Everyone’s favorite first grader, Junie B. Jones, has a problem. She’s a bit afraid of Halloween! What if witches and monsters are really real? What if bats really nest in your hair? And what exactly IS candy corn? But of course, Junie B. has a plan to win all the games and prizes at the school carnival, hoping that will give her the courage she needs. Will she conquer her fears and enjoy Halloween?

Suggested reading: Junie B. Jones in Boo…and I Mean It! by Barbara Park

Sensory-friendly performance: The 4:00 PM, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, performance will be modified to be more accessible and comfortable for audience members who might find the traditional theatre environment overwhelming. The IRIS Sensation Team will provide free audio description. The Playhouse can provide for those who have the need for ASL translations with advance notice. Please contact the ticket office at 515.277.6261 as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be made for all requests. Click here to learn more about sensory-friendly performances at The Playhouse.

Tickets are currently only available as part of a season ticket package. Individual show tickets will go on sale in summer 2026.

If ticket prices are keeping you away from this show, please fill out this form. We have Playhouse donors who have generously supported a limited number of pay-what-you-can tickets for distribution. Requests should be made prior to opening night.

Performance Times:

7:00 PM Fridays; 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Saturdays & Sundays; 1:00 PM only, Saturday, Oct. 31

School Matinees:

9:30 AM & Noon, Tuesdays, Oct. 20 & 27, 2026

Theatre:

Kate Goldman Family Series in the Studio Theatre

Run Time:

TBD

Content Advisory:

Playhouse family theatre productions are intended for ages 5 and up.