Halloween Activities in Grimes: Iowa’s First Monster Mini Golf Celebrates Its First Spooky Season
Monster Mini Golf® Grimes opened on August 22, 2026, as the brand’s first Iowa location, so this is our very first October in town. If you are looking for new Halloween activities in Grimes, come see what the monsters have been up to.
The 18-hole course glows under black lights, and its custom murals pull in Grimes and Iowa details with a weird twist.
A Brand-New Course to Explore
Since it is so new, every hole is a first look. Glance around between putts and you will find community details and Iowa culture tucked into the artwork.
Animatronics move, talk and interact as you play. Monster maker Distortions Unlimited posted a behind-the-scenes video on how one of them is made.
W.I.R.D. Radio and Your On-Course DJ
Trivia questions and playful challenges come over the speakers mid-round, so you might sink a putt and win a trivia point in the same minute.
More Than Golf: Bowling, Lasers and Arcade
Local coverage of the opening lists an arcade, a laser maze and two mini bowling lanes, plus private party rooms. Check the location page for current options.
Pick Your October Crew
Families
Bright colors and silly monsters keep things friendly for small kids.
Couples
A black-light round is a fresh twist on date night in a town that just got its first glow course.
Teens and friends
Compare scores, play the DJ’s games and see who flinches first when a monster moves.
Book a Spooky-Season Birthday
Grimes offers birthday celebrations built around glow-in-the-dark fun. See packages and booking details on the birthday page, and reserve early.
Where to Find Us
Monster Mini Golf Grimes is at 1884 SE Destination Drive, Grimes, IA 50111. Call 515-329-5143 or see the location page for hours.
Monster Mini Golf is an alcohol-free, family-friendly venue.
