Haunt the Block 2026
Art the Clown waits his turn to get treats from the T-R during Haunt the Block.
PHOTOS BY LANA BRADSTREAM AND ROBERT MAHARRY One trick or treater, dressed as Spiderman, was eager to get his photo taken and all smiles.
Lines stretched all the way down Main Street in both directions.
Haunt the Block trick or treaters walk along West Main Street Thursday evening.
Sack Head Sam patiently waits for his next “victims” in front of Chef King during Thursday’s Haunt the Block.
Haunt the Block trick or treaters gather and carefully line up to grab treats from Main Street businesses on Thursday.
Crowds packed in all over Main Street for the annual event, which drew thousands of people downtown.
The event got prehistoric with several dinosaurs coming back from extinction to attend.
Some attendees kept their costumes simple, opting for the classic paper bag look.
In addition to animals and classic spooky characters, some Haunt the Block participants like Paizlee Kelly dressed as their favorite foods.
The Sign Creations team dressed up in a fitting way given the nature of their business.
Marshalltown Haunt the Block trick or treaters line up for some treats in front of US Bank.
MCBD Executive Director Danielle Lekin and her son Fletcher had a wonderful night at Haunt the Block.
I see you, Pikachu!
Art the Clown waits his turn to get treats from the T-R during Haunt the Block.
PHOTOS BY LANA BRADSTREAM AND ROBERT MAHARRY One trick or treater, dressed as Spiderman, was eager to get his photo taken and all smiles.
Lines stretched all the way down Main Street in both directions.
Haunt the Block trick or treaters walk along West Main Street Thursday evening.
Sack Head Sam patiently waits for his next “victims” in front of Chef King during Thursday’s Haunt the Block.
Haunt the Block trick or treaters gather and carefully line up to grab treats from Main Street businesses on Thursday.
Crowds packed in all over Main Street for the annual event, which drew thousands of people downtown.
The event got prehistoric with several dinosaurs coming back from extinction to attend.
Some attendees kept their costumes simple, opting for the classic paper bag look.
In addition to animals and classic spooky characters, some Haunt the Block participants like Paizlee Kelly dressed as their favorite foods.
The Sign Creations team dressed up in a fitting way given the nature of their business.
Marshalltown Haunt the Block trick or treaters line up for some treats in front of US Bank.
MCBD Executive Director Danielle Lekin and her son Fletcher had a wonderful night at Haunt the Block.
I see you, Pikachu!
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Candy, popcorn, prizes, sales and specials are what attendees could expect to find as they strolled Main Street, taking in Halloween decorations and spooky displays. The Marshalltown Central Business District hosted the annual Haunt the Block on Thursday. The event is designed to promote downtown businesses and encourage Marshalltown residents to spend time in the business district. This year, several nonprofit groups joined the fun and handed out candy from tables set up on Main Street sidewalks.