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The Iowa City Farmers Market’s final 2026 Saturdays are October 17, 24 and 31. Find Chauncey Swan hours and the Halloween parade, trick-or-treating and pumpkin decorating.
The regular 2026 Iowa City Farmers Market ends with three Saturday markets: October 17, October 24 and October 31.
The market runs from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Chauncey Swan area, 415 E. Washington Street.
The final Saturday includes the city’s Halloween at Market event from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule includes costumes, trick-or-treating at vendor tables, a parade at 10 a.m., and pumpkin decorating. The Halloween activities do not require a fee.
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