The Forgotten Haunt
Des Moines, Iowa
- 🏆 Ranked #1 in The 10 Best Haunted Houses in Des Moines, IA (2026)
- 🏆 Ranked #8 in The 15 Best Haunted Houses in Iowa (2026)

About The Forgotten Haunt
A witch has brought forth the dead, cursed the land & those who inhabit it. Step into the forgotten land, the guardian might guide you. light/sound 15th 30th 31st. full show 15&31
- Scare Zone
- Yard Haunt
- Walk Around
- Photo Op
- Free admission
- Scare level: Creepy Thrills
- Home haunt
Address
3004 SE 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
Hours
- Fri 5:00–10:30 PM
- Sat–Sun 5:00–11:00 PM
Season dates
Oct 2–4 & 9–11 & 16–18 & 23–25 & 30–31, 2026
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