Des Moines Police Department is hosting a Trunk or Treat Event on Monday, October 17th from 4pm – 6:30pm at Pioneer Recreation Center. Come bring the kids! 
Urbandale Police Department is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat! Event will be Thursday, Oct 27th from 5:30-7:30pm.
Deal’s Orchard is holding it’s 40th anniversary celebration on October 8th and 9th from 10am-6pm with a Fall Festival! There will be live entertainment, pie, animals, corn pit, hayrides, pumpkin painting, slides, and more! To learn more: https://dealsorchard.com/events/#_fall-festival
The residents of Sherman Hill are decorating their homes with spooky scenes and collecting non-perishables for the DMARC pantries. This event is free, but non-perishable donations are encouraged. This event is on October 31st from 6:30-8:30pm at 1501 Woodland Ave, DM) https://www.shermanhilldsm.org/events/halloween-on-the-hill/
Wear your costumes and join in on the Great Pumpkin Party from October 23-26th at 6-8pm every night! There will be inflatables, train rides, carnival games, popcorn, and more! This will be held at Valley Church, Valley Community Center and Outdoors! On October 23rd from 6-8pm there will be a night for families with special needs! For further information: https://valley.church/great-pumpkin-party/
Wanting to watch a fun Halloween movie with the kids? Urbandale Parks and Rec is putting on Hotel Transylvania in a Drive-In style at Walnut Creek Park on October 14th from 5-9pm! The cost is free, but pre-registration is required: https://urbandale.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs
Howell’s Pumpkin Patch is hosting Trick or Treat on the Farm on Sunday, October 30th. Come explore the farm in a Scavenger Hunt style and when you complete your list, you can redeem for a tasty treat! Those who come dressed in their favorite FULL costume will receive half priced admission that day only. For more info: https://howellsgreenhouseandpumpkinpatch.com/howells-pumpkin-patch-events.htm
As pumpkin season is ending, Howell’s Pumpkin Patch is celebrating with a Pumpkin Smash on Sunday, October 30th. For more info: https://howellsgreenhouseandpumpkinpatch.com/howells-pumpkin-patch-events.htm
Illumifest is kicking off at 4pm till 9pm on September 24th at the WDM City Campus (4200 Mils Civic Parkway)! Enjoy free inflatables and games, children’s train rides, airbrush tattoos, face painting, balloon creations, a free concert, fireworks display and more! For a complete schedule and further information visit: https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/parks-recreation/illumifest
