The month of October means the onset of Halloween. From pumpkin picking to putting together creative costumes and even enjoying tons of yummy candy, it is no wonder that so many people love this spooky holiday.
Many, however, find their favorite Halloween tradition to be getting a thrill from a frightening haunted house. If you are looking for the opportunity to experience some shivers and goosebumps this October, try checking out one of these haunted houses.
1. Son of Scarevania
If you are looking for a spooky thrill right here in Muncie, look no further than Son of Scarevania, located at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Son of Scarevania is a brand-new attraction that will be located at Cornerstone’s historic downtown building.
With a maze containing nearly 10,000 square feet of frightening surprises around every corner, there is no doubt that visitors of Son of Scarevania will leave the attraction feeling terror-stricken.
If you are interested in visiting this attraction, Son of Scarevania will be open to the public on Oct. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 27 and 28 from 8 p.m. until midnight. Visitors can purchase tickets for $12, or, for twice the fright factor, purchase a $20 dual ticket for Son of Scarevania as well as Cornerstone’s original Scarevania haunted attraction, located on Granville Avenue.
2. Stillwell Manor
Located in Anderson, Stillwell Manor is a 22,000-square foot indoor haunted house filled with mazes, twisting halls and pitch-dark areas teeming with eerie spirits. This year, Stillwell Manor has included an all new “big top” area, where visitors can meet with fortuneteller Isabell, as well as a collection of freaky circus creatures.
If you are not a huge thrill seeker but still want to visit Stillwell Manor, there are also special afternoons for the less than brave, where visitors can enter the haunted house for a “lights on” session.
Stillwell Manor is currently open and will continue to be open every Friday and Saturday night, as well as select weekday evenings, until Halloween. Tickets may be purchased online or at Stillwell Manor the day of your visit.
3. Piney Acre Farms
When fall comes around, Piney Acre Farms, located in the heart of Hancock County, offers an assortment of fun-filled activities.
From pumpkin picking to hayrides and even an assortment of friendly barnyard animals, families can spend hours making memories at the 73-acre farm. But one of the most popular autumn attractions of Piney Acre Farms is their Haunted Farm.
In 1692, Dr. E. Rex moved to Hancock County; in the following years, people and animals in the area slowly started to disappear. One night, the enraged townspeople confronted Dr. E. Rex, who then admitted he was responsible for all of the disappearances.
Although the doctor was murdered, the location of his secret laboratory was never found. Until now. Rumor has it that the doctor’s laboratory is actually located in a loft at the Haunted Farm. Visitors can come to the Haunted Farm and see exactly what happened to the doctor’s victims, as well as possibly see the ghost of Dr. E. Rex himself.
For $32, or $30 if purchased online before your visit, guests can experience the three different attractions Piney Acre Farms offers: the haunted loft, the haunted corn maze, and a haunted hayride. The Haunted Farm is open every Friday and Saturday night from now until Halloween weekend, from 7 to 10 p.m.
4. Nightmare on Edgewood
Known as Indy’s most intense haunted house, Nightmare on Edgewood has been giving guests the thrill of a lifetime for the past 35 years. Situated on a 15,000-square foot property, the site offers visitors the chance to explore three different indoor and outdoor haunted attractions.
However, be forewarned that Nightmare of Edgewood is not for the faint of heart. The monsters and ghouls you will encounter are allowed to touch you, amplifying the intensity and fright.
Guests of Nightmare on Edgewood will be given the opportunity to visit a demoniac hospital filled with crazed patients, encounter various psychopaths while traveling through the aftermath of a bloody massacre and visit the newest attraction, a carnival-themed maze filled with demented clowns.
Tickets may be purchased online or at the site of the attraction. On Thursdays, general admission tickets are priced at $20, while on Fridays and Saturdays, the price is $25. Nightmare on Edgewood is already running and will be open every Friday and Saturday night, as well as various Thursdays, until the weekend of Nov. 5.
5. Indy Scream Park
Noted as one of the largest and best haunted houses in the country, Indy Scream Park is located in Anderson, just a 20-minute drive from Muncie.
The park offers six different attractions for visitors, including a frightening asylum filled with deranged prisoners, a junkyard containing terrifying zombies, and a forest where visitors will experience some crazy encounters.
Indy Scream Park also offers the Monster Midway, where guests can devour a variety of delicious foods and play some classic carnival games, as well as experience a wild assortment of monstrous creatures.
The park is open now and will remain open until the weekend of Nov. 5. Days and ticket prices vary greatly, so check the website to see what day would work best for you. However, you should hurry if you would like to go, as tickets for Indy Scream Park sell quickly, and many days are already sold out.
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