1938 marks Des Moines' last Beggars' Night; Halloween trick-or-treating moves to Oct 31 due to weather.
For the first time since 1938, Des Moines, Iowa, will have children trick-or-treating on Halloween, moving away from the traditional Beggars' Night, typically held the day before. This change, prompted by severe weather forecasts, aligns with Halloween celebrations nationwide. Beggars' Night was originally established to curb vandalism, requiring kids to tell jokes for treats. Many suburbs in the area will also celebrate Halloween on the same day.
October 29, 2024
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