Salt Lake City Haunted Experiences 2026

26 haunted experiences in Salt Lake City and nearby.

Salt Lake City's Halloween season brings scares to unexpected places, from historic downtown buildings to open farmland. Consider major productions like Fear Factory for intense frights, or if you prefer a drive, Haunted Forest in American Fork offers an outdoor experience.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 47 BooLights at Hogle Zoo Salt Lake City

After-dark family zoo adventure featuring immersive glowing light displays and live entertainment.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 8 Boos Fest Halloween Bar Crawl - Salt Lake City Salt Lake City

Costume bar crawl with red-carpet photos, DJs, and themed drink specials.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 10 Salt Lake City Halloween Spooktacular with the Utah Symphony Salt Lake City

Family-friendly symphony concert with lobby crafts and a massive costume contest.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 9 Halloween Spooktacular and Zombie Chase North Salt Lake

Features a zombie chase fun run, kids dash, games, and treats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should we buy haunted house tickets in Salt Lake City in advance or at the door?

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.

What age limits should we expect at haunted attractions in Salt Lake City?

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.

Do the actors touch you inside haunted houses in Salt Lake City?

At standard haunts, no: no-touch policies run both ways, so keep your hands off actors too, since shoving one is the fastest route to ejection. Touch only happens at attractions that advertise it and require a signed waiver or a glow marker that opts you in. If contact is a dealbreaker, confirm the policy on the ticket page before you buy.

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