🎃 Des Moines, IA · Halloween 2026
Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo — Des Moines, IA
Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo brings Halloween to Des Moines for the 2026 season — tba — 2026 dates not yet announced at Blank Park Zoo.
🎯 DES MOINES, IA📅 TBA📍 Blank Park Zoo👨👩👧 FAMILY FRIENDLY🎟 TICKETED
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Trick-or-treat among the animals at Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines: a safe, contained, utterly charming Halloween evening built for little ones.
📢 2026 dates TBA — Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo hasn’t announced its 2026 schedule yet. Details below will be updated the moment they’re confirmed.
Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo — Event Details
📍 Venue: Blank Park Zoo — Des Moines, IA
📅 Dates: TBA — 2026 dates not yet announced
🕐 Hours: 5:30pm-9pm
🎫 Price: Paid admission (varies by day & pass level)
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: See official event page
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Families with young kids who want Halloween magic without the scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Costumes encouraged — most zoo events run costume parades or contests for kids.
🎃 Don’t skip the animals — many are most active in the evening; the nocturnal houses are the hidden highlight.
🎃 Buy tickets online — zoo Halloween nights routinely sell out, especially weekend evenings.
🎃 Arrive right at opening — treat stations have the shortest lines in the first hour.
🎃 Bring a stroller and layers — it’s a lot of walking and October nights get cold.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is it scary for toddlers?
Not at all — zoo Halloween events are deliberately non-scary: lights, music, candy, and cute decorations.
When is Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo?
Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo runs TBA — 2026 dates not yet announced, typically on select evenings — check the zoo’s calendar for exact nights.
Do I need zoo membership?
No — event tickets are sold separately, though members often get discounts or presale. Paid admission (varies by day & pass level).
