HellScream Haunted House
Multi-story haunted house set inside the estate of Dr. Stewart VonHellton.
Colorado Springs Haunted Experiences 2026
11 haunted experiences in Colorado Springs and nearby.
As the autumn air chills, Colorado Springs and its surrounding towns offer a spectrum of haunted experiences. Seek out intense scares at Colorado Springs' own Hellscream Haunted House or The Fear Complex, or venture to nearby locales for different kinds of frights.
From immersive indoor haunts to outdoor adventures and family-friendly fall festivals, find the perfect level of fear for your October outing.
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Boo at the Zoo
Colorado Springs
Trick-or-treat among open animal exhibits with sustainable palm oil candy.
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Colorado Springs Halloween Bar Crawl
Colorado Springs
Multi-venue downtown bar crawl featuring drink specials and a costume contest.
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Nerd Nite COS Presents: Would You Survive a Horror Movie
Colorado Springs
Interactive horror survival decision-making with forensic experts and podcast hosts.
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Día de Muertos Celebration at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Colorado Springs
Free community gathering featuring ofrendas, live music, and hands-on art activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can teens go to a haunted house in Colorado Springs without a parent?
Many haunts admit teens 13-17 without an adult but require a parent-signed waiver, sometimes completed online beforehand; extreme attractions stay 18+ regardless. Confirm the waiver process, closing time, and pickup point before dropping teens off, and set a phone check-in for when they exit each attraction. Weeknights are a calmer first solo trip than a packed late-October Saturday.
How muddy and dark do haunted trails in Colorado Springs really get?
After any October rain, genuinely muddy: ruts, slick boards, and standing water in low spots, all navigated by moonlight and minimal path lighting since darkness is the product. Wear boots or shoes you can hose off, keep both hands free, and step where the person ahead stepped. Phones stay pocketed, so let your eyes adjust for ten minutes instead of flashing a screen.
Which October weekend should we pick for haunted houses in Colorado Springs?
The first two weekends of October have the shortest lines and full casts; the two weekends before Halloween are the longest waits of the year. If Halloween lands midweek, the Saturday before is peak everything. Late September soft-opening nights are the sleeper pick: small crowds, discounted tickets, and actors at full energy. Book the calm weekend and save the hype weekend for parties.