Living History Farms

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Living History Farms

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Website: www.LHF.org

Twitter: Open for general touring May-October. Open by reservation for special events and programs November-April.

Living History Farms is an interactive outdoor history museum, which educates and connects all peoples to the many stories of Midwestern rural heritage.

10/28/2026

Some years it rains. Some years it snows. Some years it's just plain frigid. But the forecast for this year's Living History Farms Race looks promising—50 degrees on November 7! Registration is open through November 6.

10/28/2026

Fall is showing her colors!

10/28/2026

These young visitors fit right in, and we put them right to work!

10/27/2026

On this date in 1787, the first of the Federalist Papers—written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay—was published to promote ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

10/26/2026

Huge thanks to all the visitors and volunteers who came out for Family Halloween!

10/25/2026

More family costumes from Family Halloween last night. Fun fact: That Pokemon family is four generations. Great-Grandma is in the Pikachu costume! We're doing it again from 3 to 6 p.m. today.

10/25/2026

The blacksmith, the milliner, and the printer were hard at work for trick-or-treaters last night! Tonight's the final night of Family Halloween, 3–6 p.m.

10/25/2026

Full moon rising over Family Halloween.

10/24/2026

We've been out clearing the race route—all those September storms created quite a few unplanned obstacles. We're ready for runners on November 7. Two weeks from today, and you can still sign up!

10/24/2026

Scenes from Family Halloween last night: potions, wagon rides, the Flynn Mansion, amazing volunteers, and equally amazing weather! It's all happening again tonight 5–8 p.m. and Sunday 3–6 p.m.

Address

11121 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA
50322

Telephone

+15152785286

Website

https://www.LHF.org/

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