The Halloween season is over, the decorations are changing to Christmas, and Iowa’s many haunted house attractions are going dark – but not all of them. The Slaughterhouse in Des Moines is one of the state’s most notorious scare houses – known for its terrifying scare actors and close quarters. And on December 17th, for one night only, it’s undergoing a fiendishly festive transformation. This holiday haunted house in Iowa is playing host to the terrifying King of Christmas – Krampus, and his demonic helpers. Do you dare to encounter this cloven-hoofed scourge of naughty kids everywhere? For those who enter the Slaughterhouse this December, they’ll encounter a nightmare before Christmas like any other in the Hawkeye State.

The many ghouls and madmen of The Slaughterhouse have completed their Halloween duties, and the house can go dark for the year...right?
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Not so fast - because for one night only, the famous Des Moines haunted attraction is playing host to a terrifying Christmas haunted house. Do you dare to encounter Krampus?
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Who is Krampus? Essentially Saint Nick's evil twin, this goat-like European monster is known for visiting naughty kids at night and carrying them off in his sack for punishment.
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This Christmas creep has been visiting Des Moines, and his 2022 engagement is expected to be the scariest yet.
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You'll enter a winter wonderland cloaked in darkness - but this one has ghouls, goblins, and surprises around every corner.
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This is a perfect event for those who like their Christmas a little edgier and creepier, and you never know what you'll encounter inside.
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Well, you know some of what you'll encounter - Krampus and his large and scary friends, including this menacing Yeti.
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And we can't forget about the Hellves - Krampus' creepy little helpers. All in all, it's a fiendishly festive good time.
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Have you attended The Slaughterhouse in Des Moines? Let us know about your visit in the comments section – including if you’ve encountered Krampus during previous holiday events! If you’re interested in attending this holiday haunted house in Iowa, make sure to visit The Slaughterhouse’s website and Facebook page for all the details on this seasonal event. For a lighter and gentler Iowa Christmas, consider taking this famous holiday home tour.

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The Slaughterhouse Haunted Attraction, 500 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA