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! Please review your favorites too and I'll add some of your comments here.
The moniker "KF" means kid friendly, or suitable for young children.
Haunted Houses
Haunted Hospital (NLR)
Saturdays October 9-31, from 6-10 pm
1 Pershing Circle (former Baptist Memorial Hospital)
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 19-31
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)
October 23-November 1
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."
Haunted Hotel (Little Rock)Other Events
12505 Arch Street
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.Haunted Hayride (Little Rock_
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
7006 Jasna Gora Dr.
Haunted hayride, by Knights of Columbus. Rated "scary."Haunted Hollow (Cabot) KF
October 9 - 31
Over 6,000 sq ft with trap doors and animated characters. Twenty-two scenes of terror. Adults $8, Children 12 & under $5. 501-941-4088READ Haunted House (Malvern) KF
123 Locust Street
Oct 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31
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.Screams From the Cellar
815c Albert Pike (Hot Springs)
October 17-18, 22-31
Admission is $8.Milcreek Haunted House (Hot Springs)
October 23-34, 29-31
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. most nights. Admission $5.Haunted Warehouse (Fort Smith)
Fort Chaffe Blvd and Darby
Weekends in October and October 29-31.
This attraction is 16,000 Sq ft on the annexed Fort Chaffee land. Admission is $8.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.The Slaughter House (Heber Springs)
October 17-18, 24-23, 31
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 10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31
13080 North Hwy 71
Seven p.m. to 11 p.m. most nights. Admission $12. 479-636-1317
Tales of the Crypt (LR)
Oct. 13, 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 3 - November 1 (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.Saline-O-Ween
On October 31 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. enjoy lots of entertainment, carnival midway, games, petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, demonstrations and more. This is a big event that takes place at the Saline County Fairgrounds. Admission from $3-12.
