Linn's Haunted House

Haunted attraction · Des Moines · Iowa

Tucked in the basement of Linn's Supermarket on Des Moines' east side, this haunted house packs a 20-minute walk-through into a converted grocery store, an odd setting that adds to the disorientation. Admission ran 25 dollars a person last season.

Best for: Des Moines haunt fans looking for something unusual

Don’t miss

  • 20-minute walk-through haunt
  • Set in a supermarket basement
  • Des Moines east side

Plan your visit

2026 dates not confirmed This one runs a season rather than opening year-round. We last checked on August 20, 2026, and they hadn't posted a full 2026 window yet. Check the website before setting out.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 13–October 17

Color builds from October 7 · mostly bare by November 6

Color starts: October 7Peak: October 15Bare: November 6AugustDecember

Sampled at Linn's Haunted House’s own coordinates and elevation (269 m) rather than a regional average.

Iowa is sampled at 30 weather points, then moved 2 days earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 6 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works

When to go to Linn's Haunted House

Good color holds through about October 24, giving you roughly 17 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 1 day later than Iowa as a whole.

You will find it at Des Moines, IA, in Iowa. The venue has not published its 2026 dates yet, so check before you drive out.

Linn's Haunted House on the map

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Frequently asked

When does Linn's Haunted House peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 13–October 17 (best estimate October 15). Color starts around October 7 and is mostly bare by November 6.

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