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All Hallows Eve Festival

This year's annual All Hallows Eve Festival at Botna Bend promises fun for the entire family including hayrack rides, cookie decorating, hot dogs, and trick or treating! The public is invited to participate in fun fall activities hosted by Botna Bend Park staff and campers.

Public Events Details:

A $3 per vehicle entry fee or Pottawattamie Conservation membership is required to enter the park if you are not camping. Free will donations will be gratefully accepted and used to fund additional free and low-cost public programming at your county parks.

The following events will take place in the South Campground Pavilion:

  • 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Chili Feed
  • 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Cookie Decorating
  • 5:30-6:00 p.m. | Kids and Adults Costume Contest
  • 6:00-7:30 | Hayrack Rides & Trick or Treating

Middle Campground

  • GaGa Ball

Best Decorated Campsite Details:

Best Decorated campsite for registered campers only will be Saturday, October 4th. Judging will be after dark, and awards will be presented for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place at the lodge at 8:30 p.m. 

 

Cancellation Policy

Please note that processing fees will not be refunded. Guests may cancel their reservation for a refund up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the program date by calling 712-545-3283 and speaking with staff directly. Cancellations received less than 1 week (7 days) in advance of the event will not be refunded. Fees for programs canceled by Pottawattamie Conservation due to weather or other circumstances will be refunded, including the processing fee.

2025 programming is sponsored by the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation.

The Pottawattamie Conservation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status in its employment, programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Human Resource Director 227 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.

Saturday, October 4, 2025
4:00pm to 9:00pm

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Botna Bend Park
42926 Mahogany Road
Hancock, Iowa 51536

Ages
All Ages

Cost
Free with $3/Vehicle Park Entry or Membership; Free for campers

Map to Event

227 S 6th St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-5600
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