5 haunted houses near Oklahoma City to visit this Halloween season
October is upon us, and for residents of central Oklahoma, that offers a month-long opportunity to visit some spooky but entertaining locations. Whether it's walking through trails and being chased by scarily costumed "monsters," or roaming through empty buildings to the sounds of eerie music, there's a slew of haunted house attractions in the Oklahoma City metro area worth spending a weekend night at this Halloween season.
1. Guthrie Haunts
What: Rated No. 1 by OKHauntedHouses.com three years in a row from 2017 to 2019, Guthrie Haunts Scaregrounds features both indoor and outdoor scenes in its 30,000-square-foot, half-hour "haunting" tour. The attraction is advertised as an experience for ages 13 and older, but the Guthrie location is also bringing back its popular "terror upgrade" for visitors 18 and older, during which the cast is allowed to touch people passing through the trail.
Owner John Pagonis said the outdoor midway, which hosts food trucks and live performers, began as a COVID precaution in 2020 but, after much success the past two years, is being continued this year. Parking is free, and tickets are available from 7 to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.
When: Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 5; plus Oct. 30-31.
Where: 4524 Riverside Circle, Guthrie, OK 73044.
Price: General admission is $20, although a "fast pass" is also available for an additional $20. The "terror upgrade," available for adults only, costs $30.
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2. Noble Scaregrounds
What: Located south of Oklahoma City and just outside Norman, Noble Scaregrounds is the brainchild of Matt and Elizabeth Achemire. The attraction boasts a "Sweet Nightmares" forest trail, a "Gut Hut" concession stand, a souvenir shop, axe-throwing lanes, and a unique séance.
For an additional $10, visitors can join Professor Percival Blackwood, an occult detective and historian, for the séance, during which he will attempt to contact spirits of the dead and explore details surrounding real-life mysteries. And for those who might prefer something more light-hearted, a "Jester" will also be in the site's courtyard, ready to perform spooky magic tricks on request.
When: Fridays and Saturdays through the month of October, plus Oct. 30-31. Tickets go on sale from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Séance showtimes are 8, 9 and 10 p.m.
Where: 14501 Etowah Road, Noble, OK 73068.
Price: The "Sweet Nightmares" trail is $15, while the Séance Experience costs $10. Donations are also welcome for the Cedar County Volunteer Fire Department.
3. Lexington Zombie Farm
What: About 12 miles southeast of Noble is the Lexington Zombie Farm, where owners Daniel and Melissa Luksa have been putting on what they describe as an "old-fashioned" haunt for 10 years. Visitors can travel down Slaughterville Road until they find themselves lost amid a wilderness in the middle of what seems like nowhere, before the eerie experience gives way to even more absurd encounters with clowns, chainsaws and cattle intestines.
The Luksas said the Lexington Zombie Farm "doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles," but it more than makes up for the lack of props by immersing guests in an authentic, horrifying experience where "personal bubbles get popped," the owners said. While the farm's official hours are from 8 to 11 p.m., Melissa said as long as your car is in line by 11 p.m., you'll still be allowed in.
When: Open every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 29, and Nov. 5.
Where: 10101 144 St., Lexington, OK 73051.
Price: General admission is $15, although groups of 10 or more will see each person discounted to $13. Military guests and first responders, meanwhile, pay only $10 each.
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4. Nightfall Haunted Territory
What: Considered one of the longest attractions in central Oklahoma, Nightfall Haunted Territory takes visitors on an hour-long trail through Lost Lakes Haunted Forest off 10th Street in northeast Oklahoma City.
While waiting for their number to be called, guests can enjoy the atmosphere of the grounds, which also hosts a restaurant, a bar and live entertainment. Organizer Summer Skeen said, because of the intensity of the tour, children younger than 12 are not recommended to experience the trail without parental supervision.
When: Fridays and Saturdays in October, as well as Oct. 30-31. Tickets are sold from 6 to 10:45 p.m.
Where: 3501 NE 10 St., Oklahoma City, OK 73117.
Price: $29 for general admission, or $50 for a "speed" pass to heavily reduce the wait time. A special V.I.P. pass, which allows you to enter the trail immediately, is $65.
5. Frontier City Fright Fest
What: An annual event hosted by Six Flags, Frontier City's Fright Fest hosts a variety of haunted attractions in which families can participate.
With the purchase of a Haunted Attractions pass, guests can tour multiple haunted houses in the amusement park, roam through "scare zones," or take roller coaster "rides in the dark" with a chance to directly interact with monsters. Costumes aren't allowed for guests older than 12, and there will be no park re-entry after 8 p.m.
When: Fright Fest will be held on weekends through Oct. 30. Days and hours vary, so visitors can plan ahead by viewing the schedule on the Six Flags website.
Where: Frontier City, 11501 N I-35 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73131
Price: A regular one-day pass for the haunted attractions is available for $24.99, along with required park admission. An "Express" pass, allowing you to skip the line, is available for $29.99. An all-season pass, allowing entry through early November, will cost you $49.99.
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