Trick-or-treat hours in Des Moines, IA, 2026
Trick-or-treating in Des Moines, IA is Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 6 PM to 8 PM, according to Catch Des Moines. Turn your porch light on to welcome trick-or-treaters and off when you're done.
- Sat, October 31 Trick-or-treat night
- 6–8 PM 2026 hours
- 6–8 PM Last year (October 31)
Source: Catch Des Moines (2026) · Iowa Public Radio (2025) · Last checked Oct 1, 2026
Times can change for weather. If the town posts an update, it wins. Stay on sidewalks, carry a light, and only visit houses with the porch light on.
Des Moines trick-or-treat FAQ
What time is trick-or-treating in Des Moines, IA in 2026?
Trick-or-treating in Des Moines, IA is Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 6 PM to 8 PM, according to Catch Des Moines. Turn your porch light on to welcome trick-or-treaters and off when you're done.
What were the trick-or-treat hours in Des Moines last year?
Friday, October 31, 2025, 6–8 PM (Iowa Public Radio (2025)).
What time does trick-or-treating start and end in Des Moines?
It starts at 6 PM and ends at 8 PM on Saturday, October 31. Turn your porch light off at 8 PM to show you're done.
Is trick-or-treating on Thursday, Friday or Saturday in 2026?
In Des Moines it's Saturday. Halloween 2026 itself is Saturday, October 31.
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