Here's when to celebrate Beggar's Night 2024 around central Iowa

The spookiest Iowa tradition of all is almost here: Beggars' Night! Halloween festivities typically take place in the Des Moines metro during the evening hours of October 30th, with trick-or-treaters lining the streets.

The tradition began about 80 years ago to curb violence and vandalism that had become an annual problem in Des Moines on Halloween night.

And don't forget: kids have to tell a joke to get a treat. Here's where and when festivities take place around Des Moines.

When is Beggar Night in Altoona?

Trick-or-treaters can experience their spooky in Altoona on Wednesday, October 30th from 6 to 8 p.m

When is Beggar's Night in Ames?

Ames will celebrate Beggar's Night on Thursday, October 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m

When is Beggar's Night in Ankeny?

Trick-or-Treating in Ankeny will be held on Wednesday, October 30, from 6 to 8 p.m

When is Beggar's Night in Bondurant?

Bondurant trick-or-treaters hit the road Saturday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m.

When is Beggar's Night in Clive?

Clive's Halloween Trick-or-Treating takes place on Wednesday, October 30, from 6 to 8 p.m

When is Beggar Night in Des Moines?

The Des Moines Trick-or-Treaters will be celebrating on Wednesday, October 30th from 6 to 8 p.m

When is Beggar's Night in Grimes?

Beggar's Night will be held on Thursday, October 31st in Grimes from 6 to 8 p.m

When is Beggar's Night in Indianola?

Trick-or-treating will take place on Wednesday, October 30th from 6 to 8 p.m

When is Beggar's Night in Johnston?

Johnston will celebrate Beggar's Night on Wednesday, October 30, from 6 to 8 p.m

When is Beggar's Night in Norwalk?

Beggars' Night trick-or-treating will be held in Norwalk on Wednesday, October 30, from 6 to 8 p.m

When is Beggar's Night in Pleasant Hill?

Pleasant Hill will celebrate Beggars' Night on Wednesday, October 30th from 6 to 8 p.m

When is Beggar Night in Urbandale?

Urbandale's Beggars' Night will be held on Wednesday, October 30, from 6 to 8 p.m

When is Beggar's Night in Waukee?

Beggar Night will be held in Waukee on Wednesday, October 30th from 6 to 8 p.m.

When is Beggar Night in West Des Moines?

West Des Moines will celebrate Beggars' Night on Wednesday, October 30th from 6 to 8 p.m

When is Beggar's Night in Windsor Heights?

Beggars' Night will be held in Windsor Heights on Saturday, October 26th from 6 to 8 p.m.

When is Beggar's Night in Winterset?

In Winterset, Beggar's Night will take place on Thursday October 31st from 5pm to 7pm

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter at the Register. Contact her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.

Here's when to celebrate Beggar's Night 2024 around central Iowa

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