# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Halloween Hides & Creepy Caches
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: This geocache hunt is like no other! Combining the thrill of geocaching with the spirit of the season, this special nighttime adventure invites families and friends to explore the origins of Halloween while learning how to use a GPS unit to navigate the park. 

Experience McFarland after dark in a fun and welcoming atmosphere as you search for glowing jack-o’-lanterns and themed caches hidden throughout the park. Along the way, you’ll discover a few not-so-scary surprises and enjoy the crisp autumn evening together. Whether you’re brand new to geocaching or a seasoned cache seeker, this program is perfect for all ages and experience levels. 

Space is limited, so be sure to register your group early for this one-of-a-kind fall adventure!

Register online by October 21.

Register here: https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Story/Park/McFarland-Park/Events/29404/Halloween-Hides-Creepy-Caches
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/halloween-hides-and-creepy-caches/200030434747229
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ames
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mcfarland Park
- **lat**: 42.092735506157
- **long**: -93.570616297305
- **full address**: Mcfarland Park, 56461 180th Street,Ames, IA, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Halloween Hides & Creepy Caches
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a285e6895964cfc465ec03089c42d95d3fdfd15cceb62f04bddf7cdb57d552b0-rimg-w1200-h628-dc980828-gmir?v=1787263549

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Halloween Hides & Creepy Caches being held?
  - **A:** Halloween Hides & Creepy Caches takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Mcfarland Park, 56461 180th Street,Ames, IA, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Halloween Hides & Creepy Caches?
  - **A:** Halloween Hides & Creepy Caches is organized by Story County Conservation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Halloween Hides & Creepy Caches is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ames, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Halloween Hides & Creepy Caches sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Event",
        "name": "Halloween Hides & Creepy Caches",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a285e6895964cfc465ec03089c42d95d3fdfd15cceb62f04bddf7cdb57d552b0-rimg-w1200-h628-dc980828-gmir?v=1787263549",
        "startDate": "2026-10-23T18:30:00-05:00",
        "endDate": "2026-10-23T20:30:00-05:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/ames/halloween-hides-and-creepy-caches/200030434747229",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "Mcfarland Park",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "56461 180th Street,Ames, IA",
                "addressLocality": "Ames",
                "addressRegion": "IA",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "42.092735506157",
                "longitude": "-93.570616297305"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "This geocache hunt is like no other! Combining the thrill of geocaching with the spirit of the season, this special nighttime adventure invites families and friends to explore the origins of Halloween while learning how to use a GPS unit to navigate the park. \n\nExperience McFarland after dark in a f",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Story County Conservation",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/story-county-conservation/8699709",
                "description": "Connecting people with nature and improving natural resources -- making Story County a great place to live, work, and recreate. "
            }
        ]
    }
]
```