Halloween 2026 in Nevada & Central Iowa: Trick-or-Treat Times, Fall Festivals & Spooky Fun!
Your Guide to Halloween Events, Trick-or-Treat Nights & Family-Friendly Fun Around Central Iowa!
Spooky season is officially here, and Central Iowa is full of frightfully fun ways to celebrate! Whether you're looking for trick-or-treat nights, pumpkin festivals, haunted happenings, or family-friendly Halloween activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
At The MORE Team with RE/MAX Concepts, we love celebrating the communities we call home! We've rounded up some of the best Halloween events happening in Nevada and surrounding Central Iowa communities, along with local trick-or-treat dates and times, so you can spend less time searching and MORE time making memories!
Nevada & Surrounding Area Halloween Events
Thursday, October 22
The Great Pumpkin Market | Downtown Nevada
🕒 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Main Street Nevada
Get into the Halloween spirit with an evening of fall fun at the Great Pumpkin Market in downtown Nevada! Head downtown and enjoy the festive atmosphere while supporting our local community.
Sunday, October 25
It's a day full of Halloween fun for the whole family!
Trunk or Treat at Windsor Manor
🕒 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Windsor Manor, Nevada
Nevada Christian School Fall Festival
🕒 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Nevada Christian School
Trunk or Treat at Memorial Lutheran Church
🕒 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Memorial Lutheran Church, Nevada
Trick or Treat at Treehouse Village
🕒 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Iowa Arboretum, Madrid
Bring the kids, dress up in your favorite costumes, and enjoy an afternoon of Halloween festivities!
Wednesday, October 28
Malloween at North Grand Mall
🕒 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 North Grand Mall, Ames
Looking for another opportunity to show off those costumes? Head to North Grand Mall for Malloween!
Thursday, October 29
Downtown Nevada Trick-or-Treat: The Spooky Stroll
🕒 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Main Street Nevada
One of our favorite Halloween traditions is back! Bring your little ghosts and goblins downtown for an evening of trick-or-treating with local businesses.
Be sure to stop by and see The MORE Team! We'll be handing out glow sticks, candy, and popcorn! We can't wait to see everyone's costumes!
Milford Market: AFTER DARK Edition
🕒 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The Milford Schoolhouse
Enjoy a special after-dark edition of Milford Market for a little extra Halloween fun!
Friday, October 30
Milford Market
🕒 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 The Milford Schoolhouse
Witches Wander
🕒 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Bricktown Bakery, Nevada
Come meet the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus for a little Halloween magic!
Spooky Historic Tour Featuring Henry Corbin
🕒 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Meet at the Main Street Office, Nevada
Take a spooky stroll through Nevada's history!
FREE Movie: Practical Magic
🕒 7:30 PM
📍 Camelot Theater, Nevada
Wrap up your Friday night with a Halloween movie at the Camelot Theater!
Downtown Ames Business Trick-or-Treat
🕒 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Downtown Ames
Ames City Wide Trick-or-Treat
🕒 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Gilbert City Wide Trick-or-Treat
🕒 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
👻 Saturday, October 31: Halloween!
Milford Market
🕒 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 The Milford Schoolhouse
Trunk-or-Treat at ACE Hardware
🕒 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 ACE Hardware, Nevada
Trick-or-Treat at Rolling Green Village
🕒 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Rolling Green Village, Nevada
Nevada City Wide Trick-or-Treat
🕒 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Nevada Neighborhoods
Grab your costumes, candy buckets, and flashlights because it's time for Halloween night in Nevada!
Halloween II Movie
🕒 7:00 PM
📍 Camelot Theater, Nevada
Looking for a spooky way to end Halloween night? Catch Halloween II at the Camelot Theater!
Central Iowa 2026 City Wide Trick-or-Treat Times
Planning to visit family or friends in a neighboring community? Here's a quick guide to Halloween trick-or-treat dates and times throughout Central Iowa!
Friday, October 30
| Community | Trick-or-Treat Hours |
|---|---|
| Ames | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Gilbert | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Saturday, October 31
| Community | Trick-or-Treat Hours |
|---|---|
| Altoona | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Ankeny | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Boone | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Bondurant | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Cambridge | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Des Moines | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Elkhart | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Huxley | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| McCallsburg | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Maxwell | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Nevada | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Roland | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Story City | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Zearing | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Please note: Dates and times are based on the provided 2026 community event flyers and are subject to change. We recommend checking with local organizers or city officials before heading out.
Halloween Safety Tips for Families
Before heading out for an evening of Halloween fun, here are a few simple reminders to help keep everyone safe:
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Stay visible! Bring flashlights, glow sticks, or reflective accessories to help drivers see your little trick-or-treaters.
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Stick together! Young children should always be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Watch for traffic! Use sidewalks and crosswalks whenever possible.
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Check the candy! Take a few minutes to look through your child's treats before they dig in.
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Respect your neighbors! Visit homes with porch lights on and remember to say thank you!
There's No Place Like HOME for Halloween!
One of the things we love most about living and working in Central Iowa is the sense of community. From downtown celebrations and neighborhood trick-or-treating to local businesses hosting festive events, Halloween is just one of the many reasons these communities are such wonderful places to call home.
At The MORE Team with RE/MAX Concepts, we're proud to be part of the Nevada community and the surrounding Central Iowa area. We love supporting local businesses, celebrating community traditions, and helping families find the perfect place to make memories of their own.
Whether you're looking for a new home, thinking about selling, or simply wanting to stay connected with what's happening around town, we're always here to help!
From all of us at The MORE Team, have a safe, fun, and SPOOKTACULAR Halloween!
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