A Spooky Fall Weekend in Cedar Falls
A Spooky Fall Weekend in Cedar Falls
Theater, ghost stories, haunting art and a historic stay make this an October weekend worth checking into.
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Ghost Tour Guide Lauren Riensche
Spend October 23–25 in Cedar Falls with a weekend full of fall theater, local history, and seasonal stops around town.
Kick things off with a monstrously funny night at the theater, then experience Cedar Falls history by lantern light. Make time for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at The Hearst Center for the Arts, where the classic eerie tale takes center stage.
Stay downtown at the historic Black Hawk Hotel, putting you close to local restaurants and shops. Round out the weekend with a visit to the Farmers Market and a trip to a local pumpkin patch for pumpkins, produce, and plenty of fall photo opportunities.
The Black Hawk Hotel
Oct. 23: Afternoon check-in at The Black Hawk Hotel
The Black Hawk Hotel
115 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA
Your historic home base
Check into The Black Hawk Hotel and settle in for the weekend. Located in the heart of downtown Cedar Falls, this historic hotel puts you within easy reach of local restaurants, shops and your weekend stops. Leave the car parked when you can and enjoy a little downtown exploring between adventures.
Young Frankenstein @GBPAC
Oct. 23: Young Frankenstein at GBPAC
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614, USA
Start the weekend with a monster of a show
Kick off your spooky weekend with Young Frankenstein at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. The musical brings Mel Brooks’ classic comedy to the stage with mad scientists, monsters and plenty of laughs. Make a night of it with dinner in Cedar Falls before the show.
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Gary Kelley @The Hearst
Oct. 24: The Hearst Center for the Arts
The Hearst Center for the Arts
304 W Seerley Blvd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA
Step inside a haunting American tale
Make time during the weekend for the Hearst Center for the Arts and Gary Kelley’s interpretation of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Kelley’s distinctive artwork brings Washington Irving’s classic tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman to life, adding an artful, literary twist to your spooky weekend.
Downtown Cedar Falls
Oct. 24: Food & Shopping
Downtown Cedar Falls
206 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA
Make your way back to your downtown hotel, then take time to explore shops, restaurants, and local stops before the Ghost Tour begins. Grab dinner, browse for a souvenir, or enjoy a drink downtown before heading out for an evening of local history and ghost stories.
Cedar Falls Ghost Tour
Oct. 24: Cedar Falls Ghost Tour
Cedar Falls Ghost Tour
316 W 3rd St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA
Meet Cedar Falls after dark
When night falls, discover a different side of Cedar Falls on a ghost tour. Follow along through historic places and hear the stories, legends and unexplained tales that have lingered around town. It’s an October night out with just the right amount of goosebumps.
@Patton Bar & Diner
Oct. 25: Breakfast
Patton Bar & Diner
317 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA
Start your day with breakfast at Patton Bar & Diner, just a short walk from your downtown hotel. The menu includes classics like biscuits and gravy, egg plates with hash browns, pancakes, bagels, and plenty of other hearty or lighter options before you pack up and head home.
Between stops, leave room for shopping, seasonal coffee and bakery treats, a walk beneath the changing leaves or dinner at a local restaurant.