🎃 Des Moines, IA · Halloween 2026
The Slaughterhouse — Des Moines, IA
The Slaughterhouse brings Halloween to Des Moines for the 2026 season — sept 25 – nov 1, 2026 (fri-sun), plus thu oct 22 & 29 at The Slaughterhouse.
🎯 DES MOINES, IA📅 Sept 25 – Nov 1, 2026 (Fri-Sun), plus Thu Oct 22 & 29📍 The Slaughterhouse🔞 13+ RECOMMENDED🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
The Slaughterhouse 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.
The Slaughterhouse — Event Details
📍 Venue: The Slaughterhouse — 500 Locust St., Des Moines, IA 50309
📅 Dates: Sept 25 – Nov 1, 2026 (Fri-Sun), plus Thu Oct 22 & 29
🕐 Hours: 7pm-11pm
🎫 Price: $25 Thu & Sun; $30 Fri & Sat
👶 Ages: 13+ Recommended
🚗 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: Teenagers, date nights, and hardcore haunt fans chasing the biggest scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 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.
🎃 Know the scare rules — actors won’t touch you, but strobes, fog, and loud sounds are constant; skip it if you’re sensitive.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is The Slaughterhouse open for Halloween 2026?
The Slaughterhouse runs Sept 25 – Nov 1, 2026 (Fri-Sun), plus Thu Oct 22 & 29. Hours are typically evenings — check the official site for the exact nightly schedule, as hours vary by day of week.
How much are tickets to The Slaughterhouse?
General admission is ticketed; prices vary by night with peak pricing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween week. $25 Thu & Sun; $30 Fri & Sat. Buy online ahead for the best price and guaranteed entry.
Is The Slaughterhouse 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.
