Halloween Haunts & Happenings 2023
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on Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Spooktacular events and haunts are taking place in October 2023!
Below is a list of Haunts, Happenings and Trick-or-Treating.
To find a list of fall events, visit Fall Fun 2023.
October 3-31, 2023
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW: Original Book Illustrations by Gary Kelley
Reception with the artist: Tuesday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Visit the gallery to see Gary Kelley's pastel illustrations created in 1990 for Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, published in 1820. A community favorite, each work in the series was sponsored by a Friend of the Hearst to help build the permanent collection of the Hearst Center in the 1990s.
October 16-31, 2023
Southdale IMPACT Hocus Pocus Challenge
Southdale Elementary IMPACT is sponsoring a Community Halloween Decorating Challenge. A $20 donation will place your home on the map, deadline to register is October 10th. Maps will be available on their Facebook page starting October 16.
Saturday, October 21, 2023
The Core’s Halloween Comic Fest
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Core’s Halloween Comic Fest is suitable for all ages. Receive one free comic book, get your photo taken with The Core's cast of characters between 10am-1pm, meet guest artists and join the costume contest that begins at 1pm.
Friday, October 27, 2023
UNI Chemistry & Biochemistry Halloween House
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Visit the second floor of McCollum Science Hall for science so fun it's scary. The event is free and open to the public. The activities are intended for elementary age children, but can be enjoyed by children of all ages. Come in Costume! You'll have lots of fun.
Monday, October 30, 2023
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Spooky Stories
The Cedar Falls Public Library, location TBD. Join the fun for Spooky Storytime where you’ll sing creepy songs and read scary fun books. Costumes are encouraged. Ages 3-8. Free.
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Cedar Falls Farmers Market Trick or Treating
8:30 am - 12 pm
Costumes Encouraged at this event in Overman Park!
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Cedar Falls Citywide Trick or Treating
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Cedar Falls will celebrate Trick-or-Treat Night on the evening of Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Trick-or-Treat in the District
3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Cedar Falls Downtown District
Merchants will be outside their shops for young trick or treaters!
AREA HAUNTS
October 6-7, 13-14, 20-22, 26-31, 2023
Harris Haven Funeral Home
Enter if you dare! Bravely enter Harris Haven Funeral Home and explore its many rooms.
September 23 – October 31, 2023
Heartland Farms
Scarecrow’s Haunted Barn, Haunted Cornfield, hayrides, Punkin Playland, The Punkinator, Tree House Tube Slide, farm animals and the Giant Jumping Pillow!
October 6-7, 12-14, 19-22, 26-29, 2023
The Heart of Darkness Haunted Complex
Dying for a good time? Face your fears at The Heart of Darkness! They have thirteen themed areas including Scream in the Dark, House of Evil Dead, Claustrophobia Black Out Maze, Salem’s Coven, Haunting of Hell House, Zombie CDC, Crypt Keepers Vault, Creeper’s Bus, Goblins Lair, Darkhold Castle, Grizzly’s Chainsaw Massacre and Jack-o-Lantern Lane. One is 3D Killer Circus!
October 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, 2023
KW Paintball Halloween Zombie Shoot
This is where the undead reside and the humans try to survive! Visitors take a ride on the custom trailers through the paintball park taking out zombies that lurk throughout with 100 zombie killing rounds.
October 13-14, 20-21, 27-8, 2023
Waterhawks Haunted Hayride
Waterhawks Ski Team presents its annual Haunted Hayride fundraiser beginning October 13! Come out to Eagle Lake to experience the thrill of a Haunted Hayride with family and friends; enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, and Food Truck Saturdays. Double check their Facebook page, Waterhawks, for updates.
photo courtesy of the Waterhawks Haunted Hayride
CEDAR VALLEY TRICK-OR-TREATING
October 26, 2023
Trick or Treat
5:30 - 8:00 pm
Phelps Youth Pavilion
Go on a journey through the Phelps Youth pavilion and be treated to a silly tale presented by the Black Hawk Children's Theatre. Participants will complete Halloween themed crafts and receive a bag of goodies. Reservations are required and costumes are encouraged. Members: $2 | Non-members: $5.
October 26, 2023
Jack-o-Lantern Night
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Downtown Waverly
Kids can trick-or-treat at participating downtown merchants.
October 28, 2023
Trick or Treat Downtown Waterloo
10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Children can enjoy trick-or-treating at shops in downtown Waterloo. This is a family-friendly event which includes vendors in Lincoln Park, the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market, and a costume photo booth.
October 31, 2023
Trick-or-Treat in the District
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Cedar Falls Downtown District
Merchants will be outside their shops for young trick or treaters!
CITYWIDE TRICK-OR-TREATING
Cedar Falls October 31 ~ 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Waterloo October 31 ~ 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Waverly October 31 ~ 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Dike October 31 ~ 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Evansdale October 31 ~ 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
Hudson October 31 ~ 5:00 - 7 p.m.
Looking for more information about things to do this fall? Give us a call at the Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau and Visitor Center at 319-268-4266.
We'd be happy to help!