It’s October, but if you have been to any retail stores it’s looking more like Halloween has been skipped altogether. Instead of giving in to the retailers, here is a list of worthy Halloween activities to get you in the spirit of Halloween despite what retailers want.
Halloween Activities Calendar
October 20:
Take A Kid Outdoors Pumpkin Party: 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Johnson County Poor Farm & Asylum – 4811 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City
Floating Pumpkin Patch: 10 a.m. to noon at Mercer Park Aquatic Center, 2701 Bradford Dr., Iowa City
October 21:
Optimist Halloween Party & Parade: 2-4 p.m. at 1506 8th St, Coralville
October 26:
Trunk or Treat: 10:30- 11:30 a.m. at North Liberty Public Library
Halloween SPOOKTACULAR: 6-8 p.m. at Mercer Park Aquatic Center, 2701 Bradford Dr., Iowa City
October 27:
ICMB 5th Annual Halloween Bash: 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Old Brick Church
Halloween in Emerald City: 10-11 a.m. at Ely Public Library
Pumpkin Painting at the Farmer’s Market: 10 a.m. to noon at Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp, 415 E. Washington St. Iowa City
Prairie Halloween Night Hike: 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 4346 Maier Ave SW, Iowa City
Fright Fest at the Farm: 4-7 p.m. at Altmaier Farm, 3444 Deer Creek Rd, Coralville
October 28
Monster Mash: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at The Iowa Children’s Muesem
October 29:
Spooky Tubas: 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Coralvile Public Library
October 31:
Tot Monster Mash: 9:30- 11:30 a.m. at Mercer Park Aquatic Center, 2701 Bradford Drive, Iowa City
Trick-or-Treat Tangerstyle!: 5-7 p.m. at Tanger Outlet in Williamsburg
Area Trick or Treat Times
(All Wednesday, October 31)
Iowa City: from 5:30pm to 8 p.m.
Coralville: 5:30-8 p.m.
North Liberty: 5-8 p.m.
Lisbon: Halloweentown 5-7 p.m.
Solon: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tiffin: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
West Liberty: Trick or Treat Trail 5-6 p.m./ Citywide: 6-7 p.m.
Have a great time with your family! Happy Halloween!
