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Every year · Halloween · West Des Moines

Family Fright Night at the RecPlex

Back every year in October. Here’s what we confirmed for 2026.

$5Ages 0–10
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2027 dates not announced yet

  • Last time: Oct 17, 2026Usually October

Every year

2027 datesNot announced yet. We’ll post the 2027 dates here once the organizer does.
  • Time of yearOctober
  • Last confirmed datesOct 17, 2026
  • Price in 2026$5
  • Ages in 2026Ages 0–10

This page stays up all year. When the dates pass, it keeps the last confirmed details, and the next dates go here as soon as they’re posted on the official page.

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With little kids

  • Best agesAges 0–10 (2026)

About the 2026 event

Indoor trick-or-treating at decorated vendor booths, plus games, inflatables and face painting on the indoor turf.

Times and prices can change, so check the official page before you go.

Where

  • MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex6500 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266Open in Maps ↗
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