What to Do This Halloween in Waukee: A Haunted House, Healthy Halloween, Beggar's Night and More

Looking for a little bit of Halloween fun? Look no further than Waukee Patch.

We have the skinny, the rundown, the 411 on all things Halloween whether you're 5 or 55. Take a look at some of the things scheduled this weekend and beyond. 

Friday

The Waukee Park Board is sponsoring a Haunted House at the Centennial Park enclosed shelter house on Friday and Saturday night from 7-10 p.m. Enter if you dare, but be prepared to be scared. This haunted house is not recommended for young children. Cost is $5 per person.

Saturday

The Waukee Family YMCA and Iowa Health Des Moines want you to celebrate a Healthy Halloween at the Waukee Family YMCA on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. There will be activities for parents and kids. You can trick-or-treat through the creepy corridors of the YMCA, do the “Frankenstein” at the Monster Mash Dance Party, create your own cackle crunch (trail mix) and witches’ brew, and learn to stay safe from fiery flames in the Blank Children’s Hospital Fire Safety House and show off your costumes. The first 500 children (ages 12 and under) will receive a commemorative trick-or-treat bag!

Mickey's Irish Pub is hosting a costume contest on Saturday. Where your best costume and show it off for a chance to win. There will be prizes — $150 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for staff favorite. The live band Sister Sara will play that night. The event goes from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There is no cover to attend.

Sunday

The 2nd Annual "Run Before the Boo" 5K will be held Sunday at the Waukee Family YMCA. The race will allow participants to feel guilt free before enjoying Halloween candy this October and costumes are encouraged.

A kids 50-yard dash will be held following the completion of the 5K. Packet pick up and race day registration will begin at 1 p.m., with the race starting at 2 p.m.

Registration is $35 per person with proceeds supporting the Waukee YMCA's YPartners annual campaign. There is no registration fee for the kids 50-yard dash. Contact the Waukee YMCA at (515) 987-9996 for more information.

Warrior Lanes is hosting a Family Halloween Bowling Party on Sunday from 1-3 p.m. For $55 per lane, families get glow-in-the-dark bowling, concert lights, fog, sound and blacklights with two hours of bowling, shoe rental, a large 1 topping pizza and a pitcher of soda. Pre-paid reservations need to be made by Oct. 26. Contact Warrior Lanes at (515) 987-4840 for more information.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

Beggar's Night in Waukee will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Residents are asked to keep a porch light on at their home if they plan to hand out candy.