Halloween Happenings in Eastern Iowa

The thriller nights are upon us. Here's your guide to parties, parades, tricks and treats for ghouls of all ages. You never know what new events are lurking around the corner. We dare you to go to HooplaNow.com and https://tinyurl.com/y8b2nmj6 so you won't be left out in the dark.

Parades

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TALES OF MYSTERY AND IMAGINATION: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday (10/27), Halloween parade through NewBo/Czech Village, Cedar Rapids. Crmainstreet.org

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HALLOWEEN PARADE AND CARNIVAL: 6 p.m. Friday (10/26), meet at Mercer Park Aquatic Center, 2701 Bradford Dr., Iowa City. Costumed participants of all ages invited to walk around the park and return to the aquatic center for a carnival with treats and games from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; kids must be accompanied by an adult. In case of bad weather, the parade will be canceled, but the carnival will still be held.

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CIRCLE OF ASH: 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays, Saturdays; 8 to 10 p.m. today (10/25) and Sunday; Circle of Ash Scream Park, Linn County Fairgrounds, 201 Central City Rd., Central City. Three haunted house attractions, three rides, an Escape Room, and a Murder Mystery Event, plus on-site concessions. Tickets: $20; $35 fast pass; on-site or Circleofash.com

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GARRISON'S HAUNTED: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday (10/26) and Saturday (10/27), follow the signs on Main Street in Garrison. Tickets: $10, Garrisonshaunted.com. Garrison firefighters fundraiser.

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HAUNTED LAB: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (10/26), 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday (10/27), Valders Hall of Science, Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah. Free admission. Luther College physics and chemistry departments invite community members to experience optical illusions and laser displays, make rockets and enjoy the mystifying side of science. 'Science ghosts' will lead activities designed to be fun for all ages.

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NEVERMOOR: Tales of the Strange: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sunday and Oct. 29 to 31; 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Saturday; former Planet X building at Lindale Mall, 4444 First Ave. NE, Suite 3001, Cedar Rapids. Two haunted attractions, each about 10 to 12 minutes, and a 15-minute escape room. More interactive, theatrical tales of the macabre than a haunted house; no gore, but scares lurk through the walls. Cost: $20, $10 more for admission to The Shed; at the door. Nevermoorcr.org

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SCREAM ACRES: Admission sold 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October, Bloomsbury Farm, 3260 69th St., Atkins. Four-part haunted attraction with three indoor haunts. Tickets: $20 to $45, on-site or S creamacrespark.com

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MARENGO HAUNTED BARN: 7 to 11:30 p.m. Friday (10/26) and Saturday (10/27), 802 W. Main St., Marengo; $8; $7 with non-perishable canned good. Details: friendsofmarengo@gmail.com

Christian Drama

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JUDGMENT HOUSE: 7 to 10 p.m. today (10/25), Gospel Tabernacle Church, 2531 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids; $5 students, $10 adults. Walk-through drama to present the gospel. Refreshments, children under 3 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Details: (319) 393-0118, (312) 545-3043, info@gtcworship.org or Gtcworship.org.

Programs

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SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES: 7 p.m. Friday (10/26), Granger House Cultural Center and Museum, 970 10th St., Marion. Topic: Ghost Crier, paranormal investigation results at the house. Cost: $10, Grangerhousemuseum.org/programs--events

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FLASHLIGHT TOUR: 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday (10/27), Granger House Cultural Center and Museum, 970 10th St., Marion. Paranormal investigators will lead participants through The Granger House and the Carriage House. Equipment will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own, including a digital recorder. This event is l Limited to 20 people and tickets MUST be purchased in advance. Sorry, no walk-ins. Tickets: $20, Grangerhousemuseum.org/programs--events

Kids/Youths

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ANIME-NIACS FANDOM HALLOWEEN PARTY: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today (10/25), Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W. Willman St., Hiawatha. For tweens and teens in grades 5 to 12; spooky treats, Jack and Sally crafts, 'Nightmare Before Christmas' movie. Admission: free.

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FRIDAY NIGHT SPOOKY SWIM: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday (10/26), Bender Pool, 940 14th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Swimming, games, treat bags. Cost: $6.25; swim passes not accepted.

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SPECIAL POPULATIONS HALLOWEEN DANCE: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday (10/26), Northwest Recreation Center, 1340 11th St. NW, Cedar Rapids. The 27th annual Halloween fling with prizes for the best costumes. Cost: $5 at the door. All ages and abilities welcome.

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MONSTER MASH: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (10/28), Iowa Children's Museum, inside Coral Ridge Mall, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville. Make spooky buttons, flying ghosts, ghoulery jewelry, pumpkin oobleck, boo bubbles, Halloween masks, spider webs, and bats that take flight in a wind tunnel. The Art Studio will be transformed into a Glow Lab. Other activities include spooky cup stacking, pumpkin scavenger hunt, pumpkin bowling, and a costume contest and parade. All event activities are included in paid museum admission. Costumes encouraged. Theicm.org/event/monster-mash-celebration/

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HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (10/31), Ladd Library, 3750 Williams Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids; free. Dancing games, prizes and a costume bin to choose from if you don't have one.

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PRESCHOOL HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY: 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday (10/31), Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City; free. For children ages 3 to 5, but older and younger siblings are welcome, too. Come in costume or borrow items from a silly costume box. Dance to groovy music like 'The Monster Mash.' Also: games, crafts and end with a trick-or-treat parade through the library.

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HALLELUJAH PARTY: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday (10/31), Spirit of Faith Family Church, 4069 21st Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids; free. Inflatable house, prizes, show, carnival games, face painting, concessions, candy, Wear modest, non-violent costumes — full facial masks, violent or scary costumes or makeup not permitted. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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PHOTO IN YOUR COSTUME: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday (10/27), AE Photography, 329 11th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Professional photo of your children in their Halloween costumes. We will email you one digital image for free. No appointment needed. All ages welcome.

Treats

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TRUNK OR TREAT: 5:30 to 7 p.m. today (10/25), Western Fraternal Life Association, 1900 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids. Parking lot filled with decorated vehicle trunks, with treats. Rain site: Annex building next to the parking lot. Admission: Free.

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HALLOWEEN PARTY WITH MAGICIAN: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday (10/26), Garnett Place Retirement Community, 202 35th St. Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. Trick-or-treat 5 to 6 p.m., magic show with Tim Stolba 6 to 7 p.m.

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HALLOWEEN FAIR: Soup supper with Trunk-O-Treat: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday (10/28), Swisher American Legion, 68 Third St. SE, Swisher. By Swisher Junior Auxiliary, with hay rack rides, s'mores, crafts and costume contest, followed by trunk-o-treat outdoors. Fair admission: one non-pareishable food item per person. Soup Supper: $6, includes hot dogs, chips, soups and drinks.

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ST. PAUL'S TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday (10/28), St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1340 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids; free. Second Avenue parking lot; hot dogs, candy, popcorn.

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WALFORD TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday (10/28), Trinity Lutheran Church, 805 Highway 151 W, Walford; free admission. Come in costumes for trick-or-treating, games, crafts and a snack. Rain or shine.

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SPOOKY SATURDAY: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday (10/27), Czech Village, 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. Czech Village merchants welcome guests for this safe, daytime family friendly trick-or-treating.

PARTIES

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BEAKER BROTHERS BAND HALLOWEEN PARTY: 8 to 10:30 p.m. Friday (10/26), Uptown Theatre, First Street Community Center, 221 First St. NE, Mount Vernon; $15, ages 21 and over. Halloween dance; BYOB.

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HALLOWEEN PARTY TO BENEFIT YPN: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday (10/27), Indian Creek Nature Center, 5300 Otis. Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids; $25. Pumpkin carving, pumpkin painting, crafts, bobbing for apples, games, a Halloween movie with snacks and drinks, photos and more. Open to all ages; wear costumes.

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HALLOWEEN PARTY: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday (10/27), Millstream Brau Haus, 741 47th Ave., Amana; free admission. Costumes requested.

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WINEY WITCHES BREW: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (10/27), Fireside Winery, 1755 P Ave., Marengo; $25, ages 21 and up. Ghastly grub, spooky sangria bar, mummy wine bottle craft, personal tarot reading, witches hat competition and more. Register: Hooplanow.com/things-to-do/99158-winey-witches-brew-fireside-winery

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LONGBRANCH HALLOWEEN PARTY: 8 p.m. Saturday (10/27) to midnight, Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids; free admission ages 21 and up. Costume prizes, drink specials, DJ music by Magic Matt Krug. Thelongbranch.com/restaurants/events/

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FRANK AND STEIN: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday (10/27), Next Page Books, 1105 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids; free admission. Sample beer in souvenir mugs (cider for the kids), ridiculous contests, prize drawings, trick-or-treat bags for kids while supplies last.

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HALLOWEEN TRIVIA: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday (10/31), Lion Bridge Brewing Company, 59 16th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids; $10 per team of four, at the door or on Tikly. Wear a costume; prizes for trivia and costumes.

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CRAWL-O-WEEN BAR TOUR: 8 to 11:45 p.m. Saturday (10/27), Bo Macs, 219 16th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Bar tour, 8 p.m. witching hour. Crmainstreet.org/event/crawl-o-ween/?instance_id=12469

Music

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EASTERN IOWA BRASS BAND: 7:30 p.m. Saturday (10/27), Solon Community Center Auditorium, 313 S. Iowa St., Solon; $10 adults, free students and children, at the door, check or cash (exact change preferred). The 34 brass and percussion musicians perform spine tingling, inspiring and expressive music in the British brass band style. The band features brass band originals and arrangements of well-known popular, orchestral and wind music. Music inspired by dragons is featured in the concert.

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TOXIC BLONDE: 8 TO 11:55 p.m. Friday (10/26), Chrome Horse Saloon NewBo, 1201 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids; free admission, ages 21 and older. Wear a costume.

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Young The Lion: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday (10/27), Della Viti Wine Lounge, 203 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids; free admission. Wear costumes and enjoy good spirits and live music. Dellaviticr.com/upcomingevents

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CODFISH HOLLOWEEN SHOW: 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tuesday (10/30), Codfish Hollow Barnstormers, 5013 288th Ave., Maquoketa; $25 advance, $30 show day; all ages. Come in costume for music, hay rack rides to and from the barn, free camping, food and beverages for sale, artisan vendors, Art Gallery open. Bands: Tank and the Bangas, Big Freedia and Naughty Professor. Codfishhollowbarnstormers.com/upcoming-shows/

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WELL LIT HALLOWEEN BASH: 8 p.m. Saturday (10/27), Chrome Horse Saloon NewBo, 1201 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids. Costume contest, Halloween shot glasses available.

Movies

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'A QUIET PLACE': Teen Halloween movie, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (10/31), Teen Center, Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., Iowa City; free. In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultrasensitive hearing.

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'ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW': 8 p.m. Friday (10/26) to midnight, NewBo City Market, 1100 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids; $15. Movie hosted by Alisabeth Von Presley, so get ready to sing, dance, scream and throw props provided with ticket. Doors open at 8 p.m., costume contest at 8:30 p.m., film to follow. Drinks and drink specials from NewBo Beer and Wine. Youths 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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'ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW': 11:50 p.m. Saturday (10/27), Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St., Iowa City; $18 advance, $20 show day, Englert Box Office, (319) 688-2653 or Englert.org/event/rocky-horror-picture-show-4/ Featuring Comics in Action; props provided; costume contest.

Workshops

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SHAMAN OR WITCH? WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? 6 to 8:30 p.m. today (10/25), Illuminations, Cherry Building, 329 10th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Learn what these modalities have in common historically and what the difference is between them. Learn how directions and the elements are used in ritual, hearings and ceremony. $30, Illuminationscenter.com/event/shaman-or-witch-whats-the-difference/

After Party

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JACK SPLAT!: 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 2, Iowa Children's Museum, inside Coral Ridge Mall, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville. Don't toss your Jack-o'-lanterns in the garbage — let the museum staff toss them from the balcony instead. Wave at your pumpkin as it falls and cheer for the big splats. All activities included in paid museum admission. Theicm.org/event/jack-splat/