · Halloween Display
Free admissionPosted dates: Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
Purk Haunted Walkthrough in Tama, IA
Purk Haunted Walkthrough
Tama, IA · Haunted House
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted weekly hours: Fri 7:00–11:59 PM
Old Carroll Hill Cemetary Home Display! in Cedar Rapids, IA
Old Carroll Hill Cemetary Home Display!
Cedar Rapids, IA · Drive-Through Haunt
Free admission
Nightmare On 90th in West Des Moines, IA
Nightmare On 90th
West Des Moines, IA · Haunted Trail
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 6:00–10:00 PM
Ghostly Gardens in Ankeny, IA
Ghostly Gardens
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 7:00–11:00 PM
New Castle Cemetery in Davenport, IA
New Castle Cemetery
Davenport, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy Thrills
Halloween On The West in Des Moines, IA
Halloween On The West
Des Moines, IA · Haunted House
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted dates: Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sat 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sun 7:00–7:00 AM
The Lost Pirates Of Bluegrass in Ankeny, IA
The Lost Pirates Of Bluegrass
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Display
Free admissionPosted dates: Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sat 12:00 AM–11:59 PM; Sun 7:00–10:00 PM
Pirates Of The Comet in West Liberty, IA
Pirates Of The Comet
West Liberty, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy Thrills
Ghoulds Haunted Cemetery and Pumpkin Patch Display in Oelwein, IA
Ghoulds Haunted Cemetery and Pumpkin Patch Display
Oelwein, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-LitePosted dates: Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
Halloween Stuff in Waukee, IA
Halloween Stuff
Waukee, IA · Halloween Display
Free admission
Across The School Spook in Dubuque, IA
Across The School Spook
Dubuque, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-Lite
Haunting Of The Blessed Acre in Iowa City, IA
Haunting Of The Blessed Acre
Iowa City, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted dates: Oct 30–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Fri–Sat 8:00–10:00 PM
#BloodMoonHollows in Cedar Rapids, IA
#BloodMoonHollows
Cedar Rapids, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted weekly hours: Fri 7:00–11:00 PM
Haunted Cemetery in Ankeny, IA
Haunted Cemetery
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionPosted dates: Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
3rd Street Light Show in Fort Dodge, IA
3rd Street Light Show
Fort Dodge, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-LitePosted weekly hours: Mon–Thu 6:30–9:30 PM; Fri–Sat 6:30–10:30 PM · More hours in listing
Haunted Yard Display in Cedar Rapids, IA
Haunted Yard Display
Cedar Rapids, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted weekly hours: Thu 6:15–10:00 PM; Fri 5:30–10:30 PM · More hours in listing
Haunted Waters Halloween Bash in Ankeny, IA
Haunted Waters Halloween Bash
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-LitePosted dates: Oct 16, 2026Posted weekly hours: Fri 7:00–9:00 PM
Hocus Pocus Theme in Davenport, IA
Hocus Pocus Theme
Davenport, IA · Halloween Display
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted dates: Sep 30, Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 6:00–10:00 PM
NewHell Yard Display in Newhall, IA
NewHell Yard Display
Newhall, IA · Drive-Through Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-LitePosted dates: Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 6:00–10:00 PM
Maple St. Cemetery in Ankeny, IA
Maple St. Cemetery
Ankeny, IA · Drive-Through Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted dates: Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon 5:00–10:00 PM; Tue–Thu 5:00–9:30 PM · More hours in listing
Greenwood Pet Cemetery in Ankeny, IA
Greenwood Pet Cemetery
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-LitePosted dates: Oct 10–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 6:00–9:00 PM
Creepy CarnEvil in Mason City, IA
Creepy CarnEvil
Mason City, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-Lite
Frightmare On Farnam in Davenport, IA
Frightmare On Farnam
Davenport, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-LitePosted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
Finley Family Horror in Council Bluffs, IA
Finley Family Horror
Council Bluffs, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-LitePosted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
Skeletons Climbing The House! in Ankeny, IA
Skeletons Climbing The House!
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Display
Free admission

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