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2009 Metro Detroit Haunted Houses and Southeast Michigan Haunted Attractions click name of attraction for website and complete details.
Urban Legends Haunted Attraction - in Detroit/Warren.
9810 8 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48205 (between Hoover and Van Dyke in the Bel Aire Center).
Details: Voted Click on Detroit's #1 Haunted Attraction of last year. Get Multiple Haunted Houses with one ticket. More exciting details to come! myspace
Opens: opening date TBA
The Crypt Haunted House in Burton, MI (near Flint).
Location: G4247 S Dort Hwy, Burton, MI 48529. phone: 810-742-2260.
Details: More thrills and chills than ever! It is in your face Crypt chilling! A haunted house with actors and more state of the art effects than any other haunt! Experience the black hole, claustrophobia & more, so beware of the Crypt! Not recommended for small children or sissies.
Opens: opening date TBA. alternate website: The Crypt at Chemco
2008 - Last Year - Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan Listings
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Night Terrors at Wiard's Orchards - in Ypsilanti (near Ann Arbor).
Location: 5565 Merritt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. map on website.
Days: Grand opening September 27th, fri-sat-sun through Oct plus Halloween Eve.
Details: WE PUT TERROR IN YOUR FACE with 6 chilling attractions including: The Ultimate Haunted Barn, The Asylum, The MindShaft, The Hayride of the Lost, The Labyrinth, Alien Caged Clowns. Starts at 7:30pm, tickets $15 to $35, free parking. We also have Scareoke at no charge! For more info, please visit our website or call 734-482-7744.
The Haunting Haunted House - in Adrian (lower Southeast MI).
Location: Lenawee County Fair and Event Grounds (30 minutes north of Toledo).
Days: Opens Saturday, Sept 26th.
Details: Indoors, open at 7pm, 14th year. The Haunting is 40,000 square feet with 50 rooms of doom and a confusing maze. prices $13 to $35, group rates available. myspace
Deadly Intentions Haunted House - in Warren, MI (just north of Detroit).
Location: 20900 Dequindre Road between 8 and 9 mile, inside Countyline Trade Center.
Days: Sept 26,27,28, Oct 3,4,5,10,11,12,16,17,18,19,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31, Nov 1.
Details: "Our Only Goal is to scare you to DEATH". 6th season, each night starts at 8pm. Tickets: Children under 48" $8, Adults $14, V.I.P. $20, Season Pass $25.
Slaughtered At Sundown Haunted House and Hayride - in Armada (north of Detroit).
Location: 71800 Romeo Plank Road at 33 1/2 Mile.
Days: Opening Weekend Sept 26th & 27th. Oct 3,4,10,11,17,18,19,24,25,26,31, Nov 1.
Details: "dark, winding illusion full of decaying zombies, evil carnage, a spine chilling cemetery full of agony and torture, dark passageways and intense mayhem." admission $10 to $20.
The Fear Factory - in Mount Clemens (north of Detroit).
Location: Gilbralter Trade Center, 237 N. River Rd, Mt. Clemens, MI.
Days: Grand Opening Sept 19-20 & 26-28. then Everyday in October and Nov 1st except Oct 1, 6,7,13,14.
Details: "Michigan's Largest Vortex Tunnel, 30 Minutes of Relentess Terror, 25,000 Square ft. of Pure Madness. Live DJ fri & sat." Grand Opening admission $12, regular dates $16.
Slaughterhouse Adventure & Grand River Corn Maze - in Fowlerville (east of Howell).
Location: northwest of Detroit. ph# 517-223-9148, map/directions on website.
Days: see website.
Details: The Trifecta of Fear: 15-acre Haunted Corn Maze that could terrify you for up to 30 minutes, a 26-acre Super Maze, 5-star rated Slaughterhouse that has mutated to twice its original size. Plus there is a BloodBath & Beyond Haunted Hayride venturing through 40 acres of woods & corn. Kids entertainment in the barn. Tickets $6 to $30, children 4 & under free, group rates available.
Saint Lucifer's Haunted Asylum Haunted House - in Flint, MI.
Location: Playland Park, 5290 S Dort Hwy, Flint, MI 48057. map/directions on website.
Days: Opens Sept 26th. for other days, see website. starts 7pm or dusk each night.
Details: "Flint's Largest Haunted Hause. It's one of the most intense and scariest Haunted Houses in the state!" tickets $13, VIP $16, online VIP $2 coupon.
Erebus 4 Story Haunted House - in downtown Pontiac (north of Detroit).
Location: 18 Water Street, Pontiac, MI 48342. map & directions on website.
Days: Opening weekend Sept 26-27, then generally wed-sun through Nov 2nd, plus every day during the week of Halloween.
Details: "World's Largest Haunted House. Was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Largest Walk-Through Haunted Attraction in 2005." Admission $20 per-person, VIP Skip The Line and $4 Off coupon available from website. group discounts also available. indoor waiting.
The Realm of Darkness Interactive Haunted House - in Pontiac (north of Detroit).
Location: 79 S. Glenwood, Pontiac, MI 48342. map on website.
Days: Opening weekend Sept 19-21, then generally fri-sat-sun, see website for dates.
Details: "For the 2008 Halloween Season The Realm of Darkness is challenging you to defeat the Wizard and win DOUBLE your money back! That's double your admission price if you can find all the clues, choose the right paths throughout the haunt, face the Wizard and claim your prize!" Admission is Adult $20, Child (11 and Under) $10, VIP $30, Group Rates (10 or more) available. tickets can be bought online, get discounts (internet coupons) from website.
Corn Fun Family Farm Maze & Haunted Corn Field - in Casco, MI.
Location: 9391 Lindsey Lane, Casco, MI 48064 (northeast of Detroit, 29 Mile & I-94).
Days: Mazes open in September, Haunted Corn Field opens in October on Friday & Saturday Nights from dusk till 11pm, closed during bad weather.
Details: 2 challenging corn mazes (bring a flashlight for nighttime) with 4 miles of meandering trails, and a Haunted Corn Field (No Flashlights Allowed) with almost 1 mile of pitch black trails, with only one way out! Admission (cash only): $5 to $15 per person depending on maze, see website for specifics. Children under 5 Free but not recommended for haunted events. phone 586-365-9401.
Haunted Farm of Terror - in Lenox Township (northeast of Detroit).
Location: 28405 26 Mile Rd. On 26 Mile at Bates Rd, between Gratiot and North Avenue.
Days: Opens Sept 19th & 20th. for full schedule, see website.
Details: Over 20 acres, 3 terrifying haunted houses connected by corn mazes, bonfire, horror movies on a 30' screen, cider & donuts, more. Adults $22, Children 12 & under $15. Group Rates and Express Tickets available, $2 Off online coupon.
Salem's Haunted Barn and Hayride - in Capac (east of Flint).
Location: 5411 Hackman Rd, Capac, MI 48014. phone: 810-395-7633.
Days: Sept 26-27, Oct 3,4,10,11,17,18,19,24,25,26,30,31, Nov 1.
Details: 2,000 square feet of new attractions, bringing the Haunt to 6,000 square feet. Regular Price is Adult Barn $10, Child Barn $5. Horse-Drawn Hayrides are $5 (adult or child). Group discounts available. Sept 26-27 are Discount Nights, Sept 27th has an appearance by the car club "Just Hearsin Around". Friday and Saturday Haunts are NOT recommended for small children, Family Friendly Sundays. Oct 3rd scheduled appearance by Wolfman Mac, TV personality from Saturday Night SINeMa (Channel 20 in Detroit).
Exit 13 Haunted House - in Mt. Morris (Flint area).
Location: 6069 N. Saginaw St, Mt. Morris, MI. phone: 810-787-0976.
Days: Open Sept 19 - Nov 1, Fri-Sat-Sun. starts 7pm each night.
Details: Tickets: $13 per-person, $1 Off with website coupon, group rate for 10 or more is $11 per-person. Wheelchair Accessible.
Blake's Nighttime Spooky Hayrides and Haunted Barn - in Armada.
Location: Blake's Big Apple Orchard, 71485 North Avenue, Armada, MI 48005 (northeast of Detroit, one mile north of 32 Mile Rd).
Days: Sept 26-27, every Friday Saturday Sunday night in Oct, and Nov 1.
Details: Celebrating 16 successful seasons of haunting entertainment, not recommended for young children. Hayride features acres of unspeakable fiendish ghouls, special effects, laser beams, strobe lights and unimaginable horror. Many bonfires, live entertainment every saturday night. Tickets $8 to $19.95, purchased at the door or onlne. Daytime activities include: apple and pumpkin picking, wagon rides, pony rides, petting farms, corn maze, hay jump, and various children's attractions. Blake Farms, ph# 586-784-9710.
The Lab Haunted Attraction - in Grosse Ile (just east of Detroit).
Location: 26505 Hornet Ave, Grosse Ile, MI 48138. directions on website.
Days: Opens Oct 3rd. Fri-Sat-Sun and some Thursdays through Nov 1st.
Details: The Lab has been revamped for 2008 with more scares and intense effects. Find out why a secret government funded facility, "Gen-Tech Laboratories", went into emergency lockdown, and who or what is left alive inside. Single admission is $12, Group Rates Groups of 12 or more is $10 per-person. Tickets purchased at event or online.
Scaregrounds at the Fairgrounds 2008 - in Detroit, MI.
Location: Michigan State Fairgrounds at Woodward & 8 Mile.
Days: Oct 10-12, 17-19, 23-31.
Details: Haunted House with covered waiting area. Admission $13, get a $3 coupon from web page, corporate and group rates available. 313-366-FEAR (3327).
The Deadland Haunted House - in Davison (near Flint).
Location: on M-15 near I-69. directions on website.
Days: Opens Sept 26th. see website for all days and night schedule.
Details: tickets: Adult $10, Children 11 & under $8.
Erwin Orchards Barn of Horrors and Children's Spooky Barn - in South Lyon.
Location: 61475 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 (northwest of Detroit).
Days: Oct. 4th thru Oct. 26th, Saturdays & Sundays, 10am to 5pm.
Details: Daytime Only Haunted Attractions. Barn of Horrors (no live actors) is $5 per person and includes wagon ride, Children's Spooky Barn (Wheelchair accessible) is $2 per person and includes wagon ride. no nightime attractions. 248-437-0150.
Chelsea Maze - in Chelsea (west of Ann Arbor).
Location: on M-52, 1/4 mile south of I-94.
Days: opens Sept 6th. mostly fri-sat-sun, see website for dates/hours.
Details: 10 acre daytime Corn Maze and night time 3 acre "Creepy Cornfield - In Search of the Pigman". Hayrides, bonfires, horseshoes, darts, little maze for kids, more. Tickets $6 Daytime, $9 Nightime (After 7pm), Group Rates (50+) $5 but must call in advance.
The Terrorfied Forest & Manor - in Pinckney (north of Ann Arbor).
Location: 7365 Pinckney Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169. map/directions on website.
Days: Opening weekend is Sept 19th & 20th. see website for other dates.
Details: Combination outdoor and indoor night-time attractions for Teens & Adults - not recommend for children under 12. Tickets: Forest $15, Manor $7, Combo $20, group rates available.
Cass Community Haunted House - Urban Legends - in Detroit.
Location: 3901 Cass Ave (at Selden), Detroit, MI 48201. 313-883-2277.
Days: Oct 17-19, 24-26, 30-31. start times: 7pm.
Details: Recomended for ages 10 and up, two floors of terror with awesome special effects. Adults $10, Children 12 and under $8, and a #1 Off coupon is available from web page. Groups of 10 or more $8 each. Cass Community Social Services sponsors this annual Haunted House to raise funds for homeless women and children.
alternate web page for basic details (no coupon): www.detroithauntedhouse.org
Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village - in Dearborn, MI (west side of Detroit).
Location: The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124.
Days: Oct 10-12, 17-19, 24-26. 6:30pm - 9pm
Details: 800 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns light your way, Thick fog, spooky sounds and special effects surround you, sweets and treats stations where goblins hand out goodies, fun and colorful characters. Pricing: Members $12.75, Non-Members $15, Children 2 and under are free.
Haunted Fountains - in Clarkston (northwest of Detroit).
Location: Fountains Golf & Banquet Center - 6060 Maybee Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 (between Sashabaw Rd. and Dixie Highway - just minutes south of I-75)
Days: September 26th and 27th, October every Thursday thru Sunday, and every day during Halloween week. all times are dark till Midnight.
Details: Our "Stretch 6 passenger Golf Carts" will take you on a RIDE of TERROR! Rumor has it the golf course is Haunted and the grave yard is awakening, do you dare visit the course after dark? $10 per person. You can make Fright Times in advance by calling Patty at 248.625.3731 or just come on out!
Nightmare On Main Street haunted house in Yale (lower part of the Thumb area).
Location: Ameriscapes Landscape Supply, 204 N. Main St, Yale MI 48097.
Days: Fridays and Saturdays in October.
Details: Admission $12 per victim.
Miller's Big Red Haunted Hay Rides - in Romeo, MI (northeast of Detroit).
Location: Miller's Big Red Apple Orchard. 4900 32 Mile Rd, Washington, MI 48095.
Days: Opens Sept 27, then Oct 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 24, 26.
Details: The wagon pulls out for the 18th year in a row as Miller's Big Red transforms the orchard into a foggy playground filled with 9 foot monsters, creatures of the night, and the Demon of Doom. all times start at Dusk. Adults $14, 10 & Under $10, coupon available from web page. phone 586-752-7888.
Holly Shop of Horror - in Holly (northwest of Detroit).
Location: Old Holly Farm, 13409 N Holly Rd, Holly, MI 48442.
Days: Sept 26-28, then Oct 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 31.
Details: Haunted Historical Barn. A great way to get your Halloween scare at a low price while supporting a local charity. Fri & Sat 7pm-12am and Sun 3pm-6pm. Adults $8, Kids (Under 12) $5, Ask about Family & Group rates. phone 248-369-8620.
Houpt's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze - in Dundee (south of Ann Arbor).
Location: 19929 Tecumseh Rd (M-50), Dundee, MI 48131 (right off US-23).
Days: September 20th through October 31st, Open Daily from 10am to Dusk.
Details: 2 Acre Maze (weather permitting) $2.00 / Children 4 & under free. Hay Rides (weather permitting) usually on weekends for a nominal charge. Plus... a haunted ship named "The Black Pumpkin", Spooky Miniature Golf, LOTS of pumpkins, also has fall decorations. Kid's Weekend is Oct 18-19. phone 734-529-3371.
Spooktacular (Haunted Hayride) and Corn Maze - in Belleville (west of Detroit).
Location: Wayne County Faigrounds, 10871 Quirk Rd, Belleville, MI 48185.
Days: Fridays-Saturdays-Sundays from Sept 26th to Oct 31st.
Details: Adult Haunted Hayride Tickets $10 to $15, Kids ages 6-11 $8. Corn Maze admission is lower. various coupons available from website. phone 734-697-7002.
Haunted Hallows - in Westland (just west of Detroit).
Location: 6440 N Hix Rd, Westland, MI 48185. Between Ford and Warren Rds.
Days: Opens Oct 4th, see website for all days & times.
Details: nighttime. Enter Haunted Hallows on a bone-chilling, fear for your life hayride and if you make it through that continue on foot...if you dare! Admission $15 per-person any age, group rates available. Sponsored by the VFW Post #9885.
Terror In Townsend Forest - in Clarkston (northwest of Detroit).
Location: 4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston, MI 48346. phone 248-623-0444.
Days: October 17-18, 24-25, 31 and Nov 1st. (weather permitting).
Details: 1/4 mile of terror filled forest trails. dusk till around 10:30 pm. Adults $10, Children 12 & Under $5, V.I.P. (no waiting) $20. Run by the Oakland County Sportsmen's Club.
Dr. Phobias Haunted House in Warren (just north of Detroit).
Location: 12 Mile & Dequindre inside Universal Mall. phone 586-582-9019.
Days: Saturday nights only, starts 7pm.
Details: Tickets: Adults $8, Children (under 12) is $5.
The Scream Machine in Taylor (south of Detroit).
Location: 21207 Eureka Rd, Taylor, MI. in shopping plaza next to Gibralter Trading Center.
Days: open most days from Oct 3rd to Nov 2nd. see website for specific open dates.
Details: Opens at 7pm each night. Tickets: Scream Machine $15, combo Scream Machine and Carnevil of Lost Souls in 3D $18, group discounts available, coupon available from website. 734-341-3379.
The Haunted Winery - in Farmington (just west of Detroit).
Location: 31505 Grand River Ave, just west of Orchard Lake Rd.
Days: Oct 3-4, 10-11, 17-19, 24-26, 30-31, Nov 1.
Details: A one hundred and ten year old building with a 151 foot smokestack. Admission: Adults $10, Children 52 inches and under $5, group rates available. get discount coupons on website.
Rochester Area Jaycees: Tunnel of Terror - in Rochester (north of Detroit).
Location: Rochester Municipal Park, Pine Street west of Main Street.
Days: Every Friday and Saturday in October, 7:30pm to 11pm.
Details: Annual event. $10 per person, get $2 discount info on web page.
Westland Jaycees Haunted House - in Westland (west of Detroit).
Location: behind the Wayne Ford Civic League at 1645 Wayne Rd, Westland, MI 48185.
Days: Oct. 10,11,17,18,24-30.
Details: Kids (13 and under) $6, Adults $8.
Davisburg Rotary Club House of Horrors - in Davisburg (north of Ann Arbor).
Location: Oakland County 4-H Fairgrounds, 12451 Andersonville Rd, Davisburg MI 48350.
Days: Oct 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31.
Details: Haunted House, 5th season, Indoor event with indoor waiting area, 15 Rooms of Premier Fun House Entertainment. Admission is $10 per-person.
Haunted Detroit Tours - throughout Metro Detroit.
Days: every Wednesday through Saturday night in October.
Details: Michigan's original haunted and paranormal ghost hunting tour. Tour is based on legitimate reports of haunted and paranormal events at the locations we will be touring. At the end of the tour we will be visiting a fun haunted house attraction. myspace
Morrow Road Film Haunted Trail & Hayride - in Clay (northeast of Detroit).
Location - parking: 9185 Marsh Rd, Clay, MI 48001 (Algonac area). directions on website. You will be shuttled to and from location of the trail & hayride.
Days: Oct 24 & 25, 7pm till midnight. Oct 26, 7-11pm.
Details: This is a fundraiser for the upcoming feature film Morrow Road which is based on an acutal Michigan legend and gives you a chance to meet the director of the film. Please visit the website for more info! Admission: $10 for the trail, $5 for the hayride. No guarantee of hayride due to limited number of passes.
Hayride of Doom in New Haven, MI (northeast of Detroit).
Location: Scarefest Scream Park, 61288 Gratiot (at 28 Mile).
Days: Oct 17-19, 23-26, 30-31, Nov 1.
Details: Hayride of Doom $13, free scary movies on big screens, bonfires, more. $3 Off Coupon on website.
Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak (just north of Detroit).
Location: 8450 W Ten Mile, Royal Oak, MI. northwest corner of Woodward Ave and 10 Mile Rd (I-696).
Days: Oct 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31.
Details: Detroit Zoo's annual family-friendly Halloween theme. advance tickets recommended, phone 248-541-5717.
Haunted Hill Acres - in Belleville (west of Detroit).
Location: 23740 Carleton West Rd, Belleville, MI 48111.
Days: every Fri-Sat-Sun in Oct, all times start at 7pm.
Details: Haunted Hay Ride $8, Pyramid Maze $6, House of Monsters $4. coupons available on website.
Castle of The Dead Mobile Haunted House in Roseville (northeast of Detroit).
Location: Macomb Mall.
Days: Opens Oct 3rd. see website for specific open dates.
Details: adult tickets $16, not recomended for children under 13. myspace
The Haunted Forest in Dryden (east of Flint).
Location: General Squier Memorial Park. 4725 South Mill St, Dryden, MI 48428. near Rochester Rd, M-53 (Van Dyke) and I-69.
Days: Friday and Saturday nights in October, opens at dusk.
Details: guided 20 minute tour. Admission $10, not recommended for children under ten. 810-667-0304.
Creepy Hollow Haunted Hayride - in Columbiaville (north of Detroit).
Location: Columbiaville Sports Complex at Marathon Rd & 5th St.
Days: Oct 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31. nights.
Details: Adults $7, Kids $5.
Brandywine Cemetery - in Ann Arbor.
Location: 2727 Brandywine St, Ann Arbor MI 48104.
Days: Oct. 30th & 31st. dusk till around 9pm.
Details: outdoor, non-gory haunted attraction. Free Admission, donations accepted.
Hell, Michigan - it's a REAL CITY in MI, located northwest of Ann Arbor. It proudly plays up the Hell theme. Check out Damnation University, Hell Wedding Chapel, and a chance to be mayor of Hell for a day! T-Shirts and Memorabilia can be purchased in Hell and from their website.
ALERTS and FYI - Plus Other Scary Information for S.E. MI
Pigman's Lair Haunted Attraction in Chelsea - DID NOT OPEN IN 2008.
Below is this category's "You Take Your Chances" List - which means there is only basic info, no available online information or website to verify details.
2008: West Michigan Haunted Houses & Attractions - includes southwest MI area.
click name of attraction for website and complete details.
Psycho Ward Haunted House - in Kalamazoo (West MI).
Location: Haunt Park, 7656 Ravine Road on the grounds of the Kalamazoo Speedway.
Days: Oct. 10-11, 17-18, 23-25, 30-31-Nov 1.
Details: Kalamazoo County's most terrifying haunt. The Cranston clan, headed by "Floyd" the psychotic butcher, has taken over more territory on the Speedway grounds and promises even greater mayhem. The Psycho Ward is a high-intensity haunt not recommended for the faint of heart or those under 12 years of age. Your chances of survival are slim, but Floyd will be VERY disappointed if you don't show up! 7:30pm – 11pm each night, Admission: $12, group discounts available, special discounts on individual nights (see web page). 7th year.
Nights of Fear Haunted Attraction - in Muskegon (West MI).
Location: Muskegon Co Scaregrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd Fruitport, MI 49415. Just 30 minutes from Grand Rapids. map/directions on website.
Days: Opening weekend Oct 3-5, 2008. full schedule to be posted on website.
Details: Do you like scary movies? This Halloween Nights of Fear presents "THE MISSING" a cinematic journey into terror! For 2008, we are longer darker and more scarier than ever. Join us for our Sneak Peek weekend Oct. 3rd 4th and 5th Gen admission only $5! Ticket Information: $13 Gen Admission. Parking is FREE!
Niles Haunted House Scream Park - in Niles (Southwest MI).
Location: 855 Mayflower Rd, Niles, MI 49120. map/directions on website
Days: Opens September 19, 2008.
Details: nationally recognized as one of the best haunted theme parks in the Midwest. 44 acres, 150 to 200 spooksters per night. Big Haunted House 2008, Maniac Maze outdoor labyrinth, Nightmare at the North Pole, All Hallows Evil, Haunted Hayride, more. Prices $6 to $22 (single to combinations).
Witches of New Salem - in New Salem (Southwest MI).
Location: see website
Days: Oct 3rd - Nov. 1st
Details: Regular maze, Flashlight maze, haunted guided tour of the Witch-Way corn maze, more. Cash Only, prices Regular maze: under 3 - free, 3-9 yrs $5, 10 yrs and up $7. Haunted woods: $9. Haunted maze: $9 plus $1 refundable deposit for flashlight or bring your own. Haunted Maze and Woods together for $16.
The Haunt Haunted House - in Walker (West MI).
Location: 2070 Waldorf NW, Walker, MI 49544. map/directions on website.
Days: see website. Opens Oct. 3, 2008
Details: Coming back darker and scarier in 2008, we've expanded both our indoor and outdoor shows. Ticket Information TBA, last year $14 to $25.
Phobia House - in Kalamazoo (West MI).
Location: 921 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001.
Days: see website. Opens Friday Oct 3, 2008.
Details: Indoor 3-D haunt with waiting areas and concessions also indoors. 2008 Theme is "Dark Magic and Urban Legends". Not recommended for ages under 15. Cost is $13.
Rise of the Shadow Axis - Haunted Trail - in Marshall.
Location: 900 S. Marshall (PSB Building), Marshall, MI 49068.
Days: October 17-18 and 24-25, 2008. 8-11pm.
Details: Tickets $6 each at the gate. WWII - the US army learns that a Romanian diplomat is delivering a mystery weapon to the Japanese who believe it will allow them to take over the world. YOU select your guide and see one of 5 possible endings to a spooky adventure into the forest where you'll learn the dark power of the weapon and try to stop The Rise of the Shadow Axis.
Kentwood Jaycees: Forest of Fear - in Caledonia (West MI).
Location: see website (just south of Grand Rapids).
Days: opening weekend Oct 3rd & 4th (Friday-Saturday). see website fo other days.
Details: Outdoor haunted attraction on five acres, in its 7th year. tickets (cash only) last year: Adults $13, children 10 and under $8, children 2 and under free., VIP passes an additional $6.
Witch's Walk Haunted Corn Maze
Location: south of 6 Mile on Fruit Ridge near Grand Rapids. map on website.
Days: Fridays & Saturdays in Oct plus Nov 1. 7pm-11pm.
Details: tickets $9.50, coupons available from website. phone 616-784-8301.
The Haunted-Jail 2008 - in Big Rapids (West MI)
Location: 220 S Stewart St, Big Rapids, MI 49307.
Days: Fridays & Saturdays Oct 10-11, 17-18, 25-25, 31 and Nov 1.
Details: put on by the Big Rapids Jaycees.
SplatmanBOO Haunted Forest - in Three Rivers, MI (south of Kalamazoo).
Location: 13650 Harder Road, Three Rivers, MI 49093.
Days: Oct 31, 2008. 8pm till Last Guest.
Details: Cost: $5 per person. Not recommended for children under 14 years. All proceeds benefit the Domestic Assault Shelter of Three Rivers. We tried to cancel our event in 2008 due to too many reports of sightings that were not a part of our production. But due to public outcry, we have re-opened our 24 acres of terror-filled woods for ONE NIGHT. Hopefully the risk was worth it. Join us for ONE NIGHT of terror you will not forget!
→ listing changed on 10-23-2008 (was Splatmandu Field of Screams with August days).
Below is this category's "You Take Your Chances" List - which means there is only basic info, no available online information or website to verify details.
2008: Mid Michigan Haunted Houses & Attractions - middle lower peninsula.
click name of attraction for website and complete details.
Mccurdy's Revenge Heated Indoor Haunted Attractions - in Corunna, MI (west of Flint).
Location: see website
Days: see website. Opens Oct 3, 2008. all start times are 7pm.
Details: Three haunted houses: Backyard Butchers, Killers, Echoes of Darkness. Admission $8 each attraction or up to $13 (combinations), online coupon available.
Night Stalkers Haunted House - in Millington (north of Flint).
Location: 8484 State Street (M-15) downtown Millington.
Days: Fri-Sat starting Sept 19th, every Fri-Sat-Sun in Oct.
Details: opens 7pm each night. 2 stories, all indoors and over 8,000 square feet, biggest haunt in the Tri-Cities area. Prices: Ages 13 and older is $13, Children 6-12 is $8, Under 6 is Free, VIP $18 per-person, tickets are available from website. Not recommended for children under the age of 8, parental supervision is required. 5th year.
Bestmaze Corn Maze and Trail of Terror - in Williamston (20 miles east of Lansing).
Location: 3770 Noble Rd, Williamston, MI 48895. map/directions on website.
Days: see website. Maze opens Sept 6, Trail of Terror opens Sept 27.
Details: Cash Only. Maze is $7 per person, family discounts - 3 for $20, 4 for $25, 5 for $30, 6 for $35, group rates available, free parking. Trail of Terror (not a maze) is $10, features first rate animatronic props, special effects, horror characters. Not recommended for kids under 12.
The Homer Mill Extreme Haunted House - in Homer (southwest of Jackson)
Location: 109 N. Byron. on M-60 and Clay, look for gargoyle on the roof.
Days: Opening weekend Sept 5-6, then generally thurs-sun through Nov 1st.
Details: 3 Stories, over 30,000 sq ft. Admission per-person is $15 in September, $20 in October and Nov 1st. ph# 517-568-7295.
DarkSyde Acres Haunted Attraction - in Jonesville (southwest of Jackson).
Location: 11375 Rowe Rd, Jonesville, MI 49250.
Days: Thursdays through Sundays from Oct 3rd to Nov 1st.
Details: Created by the Award winning Fx team at BodyBag Entertainment, located on 38 acres of land with over 70,000 indoor square footage. Though geared for all ages they recommend parents accompany those younger than ten years old. Standard Admission $15, VIP admission $20. myspace
Haunted Barn - Wagon of Fear - Corn Maze - in Mason (south of Lansing).
Location: Shawhaven Farm, 1826 Rolfe Rd, Mason, MI 48854. ph# 517-676-1649.
Days: Haunts open Oct 3rd, Fridays & Saturdays to Nov 1. Corn Maze opens in Sept.
Details: Haunted Barn, Wagons of Fear, Corn Maze (day & night), Dead Maze and Last Ride (a burial simulator). Haunts start at 7:30pm, Admission about $5 each. A percentage of Haunt Events will be donated to Angel House.
Phantasmagoria Haunted House - in Lansing area.
Location: within the FunTyme Dome in Okemos off of Jolly Rd.
Days: Opens Oct 3rd. see web page for all days.
Details: 3 different haunts.
Terror on 27
Location: on US-127 just south of M57.
Days: Fri-Sat-Sun starting Oct 3rd, ending Nov 2nd.
Details: 2 attractions. phone 989-838-2562.
Wrong Turn Campground & Bloody Butcher House - in Hudson.
Location: 14170 Burt Rd, Hudson, MI. phone 517-383-2509.
Days: Every Friday & Saturday in October and Nov 1.
Details: Bloody Butcher House $6, Wrong Turn Campground $8, Combo Ticket $12.
Sundance Haunted House and Hayride - in Grand Ledge (just west of Lansing).
Location: Sundance Riding Stables, directions on website.
Days: Oct 10-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31. Hours: 7pm till 11pm.
Details: Admission: $7 for the Haunted House which is not recommended for children under the age of 5. $10 for the haunted hayride (weather permitting) Children 3 and under free. Combination tickets and Group discounts available. phone: 517-627-5500.
Haunted Cider Mill, Haunted Orchard Hay Ride and Corn Mill Maze - in Charlotte, MI.
Location: Country Mill Farms, 4648 Otto Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813 (southwest of Lansing).
Days: Nighttime: Fridays & Saturdays Oct. 10,11,17,18,24,25. Daytime - Saturdays & Sundays - Sept 27 thru Oct 26.
Details: Haunted Cider Mill (not recommended for small children) is $7/person, Hayride is $3/person, Corn Maze is $3/person, Combination Ticket: $11/person. Haunted House for Kids & Play Area: $2/child. ph# 517-543-1019.
Local Events in Mid-MI
October 30, 2008 (thu): Lansing Jaycees Fall Fun Fest 4pm-6:30pm for ages 12 and under at the GM Lansing Delta Township Plant Habitat (8175 Millett Hwy Lansing, MI 48917). Free activities include a trick or treat trail, a costume contest, crafts, pumpkin decorating and a raffle for prizes. In the event of heavy rain, activities cancelled and not rescheduled.
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2008: North Michigan Haunted Houses & Attractions - northern part of the lower peninsula and in the U.P. (upper peninsula). click name of attraction for website and complete details.
Evernight Entertainment Grimfell Asylum Haunted House - in Traverse City.
Location: in the old Circuit City building near the Home Depot in Traverse City, MI (northwest lower peninsula).
Days: TBA. opens in October.
Details: TBA. try checking their myspace page.
Field of Screams Annual Haunted Hayride - in Empire (northwest lower peninsula).
Location: on M72, 16 miles west of Traverse City. map/directions on website.
Days: the 2 Fridays and 2 Saturdays before Halloween.
Details: annual event. Travel through the haunted forest on a tractor-pulled haywagon. Enjoy eerie theatrics, startling events, gouls and spooks. Everyone is welcome, small children at parents discretion. wagons out every 20 minutes (weather permitting) from 7:30 to 10:30 each night, rides last about 30-40 minutes. Cost is $10 per victim, refreshments for survivors. Fridays is Family Night with Children 12 & Under 1/2 Price when accompanied by an adult. Run by volunteers, monies raised during this event go to support needy families during the holidays and throughout the year.
Haunted Hunting Lodge & Maze - in Mio.
Location: North Star Resort, 1330 S Mt. Tom Road, Mio, MI (at the top of the hill).
Days: Oct 24-25, 30-31, Nov 1.
Details: What do you do with a lodge full of lost souls or a maze that is darker than night? 50 years ago 2 families traveled to Mio for a week of hunting. Come and discover their horrible fate and why they still haunt the lodge! The maze is a totally different hunting tale, based on true events when it is Darker than Night! You will enter, but will you leave? A cooperative event by Mio area High School students. $5 per person ages 13 and older, Children 12 and under $3 and must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. See website for dates, times and directions. 989-826-3278.
Manistee's GHOST SHIP 2008 in Manistee (northwest lower peninsula).
Location: 99 Arthur Street, Manistee, MI 49660 (southwest of Traverse City).
Days: Fridays and Saturdays in October and Nov 1st.
Details: Every October, the S.S. City of Milwaukee becomes a frightening spectacle. You'll experience four stories of unsettling oddities, all within the confines of a 77-year old Great Lakes ship. Not recommended for children 8 and under.
Dark Minds Haunted Attraction in Alpena (northeast lower peninsula).
Location: in the Alpena Armory at the corner of 1st and Water St.
Days: Open every Fri-Sat in October plus Oct 30 and Nov 1. 7pm–11pm
Details: Adults only $6 at the door, approx 20-30 min walk through. We are geared more toward adults and may not be appropriate for children under 13.
Horror Manor in Cedar (northwest lower peninsula).
Location: approximately 15 miles NW of Traverse City.
Days: October 24, 25, 26 - 7-9:30pm, October 31 - dusk to 9:30pm
Details: Located on the edge of the Cedar Swamp, Horror Manor is housed in a home built in the 1800's. Admission is FREE, but donations are appreciated and are used for construction of next year's haunt!
Annual Haunted Trail - in Paradise, MI (north-eastern tip of Upper Peninsula).
Location: Sawmill Creek Township Park.
Days: October 17th & 18th, 2008. 7pm to 10pm.
Details: 400 yard nature trail featuring 15 plus sites of terror, fun, visually cool effects. And there will be a concession stand serving hot dogs and chips, home baked goodies, hot spiced cider, coffee, and cocoa. Admission $3.
Below is this category's "You Take Your Chances" List - which means there is only basic info, no available online information or website to verify details.
LOCAL Halloween Services and Businesses in Michigan
Make-Up Artists
Risberg's Face & Body Halloween Make-Up - in Redford (Metro Detroit). Personal mask making is also handled at our studio. Band Make-Up: music bands can create their own unique personas.
Funny Fancy Faces - based in Swartz Creek (southwest of Flint). Year-round professional face and body painter provides costume makeup in October. Also airbrush and freehand painting, airbrush tattoos.
General
Motor City Haunt Club - "We are a group of amature and professional haunters, people who like to go all out to decorate for Halloween."
Screamers Costumes - at 15 mile and Gratiot in Clinton Twp. buy or rent.
Lauer's Costume and Magic - on Gratiot Ave in Roseville.
Halloween Lights - Find a large selection of energy efficient LED Halloween Colored lights and Christmas lights online. These LED's use 90% less energy and have 50,000 hour bulb life, are UL and Energy Star Approved, and Safer - cool to the touch. Company is based in Michigan, ships throughout the U.S.
HALLOWEEN EVENTS IN MICHIGAN
October 2-4, 2009 (fri-sun): Trenton Scarecrow Festival in Trenton (Downriver, south of Detroit). Family event for all ages. We are a Family event for all ages featuring a Scarecrow Contest a Dog Costume contest, children's area with games/rides, a carnival, local and national musical acts, a karaoke Scarecrow Idol contest, and many other events. Annual festival held every 1st weekend in October.
October 3-5, 2008 (fri-sun): 24th Annual South Lyon Area Pumpkinfest (west of Detroit). Mile long parade, outdoor entertainment, Pie Eating Contest and other contests, movie night, dog show, children's activities, more.
Haunted Travels of Michigan - events and public ghost hunts. At each event, Kat Tedsen & Bev Rydel, authors of "Haunted Travels of Michigan" will tell the story of each haunted location and share their experiences during a ghost with a Michigan paranormal team. Video and audio will be included with each story. Then guests will go on a ghost hunt/tour to experience the haunting for themselves! reservations are usually required.
October 18 & 19, 2008 (sat-sun): The Michigan Paranormal Conference in Garden City (west of Detroit). 2-day event by Michigan Ghost Watchers, held at the Garden City Historical Museum (Straight Farmhouse). Public is welcome. tickets on sale now, $25 to $55.
October 24, 2008 (fri): Zombie Dance Party 5 at the Magic Stick in Detroit. Party's fifth year, Admission $10, ages 21+, 3 bands plus djs. Dressing up as a zombie is recommended. 4120-4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI (directions on M S website). 313-833-9700.
October 25 & 26, 2008 (sat-sun): A Victorian Haunting in Wyandotte, MI (Downriver, south of Detroit). Join Psychic Medium Kristy Robinett and Paranormal Investigator Amy Williamson as they turn the clock back over 200 years so that you can experience a Halloween Party with A Victorian Haunting Experience. Local Ghost Stories, Ghost Hunting How To, Paranormal Investigation, Seance. Tickets: Oct 25th sold out, 26th might be available ... $40 per person till October 1st, $50 afterward.
October 31, 2008 (fri): Free Halloween Display for Trick or Treaters in Onsted, MI (southwest of Ann Arbor). We will have an excess of 150 blow up decorations plus ground decorations and tons of food to eat. Last year we hosted approximately 1,200 adults and children. For more info, see web page or call Kristy Gallant at 517-227-5523.
Detroit Ghosts - Ghost Hunts at Historic Fort Wayne in Detroit, located on the Detroit River where Livernois Ave "dead-ends" at West Jefferson Ave.
Additional Halloween Resources For Michigan (checked and updated for 2008)
Zioptis - reviews haunted attractions. "Zioptis Foundation Haunted House Hotline, your insider fast track to the hottest haunted attractions in Michigan and the whole nation! We are INDEPENDENT and NON-PROFIT. Audio version available at 313-438-3531."
Spooky Michigan - list of Halloween Haunted Houses, Mazes and more.
HauntedHouses.us - lists Haunted Houses in MI.
HauntedHouse.com - lists Haunted Houses in MI.
Haunt World - lists Haunted Houses in MI.
HauntedHouseOnline.com - lists Haunted Houses in MI.
HorrorFind - lists Haunted Houses in MI.
America's Best Haunts - lists one for MI.
Haunted Houses in Metro Detroit - discount coupons to several haunted attractions.
Fear Finder 2008 - a seasonal 5-week Halloween tabloid newspaper listing some haunted attractions in Southeastern Michigan.
Corn Mazes America - Michigan Listings - has addresses/contact info, themes, links.
Absolute Michigan - Events - this page includes links to Haunted Attractions in Michigan.
reminder: GoreGuide stopped reviewing haunted attractions.
General Resources and The Unusual (checked and updated for 2008)
Ghost Cams - Cameras are on 24/7 trying to catch a ghost. "If you are an armchair ghost hunter or you don't have the equipment necessary to capture ghostly phenomena out in the field then here is the chance to do it from your home!"
In Michigan: Real Ghost Hunters, Paranormal Investigators and Researchers
Downriver Paranormal Investigators - We are an organization created to investigate the presence of paranormal activity in the Detroit Metro area / Southeast Michigan. Our team will use personal experiences, audio / video and additional scientific evidence to come to a conclusion whether or not a place is haunted. Investigations are 100% FREE OF CHARGE.
Hauntings Paranormal Research of Michigan - Based in Midland Michigan, we serve the Mid-Michigan area in ghost hunting and paranormal research.
SouthEast Michigan Ghost Hunters Society (SEMGHS) - "a professional research group with years of experience helping the public who might be experiencing or just have questions about possible paranormal activity in their home or business."
West Michigan Ghost Hunters Society (WMGHS) - "a non-profit group that investigates and researches reports of paranormal activity on property (whether outside, in homes, or in businesses) free of charge."
Ghost Hunters of Southern Michigan (GHOSM) - "a ghost hunting group based in Michigan whose goal is to search for and record evidence of genuine paranormal activity."
Michigan Ghost Watchers (M.G.W.) - "an experienced paranormal investigative team based in Southeast Michigan. There is never a fee for investigations."
Michigan Paranormal Encounters - "a non-profit paranormal research group located in West Michigan. We offer complete, confidential and professional home and business investigations, based on the philosophy of integrity and objectivity in the study of the paranormal, investigators work with clients throughout Michigan"
ParaHaunt Paranormal Investigations - "a group of talented paranormal researchers (Ghost Hunters) based in Michigan. We not only try to communicate with spirits, we help trapped entities 'cross over' to a better place. Our Goal is to prove the existence of an after life through scientific methods, experimentation, and research." investigations are usually free.
Southeastern Michigan Paranormal Support & Investigation (SEMPSI) - "Our mission is to display evidence of spirit activity, both photos and voice recordings, gathered the best way we know how, in areas that are known to be haunted, through folklore as well as eyewitness accounts."
Grimstone Inc. - "a leading paranormal research organization based in Michigan." provides services to both peninsulas.
West Michigan Spirit Seekers - "to document and gather data, to prove to us the existance of ghosts and spirits."
Great Lakes Paranormal Research Organization (GLPR) - "dedicated to the search for the truth about paranormal phenomena."
P.R.I.S.M (Paranormal Researchers In Southeast Michigan) - "a Michigan ghost hunters group who researches Michigan ghosts and paranormal activities."
U.P.P.R.S. (Upper Peninsula Paranormal Research Society) - "Professional and Discrete Paranormal Investigation"
Northern Michigan Paranormal Society (NMPS) - "a small group of paranormal investigating. We are not a group that is going to go into your place and find something paranormal but in fact tell you what it really is. We use science to investigate get your home." no charge for investigations.
Psychic Detectives and Spirit Mediums in Michigan
Tangled Wishes - An Abnormally Normal Psychic Medium/Psychic Detective and Paranormal Investigator.
Additional Related Groups and Societies in Michigan
Haunted Hillsdale - a group for those interested in the paranormal, and ghost hunting. Our focus is on locations, in and around, the Hillsdale area - Lower Southeast Michigan, including Hillsdale County, Branch County, and Lenawee County.
League of Extraodinary Paranormal Women - support group for women involved in categories of the paranormal.
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