🎃 Des Moines, IA · Halloween 2026
Future Nightmares (show) — Des Moines, IA
Future Nightmares (show) brings Halloween to Des Moines for the 2026 season — tba — 2026 dates not yet announced at Merle Hay Mall, Suite 1251.
🎯 DES MOINES, IA📅 TBA📍 Merle Hay Mall, Suite 1251🔞 13+ RECOMMENDED🎟 TICKETED
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Future Nightmares (show) is one of Des Moines’s premier haunted attractions for the 2026 Halloween season, packing multiple scare zones, live actors, and Hollywood-style sets into one terrifying walkthrough. Expect strobe lights, tight corridors, and jump scares around every corner — this is not a kid-friendly stroll.
📢 2026 dates TBA — Future Nightmares (show) hasn’t announced its 2026 schedule yet. Details below will be updated the moment they’re confirmed.
Future Nightmares (show) — Event Details
📍 Venue: Merle Hay Mall, Suite 1251 — 3800 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50310
📅 Dates: TBA — 2026 dates not yet announced
🕐 Hours: 8pm-10pm
🎫 Price: Paid admission (varies by day & pass level)
👶 Ages: 13+ Recommended
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://futurenightmares.com
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Teenagers, date nights, and hardcore haunt fans chasing the biggest scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Know the scare rules — actors won’t touch you, but strobes, fog, and loud sounds are constant; skip it if you’re sensitive.
🎃 Wear closed-toe shoes — you’ll be moving through dark, uneven sets; leave the costume pieces that drag at home.
🎃 13+ is the sweet spot — younger kids are allowed with adults at most haunts but rarely last the whole walkthrough.
🎃 Buy tickets online in advance — weekend nights regularly sell out, and online prices are usually lower than the door.
🎃 Arrive early or go on weeknights — Friday and Saturday lines can top an hour; Sunday–Thursday means shorter waits.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How much are tickets to Future Nightmares (show)?
General admission is ticketed; prices vary by night with peak pricing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween week. Paid admission (varies by day & pass level). Buy online ahead for the best price and guaranteed entry.
Is Future Nightmares (show) too scary for kids?
This is an intense haunted attraction recommended for ages 13 and up. Younger children are generally admitted with an adult but the experience includes strobes, fog, loud noises, and graphic scenes.
When is Future Nightmares (show) open for Halloween 2026?
Future Nightmares (show) runs TBA — 2026 dates not yet announced. Hours are typically evenings — check the official site for the exact nightly schedule, as hours vary by day of week.
