Des Moines celebrates Halloween with a family trick-or-treat outing Friday and live music at the theater Saturday night.
Waterland Trick-or-Treat Path: Friday, October 30
Bring the costumes and candy bags to downtown Des Moines for the Waterland Trick or Treat Path from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Friday, October 30.
Hosted by Destination Des Moines, the family-friendly event follows Marine View Drive South, from South 216th Street to South 227th Street. Families can stroll the route and stop at participating businesses and treat stations.
Halloween at the Des Moines Theater: Saturday, October 31
[Ages 21 +]
Halloween night brings costumes, dancing, and live music to the Des Moines Theater on 22329 Marine View Drive South.
The 21-and-older party runs 8–11:30 p.m. Saturday, October 31, with doors opening at 7 p.m. A Flock of 80s provides the music, with costume contests and a Thriller dance adding to the festivities.
Find tickets and event details on the theater’s Eventbrite page.
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