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October
Oct 14 (1 event)
6:00 pm • Samhain: The Celtic Roots of Halloween • Moline
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Oct 14
Step back into Celtic times with this outdoor event honoring the pagan holiday of Samhain with music by multi-instrumentalist and historican Barry Cloyd, Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Indoor plan available in case of rain.Oct 16 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Halloweentown • Davenport–
Oct 16
This familiy-friendly tale is about Marnie and her family of witches fighting to save the day.
Oct 17 (1 event)
10:00 pm • Scare the Stage with Sharon Sharealike • Bloomington–
Oct 17
Seven top drag performers join 25-year drag veteran Sharon Sharealike for a night of entertainment and fundraising for  Mid Central Community Action's Countering Domestic Violence Program, including its 24-hour domestic violence hotline: 309-827-7070.
Oct 18 (2 events)
10:00 am • Brews and Boos Drag Brunch • Des Moines–
Oct 18
Enjoy five performers, a full brunch spread (including vegetarian options), and the option for unlimited Mimosas or Bloody Mary's. Adults only.
525 E. Grand Ave.Des Moines, IA 503096:00 pm • Arts in the Dark Parade • Chicago–
Oct 18
This smorgasbord of floats, puppets and performances was named among America's Top 10 Halloween events by USA Today. This family-friendly event is free and this year, honors 11 Chicago artists. Hosted by LUMA8 (Light Up My Arts)Â & the City of Chicago. Happening on State Street between Randolph and Van Buren.Chicago - State StreetOct 25 (5 events)
9:00 am • DEI Storytime: Not So Spooky Storytime • Omaha10:00 am • Make a Scorpion Wire Sculpture • Iowa City–
Oct 25
Use cooper wire to make your own spooky scorpion sculpture, under the guidance of Charlie Jakowchuk. Admission of $68 includes all materials, group and individual instruction, and a large-screen demo. Register here or call 319-338-1566.
355 S. Clinton St.Iowa City, IA 52240United States319-388-15661:00 pm • MCC Trunk or Treat • Davenport–
Oct 25
This 7th annual event features "cars, candy and community" at Iowa's only MCC church. Decorated trunks welcome. Email meshel_81@hotmail.com or jennarobb0430@yahoo.com for more information.
2930 W. Locust St.Davenport, IA 52804United States563-324-82814:00 pm • Church of Peace Trunk or Treat • Rock Island–
Oct 25
It's a safe trick-or-treat experience at one of the Quad Cities' leading affirming congregations, Church of Peace UCC.
7:00 pm • Dead Dance Halloween Drag Show • Davenport–
Oct 25
Oct 30 (1 event)
7:00 pm • Halloweentown • Davenport–
Oct 30
This familiy-friendly tale is about Marnie and her family of witches fighting to save the day.
