Your Guide to Fall & Halloween Fun in Chickasaw County

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Halloween Hike | Twin Ponds Nature Center

One of our favorite fall traditions is back! Each October, naturalists from the Chickasaw, Butler, and Bremer County Conservation Boards team up at Twin Ponds Nature Center for a fun, educational Halloween hike for elementary-aged kids.

Volunteers help make the evening extra special with guides and snacks along the way. There are four available hike times: 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, and 6:45 p.m. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Sign up by calling 641-394-4714.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Halloween in the Park | Cedar View Park, Nashua | 3:30–7 p.m.

Spend the afternoon enjoying Halloween fun at Cedar View Park! Food trucks and a beer tent will be open, along with hayrides, pumpkin decorating, a kiddy train, apple chucking, and plenty of Halloween decorations to check out.

The kids' costume parade and trunk or treating with Nashua Women of Today are also part of the festivities. Bring the family and plan to stay awhile!

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Pumpkinfest | Northeast Iowa Antique Engine & Power Club | 2–4:30 p.m.

Head to Fredericksburg for Pumpkinfest, sponsored by Women of Fredericksburg! Grab a pumpkin, enjoy family activities, visit the petting zoo, pick up some treats, and spend an afternoon celebrating fall.

Admission: Free-will donation.

Monday, October 19 & Monday, October 26, 2026

Cozy Fall Pumpkin Painting | New Hampton Public Library | 5:30 p.m.

Grab a friend and enjoy a cozy evening of painting at the library! This fall painting class is open to high school-aged participants and adults. Paints, canvases, inspiration images, and fall-themed snacks will be provided.

Registration is required. Call 641-394-2184 or visit the New Hampton Public Library calendar to sign up.

Thursday, October 19, 2026

Adult Chunky Yarn Pumpkin - CLASS FULL!

Want to try a fall craft? Adults can make their own chunky yarn pumpkin, with all supplies provided. You'll have one hour to work on your pumpkin before taking it home to finish if needed.

Friday, October 30, 2026

Halloween Tricks & Treats | Upham Memorial Library, Fredericksburg | 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to stop by the library for Halloween tricks and treats! Enjoy trick-or-treating at the library, art activities, games, and snacks while supplies last. Stop in and say hello!

Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Halloween Day

Halloween Parade & Costume Contest | New Hampton Community Center | 10 a.m.

Get those costumes ready! The Halloween costume contest begins promptly at 10 a.m., followed by the costume parade at 10:30 a.m. After the parade, families can enjoy trick-or-treating along Main Street.

Costume contest categories include newborn–age 2, ages 3–5, ages 6–10, and ages 11–17, plus one adult winner and two group winners.

Halloween Craft & Apple Cider | Carnegie Cultural Center | 10:45 a.m.

Keep the Halloween morning fun going after the parade! Stop by the Carnegie Cultural Center for apple cider and a Halloween craft.

Trick-or-Treating | North Washington | 5–7 p.m.

Head out for Halloween night in North Washington! Residents participating in trick-or-treating should leave their front porch lights on so families know where to stop.

Trunk or Treat | Harvest Church | 5–6:30 p.m.

Make another stop on Halloween night at Harvest Church for trunk or treating. Bring the kids, wear your costumes, and enjoy another chance to collect some treats!

Halloween Comedy Bash | The B, Nashua | Starting at 7 p.m.

Looking for Halloween plans without the kids? The Halloween Comedy Bash in Nashua brings together dinner, comedy, music, dancing, and a costume contest for a night out.

Here's the evening lineup:

• 7 p.m. Doors open, with cocktails, appetizers, and DJ Kenyatta

• 7:30 p.m. Dinner buffet opens

• 8:30 p.m. Welcome and host takes the stage

• 9 p.m. Comedian Mike Kobin

• 9:45 p.m. Halloween party and dancing with DJ Kenyatta

• 10:45 p.m. Costume contest and prizes

• 11 p.m. Music continues

• 11:30 p.m. Wrap-up at the B

• Midnight Party continues at Big Willies

Tickets are $50 per person for presale, $60 for general admission, or $110 per couple. Tickets are required.

Make the Most of Fall in Chickasaw County!

Get out, support local events, and enjoy everything our communities have planned!

For more local events and ideas for your next outing, visit Chickasaw County Tourism.