What's on this October in Iowa
9 haunted experiences with dates covering October 2026, grouped by type and ordered by how well their venues are documented. As of September 2026.
Tours
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GRIPS Haunted History Walk · Oct 1 to Oct 31
Seasonal: Oct 1 to Oct 31· · verified September 2026 -
Des Moines Ghosts Extended Tour · Year-round
Nightly, year-round · All Ages
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
The Deadly Dirge of Des Moines Ghost Tour · Year-round
Nightly, year-round · All Ages
Year-round· · verified September 2026
Ghost hunts and investigations
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Overnight Stay (Individual Rooms or Full House) · Year-round
Year-round (20% off Nov 27–Mar 1) · $159–$599
Year-round· · verified September 2026
Events and attractions
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Guided House Tour · Sept 7 to Oct 31
July 5-September 6: Fridays-Sundays; September 7-October 31: Saturdays only · $12/adult non-member
Booking now· through Oct 31· verified September 2026Seasonal: July 5 to Sept 6; Sept 7 to Oct 31 -
Surf Ballroom Museum · Year-round
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Dinner at Carlos O'Kelly's · Year-round
Daily
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Movies and Live Shows · Year-round
$5-$10 for movies; live event pricing varies
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Daytime Victorian Museum Tour · Oct 3, Oct 4
Weekends; weekdays by appointment · $10/adult, $5 children (4-12)
Dates: Oct 3 and Oct 4· · verified September 2026
Entries are ordered by documentation rank within each type, never by commission. Availability is reported as the operator states it; we never invent a date the operator hasn't given.