Be sure to check out the list of pumpkin patches, corn mazes and alternatives to trick-or-treating and places to go trick-or-treating.
Please review your favorites and I'll add some of your comments here.
The moniker "KF" means kid friendly, or suitable for young children. * means it's one of my faves or highly rated on the site. All events on this page are current as of October 2011, but please call before attending to confirm times and dates.
Haunted Houses: Little Rock Area
The Torture Chamber (Benton)*
October 20-24, 27-31
3805 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. Very good haunted house.
Haunted Cathedral (LR)* KF
October 22-31
1224 Louisiana St., Little Rock
See "Egor", EMOBA's sleeping giant, walk through haunted mazes and across floors which fall from beneath you! 501-372-0018. Admission: $15, call for group rates. I call this somewhat kid friendly. Most of the scare comes from animatronics and darkness.
Arkansas Urban Legends Haunted House (Sherwood)
Open from 7-11 p.m. on weeknights and until midnight on weekends all through October. Admission is $10. Participants will receive free glow-in-the-dark necklaces. 501-398-FEAR(3327). This is put on by the same group that did the Night Terrors 13 house in North Little Rock last year. This house is not as good, but kind of scary.
The Slaughter House (North Little Rock)
September 22-24, 29-30, October 1, 6-8, 13-15, 17-31
6016 Crystal Hill Road, right off the Crystal Hill Exit on I-40
They are open from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. Long wait. Not that big of a scare.
Haunted Hayride (Little Rock) KF
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
October 21 and 22 (one weekend only)
7006 Jasna Gora Dr.
Haunted hayride, by Knights of Columbus. The hayride lasts 20 minutes and is rated "scary." Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for kids.
Scimitar Shrine Temple of Terror (Little Rock) KF
1 Scimitar Circle
October 13-15, 20-22, 24-29, and the 31st
Also has face painting, food and dunking booth. Open at 6 p.m. Admission $10. 501-565-5992.
Haunted Hotel(Little Rock)
I-30, Near the Speedway
There's a haunted hotel on I-30, near the I-30 Speedway. I've gotten a few emails saying it's good, but I haven't been in so I don't know hours or admission. I think it's put on by the same people who used to put on the haunted hotel on Arch Street, because I was told they moved somewhere this year.
Tavern of Terror (North Little Rock)
4th and Poplar, NLR (at Old Checkmate Club)
Open from 7-10 p.m. on weeknights and 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. on weekends. They're not open on the 23rd of October, but are open every other night. This is put on by the same people who put on the Haunted Hospital in the past.
Fear Factory(Jacksonville)
The intersection of Republican Rd & 107 just past Gravel Ridge
They are open from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission is $10.
Haunted Houses: Around Arkansas
Haunted House of Conway (Conway) *
Oct 1-31
#150 Highway 286 East
Haunted house has a mixture of actors, animatronics and scenery. From 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission $6 on weekdays and $7 on weekends. 501-472-2325. Very good haunted house.
Nightmares Haunted House (Bentonville)
Oct 8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-31
13080 North Hwy 71
Seven to 11 p.m. most nights. Admission $13. 479-636-1317
Haunted Barn (Concord)
10194 Heber Springs Road, across from gas station
Open Friday and Saturdays in October from 7-11 p.m. Admission $5, benefits the Sturge-Weber Foundation. 501-887-6583.
The Asylum Haunted House (Lowell)
727 N Bloomington
October 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-31
Open from 7:00 p.m. until midnight. Insane asylum themed haunted house. Adults $11, students $8 (not recommended for kids). 479-203-7345.
READ Haunted House (Malvern) KF
123 Locust Street
October 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 31st
Eight 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. 501-332-4039
Milcreek Haunted House (Hot Springs)
October 21-22, 28-31
Open Saturdays 7:00 - 12:00 p.m. and Sunday and Monday 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.. Admission $10.
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. Their Facebook says they have a burial simulator this year. Creepy. Open 7:30-12 p.m. Admission is $8.
Maze of Terror (Crossett) KF
Open every Friday and Saturday in October
102 Pine Street
This is a 3d maze attraction. Tickets: $10 for adults, $7 for kids 11yrs and under. 870-304-2515.
Horror in the Hollow (Piggot)
Sept 30, Oct 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 31
Connected to the corn maze and pumpkin patch attraction, the hollow has several hauntings: a butcher, a "mad skull mine" and a forest of fright. 870-598-3568.
House of Madness (Danville) KF on October 30
October 14-15, 16, 22-23, 29-30
Open from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Located in the old Duckwall's building on Main Street Non-spook for kids 10 and under on October 30 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Admission is $7.00 per person.
Haunted Cavern (Sulphur Springs)
14290 N. Hwy 59
October 13-16, 20-23, 27-31
Real cavern with "gut wrenching creatures" and a trail walk. 479-787-6508.
The Haunted Theater(Blytheville)
Hwy 71 North
October 20-23, 27-31 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weeknights, open until 11 on weekends
Proceeds benefit the Mississippi County Arts Council. 479-203-7345
Trail of Fears (Sardis)
October 14-16, October 21-23, October 28-31 from 8-12 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 8-10 p.m. otherwise
21124 Whippoorwill Lane
A haunted trail through the dark woods of Sardis, Ark. Admission is $10. 501-454-0657.
Ozark Haunts presents "Trail of Terror" (Farmington)
300 E Main St
Every Friday and Saturday in October
"Take a delightful stroll through the woods, hand-in-hand with your loved ones, until the blood starts to fly" $11.
Conway Haunted House (Conway)
Hwy 64 beside the 64 country store between Conway and Vilonia
From the haunted house: "It has in all Scream IT Clowns Feddy SAW, Chucky, Witch Granny, Devil Corps, Scarecrow, the list goes on and on and surprises around every turn." Admission is $10 a person, and proceeds go toward March of Dimes.
Garner Volunteer Fire Dept Haunted House (Garner) KF
114 Main Street
Open every Friday & Saturday in October from 6:30-11:30 p.m. Admission is $5.
Horsfall House of Horror (Monticello)
On the UAM Compus (Horsfall Hall)
October 28-29 from 6 p.m. until midnight. Admission is $3 or 2 canned food items for a local food bank.
Halloween Themed Events
Tales of the Crypt (LR) *
Oct. 11, 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
Magic Screams: Halloween at Magic Springs (Hot Springs) KF
Magic Springs and Crystal Falls
October 8 - 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.
Howl-o-ween (NLR) * KF
Sat., Oct. 22, 1 p.m.
Psychic readings for dogs, a photo booth for dogs and dog costume contests. Located at Burns Park.
Halloween on Ice (Little Rock) KF
Arkansas Skatium
A Halloween show on the ice rink, from 5:30-7 p.m. on October 29. It's free. 501-227-4333.
Halloween Kid's Night Out KF
Unity Martial Arts
From 6-9 p.m. on October 28. Cost is $25 and includes games, activities and more. Call 501-868-9808.
Geyer Springs Fest KF
12400 Interstate 30
This is a huge carnival type festival, on October 28th from 6 p.m. to midnight. It offers a great alternative to trick-or-treating. 501.455.3474.
Geyer Springs Fest KF
12400 Interstate 30
This is a huge carnival type festival, on October 28th from 6 p.m. to midnight. It offers a great alternative to trick-or-treating. 501.455.3474.
Benton's Spook City
Saline County courthouse
This year, it's on October 29. Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat with more than 100 local community, church and businesses. Petting zoos, inflatable bouncy castles and more. 501-317-1696.
Halloween for Grown-Ups
Boo Bash at The Peabody
The Peabody Little Rock, Three Statehouse Plaza
On October 29 from 9 p.m. till after midnight, you can join the Peabody for its Halloween party. DJ Brandon Peck and emcee Epiphany will be playing dance tunes and they have a costume contest with more than $5,000 in cash and prizes. Admission is $10 and you must be 21.
Haunted Little Rock Tours (LR)
Honestly, these sound too creepy for me, but the tours teach you all about 19th Century burial customs at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. From there you board the "funeral car" and drive throughout the Historic Quapaw Quarter and the Argenta Historic District hearing stories about haunted places, led by a real paranormal investigator. Tickets are $40. 501-681-3857.
Jonesburo Haunted Tours (Jonesburo)
Similar to the above, but led by a magician. "You'll hear theories about residual psychic energy, mysterious vortexes, and see the proper way to use an EMF device to detect an unseen presence."
Halloween Bash at Cajun's Wharf (Little Rock)
2400 Cantrell Road
Starts Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. For adults. The prize is $500. 501-375-5351.
Tiny Hands Monster Bash (Little Rock)
Next Level Events at 1400 W. Markham St
This is an adult event to benefit the UAMS Family Home and UAMS neonatal intensive care unit. Admission is $50. Starts at 7 p.m. on October 29. They have a costume contest and silent auctions. 501-376-9746.
B-Flats Halloween Party (Little Rock)
The Afterthought at 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Starts at 9 p.m. on October 29. For adults. 501-663-1196
301 Main St., North Little Rock
This starts at 9 p.m. They have a rock star costume contest. Prize up to $100. 501-376-7468.
Dugan's Pub Halloween party (Little Rock)
403 E. 3rd St.
For adults. Starts at 8:30 p.m. on the 28th. 501-244-0542.
Balloween
Porter's Jazz Cafe
From 8:30-11:30 on October 28, Porter's is having a costume contest, cocktail party and live music to benefit Ballet Arkansas. Tickets are $40 per person. 501-223-5150. 21 and up only.
The Tavern Sports Grill Halloween Party (Little Rock)
Saturday, October 29 is a Halloween Party and costume contest with $1,000 prize. Contest starts at 10 p.m. 21 and up only.
