Halloween season has once again descended upon West Michigan, bringing with it sinister scares and spine-tingling surprises spread out all across the area.
From haunted houses that rattle with relentless dread, to horrifying hayrides, creepy corn mazes, terrifying trails and more, there’s something to make everyone scream this year. So whether you’re chasing jump scares, eerie encounters, or family-friendly frights, our annual list of the best haunted attractions is your guide for unforgettable nights, and nightmares to come.
Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
The Haunt
1256 28th St. SW, Wyoming
the-haunt.com
Dates: Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, Nov. 1-2
Admission: Online $30 / At Door $35
VIP Admission: Online $50 / At Door $55
Kids Haunt: Oct. 26, Noon to 5 p.m.
Blackout: Nov. 1-2
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, The Haunt has become a living legend here West Michigan. The award-winning location’s reputation precedes it for anyone who hasn’t yet ventured within its walls and experienced the movie-grade special effects and hyper-realistic frights inside. New for 2025, wander through the Whispering Woods, face down Alien X, get lost with Malice In Wonderland, experience Tinkles’ Torment, and feel the 3D frights of the Frenzy Circus, all included in the price of admission.
The Haunted Forest
Cannonsburg Ski Area,
6800 Cannonsburg Rd., Belmont
Cannonsburg.com/the-haunted-forest
Dates: Oct. 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, Nov. 1
Fridays 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturdays 6-8:30 p.m.
Admission: Online $25 / At Door $30
Express Lane: Online $35 / At Door $40
Embark on this treacherous half-mile trek down a lit dirt path, winding through the trees, with terror lurking around every corner. Packed with props and actors, the outdoor event only runs on Friday and Saturday evenings, with reservation timed tickets purchased in advance to help manage the large crowds, so plan ahead and watch your step if you dare. There’s also a shorter, Spooky Forest on site for children or the easily frightened.
New Salem Corn Maze
4516 24th St., Dorr
newsalemcornmaze.com
Dates: Every Friday and Saturday in October and Nov. 1
Admission: Witches Woods $30 (per trail per person)
Haunted Corn Maze $30
Two Activities $50/person
Three Activities $65/person
Daytime Corn Maze $10
The choice is yours as to “witch” way you want to go when you enter the Witches Woods at New Salem. But that’s not all, with over 20 chilling attractions along the path, a haunted corn maze, and all sorts of family friendly daytime activities, it’s easy to get lost – and lose track of time – with all the frightful fun you’ll have here this fall.
Abandoned Acres Farm
7737 Fruit Ridge Ave. NW, Sparta
abandonedacresfarm.com
Dates: Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, Nov. 1
Admission: Both Attractions $35
Fast Pass $55
The Old Eli Experience $5
Super Slasher VIP $75
Kids Day Spooktacular
Oct. 26, 12-5 p.m., $7 for kids (attending adults free)
A one of a kind hybrid experience combining two outdoor haunted corn mazes, with several indoor haunted experiences, all spread out on a real farm, prepare to be scared. Each maze runs over a quarter mile, beginning with the Bloody Butcher Corn Maze, where you will enter the mind of a serial killer inside Old Eli’s workshop. Then brace yourself for Big Top Terror Vision, a 3D carnival complete with crazed clowns and deranged circus animals all coming right at you.
Nightmare Realm
30609 Red Arrow Hwy, Paw Paw
minightmare.com
Dates: Oct. 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Nov. 1, Nov. 14, Nov. 15
Admission: General Admission $25
Front of line $40
VIP $55
Season Pass $104.52 – 135.57
Known for its immersive experience and elaborate storylines, Nightmare Realm puts on a show for its audience every season. Retribution 1993 takes visitors to the town of Cypress Hollow, where the evil Trista has taken over, and unleashed unholy creatures from the Nightmare Realm. But that’s just the beginning. Running throughout October, Nightmare Realm features special survival games The Hollowed on Oct. 31, and Pride and Malice and Zombies on Nov. 1, as well as Whispering Shadows, a sensory-friendly show on Nov. 14, and the holiday-themed Project Jingle Hell Nov. 15.
Haunt Park
7656 Ravine Rd., Kalamazoo
hauntpark.com
Dates: Oct. 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, Nov. 1
Admission: Double Doom Pass $20
Three Screams Combo $25
Quadruple Carnage Pass $30
For over 20 years, Haunt Park has taken over Kalamazoo Speedway, and mastered the craft of fright. Offering three levels of fear intensity over its three haunted houses, with each telling its own tale of terror. Fully-fleshed out storylines add to the experience of Psycho Ward The Slaughter, Nightmares The Beginning, and Clown Mansion, while Camp Crystal Lake Paintball puts the power to fight back against the living dead in your hands.
Haunted Acres
Haunted Attraction
7970 W. Park Rd., Stony Lake, New Era
haunted-acres.square.site, facebook.com/hauntedacresstonylakemi
Dates: Saturdays in October & Nov. 1
Admission: $25
Located on a real farm, Haunted Acres begins with the Field of Screams, sprawling over 10 acres with shocks and surprises around every turn. But it doesn’t stop there, with Vertigo, an indoor 3D black light experience complete with lasers and sounds, The Devil’s Playground, built on the ruins of an old barn, and filled with animatronics and other jump scares, as well as a 350-foot pallet maze that may be haunted.
Trail of Terror
7582 Crocker Rd., Holton
trailofterrorholton.com
Dates: Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Dusk to 11 p.m.
Admission: $20
VIP Admission: $25
Now in its 20th year, the Trail of Terror has outlived many other experiences with a dedicated cast and crew taking the terrifying to towering new heights. Open to all ages, but with parental discretion strongly advised, and located in Muskegon County, it’s worth the trip for anyone looking to head up north and feel the real chill of what lurks in the trees after dark.
