Here’s a summary of the Halloween events happening in the Corridor for October 2026:
Hauntings
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The Deranged Haunted Attraction: Oct. 9-31, Fridays and Saturdays, Belle Plaine—$25. Kids’ Haunt on Oct. 25.
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Circle of Ash: Oct. 2-31, various times, Central City—$35; family and fast passes available.
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Scream Acres: Oct. 3-31, Fridays and Saturdays, Atkins—tickets on website.
Programs
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Melinda Wichmann Author Visit: Oct. 8, Ely Public Library.
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Spooky Legends of Linn County: Oct. 24, Cedar Rapids, includes pumpkin painting and ghost stories—$6.
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David Arquette Live Talk: Oct. 25, Cedar Rapids—tickets from $37.50.
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Paranormal Presentation: Oct. 28, Hiawatha Library—free.
Family-Friendly Activities
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Hollowed Harvest: Various evenings at Linn County Fairgrounds—$30 per family.
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Harvest Hayrack Nights: Oct. 16 & 30, Cedar Rapids—$8 to $12.
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Halloween Painting: Oct. 17, Ely Library—registration required.
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Cedar Rapids Halloween Parade: Oct. 24, pre-parade family activities from 4:30 p.m.—details online.
Nightlife
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Adult Halloween Party: Oct. 16, Cedar Rapids, theme: 1970s—tickets start at $33.
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Halloween Bar Crawl: Oct. 24 & 31, downtown Iowa City—adv. tickets $19.
Movies
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Spooky Movie Night at the Farm: Oct. 16, Cedar Rapids—donations appreciated.
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Hocus Pocus in Concert: Oct. 24, Cedar Rapids—$31 to $71.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show: Midnight screening on Oct. 30, interactive.
For more details or to add your events, visit hooplanow.com.
