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Halloween events in Dubuque

Dubuque does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Dark Chambers Haunted Attraction

Dates TBA (Select October nights annually; on open nights Light Fright 6:30-7pm, then Full Fright from 7pm to close; tickets online or at the door, from $10 via the attraction's HauntPay page) · Dark Chambers Haunted Attraction More info

Haunted History Tour - Mathias Ham House & Trolley

Dates TBA (Fridays Oct 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026, 6:30-9:30pm; ages 21+; space limited, tickets via the River Museum) · Mathias Ham Historic Site - Haunted History Tour More info

Mad Scientist Fun Day - River Museum

Dates TBA (Sunday of Halloween week annually (Sun Oct 25 in 2026), 10am-2pm; costumes welcome) · National Mississippi River Museum - Mad Scientist Fun Day More info

The Fear Barn - Haunted Barn

Dates TBA (Fri-Sat nights Oct 9-30, 2026, 7-11pm; $15 at the door; free Kids Day Sat Oct 3, 2026, 11am-3pm with a lights-on Light Fright option) · The Fear Barn · $15 More info

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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