• Trick-or-Treat with First Responders

    Fire Station 38

    Join the Johnston Police Department and the Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District for Trick-or-Treat with First Responders on Wednesday, October 22, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 p.m. at Fire Station 38, 10225 NW 62nd Avenue.

  • Drug Take Back Day

    Johnston Public Safety Building

    Unused or unwanted prescription drugs can be dropped off at the Johnston Public Safety Building, located at 6373 Merle Hay Road, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Please note that liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes, other sharps, and illegal drugs will not be accepted.

  • Nevermore: A Night of Poe and Craft

    West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines, IA, United States

    Join us for a hauntingly creative evening as we celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s iconic poem “The Raven” along with a few other selections from his body of work. Library staff will do dramatic readings of selections, culminating with the poem, setting the tone for a night of mystery, melancholy, and artistic inspiration.

  • Halloween Storytime (Registration required)

    West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines, IA, United States

    Put on your favorite costume and join us in the Community Room for not-too-scary stories and Halloween fun at the library. We'll start the program by showing off our costumes with a short parade around the first floor of the library. For ages 2-6 plus an adult.

  • Trick-or-Treat in Johnston

    Johnston City Hall

    Join neighborhoods as kids enjoy trick-or-treating through the neighborhoods from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The City of Johnston's Trick-or-Treat is now on Halloween, Friday, October 31, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Residents who hand out treats are encouraged to light up their front entrances to indicate that "trick-or-treaters" are welcome.