Halloween is just around the corner, and families across central Iowa are preparing for an evening of costumes, candy and neighborhood fun. Beggars’ Night and trick-or-treat hours vary by community, with some towns holding their events before Halloween on October 31.
Families are encouraged to check the schedule below when planning their Halloween activities. Here is a list of Beggars’ Night and trick-or-treat times for communities throughout the area.
Beggars’ Night and Trick-or-Treat Schedule
| Town | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Adel | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Altoona | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Alleman | October 31 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Ames | October 30 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Ankeny | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Boone | October 31 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Bondurant | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Carlisle | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Chariton | October 31 | 5 to 8 p.m. |
| Clive | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Cumming | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Dallas Center | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Dawson | October 31 | 5 to 7 p.m. |
| Des Moines | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| De Soto | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Dexter | October 31 | 5 to 7 p.m. |
| Elkhart | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Gilbert | October 30 | 5 to 7 p.m. |
| Granger | October 31 | 5 to 7 p.m. |
| Grimes | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Hubbard | October 31 | 5 to 7 p.m. |
| Huxley | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Indianola | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Johnston | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Knoxville | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Lovilia | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Marshalltown | October 25 | 5 to 7 p.m. |
| Milo | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Nevada | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Newton | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Norwalk | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Ottumwa | October 31 | 5:30 to 8 p.m. |
| Perry | October 30 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Pleasant Hill | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Polk City | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Runnells | October 30 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Story City | October 31 | 5 to 7 p.m. |
| Urbandale | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Waukee | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| West Des Moines | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Windsor Heights | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Winterset | October 30 | 5 to 7 p.m. |
| Woodward | October 31 | 6 to 8 p.m. |
Halloween Safety Reminder
Parents and caregivers should plan routes ahead of time, accompany younger children and remind trick-or-treaters to use sidewalks and cross streets carefully. Children should carry flashlights or wear reflective items to help drivers see them after dark.
Motorists are encouraged to slow down and watch for children in residential neighborhoods during scheduled trick-or-treat hours.
