SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — It’s the spookiest time of the year and Siouxlanders can find a haunting event nearly every day this October.
Whether it’s a family-friendly pumpkin painting or an adult-only night on the town, Siouxlanders can find any event to keep the Halloween chills flowing. Events are listed in chronological order by date and will be updated as the month progresses.
Trunk or Treats can be found at the bottom of the page.
Annual Haunted House by Scare Central
What: Fear Factory and Nightmare on 4th Street with over 10,000 square feet of haunted walkthroughs.
When: Begins on Friday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. and will continue on weekends until Halloween.
Where: Historic Fourth – 1229 4th Street, Sioux City
Type: All ages
Cost: $12 for one haunt, $20 for both
Zombie pit where the undead roam. Nightmare on 4th Street has over 5,000 square feet with live actors, special effects, and animatronics.
Boo-sketball Costume Camp by United Sports Academy
What: 2nd annual costume camp, dress up as your favorite sports team or athlete.
When: Saturday, October 29, at 10:30 a.m.
Where: United Sports Academy – 300 Centennial Drive
Type: Grades K-5
Cost: No cost listed, click here for registration.
All campers will receive a Halloween treat bag and prizes will be awarded for Best Costume.
Spiritual Saturday: Ready for Halloween by The Expansion Center
What: Debbie, Amy, and Malia will be returning to The Expansion Center for another read, and relaxation.
When: Saturday, October 29, at 11 a.m. (Yoga starts at 10 a.m.)
Where: The Expansion Center – 1119 4th Street, Suite 102, Sioux City
Type: No age requirement listed
Cost: No entry cost listed
Attendees will be able to sit in the meditation room and relax and check out a substantial selection of crystals. Author April Ross will also be in attendance. Additional details will be posted on The Expansion Center’s Facebook page.
Halloween Comicfest by ACME Comics
What: Comic giveaway.
When: Saturday, October 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: ACME Comics – 1622 Pierce Sreet, Sioux City
Type: Open to the public
Cost: Free
ACME is celebrating Halloween by giving away free comics to fans. Costumes welcomed.
Halloween Party by Erstwhile Studios, LLC.
What: Trick or treating along with a costume contest for kids and adults.
When: Saturday, October 29, from 12 to 6 p.m.
Where: Erstwhile Studios – 510 5th Street, Sioux City
Type: All ages
Cost: Free tickets are available here
The event will feature door prizes, refreshments, trick or treat game, costume contests, oracle reading, and special classes.
Downtown Trick or Treating by Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce
What: Annual trick-or-treating event downtown where businesses hand out candy.
When: Saturday, October 29, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Le mars beginning at the Olson Cultural Event Center
Type: All ages
Cost: Free
See photo for additional details, courtesy of the Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce
Haunted Lodge Party by Camp High Hopes
What: Costume Party and Haunted Circus that benefits Camp High Hopes.
When: Saturday, October 29, at 5:30 p.m. and again at 11:30 p.m.
Where: South Sioux City Marriott Riverfront, 385 East 4th Street, South Sioux City
Type: Not suitable for children
Cost: Individual tickets start at $100, and additional tickets for groups are available. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m.
The event will have drinks, dinner, a live and silent auction, and live music.
Halloween Karaoke and Costume Party by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sioux City
What: Karaoke and Costume Contest.
When: Saturday, October 29, at 7 p.m.
Where: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – 111 3rd Street, Sioux City
Type: 21 and older
Cost: Free
A live band will be available for Karaoke. Sign-up for the contest ends at 8:30 with only 20 spots available. There will be prizes for best performance and best costume. Elaborate makeup and masks must be removable in order to enter the casino. Make-up can be reapplied in Anthem only. Nothing that resembles or can be used as a weapon is allowed.
Halloween Party by Baacker’s Sports Bar Inc.
What: Costume party.
When: Saturday, October 29, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Where: Baacker’s Sports Bar inc. – 18 2nd Street NW, Le Mars
Type: Must be 21 or older
Cost: No entry cost listed, select drinks will have specials.
There will be cash prizes for best dressed, best female, and best male.
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Don’t see your Halloween event listed? Email Journalist Ariel Pokett at apokett@kcautv.com or kcaudigitalnews@nexstar.tv to have it added!
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Trick Shots and Treats by Grace United Methodist Church
What: Fall activity inspired by “Dude Perfect”
When: Sunday, October 30 at 11 a.m.
Where: Grace UMC – 1735 Morningside Avenue, Sioux City
Type: All ages
Cost: No cost listed, registration required
There will be game stations where kids can use tickets to play games in three categories: solo play, battles, and record-breakers. Registration will be available starting October 1.
Halloween Party Bus by Rustic 2 Refined
What: Shop local thrift stores on the Halloween party bus event.
When: Sunday, October 30, from 12 to 5 p.m.
Where: Rustic 2 Refined, 2000 Pierce Street, Sioux City
Type: No age requirement listed
Cost: $40 per person, attendees must register at Rustic 2 Refined.
Itinerary to be announced. Snacks and drinks will be provided at participating locations, and participants will be entered into a drawing for gift cards for each store on the route. Attendees that wear a costume will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize.
Spooktacular Spikedown by Midwest Volleyball Power
What: 4 versus 4 Volleyball tournament.
When: Sunday, October 30, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: United Sports Academy – 300 Centennial Drive, Suite 170, North Sioux City
Type: Teams of various ages, see below.
Cost: Each team is subject to a $100 entry fee. Entry fees increase to $125 if teams register after October 10
There will be 8 courts and four divisions. Grades five and six, grades seven and eight, high school (grades nine through 12), Adult Co-ed. Teams must have four to six players, student teams must be all girls. Adult teams have to have at least two female players. Games will be 2 sets to 21 points. No coaches, no referees, and concessions will be available.
Additional information can be found by clicking the above hyperlink.
Spooky Fest by Sergeant Bluff Parks & Recreation
What: Trick or Treat Trail.
When: Sunday, October 30, at 2 p.m.
Where: 903 Topaz Drive, Sergeant Bluff
Type: Family-friendly
Cost: No cost listed
Snacks, Games, and Crafts
Halloween Costume Party by the South Sioux City Public Library
What: A fun-filled evening before the commencement of Trick-Or-Treating.
When: Monday, October 31, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: South Sioux City Public Library, 2121 Dakota Avenue, South Sioux City
Type: Kids event
Cost: No cost listed
Treats, games, and winners. The winner of the Pumpkin Decorating Contest will be announced.
Kid’s Club Trunk or Treat by Telco Triad Community Credit Union
When: Saturday, October 29, at 1 p.m.
Where: Telco Triad Community Credit Union – 1420 Tri View Avenue, Sioux City
Type: Kids Club Members
Free candy and a costume contest for kids club members. There will be a prize for the best kids’ costume, and there will be a vote for attendees’ favorite trunk.
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Don’t see your Halloween event listed? Email Journalist Ariel Pokett at apokett@kcautv.com to have it added!