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Home Haunts in Iowa (2026)

Home haunts and yard displays in Iowa that posted photos and updated their listing for this season — the front yards neighbours drive across town for, not the ticketed attractions.

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AnkenyDavenportDes MoinesMarionIowa CityWest Des MoinesAsburyBettendorfCamancheCedar RapidsDubuqueDysartFort MadisonGrimesHoney CreekLoganOelweinPeostaPocahontasUrbandaleWest LibertyWest Union

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
Corner Of Horror in Ankeny, IA
Corner Of Horror
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specified
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
Halloween Hell in Cedar Rapids, IA
Halloween Hell
Cedar Rapids, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specified
Screechwood ST in Ankeny, IA
Screechwood ST
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specified
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
DeadMans Party in Des Moines, IA
DeadMans Party
Des Moines, IA · Halloween Display
Admission not specified
Michael Myers Of The Quad Cities in Bettendorf, IA
Michael Myers Of The Quad Cities
Bettendorf, IA · Halloween Display
Paid admissionPosted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 2:00–10:00 PM
Hocus Pocus in Ankeny, IA
Hocus Pocus
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Display
Admission not specified
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
Cody Cemetary and Yard Haunt in West Des Moines, IA
Cody Cemetary and Yard Haunt
West Des Moines, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specified
The Backrooms in Marion, IA
The Backrooms
Marion, IA · Halloween Display
Free admission
Pumpkin Manor in Ankeny, IA
Pumpkin Manor
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Display
Admission not specified
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
Come See Skelly in Honey Creek, IA
Come See Skelly
Honey Creek, IA · Halloween Display
Admission not specified
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
House Decorated in Marion, IA
House Decorated
Marion, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specified
Skeletons in Ankeny, IA
Skeletons
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specified
Carnival Chaos in Davenport, IA
Carnival Chaos
Davenport, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specified
Millville in Ankeny, IA
Millville
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionPosted weekly hours: Mon–Sun 12:05–12:00 AM
Twisted Hollow in Asbury, IA
Twisted Hollow
Asbury, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specified
Hatcher’s Demon House in Des Moines, IA
Hatcher’s Demon House
Des Moines, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Creepy Thrills
Terror On Lawrence Ave in Camanche, IA
Terror On Lawrence Ave
Camanche, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specified
Suburban Hell in Grimes, IA
Suburban Hell
Grimes, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specified
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
Skeleton Crew in Ankeny, IA
Skeleton Crew
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specifiedScare level: Creepy Thrills
Oakley Cemetery in Marion, IA
Oakley Cemetery
Marion, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specifiedScare level: Creepy Thrills
PocaHAUNTus in Pocahontas, IA
PocaHAUNTus
Pocahontas, IA · Haunted House
Paid admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted weekly hours: Fri–Sat 7:00–10:00 PM
Turn Around Lane in Urbandale, IA
Turn Around Lane
Urbandale, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specified
Skelly’s Place in Ankeny, IA
Skelly’s Place
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Display
Admission not specified
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
The Fear Barn in Peosta, IA
The Fear Barn
Peosta, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specified
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
Nightmare On State Street in Dysart, IA
Nightmare On State Street
Dysart, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specifiedScare level: Creepy ThrillsPosted weekly hours: Mon–Thu 7:30–9:30 PM; Fri–Sat 7:30–10:00 PM · More hours in listing
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
Across The School Spook in Dubuque, IA
Across The School Spook
Dubuque, IA · Halloween Haunt
Free admissionScare level: Boo-Lite
Trail Of Shadows in Logan, IA
Trail Of Shadows
Logan, IA · Halloween Haunt
Admission not specified
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
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
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
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
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
Skeletons Climbing The House! in Ankeny, IA
Skeletons Climbing The House!
Ankeny, IA · Halloween Display
Free admission

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