2025 Cedar Falls Ghost Tour: THE INVESTIGATION

☾ About THE INVESTIGATION:

The Cedar Falls Ghost Tour and A.D. Apothecary are teaming up to offer exclusive small-group paranormal investigations of the Cedar Falls Woman’s Club. Tourgoers will be given a history of the home and the tragedies that occurred there, light training in the use of ghost hunting equipment, and the opportunity to conduct a guided investigation of the club. No prior ghost hunting experience is necessary. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the Cedar Falls Woman's Club.

THE INVESTIGATION timing:

• Every night below from 9:30pm-12:00am. Attendees may leave earlier, if desired. THE INVESTIGATION begins after the 8:00pm THE TOUR concludes—ticketholders will have time to attend both, if desired (separate ticket purchase to THE TOUR required).

THE THE INVESTIGATION dates:

• Fri 10/10, 9:30pm
• Sat 10/11, 9:30pm
• Fri 10/17, 9:30pm
• Sat 10/18, 9:30pm
• Fri 10/31, 9:30pm

Tour sold out? You are welcome to join the waitlist. Don't lose hope—a few attendees are taken off the tour waitlist every year! To join the waitlist, click "Select a Date" to the right, then the "Tickets" button for your preferred date, and finally "Join Waitlist."

If there is only one ticket left for your preferred tour date and you would like to bring a friend, please purchase the single remaining ticket and then immediately email [email protected] to request an additional ticket.

Private tours are also available for hire. Inquire at [email protected].

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☾ About your host:

• Cedar Falls Ghost Tour: Cedar Falls Ghost Tour author and host Lauren Riensche is a Cedar Falls local and haunted history buff. Lauren has always been fascinated with the spooky stories that find themselves embedded in a community's history, and she has taken dozens of ghost tours in cities around the world. Now, she's excited to share that passion for the paranormal with you in this one-of-a-kind Cedar Falls ghost tour! For additional info or to purchase tickets to THE TOUR only, click here.
• A.D. Apothecary: April Richardson is a tenured paranormal investigator based in Eastern Iowa. April has both attended and hosted ghost hunts in hundreds of haunted locations around the United States. She artfully balances spiritual education with supernatural science. Learn more here.
• Cedar Falls Woman's Club: For over 150 years, the Cedar Falls Woman's Club clubhouse has been the venue for many Cedar Falls events—civic, educational, philanthropic, and social. It is the home of the Cedar Falls Woman’s Club, an organization where local women gather to build community, make friends, share interests, and participate in social and civic activities, all in the spirit of supporting one another. Learn more here.

☾ FAQ:

• How long is the investigation? The investigation is about 2.5 hours long, from 9:30pm-12:00am. Guests may leave earlier, if desired.
• Is the investigation scary? That depends on your perspective! While we can't exhaustively anticipate all the experiences you will have on your own unique ghost hunt, we can say that, typically, you may expect to encounter unexplained phenomena such as cold spots, strange sounds, or a feeling of being watched. Some groups may experience more or less than this. If talking with "people from beyond the pale" is scary to you, then you may be spooked. However, we believe any entities present at the Woman's Club are largely friendly, and we prefer to think of the "hunt" as a respectful dialogue between the living and less-than-living. We will not tolerate guests who engage in behavior to negatively provoke any alleged entities in the home.
• Is the investigation just for "believers"? Nope! Whatever your stance is on "what goes bump in the night," we think you'll find the historical tales and potentially spooky encounters entertaining. We just ask that everyone acts with respect.
• Where do we meet? The gazebo at Overman Park. Check in with your host upon arrival. The tour will begin on time—latecomers will not be accommodated. We will walk over to the house together.
• Do I need to bring my ticket(s)? It is not necessary to bring a printed ticket. Upon your arrival, you will be checked in under the name used to purchase the ticket(s).
• Can I bring my own investigation equipment? Personal paranormal investigation equipment is allowed on the tour, provided it is small enough to fit in a pocket and is silent. Otherwise, please plan to utilize the tour guide’s equipment.
• Is there an age restriction? There is no minimum age for attendees, but think of the tour content as "PG-13." Each attendee must have their own ticket, regardless of age. Investigation activities and content will not change if minors are present. Tour hosts will ask attendees to leave at their purview if a guest is deemed disruptive—if the dismissed attendee is a minor, their guardian will be dismissed as well. Any attendees under 18 years old must be accompanied by an of-age guardian.
• Is the tour handicap accessible? Partially. The first and second floor of the Woman's Club will be open during the investigation, but only the first floor is ADA-compliant. Should a guest attend that is unable to access the second floor, we are happy to spend a bit more time on the first floor to make sure they are actively involved as much as possible.
• What should I bring? Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate layers. The tour goes on rain, shine, or snow, and it can get chilly inside the Woman's Club at night (down to ~55 degrees). You may also want to bring a water bottle/non-alcoholic beverage and some snacks. No alcohol is allowed inside the Woman's Club during the investigation; any tourgoers not in compliance will be asked to leave.
• Are there any trigger warnings? Yes. This investigation may touch on any of the following topics: death, mental illness, suicide, domestic violence, substance abuse, racism. Additionally, while the investigation host will do their best to set expectations and maintain a respectful and calm environment, tourgoers are responsible for managing their own behaviors and emotions regarding any perceived interaction with the supernatural. Tourgoers engage in this investigation at their own risk.
• Are pets allowed on the investigation? No pets are allowed inside the Woman's Club. Licensed service animals are always welcome.
• Can I take photos? Absolutely! Who knows, you might catch something unexplained on camera. We just ask that you please do not take videos.
• Is there parking available? Yes, there is free street parking available on all sides of Overman Park and in some surrounding streets.
• Can I buy tickets to just THE INVESTIGATION? Yes, purchasing tickets to any of the other Cedar Falls Ghost Tour experience is not required to purchase tickets to THE INVESTIGATION.
• Do you take tips? If you enjoy the tour, tips are always very much appreciated! However, they are certainly not required.

Thank you for supporting our small, local businesses! We look forward to hosting you!

Curious where your ticket spend goes? Read on below. Thank you for your support!

• Author and host time
• Research materials
• Tour hosting materials (e.g. first aid, handouts, props)
• Investigation lead time and travel expense
• Investigation equipment usage
• Donation to the Cedar Falls Woman's Club
• Eventbrite fees (these continue to climb, if you have a better platform recommendation, let us know!)
• Local and State Tax

Failure to comply with the above guidelines or engaging in disruptive behavior may result in dismissal from the tour, at the tour guide's discretion. No refunds will be issued for any circumstances other than severe inclement weather—if this occurs, your tour guide will inform you of tour changes via the contact information you provided during purchase. Please practice safety measures while on the tour—your tour guide is not responsible if you are injured or become a "ghost" yourself on this tour. All guests who purchase tickets must agree to a liability waiver at the time of purchase that applies to them and anyone in their party.

Interested in booking a private tour? Learn more here. To book, send an email to [email protected].

Have a question not answered above? Shoot us an email. We try our best to answer all emails within 48 hours. Please note that we cannot guarantee that tickets will still be available by the time your email is returned, as tickets are first-come, first-serve.

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