The Haunt
25 years of terrifying experiences across multiple themed attractions
9 haunted experiences in Grand Rapids and nearby.
Grand Rapids and surrounding areas offer multiple ticketed haunted attractions, from large-scale events like The Haunt downtown to those a short drive away, such as Nightmare Realm in Mattawan.
Some locations provide free experiences, while others cater to specific age groups or feature outdoor settings.
Michigan's largest mum display with over 8,000 chrysanthemums
Includes themed drink specials, live DJs, and after-party access.
Halloween music performed by KalHaven String Quartet surrounded by candlelight.
One-mile walking tour exploring Grand Rapids' dark history and haunted locations.
See all haunted houses, trails, and scare attractions in your area.
It varies wildly: purpose-built indoor haunts often have step-free routes, while trails, barns, and hayride fields involve gravel, mud, stairs, and tight turns. Email or call ahead and ask specifically about surface type, pinch points, and whether a companion can walk the route first. Many haunts offer a daytime lights-on visit or a modified path if you arrange it in advance.
Buy online for the last two October weekends, when marquee haunts genuinely sell out timed slots by mid-afternoon; door sales that late mean the worst windows or none. Early October weeknights are safe for walk-ups and sometimes cheaper at the box office. Online buyers also skip a separate ticket line, which alone can save 30 minutes on peak nights.
Most full-intensity haunts recommend 12 or 13 and up, and some enforce a hard minimum with ID or a signed parent waiver. Extreme haunts are usually 18+. Under-10 kids do better at farm haunts with daytime lights-on hours. Call or check the FAQ page before driving out; door staff can and do turn away underage visitors even with a parent present.