2025 Halloween Events & Trunk-Or-Treats in the Corridor

2025 Halloween Events & Trunk-Or-Treats in the Corridor

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Things are getting SPOOKY in the Corridor! Here's a list of Halloween-themed events happening across Linn and Johnson Counties in October/November of 2025:

For Halloween events in all other Eastern Iowa counties, click HERE!

LINN COUNTY

Trick Or Treat at the Campground

  • Pleasant Creek Campground, Palo
  • Saturday, October 4th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • "You do not need a camping reservation to trick or treat at the event, just park at playground"

Springville Pumpkin Palooza

  • Cox Lake Park, Springville
  • Saturday, October 11th at 5 p.m.
  • "We start off our event with a parade of costumes (walkers only!) The parade makes their way from the Presbyterian Church to Cox Lake Park where the Trick or Treat Trail awaits!"

Paranormal Flashlight Tour

  • The Granger House Victorian Museum, Marion
  • Saturday, October 11th from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • "Join us at the Granger House, where our friendly staff and seasoned paranormal investigators will guide you through the mysterious halls, sharing tales of the spirits that reside within. If you've been curious about ghost hunting, this is the perfect opportunity to get started!"
  • Event is limited to 25 people - pre-registration is required HERE

Pumpkin Stroll

  • Ely City Park, Ely
  • Friday, October 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • "YOU bring the carved pumpkin – we’ll bring the lights. Any size, any shape, any family-friendly design! Free to participate and attend."
  • Also featuring fire pits, Halloween music, $1 s’more kits, and a concession stand

Cedar Rapids RoughRiders: Freaky Friday Night

  • ImOn Ice Arena, Cedar Rapids
  • Friday, October 17th at 7:05 p.m.
  • "Wear your best costume for a chance to win prizes all night long!"
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Trunk or Treat for Dogs

  • Fairfax Dog Park Parking Lot
  • Saturday, October 18th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. - costume contest at 1 p.m.
  • Featuring walking tacos, a bake sale, a costume contest, professional pet photos, a silent auction, and more
  • Proceeds benefit Adopt A Pal Animal Rescue and Hero’s Haven Animal Rescue
  • Cash and Venmo payments ONLY

Interactive "Hocus Pocus"

  • Cedar Rapids Public Library
  • Saturday, October 18th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • "Enjoy an interactive showing of the spook-tacular family film 'Hocus Pocus.' A prop bag with interactive elements will be supplied to attendees."

Jack O Lantern Jubilee

  • Kickstand, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, October 18th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Featuring a bounce house, face painting, pumpkin painting, caramel apple making, and more

Safe Halloween for Kids

  • Ushers Ferry, Cedar Rapids
  • Sunday, October 19th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • "Bring out the kids for an old-fashioned Halloween filled with trick-or-treating, games, and costume contests."
  • Register online HERE ($5 per child)

Pup O Ween

  • Kickstand, Cedar Rapids
  • Sunday, October 19th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Featuring dog costume contests, vendors, and giveaways
  • $1 from each sale of neighborhood beer goes to Dogs Forever

Creep the Alley Walking Tour

  • Begins at Town Centre Plaza, Downtown Cedar Rapids
  • October 21st & 28th at 6 p.m.
  • "Downtown alleys reveal a great deal of history about Cedar Rapids buildings, and they can be a little spooky too! Come explore the dark side of downtown architecture with this unique historic alley tour. Included are stories of how alleys function as service and utility access, how they provided secret entrances for Prohibition era businesses as well as clever retail store designs."
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Bawdy Horror Burlesque Show

  • CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids
  • Friday, October 24th at 8 p.m.
  • Featuring Qween Quan, Kater Tot, Varla, Morteisha Addams, Harley Golightly, Desdemona, Matt Adore, Catty Wompass, Anita Sativa, and more
  • Ages 18+
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Halloween Horror Show Extraordinaire

  • Ideal Theater & Bar, Cedar Rapids
  • October 24th & 25th at 6 p.m.
  • "Two nights. Six bands. Endless frights. The Ideal transforms into a haunted rock haven this Halloween weekend for the Halloween Horror Show Extraordinaire—a jam-packed two-day celebration of live music, spooky fun, and immersive experiences you won’t find anywhere else."
  • All ages until 9 p.m.
  • Purchase tickets HERE

A Hair-Raising Halloween: A GTT Murder Mystery

  • Giving Tree Theater, Marion
  • Dates/Times
    • October 24th, 25th, & 31st at 7:30 p.m.
    • November 2nd & 9th at 2:30 p.m.
    • November 7th at 7:30 p.m.
  • "Victor the Vampire has a strange group of dead and undead characters living in his vast house. They decided to attend a Halloween party, where they can mix without causing panic. The last thing on their minds was a murder in their midst – after all, how do you murder the already dead or the undead? With a dead body and hair-raising revelations sending shockwaves through the spooky group, it is down to one detective (and the audience) to solve the crime... but who will do the time?"
  • Purchase tickets HERE

The District Trick-or-Treat

  • Czech Village & New Bohemia, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, October 25th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • "Join us for a safe, daytime trick-or-treating event for the kiddos. Wear your costumes and come on down to Czech Village & New Bohemia to celebrate your Halloween weekend."

Marion Monster Mash

  • Uptown Marion
  • Saturday, October 25th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Featuring a photo booth, face painting, temporary tattoos, pumpkin decorating, yard games, spooky stories, a parade, and more

Cedar Rapids Halloween Parade

  • NewBo & Czech Village District, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, October 25th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
    • Creepy Kid Zone at NewBo City Market from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Family Costume Contest at 5:30 p.m.

Trick or Treat at Hy-Vee

Wickiup Fall Fest

  • Wickiup Hill Learning Center, Toddville
  • Saturday, October 25th from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • "Come out to Wickiup Hill for our not-so-spooky trick-or-treat hike! Kids can wear their costumes and collect treats along a gentle woodland trail, then enjoy pumpkin bowling, a straw scramble, and meet some of our not-so-creepy critters up close. Keep an eye out for a silly jump scare from our friendly giant spider—just enough to make you giggle! This event is perfect for ages 3–10, but younger and older siblings are welcome to join the fun."
  • Register online HERE ($3 per child)

Spooky Legends of Linn County

  • The History Center Lawn, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, October 25th at 7 p.m.
  • "Join us for authentic Linn County ghost stories told by storyteller Darrin Crow, including campfires, s'mores and hot cocoa, Almost Famous Popcorn and cash bar available."
  • Admission is $5

3rd Annual Haunted Hospital

  • Katz Simulation Center at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, October 25th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Cost is $6 - proceeds support Respiratory Therapy students

Frightmare Biscuit Hunt

  • Cheyenne Dog Park, Cedar Rapids
  • Sunday, October 26th at 12 p.m.
  • Featuring a costume contest and a biscuit hunt (leashes required)

Dog-O-Ween

  • Theisen's NE, Cedar Rapids
  • Sunday, October 26th at 3 p.m. - registration begins at 1 p.m.
  • Entry fee is $10 - all participants receive a goodie bag and coupon
  • Trophies & prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in two categories: Best Dog Costume and Best Dog & Person Costume

Pumpkin Painting Night

  • Big Grove Brewery, Cedar Rapids
  • Sunday, October 26th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Event is free - all supplies will be provided

Spooktacular Kids' Costume Contest

  • Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids
  • Monday, October 27th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • "Calling all little ghouls, goblins, witches, and superheroes! Get ready for a frightfully fun evening full of costumes, creativity, crafts, and candy! Join us for our Halloween Costume Contest, where kids can show off their spookiest, silliest, or most creative costumes in front of our panel of judges. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners"

Spooky Hayrack Night

  • Ushers Ferry, Cedar Rapids
  • Wednesday, October 29th at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., & 8 p.m.
  • "In addition to the hayrack ride, enjoy a children's craft, s'mores, and hot cocoa around the bonfire, and a very special, after-dark tour with one of the village's mysterious residents. Hear some of the rarely told stories and history of Ushers Ferry and Linn County."
  • Register online HERE ($10/$11)

Halloween Story Time

  • Hiawatha Public Library
  • Thursday, October 30th at 10:30 a.m.
  • For preschoolers - costumes encouraged

Community Trick or Treat

  • Hallmark Care Center, Mount Vernon
  • Friday, October 31st from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

  • CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids
  • Friday, October 31st at 10 p.m.
  • "Join us this Halloween night as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a full shadow cast performance that’s sure to thrill, chill, and fulfill! A wild, interactive screening of Rocky Horror featuring a live shadow cast brings the movie to life right before your eyes. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned Transylvanian, this is your night to let loose, dress up, and shout back at the screen! Prop bags, costume contests, and callbacks? You bet. Come ready to participate and embrace the madness."
  • Purchase tickets HERE

The Rocking Dead

  • The Olympic South Side Theater, Cedar Rapids
  • Friday, October 31st at 8 p.m.
  • "Six talented musicians from beyond the grave (including 3 members of the Iowa R&R Hall of Fame) will take you on a trip to celebrate the music and memories of many late, great singers and their songs."
  • Also featuring a costume contest
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Lisbon Halloween Town

  • Downtown Lisbon
  • Friday, October 31st from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • "Lisbon Parks & Rec will have games, photo booths, hay rack ride, community groups, and local businesses handing out candy. Lots of candy to go around! Southeast Linn Community Center will be having their Community Soup Supper for anyone who would like to stop in for a bite to eat. There will also be a photo booth located inside the library again this year."

Community Trick-or-Treat

  • Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon
  • Friday, October 31st from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Trick-Or-Treat at City Hall

  • Marion City Hall
  • Friday, October 31st from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • "Children can dress up in their Halloween costumes and collect candy and other treats from staff on both floors at Marion City Hall. Marion firefighters and police officers are expected to stop by, as well."

Trick or Treat at the Marion Police Department

  • Marion Police Department on Hwy 151
  • Friday, October 31st from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • "Visit the Marion Police Department in costumes to trick or treat with personnel, take photos with props and see a Police Squad car up close!"

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl

  • 8 Downtown Cedar Rapids Bars
  • October 31st & November 1st from 4 p.m. to midnight
  • Includes 2-3 shots, professional photographers, a party cup, food & drink specials, and a after party
  • Ages 21+
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Orchestra Iowa Pops I: The Nightmare Before Christmas

  • Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids
  • Saturday, November 1st at 7:30 p.m.
  • Featuring a movie showing with a live orchestra
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Trunk-or-Treats (Public Welcome)

JOHNSON COUNTY

Sensory “Scare” Fair

  • Ned Ashton House, Iowa City
  • Saturday, October 4th from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • "The Sensory Scare Fair is just for our friends and their families that have sensor sensitivities and need a safe place to celebrate the Halloween season. The fair will include a sensory sensitive haunted house, sensory games, and more. No candy will be handed out, just sensory toys."

Halloween Trail

  • Liberty Centre Pond, North Liberty
  • Friday, October 10th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • "Trick-or-treat with local business and organizations as you follow the Halloween trail around Liberty Centre Pond. Along the way meet friendly Halloween spirits, see Spooktacular decorations and enjoy photo ops."

Bark or Biscuit Pup Parade

  • Red Fern Dog Park, North Liberty
  • Friday, October 10th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • "Dogs are invited to walk their families to the dog park where we have unleashed a pet-centric Halloween Trail. Sport a costume if you’d like and strut the loop for treats, taps and toys."

Pet Costume Parade

  • Crosspark Rd Hy-Vee, Coralville
  • Saturday, October 11th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Featuring a costume contest with a grand prize and a "Supply Drive for the Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center. Donations are welcome to support pets in need."

Boo at the Barn

  • Miracles In Motion Farm, Swisher
  • Saturday, October 11th from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    • Sensory Hour from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
  • "The barn is buzzing with autumn magic, and our horses can’t wait to show off their costumes! Step into a world of friendly frights and cozy delights—with trick-or-treating around the farm, games and activities for all ages and abilities, and even the horses get in on the Halloween fun."

Movie in the Park

  • Creekside Park, Oxford
  • Saturday, October 18th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Showing It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and Halloweentown
  • Also featuring pumpkin crafts, face painting, a scavenger hunt, popcorn, and costumes

Treats on the Wine Trail Benefit

  • Walker Homestead, Iowa City
  • Sunday, October 19th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • "Guests will stroll a festive one-mile “Great Pup-kin Walk” through the vineyard and gardens, collecting sweet and savory treats along the way. Enjoy live blues and soul from Kevin Burt, join in the Pet Costume Parade, try your hand at pumpkin throwing to feed the animals, and bid on unique items in the silent auction—all while savoring farm-fresh food and wine in a breathtaking fall vineyard setting."
  • Proceeds benefit CommUnity Crisis Services
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Floating Pumpkin Patch

  • Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, Iowa City
  • Sunday, October 19th from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Two Ages Groups: 2 to 4 and 5 to 12
  • Cost is $10 fee - registration required HERE

Pups & Pumpkins

  • Field Day Brewing Co., North Liberty
  • Sunday, October 19th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Featuring a pumpkin carving challenge and a dog costume contest with prizes
  • Registration required - purchase tickets HERE

Trick-or-Treat in the Downtown Streets

  • Downtown Iowa City
  • Tuesday, October 21st from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • "...over 35 local businesses will be offering treats during the hours of 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Kids can proudly show off their costumes, collect treats, and enjoy the beautiful fall weather in the Downtown streets. This daytime family friendly activity is completely free - just don’t forget your candy pails!"

Witch Walk Sip & Shop

  • Downtown Swisher
  • Thursday, October 23rd from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Featuring prizes, sales at participating shops, vendors, drink specials, live music, and costumes

The Grave Rave

  • Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park, North Liberty
  • Friday, October 24th from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Featuring live music, comedic tarot card reading, a costume contest, a photo booth, charcuterie, and aerial performances
  • Ages 21+
  • Purchase tickets HERE

FilmScene in the Park

  • Chauncey Swan Park, Iowa City
  • Friday, October 24th at 7 p.m.
  • Showing Frankenweenie

Halloween Carnival

  • Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, Iowa City
  • Friday, October 24th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • "Experience a hauntingly fun time with ghostly carnival games, inflatables, crafts, special visitors, and more! Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required."

Colony After Dark

  • Colony Acres, North Liberty
  • October 24th & 25th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • "Join us for two evenings of fall fun as the corn maze transforms into a nighttime adventure! Wander with a flashlight or glow stick, enjoy the crisp autumn air, and explore all your favorite farm activities after dark. Perfect for families, teens, and anyone who loves a little adventure at night!"

Halloween Market

  • Chauncey Swan Parking Garage, Iowa City
  • Saturday, October 25th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • "Wear your costume and trick-or-treat at vendor tables, then join the 10 a.m. costume parade at the north side of Chauncey Swan Parking Garage. Stay after the parade to decorate a pumpkin to take home. Free for all ages!"

Rocky Horror Picture Show

  • Englert Theatre, Iowa City
  • Saturday, October 25th at 11:59 p.m.
  • Purchase tickets HERE - props included

Dog-O-Ween

  • Theisen's, Coralville
  • Sunday, October 26th at 3 p.m. - registration begins at 1 p.m.
  • Entry fee is $10 - all participants receive a goodie bag and coupon
  • Trophies & prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in two categories: Best Dog Costume and Best Dog & Person Costume

Halloween Bash

  • The Celebration Farm, Iowa City
  • Sunday, October 26th at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
  • "Join us for games, crafts and activities, indoor trick-or-treating, and returning this year--a GIANT CANDY GRAB! Costumes are encouraged, but not required. And don't forget your candy buckets, because you'll go home with TONS of goodies!"
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Floating Pumpkin Patch

  • North Liberty Community Center
  • Sunday, October 26th from 9:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • "The indoor pool will be full of small pumpkins; jump in and swim to your favorite pumpkin to take home. We will have raffles, a pumpkin decorating station and goodie bags for participants."
  • Two age groups: 1 to 5 and 6 to 10
  • Registration begins at 8 a.m. on October 19th HERE ($5)

Spooky Tubas

  • Coralville Public Library
  • Monday, October 27th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • "Join us in front of the Library's fireplace for a performance by the University of Iowa Tuba Euphonium Studio, directed by Professor John Manning!"

HalloWEEK

  • The Iowa Children's Museum, Coralville
  • October 28th through 31st
  • "Join us for a week of not-too-scary Halloween activities that kids of all ages will enjoy! Bats, spiders, cave monsters, and more will take over our exhibits during the spooky season, and families can check out special Halloween activities throughout the week of Halloween. "
  • Museum admission is $12 for ages 2 to 59 and $10 for ages 60+

Iowa Heartlanders: Haunted Heartland

  • Xtream Arena, Coralville
  • Friday, October 31st at 7 p.m.
  • "Enjoy a costume contest, candy cannon, spooky games, and haunted photo ops —this is one chilling night you won’t want to miss!"
  • Purchase tickets HERE

Trunk-or-Treats (Public Welcome)

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