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Spirits in the Gardens 2026

Family event in Ames, IA, confirmed for Halloween 2026 on its official site.

Evening garden walk lit by more than a thousand carved jack-o'-lanterns, with a trick-or-treat trail, science demos and costumed characters.

• 1,000+ carved jack-o'-lanterns
• trick-or-treat trail
• costumes
• cosplay

Quick Answers

When is Spirits in the Gardens open for Halloween 2026?

Spirits in the Gardens: Oct 9–11, 2026, Fri–Sat 5–10pm; Sun 5–9pm. Dates can change, so check the official site before you go.

Is Spirits in the Gardens scary for kids?

BooMap suggests All Ages and rates it 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale.

Where is Spirits in the Gardens?

1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011.

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