Halloween Happenings & Haunted Houses

Be sure to check out the list of pumpkin patches, corn mazes and alternatives to trick-or-treating too.

My personal favorite attractions are listed first, in a different font. While I cannot say that I have personally attended all of these haunted houses, I can say these were worth the cost of admission!

The moniker "KF" means kid friendly, or suitable for young children.

Haunted Houses

Haunted Hospital (NLR)
Saturdays through October 20, then every night but Sunday from 6-10 pm
1 Pershing Circle (former Baptist Memorial Hospital)
This is a great haunted house and it support the Police Athletic League. This tour gives you a bit of the real history of the hospital (which is said to be haunted - for real), plus some scary fake mental patients, butchers and gouls. It's well worth the $10 admission. Sponsored by the NLR Police Athletic League. 501-744-5404.

Haunted Cathedral (LR) KF
October 18-31
Little Rock, EMOBA's Cultural Center
See "Egor", EMOBA's sleeping giant, walk through haunted mazes and across floors which fall from beneath you! Carnival atmosphere with food vendors. 501-372-0018. Admission: $10, call for group rates. I call this somewhat kid friendly because most of the "scare" comes from props instead of actors. Plus, they generally have some kid themed activities and food.

The Torture Chamber (Benton)
1605 Benton Parkway at Party Central
They say, "You must also be in good health and able to crouch, crawl, and beg for your life or at least mercy on your soul. If you have any medical problems that may prevent you from being able to complete this event, Please do not enter." Admission is $12.00.

I say, it's not THAT scary, bit it is pretty scary. The admission is a bit steep, but it's a pretty good scare. The place is nicely decorated and acted. I think it deserves the "best of."

Bryant Haunted Hotel (Bryant)
Oct 16-31
Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. most nights. "Indoor blood pools, midnight red meat buffet, chills, thrills and room service that kills." 501-804-8883.

"Fear Factory" Haunted House (Lonoke)
Weekends from October 12-31
Corner of James and Jacuzzi
Haunted house, opens at 7:30.

Haunted Hollow (Cabot) KF
October 17 - 31
Over 6,000 sq ft with trap doors and animated characters. Twenty-two scenes of terror. Adults $8, Children 12 & under $5. 501-941-4088

Feat Asylum Haunted House (Jacksonsville)
1920 West Main Street
The write-up says this will be geared towards adults.

READ Haunted House (Malvern) KF
124 Locust Street
Ten thousand square feet to benefit LCHSC, Inc., a non-profit that helps people with poor reading skills. Admission: $6 adults; $3 for children 12 and under.

Dark Woods (Gurdon)
Main Street
Board hayride downtown. The hayride will take you into "Dark Woods." The haunted house is an abandoned meat packing facility.

Milcreek Haunted House (Hot Springs)
October 24th and 25th & Oct. 29th Thru Nov. 1st
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. most nights

Haunted Hall (Fort Smith)
Fort Chaffe Blvd and Darby
This attraction is 16,000 Sq ft on the annexed Fort Chaffee land.

Maze of Terror (Crossett) KF
102 Pine Street
This is a 3d maze attraction. Tickets: $10 for adults, $7 for kids 11yrs and under. 870-304-2515.

Wicked Escape (Magnolia)
Oct. 23-25, 30-31, 7 p.m.
Here is what they say about this attraction: "James "Jim Bob" Anderson survives an electrocution and escapes Death's clutches to wreck havoc on the jail, but will you?" Tickets are $7 for Adults, 12-under are $5, with parental supervision. 870-234-4352

The Slaughter House (Heber Springs)
19th and 20th, 26th and 27th and the 31st
631 Hwy 110 East
Open from 8 p.m. to midnight. "The abandoned meat market/slaughter house has been re-opened for 5 days only with all new menu items including new scenes of carnage, gore and terror." Tickets are $5.

Nightmares Haunted House (Bentonville)
Oct 11- Nov 1
13080 North Hwy 71
Seven p.m. to 11 p.m. most nights. Admission $10. 479-636-1317

Benton’s Haunted Attraction (Benton) KF
703 West South Street (east of Benton Skating Rink)
Sunday: 2-5 p.m. for kids, 6-8:30 p.m. for adults; Monday - Thursday 6:30-10 p.m.; Friday - Saturday 6:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Expect blood, guts, gore, and much more. Special characters found in the walls, spinning vortex tunnel, piercing wall and more. 501-920-2677

Tales of the Crypt (LR)
Oct. 14, 5:30-8:30 PM
Mt. Holly Cemetery
This might be too scary for some younger children because of the location. Tour this historic cemetery while students act out scenes from historic residents lives. This always has great costumes and information. 501-447-2362

Paranormal Fair (LR)
October 18
11300 Executive Center Drive
From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. see how real ghostbusters do it. This fair has seminars and booths presented by people who deal with the paranormal. $5 admission.

Magic Screams: Halloween at Magic Springs (Hot Springs) KF
Magic Springs and Crystal Falls
October 7 - October 30 (weekends)
Visit the spooky haunted houses, walk the scary trail and take a spin on the rides. For young goblins, enjoy a scare-free zone for pumpkin painting and more. 501-318-5309. Admission: $36.99 one-day admission.

Rock In Peace Halloween Party and Costume Contest (NLR)
October 31
Cornerstone Pub and Grill
Costume contest ($1,000 prize), music and more. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $25 for VIP admission, which includes food and two drink coupons. 21 and over.

Benton Haunted House
It is located in Bryant on Springdale Rd. Turn onto Springhill road from Hwy. 5 and follow it all the way to the end, then turn right on to Springdale Rd. and it about a half mile on the right. 501-454-0657.

Kid Friendly Free Haunted House KF
300 Vinson Road, Little Rock
They shut down 4 business for an entire week to get this FREE event ready for a two night run. Different levels of scare depending on crowd. Friday October 31 and Saturday November 1 - 7 pm till they quit.

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