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Haunted Houses & Halloween Displays in Des Moines, Iowa

Explore Halloween home haunts, yard displays and haunted attractions in Des Moines, Iowa. FrightMaps currently has 35 locations mapped in and around Des Moines. Listing types here include Yard Haunt, Photo Op and Animatronics.

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24 haunts in Des Moines

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

The Forgotten Haunt in Des Moines, Iowa
The Forgotten Haunt
Halloween Haunt · Scare Zone, Yard Haunt, Walk Around, Photo Op
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted dates: Oct 2–4 & 9–11 & 16–18 & 23–25 & 30–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Fri 5:00–10:30 PM; Sat–Sun 5:00–11:00 PM
3004 SE 8th St
DeadMans Party Halloween Display in Des Moines, Iowa
DeadMans Party
Halloween Display
Admission not specified
120 E Park Ave
Harry POTTER RETURN TO HOGWARTS Halloween Display in Des Moines, Iowa
Harry POTTER RETURN TO HOGWARTS
Halloween Display
Admission not specified
3720 Brook Ridge Ct
The Wilted Rose Cemetary Halloween Haunt in Des Moines, Iowa
The Wilted Rose Cemetary
Halloween Haunt · Yard Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 5:00–11:00 PM
615 E Rose Ave
Hatcher’s Demon House in Des Moines, Iowa
Hatcher’s Demon House
Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy Thrills
1015 West St
Halloween On The West in Des Moines, Iowa
Halloween On The West
Haunted House · Live Actors, Mega Haunt, Animatronics
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
1650 13th St
2600 Hunted Rose Halloween Display in Des Moines, Iowa
2600 Hunted Rose
Halloween Display
Free admissionPosted dates: Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
2600 E Rose Ave
HUNTED House Decorations Halloween Display in Des Moines, Iowa
HUNTED House Decorations
Halloween Display
Free admission
7105 SE 27th St
HUNTED House Decorations Halloween Display in Des Moines, Iowa
HUNTED House Decorations
Halloween Display
Free admission
5436 SE 26th Ct
HUNTED House Decorations Halloween Display in Des Moines, Iowa
HUNTED House Decorations
Halloween Display
Free admissionPosted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
3627 SE 23rd St
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Linn's Haunted House
Haunted Attraction
Paid admission
The Looming Witch's Garden Drive-Through Haunt in Des Moines, Iowa
The Looming Witch's Garden
Drive-Through Haunt · Drive-Through Haunt, Yard Haunt, Photo Op
Free admissionScare level: Boo-LitePosted dates: Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
2406 E Park Ave
1016 Halloween Display in Des Moines, Iowa
1016 Halloween Display
Halloween Haunt · Yard Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted dates: Oct 1–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
1016 E Thornton Ave
Bones and Brews Lawn Halloween Haunt in Des Moines, Iowa
Bones and Brews Lawn
Halloween Haunt · Interactive Experience
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted dates: Oct 31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Sat 6:00–8:00 PM
4901 S Union St
Decorations Halloween Display in Des Moines, Iowa
Decorations
Halloween Display
Free admission
2600 E Rose Ave
Graveyard decorations Halloween Haunt in Des Moines, Iowa
Graveyard decorations
Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted dates: Oct 25–31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
3516 52nd St
HUNTED House Decorations Halloween Display in Des Moines, Iowa
HUNTED House Decorations
Halloween Display
Free admission
2707 Fayrdale Dr
HUNTED House Decorations Halloween Display in Des Moines, Iowa
HUNTED House Decorations
Halloween Display
Free admission
5407 SE 29th Ct
HUNTED House Decorations Halloween Display in Des Moines, Iowa
HUNTED House Decorations
Halloween Display
Free admission
5420 SE 30th St
HUNTED House Decorations Halloween Display in Des Moines, Iowa
HUNTED House Decorations
Halloween Display
Free admission
5300 SE 28th St
HUNTED House Decorations Halloween Display in Des Moines, Iowa
HUNTED House Decorations
Halloween Display
Free admission
6807 Sweetwater Dr
Lower Beaver Spook Halloween Haunt in Des Moines, Iowa
Lower Beaver Spook
Halloween Haunt · Yard Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-LitePosted dates: Sep 20, Nov 1, 2026Posted weekly hours: Sun 12:00 AM–11:59 PM
3213 Garden Ave
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The Slaughterhouse
Haunted Attraction
Paid admission
Witch Hill Halloween Haunt in Des Moines, Iowa
Witch Hill
Halloween Haunt · Animatronics, Yard Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted dates: Oct 31, 2026Posted weekly hours: Sat 5:00–11:59 PM
1131 Oak Park Ave

Nearby

Halloween haunts and displays within 10 miles of Des Moines, in neighboring cities — each links to that city's page.

West Des Moines, IA

Carlisle, IA

Urbandale, IA

Ankeny, IA

Altoona, IA

Plan a Halloween visit near Des Moines, IA

Among the listings on this page: 26 listings specify free admission; 3 list paid admission; 14 include visiting hours.

For a quick neighborhood stop, look for home haunts and yard displays. For a longer visit, compare haunted attractions and their admission details. Check each listing's scare level and the host's age guidance before bringing children.

Opening nights vary. Confirm the date, hours and any ticket requirements with the host before you travel; a listing without admission information is not necessarily free.

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