Happy Halloween! The 2026 update of this post is currently in progress!
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Siouxland rocks at Halloween. We've got everything from kid-friendly trunk-or-treat events and craft projects to a possibly-haunted former asylum that will terrify even teens. And as 2026 dates and details are released for more Halloween events in Sioux City and our neighboring communities, I'll try to include them all here! So bookmark this page and check back anytime you want to know where to celebrate this season, whether you're looking for spooky or sweet! Please keep in mind that things may change especially quickly this year, so please stay flexible and patient as everyone tries to find the right balance of caution and fun.
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Other Halloween Events & Trunk-or-Treats in Siouxland
Trick-or-Treat in Siouxland 2026
There are no ordinances setting or restricting trick-or-treat hours in Sioux City, Iowa; South Sioux City, Nebraska; or North Sioux City, South Dakota. Customarily trick-or-treat hours in the Sioux City area happen between 6-8pm on October 31st, which is a Saturday this year. Whether you live in one of those communities or another part of Siouxland, I also recommend following your local government on social media to make sure you have the most accurate updates!
Pumpkin Patches near Sioux City
The closest pumpkin patches to Sioux City are Scarecrow Farm in Lawton, Iowa, and MadCat Pumpkin Patch in Jefferson, SD. You can read more about my family's visit to Scarecrow Farm. Or check out my full list of pumpkin patches within 2 hours of Sioux City. There are tons of great pumpkin patches in our area, with a variety of fun activities at each. Some are working farms, and some are nearly theme parks! All of them are great places to celebrate fall!
Halloween events in Sioux City, South Sioux City, and North Sioux City
- Artoween
- Thursday, October 8th, 2026 from 5:30 to 8pm
- Start at the Sioux City Art Center and walk to artsy venues like Art SUX Gallery, ending at Vangarde Arts
- Fall-o-Ween at the Roundhouse
- At the Sioux City Railroad Museum
- From 10am to 4pm on both Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th, 2026
- Explore haunted railways and enjoy train rides and a variety of seasonal activities including a costume contest, pinup contest, trunk or treat, and lots more!
- FREE admission, with a free will donation requested from those able and willing to contribute
- Vendors will be on-site with food and fun wares available for purchase
- More information here
- V.I.P. Vaultin' Vampire Party
- Hosted by V.I.P. Gymnastics, Ninja, & Cheer
- From 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Saturday, October 24th, 2026
- Kids ages 3 to 12 can enjoy a costume content, obstacle courses, and candy!
- $25 per child, with a $5 discount for second (and subsequent) children from the family
- More information available here
- Fright Night at First Serve Tennis Center
- On Saturday, October 24th, 2026, from 6 to 9pm
- Adult doubles costumed tennis tournament
- More information and registration here
- Kids Pumpkin Painting at Art SUX Gallery
- On Saturday, October 31st, 2026, from 10:30am to noon
- Halloween Bike Ride at Albrecht Cycle
- On Saturday, October 31st, 2026 beginning at 3pm
- More information available here
Trunk-or-Treat & Trick-or-Treat in Sioux City, South Sioux City, and North Sioux City
Addresses are in Sioux City, Iowa unless otherwise noted.
- Friday, 10/16/26
- 5pm: Sunrise Trunk and Treat at Sunrise Retirement
- Friday, 10/2/26
- 5:30 to 7pm: Trunk or Treat with Siouxland Community Health Center South Sioux City Clinic.
- Sunday, 10/25/26
- 1 to 3pm: Trunk or Treat Under the Belltower at Grace United Methodist Church, community indoor trunk or treat
- Saturday, 10/31/26
- 11am to 4pm: Trick or Read at Acme Comics with an appearance by the Sioux City Ghostbusters, plus candy FREE comic books while supplies last, full details here
Other Halloween events and Trunk Or Treats in Siouxland
- Old Town Fall Fest @ the Woodbury County Fairgrounds
- Moville, IA
- Drive-in Movie at the Grand Meadow Heritage Center
- Washta, IA
- Trunk or Treat at Lewis & Clark State Park
- Yankton, SD
- Hallowfest at Ponca State Park
- Ponca, NE
- Halloween at the Campground in Sac County
- Sac County, IA
- Halloween Bash at Adele's Cat Pumpkin Patch
- Jefferson, SD
- Haunted History Tours at the Mead Cultural Center
- Yankton, SD
- Downtown Vermillion Trick-or-Treat
- Vermillion, SD
- Harvest Halloween
- Yankton, SD
- Spooky Fest and Trick or Treat Trail
- Sergeant Bluff, IA
- Haunted History Overnight at the Mead Cultural Center
- Yankton, SD
- Spend the night in this iconic Yankton Institution, which formerly served as the Dakota Hospital for the Insane in the early 20th century.
- Pumpkin Carving @ the W.H. Over Museum
- Vermillion, SD
- Trunk or Treat @ Broadway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
- Yankton, SD
- Fall Fest at ISU Extension Office Plymouth County
- Le Mars, IA
Halloween events in Sioux Falls
All addresses in this section are in Sioux Falls, SD unless otherwise noted- Family Halloween Party at Mosaic Sioux Falls
- October 27th, with parties at 9:30am and 5:30pm
- Morning party is free and evening party is $5 per person
- Includes crafts, games, selfie stations, and more
- More information available here.
- Spooky Science at Washington Pavilion
- Visit the Washington Pavilion website for more details
- Spooky Seas at the Butterfly House & Aquarium
- Visit the Great Plains Zoo website for more information
- Pearl Vision Trunk or Treat at Pearl Vision
- October 30th from 5 to 7pm at the Pearl Vision on S Louise Street
Halloween Road Trip Ideas
If you love Halloween enough to drive a bit, there are some really fun events planned in other places around the Midwest! Here's where to find more info on Halloween celebrations in other Midwest communities:- Read more about Halloween in Des Moines including events at the Des Moines Children's Museum, Blank Park Zoo, Reiman Gardens, and the Living History Farm; a spooky play from the Des Moines Playhouse; and a Jack O' Lantern 5k, from Des Moines Parent
- Find out about Halloween in Omaha including events at the Henry Doorly Zoo, Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha Children's Museum, and Kiewit Luminarium, from Oh My! Omaha
- Get the scoop on Halloween in Kansas City including events at the Kansas City Zoo, Union Station, Worlds of Fun, and Crown Center, from KC Parent
- Learn about Halloween in the Twin Cities, including events at the Minnesota Zoo, Minnesota Children's Museum, and Mall of America, from Twin Cities Mom Collective
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