City of Des Moines, IA
10/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2026 07:46
Fall and Halloween Fun Starts Soon in Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa - Friday, October 9, 2026 - Spooky season is almost here in Des Moines, and our Parks and Recreation department is gearing up for family-friendly Halloween fun later this month!
Get ready for trick-or-treating, outdoor adventures, Halloween celebrations, and monstrous memory-making this month!
Leaves are already changing at Grandview Park! Enjoy the vibrant colors, complete fall leaf crafts, and join our environmental educator on a short nature walk! - Learn More
Create some Halloween decorations of your own at Reichardt Community Recreation Center! Halloween Paint & Take invites young artists, ages 5 - 12, to create a frightfully fun paint-by-numbers Halloween scene. - Learn More
Celebrate Howl-ween with your pup at Reno Memorial Dog Park! Take part in Halloween activities and participate in the costume contest. The winners will receive free dog park permits for 2027! - Learn More
Find the great pumpkin hidden in Greenwood Park! Learn how to use a GPS device and use it to locate the great pumpkin along with other Halloween prizes hidden throughout the park. Limited spots available, register today! - Learn More
Trick-or-Treat at Stone Park! Grab your candy bags and costumes and collect candy, Halloween prizes, and spooky crafts as you visit different stations throughout Stone Park. - Learn More
Halloween - Wednesday, October 31 @ 6 - 8 p.m.
As Trick-or-Treaters take to the sidewalks for city-wide Trick-or-Treating, we ask pedestrians to be cautious along roadways and in intersections and ask motorists to go slow, especially when traveling through neighborhoods. Have a safe evening and a happy Halloween!
We are embracing the Halloween spirit on the football field! This annual, all-state adult Flag Football Tournament falls on Halloween weekend, so we are inviting teams to celebrate accordingly! Register your team today! - Learn More
The Fall fun continues through November with Fall Fest at Union Park, Parent's Night Out, and more. Whether you are going all out this Halloween season or looking to enjoy the calmer side of fall, Des Moines Parks and Recreation has plenty of activities to keep residents of all ages moving, social, and having fun all Fall and Winter long!
"We are excited to offer numerous options this fall to celebrate Halloween and participate in Fall fun," Recreation Manager Janis Steele said. "We've also got our day-to-day fitness programs, athletics, adapted programs, after-school options and more to bring recreation to our residents every day."Explore all this and more in the 2026-2027 Fall/Winter Activities Guide, available at DSM.city/ActivitiesGuid e or pick up a printed guide at City facilities like City Hall, Public Libraries, and 1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.
Contact
Zoe Sadauskis
Communications Specialist, City Manager's Office
(515) 283-4795
[email protected]
About the City of Des Moines
The City of Des Moines is Iowa's capital city and our 17 departments serve more than 214,000 residents and 46 neighborhood associations. Des Moines is a leader in sustainability and provides its residents with vibrant neighborhoods, an alive and active downtown, and abundant leisure opportunities.
Des Moines continuously improves neighborhoods, public safety and quality of life by offering exceptional city services and reliable infrastructure while fostering an involved and compassionate community for all who visit and live in Des Moines.
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