Halloween in Des Moines

Your 2009 Halloween planning guide for events, parties and pictures

Winners: Court Avenue 2009 Halloween costume contest

Winners: Court Avenue 2009 Halloween costume contest

See which costumes won the vote and $1,000 in prize money

West Glen Halloween 2009

West Glen Halloween 2009

Hundreds turned out in West Des Moines for the Mills Civic Monster Mash

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Recurring characters of Halloween 2009

Recurring characters of Halloween 2009

Some people and costumes just kept showing up

Hollerween at Uncle Buck’s

Hollerween at Uncle Buck’s

Uncle Buck’s was the place to be during Halloween

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More Court Avenue 2009 Halloween costume contest

More Court Avenue 2009 Halloween costume contest


Even more costumed goofballs and ghouls

Sexiest Court Avenue Halloween costumes 2009

Sexiest Court Avenue Halloween costumes 2009


In case you're just looking for the Court Avenue eye candy

West Glen Halloween 2009

West Glen Halloween 2009


Hundreds turned out in West Des Moines for the Mills Civic Monster Mash

Des Moines Social Club Halloween 2009

Des Moines Social Club Halloween 2009


The Des Moines Social Club hosted costumes and bands for Halloween

Miss Kitty's Halloween 2009

Miss Kitty's Halloween 2009


See who at at Miss Kitty's for Halloween.

2009 Halloween bash at Bogie's

2009 Halloween bash at Bogie's


Cash was up for grabs at Bogie's during Halloween

Hollerween at Uncle Buck’s

Hollerween at Uncle Buck’s


Uncle Buck’s was the place to be during Halloween

A trip through the Haunted Barn

A trip through the Haunted Barn


A frightened foursome encounters snakes, spiders, ghouls and more in the Haunted Barn

The scariest tea salon in Des Moines

The scariest tea salon in Des Moines


Two sets of spirits haunt this house in Sherman Hill

I Never: Worked in a haunted house

I Never: Worked in a haunted house


Joe Lawler dons scary clown mask, tries to make children scream

Court Avenue costume contest winners!

Court Avenue 2008 costume contest winners!


See which kooky Halloween costumes won big bucks based on your votes

More Court Avenue Contest costumes

Finalists: Court Avenue 2008 contest costumes


See the 19 best costumes selected as our finalists

Court Avenue Costume Contestants

Court Avenue 2008 contest costumes


See the Wall Street Bailout, the cast of 'South Park,' Amy Winehouse, Urkel and more

More Court Avenue Contest Costumes

More Court Avenue 2008 contest costumes


Take a peep at Richard Simmons, Princess Leia, Edward Scissorhands, Cap'n Crunch and more

Even more Court Avenue Contest costumes!

Even more Court Avenue 2008 contest costumes!


Crazy cat lady, a bee and her beekeeper, Kurt Cobain in drag, a midget wrestler and more

 
 

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Miss Kitty's Halloween 2009

See who at at Miss Kitty's for Halloween.

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Des Moines Social Club Halloween 2009

The Des Moines Social Club hosted costumes and bands for Halloween

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Juice/Metromix staff Halloween costumes

Halloween 2009

Some of our own staffers get in the Halloween spirit

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Killer Halloween costume ideas 2009

This Halloween, put a little effort into your costume

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Des Moines Zombie Walk

The dead were alive and well Saturday in Des Moines

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Des Moines Halloween costume shopping adventures

How to shop local and find your perfect scary or sassy costume

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Ultimate Des Moines Halloween costume photos

Halloween

Four years of our favorite Halloween costumes

Des Moines Metromix 2009 Costume Contest

Des Moines Metromix 2009 Costume Contest

With Miller Lite we award $1,000 to the best costumes

Get scared in Des Moines

Get scared in Des Moines

An old army barrack haunts the city's south side

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Halloween Costume Guide

Halloween costume guide

Halloween costume guide

Halloween costume ideas for couples, celebrity wannabes and people looking to get beat up

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Court Avenue Halloween costumes 2007

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Strapped for costume ideas? Check out these elaborate creations seen downtown in 2007

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Ultimate Halloween party people 2007

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Pirates, Seuss characters, athletes, naughty nurses and more

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Halloween Pub Crawl 2006

See some of the scariest, sexiest and silliest party people from Halloween '06 in downtown Des Moines

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Halloween parties, coast to coast!

Celebrate Halloween with these ghoulish photos from around the country

Halloween parties, coast to coast!

Celebrate Halloween with these ghoulish party pics from around the country

Best Halloween party tunes

Ghastly songs and ghostly tunes...to terrorize y'all's neighborhood

Best Halloween party music 5

Metromix's list of the top 13 Halloween songs for a ghastly good time

When you’re fighting the undead, creativity is key

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When you’re fighting the undead, creativity is key

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