Halloween events for kids in Des Moines, 2026

Trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, not-so-scary storytimes and costume parades in Des Moines for Halloween 2026, read every night from the libraries' and venues' own calendars. Library programmes are free.

5 Halloween events on 5 days

Wed, Oct 7

Science Wednesdays: Spooky Kaleidoscopes4:00 PM · 5000 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310, US · Free

Thu, Oct 8

Decorate a Spooky Mini Cake3:30 PM · 3516 Fifth Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50313, US · Free

Thu, Oct 15

Pajama Storytime : Spooky Stories6:30 PM · 1326 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314, US · Free

Mon, Oct 26

Family Storytime: Halloween Costume Parade6:30 PM · 1111 Porter Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50315, US · Free

Wed, Oct 28

Teen Chef: Pumpkin Spice French Toast4:00 PM · 5000 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50310, US · Free

Halloween nearby: Davenport (7), Cedar Rapids (3), Dubuque (2), Ames (1), Sioux City (1).

Read from each library’s and venue’s own calendar; a cancelled event disappears within a day. Check the organiser’s page for costume rules and registration.