Halloween Haunts & Happenings

Discover the Spooky Side of Cedar Rapids!

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Haunted Attractions

Circle of Ash, Linn County Fair Grounds

Oct. 3rd - Nov. 1st (Fridays & Saturdays) Check website for hours
Circle of Ash rises again! Mixing elements of indoor & outdoor style haunted attractions, Circle of Ash delivers the best of both worlds. All new areas of total darkness await and beautiful, scary sets for monsters to hide. Are you brave enough to go first?

Scream Acres, Bloomsbury Farm

Oct. 4th – 31st (Fridays & Saturdays), 6:30-10:00pm
With over 75 creepers, clowns, and zombies - and FOUR haunted attractions, Scream Acres Scream Park offers an all-inclusive haunted house experience for all ages. The question is, can you make it through?

2025 Events

MONSTER MASH! - October Teen Hang

Oct. 9
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
Join us for a monster mash teen hang, featuring games, food, music, crafts and a COSTUME CONTEST! This event is free to all Cedar Rapids area teens, so come on by and show us your creative costumes! its gonna be a SCARY good time!

Halloween Art Night!

Oct. 14 & 21
Tanager Place
Join us for a monster mash teen hang, featuring games, food, music, crafts and a COSTUME CONTEST! This event is free to all Cedar Rapids area teens, so come on by and show us your creative costumes! its gonna be a SCARY good time!

Jack O Lantern Jubile

Oct. 18
Kickstand
Bring the whole family to Kickstand for an afternoon of face paint, pumpkin painting, and more!

Interactive "Hocus Pocus"

Oct. 18
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Enjoy an interactive showing of the spook-tacular family film "Hocus Pocus." A prop bag with interactive elements will be supplied to attendees. Film is rated PG.

Cauldron of Transformation Ceremony

Oct. 18
Illuminations
Facilitated by Laina Pilkenton, this ceremonial experience invites participants to explore the symbolic power of the cauldron as a tool for personal growth, transformation, and spiritual renewal through discussion, guided meditation, and sound healing. Open to all experience levels, this gathering offers a reflective and empowering journey of rebirth and energetic change.

Safe Halloween for Kids

Oct. 19
Ushers Ferry Historic Village
Bring out the kids for an old-fashioned Halloween filled with trick-or-treating, games, and costume contests.

Trunk or Treat

Oct. 19
The Views of Marion
Jeeps 4 Peeps, a new local Jeep club, is teaming up with The Views of Marion for a fun-filled Trunk-or-Treat and trick-or-treat event where families can enjoy decorated Jeeps outside and visit residents inside. Guests are encouraged to bring a canned food item as admission to support the Linn County Food Bank.

Creep the Alley Walking Tour

Oct. 21
The History Center
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.

Halloween Music Bingo

Oct. 22
Goldfinch Tap & Eatery
Goldfinch Tap + Eatery in Marion invites guests to a special Halloween-themed Music Bingo night featuring spooky hits like “Thriller” and “Monster Mash.” This free, all-ages event offers a fun evening of music, prizes, and sweet treats on Wednesday, October 22 at 7 p.m.

Saving Us 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat

Oct. 24
Washington High School
Community event for all ages. Come show off your creative costumes while you participate in the Trunk-or-Treat activities. Come enjoy hot dogs, face painting, music, games, and more fun activities.

Halloween Family Fun!

Oct. 24
The Quarter Barrel
Quarter Barrel is hosting a family-friendly Halloween Party on Friday, October 24 from 5:30–8:30 p.m., featuring costume prizes, a raffle, food and drink specials, a balloon artist, and free-play arcade games. Families are invited to dress up, enjoy Halloween fun, and take advantage of festive deals throughout the evening.

Game Night at Brucemore: Blood on the Clocktower

Oct. 24
Brucemore
We’re bringing Blood on the Clocktower to Brucemore’s iconic Victorian mansion for an immersive night of spooky gaming. In this hit social deduction game, you’ll enter a world where an evil presence is killing victims one by one. Work with other players to try to discover the demon before it’s too late, but don’t be too trusting – in this game, you never know who has something to hide.

Bawdy Horror

Oct. 24
CSPS
It's glamorous, it's gory, it's BAWDY HORROR, Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha's Halloween burlesque & variety show! Headlined by the number one most influential burlesque performer in the world, Qween Quan from New Orleans, and long-time Bawdy favorite & comedy genius Kater Tot, this show will make your toes curl in more ways than one!

Illuminations

Oct. 25
Illuminations
Come and support local crafters! Eight different vendors will have magical accessories and curioddities for sale in The Studio at Illuminations in Suite 112.

Marion Monster Mash

Oct. 25
Uptown Marion
Uptown Marion invites the community to the first-ever Marion Monster Mash on Saturday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Central Plaza—a festive celebration of Halloween fun for all ages.

Trunk or Treat NW Recreation Center

Oct. 25
NW Recreation Center Cedar Rapids
The Northwest Recreation Center invites families to a free, all-ages Halloween Trunk or Treat featuring games, candy, photos, and community vendors. Guests are encouraged to wear their costumes and enjoy a fun-filled evening for the whole family.

Halloween Horror Show Extraordinaire - Part 2 by Next to Midnight

Oct. 25
The Ideal Theater & Bar
The Halloween Horror Show Extraordinaire transforms The Ideal into a haunted rock haven for two nights of live music, costume contests, tarot readings, and spooky fun. Running October 24–25, this all-ages event features six bands, immersive experiences, and exclusive VIP perks for the ultimate Halloween weekend.

Creep Show Halloween Parade

Oct. 25
NewBo City Market
ITS BAAAACKKKK! Terry-Durin Company is proud to announce the 7th annual CR NewBo Czech Village 2025 HALLOWEEN PARADE -CREEP SHOW CARNIVAL. The NewBo yard will be converted into a complete haunted attraction with roving monsters of the night, Spooky snacks and Boo beverages will be available for purchase.

Spooky Legends of Linn County

Oct. 25
The History Center
The History Center presents Spooky Legends of Linn County, an outdoor evening of authentic local ghost stories told by Darrin Crow. Guests can enjoy campfires, s’mores, hot cocoa, and popcorn while listening to chilling tales under the stars.

Post Parade Black Light Bash

Oct. 25
Hazzard County CR
Hazzard County American Saloon hosts the Post Parade Black Light Bash featuring live music from Too Hype Crew and bTsunami, spooky drink specials, food trucks, and a scare zone. Guests can dance the night away and compete in the Halloween costume contest for prizes in multiple categories.

Trick or Treat Market

Oct. 26
Big Grove Cedar Rapids
Big Grove Cedar Rapids hosts the Trick or Treat Market on Sunday, October 26 from 12–4 p.m., featuring local artists, small businesses, and creative vendors. This free, family-friendly event invites guests to wear costumes, collect candy, and enjoy a festive afternoon of shopping and community fun.

HALLOWEEN HORROR SHOW EXTRAORDINAIRE - PART 2 by Next to Midnight

Oct. 25-26
The Ideal Theater
The Halloween Horror Show Extraordinaire takes over The Ideal for two nights of live music, costume contests, and spooky fun. Featuring six bands, immersive experiences, and exclusive VIP perks, this haunted rock event promises a Halloween weekend like no other.

Dog-O-Ween Costume Parade

Oct. 26
Theisen's
Theisen’s of Cedar Rapids NE hosts the annual Dog-O-Ween Costume Parade on Sunday, October 26, featuring costumed pups and their owners in a fun-filled event benefiting a local humane society. Participants can compete for prizes, enjoy goodie bags, and celebrate Halloween with a howling good time.

Candlelight: Halloween Classics

Oct. 26
The Olympic South Side Theater
Candlelight Concerts brings a hauntingly beautiful musical experience to The Olympic South Side Theater, featuring a live string quartet performing Halloween-inspired classics under the warm glow of candlelight. Guests can enjoy an unforgettable, multi-sensory evening filled with iconic themes from Thriller to The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Pumpkin Painting

Oct. 26
Big Grove Brewery Cedar Rapids
Big Grove Cedar Rapids hosts a free Pumpkin Painting Night on Sunday, October 26 from 4–7 p.m., inviting guests of all ages to celebrate the season with creativity and fall fun. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination and festive spirit!

The Monster Mash Murder Mystery

Oct. 26
CSPS
It's the Sunday before Halloween, and all the ghouls and goblins are coming for the annual Halloween Monster Mash to determine who will be this year's Halloween Monarch! Come in your finest costumes and compete to see if it could be you!

Spooktacular Kids' Costume Contest

Oct. 27
Lindale Mall
Calling all little ghouls, goblins, witches, and superheroes! Get ready for a frightfully fun evening full of costumes, creativity, crafts, and candy!

Movie Night

Oct. 28
Brick's Bar & Grill
Guests are invited to a Halloween Movie Night featuring spooky favorites like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Corpse Bride, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. The evening runs from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. with themed cocktails and snacks available throughout the night.

Spooky Hay Rack Night

Oct. 29
Ushers Ferry Historic Village
Come to Ushers Ferry for our last fall hayrack night with a Halloween twist! 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.

The Official Halloween Bar Craw

Oct. 31 - Nov. 1
Pub217
Cedar Rapids comes alive this Halloween with a thrilling two-day bar crawl on October 31 and November 1, featuring spooky cocktails, outrageous costumes, and Halloween-themed entertainment. Guests can enjoy exclusive drink deals, live music, and surprises at every stop for a frightfully fun night out.

Haunt the Night at Tycoon!

Oct. 31
The Tycoon
Tycoon makes its long-awaited return this Halloween with a night full of fun, fright, and festivities. Guests are invited to dress in their best costumes and celebrate with the spirited staff for a hauntingly good time

Neon Dragon Tattoo and Art Collective 21st Annual Halloween Party

Oct. 31
Cliff's Dive Bar & Grill
It's time to get spooky, Cedar Rapids! Join Neon Dragon Tattoo and Art Collective for our annual Halloween Costume Party at Cliff's Dive Bar! Get ready for a night of hauntingly good fun with killer tunes from the one and only Interstellar Cave Dweller!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Oct. 31
CSPS
Celebrate Halloween night with a wild, interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in honor of its 50th anniversary, featuring a live shadow cast performance that brings the cult classic to life. Guests are encouraged to dress up, join the callbacks, and embrace the madness in this unforgettable, adults-only event.

A collage of spooky Halloween photos from activities in Cedar Rapids

A collage of Halloween event photos from Cedar Rapids

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