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Metro Detroit Haunted Houses and Southeast Michigan Haunted Attractions 2009
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The Amazing Corn Maze - in Leonard, MI.
Location: north of 32 Mile Rd off of Rochester Rd, northeast Oakland County. 248-628-4014.
Details: 4 Attractions. The Haunted Corn Maze, 3D Tunnel of Terror, Darkside Manor and our Nightmare Hayride. Bonfires and picnic area available. Ages 3 and up $16, under 3 free!
Opens: Haunted nights begin October 2nd, 2009. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31st.
Night Terrors at Wiard's Orchards - in Ypsilanti (near Ann Arbor).
Location: 5565 Merritt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. map on website. phone 734-482-7744.
Details: "We Put Terror In Your Face". Michigan's Premier Haunted Thrill Park, 89 Acres, 6 attractions in one location, 115 live monsters. Tickets $15 for a single event, $29 for the whole package, $37 for the VIP package. $1 Off website coupon
Opens: September 26, 2009 (saturday). see website for all dates and times.
Erebus 4 Story Haunted House - in downtown Pontiac (north of Detroit).
Location: 18 Water Street, Pontiac, MI 48342. map & directions on website.
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." Indoor Waiting. Door and E-Tickets are $22 per-person, $3 Off coupon from website, group discounts available.
Opens: September 25 & 26, 2009 (friday and saturday), see website for all dates and times.
The Haunting Haunted House - in Adrian (southwest of Ann Arbor).
Location: Lenawee County Fair and Event Grounds (30 minutes from of Ann Arbor).
Details: Indoors, 40,000 square feet with 50 rooms of doom and a confusing maze, indoor waiting. Tickets $13 to $35, opening weekend discount, group rates, $5 Coupon. myspace
Opens: September 25 & 26, 2009 (friday and saturday), see website for all dates and times.
Saint Lucifer's Haunted Asylum Haunted House - in Flint, MI.
Location: Playland Park, 5290 S Dort Hwy, Flint, MI 48057. phone 810-695-8200.
Details: "Flint's Largest Haunted Hause. It's one of the most intense and scariest Haunted Houses in the state!" Tickets $13, VIP $16, $1 & $2 coupons from website.
Opens: September 25 & 26, 2009 (friday and saturday), see website for all dates and times.
Fear Farm & Family Corn Maze - at Corn Fun in Casco, MI (northeast of Detroit).
Location: 9391 Lindsey Lane, Casco, MI 48064 (29 Mile & I-94). phone 586-365-9401.
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 and 3D Haunt. Admission (cash only): $6 to $15 per person depending on maze, see website for specifics. Children under 5 Free but not recommended for haunted events.
Opens: Family Mazes open NOW through November 2nd, 7 days a week. Haunted Maze (Fear Farm) opens weekends in October, both closed during bad weather. see website for all dates and times.
Salem's Haunted Barn - in Capac (east of Flint).
Location: 5411 Hackman Rd, Capac, MI 48014. phone: 810-395-7683.
Details: Tickets $5 to $15.
Opens: September 25 & 26, 2009 (friday and saturday), see website for all dates and times.
The Deadland Haunted House - in Davison (near Flint).
Location: on M-15 near I-69. directions on website.
Details: Tickets: Adults 12+ are $10, Children 11 & under $8.
Opens: September 25 & 26, 2009 (friday and saturday). see website for all dates and times.
Slaughtered At Sundown Haunted House and Hayride - in Armada (north of Detroit).
Location: 71800 Romeo Plank Road at 33 1/2 Mile.
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 is $10 to $20.
Opens: September 25 & 26, 2009 (friday and saturday), see website for all dates and times.
Holly Shop of Horror - in Holly (northwest of Detroit).
Location: Old Holly Farm, 13409 N Holly Rd, Holly, MI 48442. phone 248-369-8620.
Details: Haunted Historical Barn. A great way to get your Halloween scare at a low price while supporting a local charity. Adults $10, Kids $5.
Opens: October 2-3-4, 2009 (fri-sat-sun), see website for all dates and times.
Urban Legends: 666 Haunted House Haunted Attraction - in Detroit/Warren.
9810 E 8 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48205 (between Hoover and Van Dyke in the Bel Aire Center).
Details: This year is 6 Huge Haunted Houses, 66 Rooms. Get Multiple Haunted Houses with one ticket. $25 Adults, less than $4.25 per Haunted House. Kids Under 48" are Free with the purchase of an adult ticket. myspace
Opens: October 2-3-4, 2009 (fri-sat-sun), see website for all dates and times.
Cass Community Detroit Urban Legends Haunted House - in Detroit.
Location: 3901 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 (Cass at Selden). phone 313-883-2277.
Details: Two floors of terror with awesome special effects. Not recommended for children under 5. Adults ages 12 and older $10, Children $8. $1 Off coupon available from myspace page. Groups of 12 or more are eligible for discount. Cass Community Social Services sponsors this annual Haunted House www.detroithauntedhouse.org to raise funds for homeless women and children.
Opens: October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 2009.
The Crypt Haunted House - in Burton, MI (near Flint). alternate website The Crypt at Chemco
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. Tickets per-person Generally $13 ($2 OFF if bought on website), Sundays $10.
Opens: October 2, 3, 4, 2009 (friday-sunday). see website for all dates and times.
Deadly Intentions Haunted House - in Warren, MI (just north of Detroit).
Location: 20900 Dequindre Road between 8 and 9 mile, inside Countyline Trade Center.
Details: "We have been scaring the crap out of Metro Detroit since 2003." 7th season in 2009, Haunted Theme is City of The Living Dead. Tickets: Children under 48" $8, Adults $14, V.I.P. front of the line $20, Season Pass $25, tickets are available from website.
Opens: September 25, 26, 27, 2009 (fri-sun). see website for all dates and times.
Woodbine Psych Ward Haunted House - in Redford Township, MI (just west of Detroit).
Location: 12300 Woodbine, Redford, MI (northwest corner of Telegraph & Plymouth Rds)
Details: Put on by two Michigan based Hollywood special effect companies, ReelActionFX and the Helton Brothers, and the Redford Jaycees. Admission $15 at the door, not recommended for children. $1 Off if you bring a non-parishable food item. Proceeds to benefit families in the local community. For more details call the Redford Jaycees at 313-387-9411 or visit either web page.
Opens: October 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2009.
The Fear Factory - in Mount Clemens (north of Detroit).
Location: Gibraltar Trade Center, 237 N River Rd, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043.
Details: "Michigan's Largest Vortex Tunnel, 30 Minutes of Relentess Terror, 25,000 Square ft. of Pure Madness. Live DJ fri & sat." Admission $12 in Sept, $17 Oct to Nov 1st, has $3 Off Coupons
Opens: September 18-19, 2009. see website for all dates and times.
Castle of The Dead Mobile Haunted House - in Mount Clemens.
Location: next to The Fear Factory at Gibraltar Trade Center, see listing above.
Details: Tickets $16.
Opens: September 26, 2009 (saturday). then thursday through sunday in October.
The Realm of Darkness Interactive Haunted House - in Pontiac (north of Detroit).
Location: 79 S. Glenwood, Pontiac, MI 48342. map on website.
Details: "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 Adult $20, Child (11 and Under) $12, VIP No Waiting $28, group rates for 10 or more available, and they have a $3 and $4 Internet Discount Coupon available on website.
Opens: September 18-19, 2009 (friday-saturday). see website for all dates and times.
Scarefest Scream Park in Lenox Township, MI (northeast of Detroit).
Location: 61288 Gratiot, Lenox Twp, MI 48048 (corner of 28 Mile). 586-749-6666.
Details: 50 acres of attractions. Hayride of Doom $14, Forest of Darkness & Terror Zone Maze $12, Combo $18. group rate available. Free scary movies on big screens, Bonfires, and more. Coupon on website.
Opens: September 25-26, 2009 (fri-sat). see website for all dates & times.
Haunted Hollows - in Armada (northeast of Detroit).
Location: north side of 32 Mile, 1 mile west of North Ave. 586-784-5870.
Details: 3 story 40 room barn, a 1.25 mile hayride featuring a forty foot spinning tunnel of death, and an unhaunted corn maze for kids. prices: $15 for the barn, $12 for the hayride, or $22 for both. cornmaze for kids is $2.
Opens: weekends starting September 25, 2009.
Haunted Hallows - in Westland (just west of Detroit).
Location: 6440 N Hix Rd, Westland, MI 48186 (between Ford and Warren Rds). 734-536-3651.
Details: Enter Haunted Hallows from a bone-chilling, fear for your life hayride. Admission $15 per-person all ages, group rates available. Sponsored by the VFW Post #9885.
Opens: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October 2009, starting friday Oct 2nd.
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.
Details: Over 20 acres, 3 haunted houses, haunted hayrides, corn mazes, horror movies on a 30' screen, bonfires, more. Tickets are Adults $22, Children 12 & under $15, College Night $15, Family Night $40, group rates available. $2 Off Coupon. myspace
Opens: weekend of September 18-20, 2009 (friday-sunday). see website all dates & times.
ChelseaMaze (Chelsea Corn Maze) - in Chelsea (west of Ann Arbor).
Location: on M-52, 1/4 mile south of I-94.
Details: 15+ acre corn maze featuring 3 seperate entrances. 3+ acre Creepy Cornfield featuring sets and actors from Pigman's Lair Haunted Attraction (there may be nights without actors). Plus a KIDZMAZE, Nature Trail, Pumpkin Patch, Bonfires, more. Tickets $6 Daytime, $8 Nightime, call or e-mail for Group Rates. Flashlight required for night attractions, bring your own or rent ours.
Opens: September 12, 2009 (saturday), see website for all dates and hours.
The Terrorfied Forest & Manor - in Pinckney (north of Ann Arbor).
Location: 7365 Pinckney Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169. map/directions on website.
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.
Opens: September 18-19, 2009 (friday-saturday). see website for all dates and times.
Legend of Morrow Road Haunted Trail - in Clay (northeast of Detroit, Algonac area).
Location - parking: Park at Algonquin Middle School, 9185 Marsh Rd, Algonac, MI 48001.
Details: Free continuous shuttle ride to and from the 3700 feet walk-through trail based in the woods of the actual haunting! Fundraiser to promote the film Morrow Road and a chance to meet the director, Francis J Sampier. Questions: 810-394-9214. General Admission $12, Students (high school or under) $10. Some material may not be appropriate for young kids.
Opens: fridays & saturdays in October beginning October 9 & 10, 2009.
The Lab Haunted Attraction - in Grosse Ile (just east of Detroit).
Location: 26505 Hornet Ave, Grosse Ile, MI 48138. 586-291-8130.
Details: An interactive adventure, The Lab boasts more scares per square foot than any other haunted attraction. Mutants, freaks, zombies and 9-ft tall monsters roam the halls, along with demented doctors ready to use you as their next experiment. At Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, The Lab goes completely PITCH BLACK and your group must navigate the facility with only the light of a single GLOWSTICK! Price is $13 for all ages, credit cards accepted, group rates for 10 or more with a reservation. myspace + $2 Off Discount Coupon
Opens: October 2-4, 9-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31, 2009.
Blake's Nighttime Spooky Hayrides and 3 Level 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). ph# 586-784-9710.
Details: "Imagine yourself on a journey through acres of unspeakable fiendish ghouls, special effects, laser beams, strobe lights, and unimaginable horror. Then you've found yourself in the midst of Michigan's larger than life Blake's Nighttime Spooky Hayride. If you survive that then you'll be dared to find your way through Michigan's only 3-Level Haunted Barn and Black Hole. Free cider and donuts at the witches cauldron on the hayride! If you survive Blake's Halloween terrors, you can calm your nerves around one of the many bonfires." Live Bands on several dates. Tickets $8.95 to $29.95 (children to VIP combo), purchased at the door or onlne. Additional daytime activities from corn maze to pumpkin picking.
Opens: September 25-26, 2009 (friday and saturday). then Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Night in October, plus Nov 1st.
Exit 13 Haunted House - in Mt. Morris (Flint area).
Location: 6069 N. Saginaw St, Mt. Morris, MI. phone: 810-787-0976.
Details: Tickets: opening weekend $10 per-person, General Admisson $13 per-person, offers a $1 Off website coupon, group rate for 10 or more is $11 per-person. Wheelchair Accessible.
Opens: September 18-20, 2009 (friday-sunday). fridays, saturdays, sundays through Oct 31st.
HellBlock13 - in Wyandotte (south of Detroit).
Location: 2015 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte, MI 48192 (corner of Biddle & Northline). 734-286-5166.
Details: 13,000 sq ft Haunted Cellblock put on by the Wyandotte Jaycees. Tickets $13, VIP Front Of Line $20, group rates available.
The Scream Machine in Taylor (south of Detroit).
Location: 21207 Eureka Rd, Taylor, MI. in shopping plaza next to Gibraltar Trade Center.
Details: Tickets: Scream Machine $15 ($12 opening weekend), group discounts available. phone 734-341-3379. $2 & $3 website coupon.
Opens: September 25-27, 2009. see website for all dates & times.
Erwin Orchards Haunted Attractions and Corn Maze - in South Lyon (northwest of Detroit).
Location: 61475 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178.
Details: Corn Maze $5, 2 & Under Free. Nighttime "Corn" Stalkers $7 per person, includes wagon ride. Barn of Horrors (Daytime, no live actors) is $5 per person and includes wagon ride, Barn of Horrors Nightime Frights (for teens and up) is $11 to $15 per person. Children's Spooky Barn (Wheelchair accessible) is $2 per person and includes wagon ride. They also have bonfires on weekends in October. 248-437-0150.
Opens: Corn Maze opens Labor Day Weekend. Some Sneak Previews on Sept. 26th for Nighttime Corn Stalkers which opens Oct. 2nd. and Barn of Horrors Nightime opening Oct. 2nd.
Terror In Townsend Forest - in Clarkston (northwest of Detroit).
Location: 4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston, MI 48346. phone 248-623-0444.
Details: 1/4 mile of terror filled forest trails, weather permitting. Adults $10, Children 12 & Under $5, V.I.P. No Waiting $20. Run by the Oakland County Sportsmen's Club.
Opens: October 9-10, 2009 (friday-saturday). see website for all dates and times.
The Haunted Winery - in Farmington (just west of Detroit).
Location: 31505 Grand River Ave, just west of Orchard Lake Rd.
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. Discount Coupons on website
Opens: September 25-26, 2009 (friday-saturday). see website for all dates & times.
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. 586-752-7888.
Details: Orchard transforms into a foggy playground filled with 9 foot monsters, creatures of the night, and the Demon of Doom. Adults $14, 10 & Under $10. $3 Coupon on website.
Opens: September 26, 2009 (saturday). see web page for all dates & times.
Spooktacular Haunted Hayride and Corn Maze - in Belleville (west of Detroit).
Location: Wayne County Faigrounds, 10871 Quirk Rd, Belleville, MI 48111. 734-697-7002.
Details: Hayride Adult $12, Kids ages 6-11 $8, Under 5 Free (but not recommended). Corn Maze $6 to $8. Print your $1 to $4 coupon from website.
Opens: October 2-3, 2009 (friday-saturday). see website for all dates & times.
Past Tense After Dark - in Lapeer.
Location: Past Tense Country Store and Cider Mill. 1965 Farnsworth Rd, Lapeer, MI 48446.
Details: 3 haunted attractions: Hayride of Despair, Corn Maze of Fear, House of Horrors. Tickets $5 to $10, combo $18. group discount available. 810-664-5559.
Opens: September 25-26, 2009 (friday-saturday). see website for all dates & times.
Uncle Scooter's Chop Shop Haunted Attraction - in Fenton (Genesee County).
Location: 3115 W Thompson Rd, Fenton, MI 48430. phone 810-955-2449.
Details: 5,500 square foot haunted attraction not recommended for children under 12 (except on Sundays). General Admission $13 per-person, Sundays Kids Not So Scary Day $6, groups of 20 people or more $11 per-person. Tickets including Skip The Line can be bought through website.
Opens: October 1-4, 2009. see website for hours and all dates.
Tunnel of Terror Haunted House - in Rochester (north of Detroit).
Location: Rochester Municipal Park. Pine Street west of Main Street, north of University Drive.
Details: presented by the Rochester Area Jaycees. Tickets $10 per-person, $8 using web page.
Opens: October 2-3, 2009 (friday-saturday). Fridays and Saturdays in Oct.
Lapeer County Parks - 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. 810-667-0304.
Details: 20 minute guided tour. Admission $10, not recommended for children under ten.
Opens: Friday and Saturday nights in October, 2009.
Zoo Boo - at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak (just north of Detroit).
Location: 8450 W Ten Mile, Royal Oak, MI. corner of Woodward Ave and 10 Mile Rd (I-696).
Details: Detroit Zoo's annual family-friendly Halloween theme. Advance tickets recommended (about $6 for ages 2 and up), phone 248-541-5717.
Opens: October Weekends 16-18, 23-25 and 29-31.
Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village - in Dearborn, MI (west side of Detroit).
Location: The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124.
Details: Follow an endless path of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns and meet colorful characters along the way. Feel the whoosh as the headless horseman rides by, banter with a clever witch, and make stops at several treat stations. Pricing: Members $12.75, Non-Members $15, Children 2 and under free, parking $5 per vehicle.
Opens: October 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25, 2009.
The Haunted Castle in Beverly Hills (north of Detroit).
Location: Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic School, 32460 Pierce Rd, Beverly Hills, MI.
Details: Family friendly haunt. With hayrides, concessions and indoor waiting. Proceeds benefit local charities. 6-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 6-9 p.m. Sun. Oct. 16-25. 248-642-2616.
The Haunted Castle-Hardly Haunted - For children 9 and younger, with no actors or big scares. With hayrides, concessions and indoor waiting. Proceeds benefit local charities. 3-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Oct. 17-25. $7 per person, $25 family pass. 248-642-2616.
The Haunted Candy Factory in Detroit.
Location: 18932 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48203 (near 7 Mile).
Details: 6pm - 2am. Cost: $12/adults $6/kids if ordered in advance online.
Opens: Every Thursday - Sunday night each week in October, 2009.
Westland Jaycees Haunted House - in Westland (west of Detroit).
Location: behind the Wayne Ford Civic League at 1645 Wayne Rd, Westland, MI 48185 (just south of Ford Rd).
Details: features The Execution Room and The Spinning Coffin of Doom. Admission $10 for Adults, $5 for 12 and under.
Opens: October 2nd, 2009. see website for all dates and times.
Twist of Evil - in Brownstown (south of Detroit).
Location: 20781 Gibraltar Rd, Brownstown, MI 48183 (Downriver).
Details: Admission $12.
Opens: Thursday-Sunday in October, 2009.
Haunted Fountains 9 Holes of Terror - in Clarkston (northwest of Detroit).
Location: Fountains Golf and Banquet. 6060 Maybee Road, Clarkston, MI 48346. 248-625-3731.
Details: Ride through 9 holes of terror on stretch golf cart. $15 per person.
Opens: Friday & Saturdays in October 2009. Week of Halloween Wednesday through Saturday. Dark til midnight.
Crown V Ranch Hayrides and Haunted Trail - in White Lake (northwest of Detroit).
Location: 5300 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI 48383. 248-887-4779.
Details: Kid Friendly Haunted Hay Rides and Terrifying Trail Walks. Trail $10.
Opens: Weekends in October 2009, Friday - Sunday.
Spooky Trails Farm Hayrides and Haunted House - in Swartz Creek (Genesee County).
Location: 8266 W Baldwin Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473. 810-407-3035.
Details: Also has a daytime corn maze. Tickets $7 to $16 (combo).
Opens: October 2-3, 2009. see website for all dates & times
Terrors of the Night Haunted House - in Dryden (Lapeer County).
Location: 4585 Casey Rd, Dryden, MI 48428.
Details: Tickets $7 at the door, part of proceeds go to charity.
Opens: Saturdays. October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2009.
Brandywine Cemetery - in Ann Arbor.
Location: 2727 Brandywine St, Ann Arbor MI 48104.
Details: Outdoor, non-gory haunted attraction with gargoyles, props, and animatronics. This event has been and always will always be free. Donations are accepted and have always gone to charity. This year our charity will be a local food bank.
Opens: October 30th & 31st, 2009 (friday & saturday).
Commerce Haunting Walk of Terror - Saturday October 24, 2009 at 5447 Clearwood Street in Commerce Township. Free Haunted House, not recommended for young children. Donations will be accepted for bigger and better future scares.
Ida Trail of Terror - in Petersburg (lower southeast MI)
Location: 14435 Ida West Rd, Petersburg, MI (in Monroe County).
Details: Based on a 100 acre piece of land, live actors, bonfire, paintball monster shoot, flashlight corn-maze, and much more. Adults $10, Kids 5-12 just $5, Under 5yrs free.
Opens: Friday and Saturday nights October 2-31, 2009. listing / forum
Hell's House - in Hadley (east of Flint)
Location: 3420 Hadley Rd, Hadley, MI 48440. information: 810-797-4745.
Details: Hell's House is an authentic 120 year old home which caught fire a few years back and is spooky during the day and most people are afraid to enter after dark. Now only $5 per soul.
Opens: Friday's & Saturday's in October, 8pm - Midnight.
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 Other Scary Information for Southeast MI
Pigman's Lair Haunted Attraction in Chelsea - NOT OPEN IN 2009, but might return next year.
Dr. Phobias Haunted House is now part of the Urban Legends Haunted Attraction on 8 Mile Rd on the Detroit/Warren border.
Southwest and West Michigan Haunted Houses & Attractions 2009
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Niles Haunted House Scream Park - in Niles (Southwest MI).
Location: 855 Mayflower Rd, Niles, MI 49120. map/directions on website
Details: Nationally recognized as one of the best haunted theme parks in the Midwest. 44 acres, 150 to 200 spooksters per night. Attractions include the Niles Haunted House, Redneck Revengence, London Screams (after midnight), Dark Terror-tory Haunted Hayride, Field of Screams with Maniac Maze, more. Single Attraction and Combo packages $6 to $25.
Opens: September 18 & 19, 2009 (friday and saturday). see website for all dates and times.
DarkSyde Acres Haunted House - in Jonesville (southwest of Jackson).
Location: 11375 Rowe Rd, Jonesville, MI 49250. 1-517-549-5100.
Details: The Terror Continues in 2009 at DarkSyde Acres. Bigger and Better than before! The BodyBag crew has added THE CATACOMBS, RUSTHOLE, and ZOMBIE MASSACRE Paintball challenge as well as updating last years Haunted Attraction THE DARK ABYSS. Michigan's one and only Haunted house owned and operated by a true Special effects company. Standard Admission $20, VIP admission $30. DarkSyde Acres is Michigan's most INTENSE HauntedHouse! Visit our website and also check out myspace and bodybag crew.
Opens: September 19th (saturday). see website for all dates and times.
The Haunt on KL - in Kalamazoo
Location: 7532 West KL Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Details: Haunted Forest and Hayrides on 50 acres of property. It is also open weekdays and has children's activities. Prices $10 to $20.
Opens: September 17, 2009 (thursday) through October 31st.
Witches of New Salem - in Dorr (south of Grand Rapids).
Location: 4516 24th Street, Dorr, MI.
Details: Two different attractions after dark: A flashlight corn maze packed with corn stalkers, tunnels, the bridge to nowhere, and various creatures of the night at every turn; and the Witches of New Salem Haunted Woods. The flashlight maze is self-guided and takes as long as you do to navigate your way out. Flashlights can be rented or you can bring your own. The woods is themed as an enchanted turn-of-the-century town. It is a self-guided walking tour with tunnels, a haunted house, witches, zombie townsfolk, and more. These attractions are even better than last year and are unlike any other corn maze or haunted woods or trail in the area. Cash Only, prices $5 to $20, children under 3 free.
Opens: Oct. 2, 2009 (friday). open every Friday and Saturday in October.
Nights of Fear Haunted Attraction - now in Grand Rapids.
Location: Northtown shopping center 3518 Plainfield Ave NE, Just North of I-96.
Details: Join us for 3 all new Haunted Attractions, all indoor waiting. Maximum terror minimum drive! (32,000 square feet). Learn the tools of the trade in the Ravens Way Mortuary, then try to find your way through the House of Shadows, beware our twisted side show of clowns gone bad the Carnevil 3D. Also featuring "Buried Alive" The areas only virtual reality burial simulator. Tickets in 2008 were $13 to $25, general to VIP combo. Free parking, photo opportunity.
Opens: weekend Oct 2nd - 4th, 2009. see website for all dates and times.
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. 517-568-7295.
Details: 3 Stories, over 30,000 sq ft. Admission in 2008 was $15 per-person in Sept, $20 in Oct.
Opens: September 11, 2009 (friday).
The Haunt Haunted Attraction - in Walker (West MI).
Location: 2070 Waldorf NW, Walker, MI 49544.
Details: West Michigan's home for fear returns for another season of scare tactics! Don't miss this years Haunt, it just keeps getting better! The Haunt (Indoor) General Admission Tickets $14, Combo Haunt and Dark Maze (Outdoor) $22, skip the line higher. group rates available.
Opens: October 2, 2009. see website for all dates & times.
Phobia House - in Kalamazoo (West MI).
Location: 921 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001.
Details: Indoor 3-D haunt with waiting areas and concessions also indoors. 2009 Theme is "Torment and Torture (13 Centuries of Pain)". Not recommended for ages under 15. Cost is $15.
Opens: October 2 & 3, 2009 (friday & saturday). see website for all dates and times.
Forest of Fear - in Caledonia (southeast of Grand Rapids).
Location: 8758 Patterson Ave, Caledonia, MI 49316. 616-281-4305.
Details: Kentwood Jaycees outdoor haunted attraction on five acres. Tickets Adult $13, children 10 and under $8, VIP passes an additional $6. Free Parking. $3 Off Coupon on website.
Opens: October 2-3, 2009. see website for all dates & times.
Witch's Walk Haunted Corn Maze - near Grand Rapids.
Location: south of 6 Mile on Fruit Ridge. 616-784-8301. map on website.
Details: Tickets $10 for haunted evenings, $5 for daytime. tickets can be purchased onsite or online.
Opens: October 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 2009.
Psycho Ward - in Kalamazoo (West MI).
Location: Kalamazoo Speedway, 7656 Ravine Road.
Details: Two attractions: Psycho Ward VIII Haunted House plus the The Dark Maze & Zombie Bayou. Psycho Ward Haunted House not recommended for those under 12 years of age. Admission $15, one price for both attractions. group rates available.
Opens: October 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 29-31, 2009.
Halloween Scream at the Double JJ Ranch - in Rothbury (north of Muskegon)
Location: 5900 S Water Rd, Rothbury, MI 49452.
Details: Take a tour through our not-for-the-faint-of-heart Haunted Barn - if you dare! For those that prefer a milder experience - a Haunted Hayride through the Back Forty Ranch.
Opens: October 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 2009.
The Haunted-Jail 2009 - in Big Rapids (West MI)
Location: 220 S Stewart St, Big Rapids, MI 49307.
Details: put on by the Big Rapids Jaycees. purchase tickets onsite or online.
Opens: October 16-17, 23-24, 29-31, 2009.
The Path Macabre - A Haunted Trail - in Marshall.
Location: The Marshall Civic Center, Marshall, MI.
Details: Tickets $7 per-person.
Opens: October 23 & 24, 30 & 31, 2009.
SplatmanBOO Haunted Forest - in Three Rivers, MI (south of Kalamazoo).
Location: 13650 Harder Road, Three Rivers, MI 49093.
Details: $5 per person, proceeds benefit the Domestic Assault Shelter of Three Rivers.
Opens: October 31, 2009 (saturday). this is a single night attraction.
Mid Michigan Haunted Houses & Attractions 2009 - middle lower peninsula.
click name of attraction to visit website and get complete details.
Bloody Butcher House & Wrong Turn Campground - in Hudson.
Location: 14171 Burt Rd, Hudson, MI 49247. map/directions on website.
Details: Old-School Style Fear and Shock. Bloody Butcher Mayhem, 1 mile hayride to hell and back, Acres of twisted terror. Tickets $15 for all 3, website coupon, group rates, lighted parking.
Opens: every Friday and Saturday night in October, Dusk to Midnight, See website for more info.
Mccurdy's Revenge Haunted Houses - in Corunna (between Lansing and Flint).
Location: Inside Pole Barn at McCurdy Park, Corunna, MI. event information: 517-625-7207.
Details: Admission $12 per Person. $3 Off website coupon. 50 years ago 10 coeds were brutally murdered on the campus of the University of McCurdyville State. In order to protect the University, the Dean of students hid evidence until the rumors were too many to avoid. Finally he had to admit the murders were true and that the maintenance man, one Mearl Swanson, was responsible for the murders. It was rumored that some of the members of the group that hunted down Mearl Swanson later stated that Mearl claimed he was innocent. However, the deaths seemed to stop after Mearl’s death. Upon being sent to his fiery death, Mearl vowed he would return with his twin brother Earl and the truth would be known. Now, Professor H. I. Story has uncovered new clues to the biggest legend in the history of the University and what really happened. Friday and Saturday 7pm–11:30pm, Sunday and Thursday 7pm–9:30pm
Opens: October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 2009.
Night Stalkers Haunted House - in Millington (north of Flint).
Location: 8484 State Street (M-15) downtown Millington.
Details: 6th year, All Indoors, 2 stories, over 8,000 square feet, biggest haunt in the Tri-Cities area. Hollywood-type scenes, fantastic creatures, special effects. Admission: Ages 13 and older is $13, Children 6-12 is $8, Under 6 Free, VIP (Skip The Line) $18, tickets available from website.
Opens: September 18 & 19, 2009 (friday and saturday). see website for all dates and times.
Slaughterhouse Adventure & Grand River Corn Maze - in Fowlerville (east of Lansing).
Location: 5781 Grand River, Fowlerville, MI 48836. info line: 517-223-9148.
Details: Slaughterhouse Haunted House recommended for ages over 12. Haunted Field has over 60 actors. Haunted Maze, BloodBath & Beyond Haunted Rayride through 40 acres of woods & corn. There is also a Haunt Free Corn Maze. Haunted Tickets $12 to $30, Haunt Free Corn Maze $6 with children 4 & under free. group rates for 25+ available. free parking.
Opens: every Friday & Saturday in October, 2009.
Bestmaze and Trail of Terror - in Williamston (20 miles east of Lansing).
Location: 3770 Noble Rd, Williamston, MI 48895. map/directions on website.
Details: 20 acre Corn Maze with groom-raked trails, Admission $7 per person (Cash Only), family discounts and group rates available, free parking. Trail of Terror - not a maze - is $10 (cash only), features 1/3 of a mile through corn with over 60 turns, fog, strobe lights, large animated monsters, shacks, spinning vortex tunnel, and more, not recommended for children.
Opens: Maze opens Sept. 12th, Trail of Terror opens Oct. 3rd. website has all dates & times.
The Haunted River Styx - in Melvin (East MI, bottom of The Thumb).
Location: 7363 School Rd, Melvin, MI 48454.
Details: Three haunted attractions; a haunted barn, haunted ghost town, and a haunted hay ride, plus the added feature of real paranormal activity, verified by more than a few paranormal groups. Pricing is $6 for each attraction or all three for $15, recommended for 14 and over. The private ghost hunt with S.E.M.P.S. members will be $15.
Opens: unknown (not posted on website), call 810-378-5082 for 2009 dates and times.
Jackson's Underworld - in Jackson.
Location: 1318 Wild Ave, Jackson, MI 49201. 517-788-6335.
Details: indoor attraction, impressive animatronics and props, 30,000 sq ft, $20 per-person.
Opens: September 11-12, 2009 (friday-saturday). Fridays & Saturdays through Oct 31st.
Phantasmagoria Haunted House - in Okemos (Lansing area).
Location: FunTyme Adventure Park. 3384 James Phillips Drive, Okemos, MI 48864.
Details: 3 haunts. 2009 Ticket Prices will be 3Dementia $10, Super Combo (All 3 Haunts) $15.
Opens: October 2, 2009 (friday). see website for all dates & times. myspace
Terror on 27
Location: 8691 S Bagley Rd, Ashley, MI 48806 (corner of US127 and M57). 989-838-2562.
Details: 2 attractions. $6 for one attraction, $10 for both. group rates available. myspace
Opens: October 2-4, 2009 (friday-sunday). Fridays Saturdays Sundays in Oct, and Nov 1st.
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.
Details: Haunted Barn, Wagons of Fear, Corn Maze (day & night), Dead Maze and Last Ride (a burial simulator). Prices $5 to $20. A percentage of Haunt Events will be donated to Angel House.
Opens: October 2-3, 2009 (friday & saturday). Fridays and Saturdays in Oct.
Haunted Temple - in Bay City (East-Mid MI).
Location: 700 N Madison Ave., corner of 6th St.
Details: Fundraiser for the restoration and operation of Bay City's Historic Masonic Temple includes walking through a multi-level building. May not be suitable for children under the age of eight. Adults $10, Students (with I.D.) & Seniors 65 and up $6.
Opens: October 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 2009.
Sundance Haunted House and Hayride - in Grand Ledge (just west of Lansing).
Location: Sundance Riding Stables, directions on website.
Details: Admission $10 for haunted hayride - Children 3 and under free, $7 for the Haunted House, Combo $15, group rates available. phone: 517-627-5500.
Opens: Thursdays through Saturdays, October 15, 2009 Thru Halloween.
Haunted Cider Mill, Haunted Orchard Hay Ride and Corn Mill Maze - in Charlotte.
Location: Country Mill Farms. 4648 Otto Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813 (southwest of Lansing).
Details: Haunted Cider Mill $7 per-person, Hayride $3 per-person, Corn Maze $3 per-person, Combination $11 per-person (all three attractions). Haunted House for Kids & Play Area is $2/child. group rates available. ph# 517-543-1019.
Opens: Nighttime Fridays & Saturdays October 16-17, 23-24, 30-31. Daytime on Saturday & Sunday, September 26 thru November 1st.
Junction Valley Railroad Halloween Spook Train Ride - in Bridgeport.
Location: 7065 Dixie Hwy, Bridgeport, MI 48722 (west of Frankenmuth). 989-777-3480.
Details: Kid friendly. Admission Cash Only $8.50 all ages.
Opens: October 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 29-31, 2009.
North Michigan Haunted Houses & Attractions 2009 - northern part of the lower peninsula and in the U.P. (upper peninsula). click name of attraction for website and complete details.
Grimfell Asylum by Evernight Entertainment - Haunted Attraction in Traverse City.
Location: in the old Circuit City building in Traverse City, MI (northwest lower peninsula).
Details: This years attraction will be even better this year with some wickedly scary new additions including a virtual hearse ride called "The Last Ride". Tickets $7 per-person, portion of the proceeds goes toward the fight against breast cancer. myspace
Opens: every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of October, starting October 3, 2009.
Field of Screams Annual Haunted Hayride - in Empire (northwest lower peninsula).
Location: on M72, 16 miles west of Traverse City. map/directions on web page.
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.
Opens: the 2 Fridays and 2 Saturdays before Halloween.
Manistee's Ghost Ship - in Manistee (northwest lower peninsula).
Location: 99 Arthur Street, Manistee, MI 49660 (southwest of Traverse City).
Details: Every October the S.S. City of Milwaukee, a National Historic Landmark, becomes a frightening spectacle. You'll experience four stories of unsettling oddities, all within the confines of the 77-year old Great Lakes ship. Not recommended for children under 7. Adults $7, Fast Pass $12. Students and Seniors $5, Fast Pass $12. tickets can be bought online.
Opens: Fridays & Saturdays in October 2009. Oct 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31.
Dark Minds Haunted Attraction in Alpena (northeast lower peninsula).
Location: in the Alpena Armory at the corner of 1st and Water St.
Details: Adults $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.
Opens: every Fri-Sat in October 2009.
Annual Haunted Trail - in Paradise (north-eastern tip of Upper Peninsula).
Location: Sawmill Creek Township Park, Paradise, MI 49768.
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.
Opens: October 16-17, 2009. see website for all dates and times.
Horror Manor in Cedar (northwest lower peninsula).
Location: approximately 15 miles NW of Traverse City.
Details: Located on the edge of the Cedar Swamp, Horror Manor is housed in a home built in the 1800's. in 2009: Escape From the Mummy's Tomb. Admission is FREE, but donations are appreciated and are used for construction of next year's haunt!
Opens: October 23-24, 30-31, 2009.
Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion in 3D - in Mackinaw City (northern tip of lower peninsula).
Location: in Mackinaw Crossings at 180 S Huron, Mackinaw City, MI 49701.
Details: One of the most unique walk-through mazes, using the latest Chroma Depth 3D technology creating a breath-taking 3D experience. Also featured "Buried Alive" - the areas only virtual reality burial simulator. $6 General Admission, $4 Buried Alive. group rate available.
2009 Season Has Ended: was open June 12 - September 8, 2009.
Last Year - 2008 North Michigan Listings not confirmed to be open this year
Haunted Hunting Lodge & Maze - in Mio.
Location: North Star Resort, 1330 S Mt. Tom Road, Mio, MI (at top of the hill). 989-826-3278.
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! 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.
Opens: 2009 TBA
Michigan Halloween Events 2009 - click name of event for website and full details
METRO DETROIT HALLOWEEN EVENTS AND SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN West-Mid-North MI
Haunted Detroit Tours - The 2009 Edition of Haunted Detroit Tours is better than ever! You can become a ghost-hunter! Many new locations, stories, and paranormal activity! Join us for a paranormal ghost hunting adventure through Metro Detroit! It's unlike anything you've ever done before... Haunted Detroit Tours will take you on a journey to haunted places in Metro-Detroit providing charter transportation, history of the haunted locations, and tour guides equipped with ghost hunting tools such as digital cameras, infra-red thermometers, and EMF detectors to help identify and document potential ghost/paranormal activity. Tickets $30 per person, $5 discount off groups of 12 or more. Tickets and information available from website.
September 18, 25, 26, 2009: Haunted Hideaways: Michigan Ghost Tour - in Western-Wayne County. We begin in Livonia and travel to Garden City, Canton, Westland and Plymouth where you will conduct two mini investigations at alledged haunted locations. 16 persons maximum per tour, Tickets $30 per person. Advance tickets (recommended) available from website.
October 2-4, 2009 (fri-sun): Trenton Scarecrow Festival - in Trenton (Downriver, south of Detroit). Family event featuring a Scarecrow Contest, local and national musical acts including a Battle of the Bands broadcast live on the Internet, Scarecrow Idol contest with finalists competing live on the Internet, Tug-O-War, Hot Dog Eating contest, Strongman Competition, Arts & Crafts, Dog Costume contest, children's area with games/rides, and more. Annual festival held 1st weekend in October.
October 3-4, 2009 (sat-sun): 25th Annual South Lyon Area Pumpkinfest (west of Detroit). Mile long parade, Great Pumpkin (Giant Pumpkin) and Vegetable Contest, Pie Eating Contest, Scarecrow Contest, live music, movie night, juried craft show, children's activities, more.
During October, 2009: "Ghosts, Goblins and Gremlins" Bus Tour - five to seven hour daytime guided tour throughout St. Joseph County, MI during the entire month of October, seven days a week. Tours are $550, beverages and/or meals extra. Step On Bus 248-619-6692 (in Ferndale).
October 10, 2009 (sat): Flint Zombie Walk 2009 - in Flint (about 1 hour north of Detroit). Flint City Theatre announces the first ever Flint Zombie Walk, the most undead fundraiser for the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan you will ever see! Dress up in your zombie best, and join us for a lurch down Saginaw Street. Registration is $10, and all of that money goes to the Food Bank. After the Walk, we'll have a party at the Greater Flint Arts Council.
October 10, 2009 (sat): 1928 The Roaring Scarab Costume Ball - in Detroit at the Scarab Club. 217 Farnsworth, Detroit, MI 48202. phone 313-831-1250. Tickets $81 and $28. All proceeds support the preservation of the historic Scarab Club building. A portion of your ticket purchase is tax deductible.
October 10-11, 2009 (sat-sun): Tecumseh's Annual Appleumpkin Festival - southwest of Ann Arbor. Antique Street Fair and Flea Market, juried arts and crafts show, craft your own scarecrow, live entertainment, midway rides and carnival games, more. Held in conjunction with Kapnick Orchard's Apple Festival. more info at 517-424-6003.
October 15-31, 2009: Rocky Horror Picture Show - at Clutch Cargos iLounge Theater in Pontiac. General Tickets $20 to $25, Booth (block of 4 seats) $120 to $140. Audience Participation Encouraged, see acceptable prop list on the prop list page. Thursday nights ONLY are 18 and up. Friday and Saturdays are STRICTLY 21 and over.
October 17, 2009 (sat): Michigan Paranormal Conference 2009 in Westland (west of Detroit). Event by Michigan Ghost Watchers. Tickets $25 from website, may be available at the door.
October 23, 2009 (fri): Boo Blast - Road Rally and After Party at the Community House in Birmingham. Part of the proceeds will benefit The Community House and Autism Speaks.
October 23, 2009 (fri): Bone Bash Detroit 2009 - at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. "The Arthritis Foundation's Bone Bash is a Halloween-themed, costume party complete with delightful drinks, contests, raffles, spooky decorations and frightfully fun concert entertainment!" Tickets are $25 to $100 per-person, up to $350 stay the night couples packages.
October 23, 2009 (fri): A Haunted Evening at the Historic Holly Hotel - in Holly, MI. For decades the Historic Holly Hotel has been ranked among Michigan's Most Haunted Locations. Now for this special fall event, Kat Tedsen & Bev Rydel, authors of "Haunted Travels of Michigan", along with respected paranormal team Highland Ghost Hunters join together for a very special evening of mystery, ghosts and hauntings. Show includes 3-course dinner, stories of Haunted Travels and Highland Ghost Hunter's most chilling investigations with video and audio. Plus a Raffle & ghost tour/hunt of this famously haunted location! $46 per person.
October 23-25, 2009 (fri-sun): Motor City Nightmares Weekend of Horrors - horror convention in Novi. Creepy Costume Contest, Terrifying Tattoo Contest, Frightful Film Rooms, Vicious Vendors, more. Held at the Sheraton Detroit Novi on Haggerty Rd south of 9 Mile.
October 24, 2009 (sat): Oktoberfest - at the Germania Club in Brownstown (south of Detroit), 23156 King Road (just east of Telegraph), 734-479-4278. Authentic German food and beer, kids activities and fun for all ages.
October 24, 2009 (sat): October's Other Side at the Old Mill - in Dundee (south of Ann Arbor). Kristy Robinett and her other friends in the paranormal give you an entertainment and spooky evening. You'll hear scary tales, frightening folklore and possibly even encounter some spirits on the paranormal investigation. Cost: $40 each, includes non-alcoholic beverages and dessert.
October 24, 2009 (sat): Theatre Bizarre 2009 - Adult event held near 8 Mile and Woodward in Detroit. Annual Horrific Halloween Masquerade and Party Night of Mayhem. Costume required. 1920's carnival theme, two music stages, performance art, sideshows, more. MS F
October 25, 2009 (sun): Halloween Costume Contest at Erwin Orchards - in South Lyon (northwest of Detroit). 4pm, all ages, cash prizes. Located at 61475 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178.
October 30, 2009 (fri): Zombie Dance Party 6 - at the Magic Stick bar in Detroit, located at 4120-4140 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. phone 313-833-9700. Party's sixth year, ages 21+, bands plus djs, more. Dressing up as a zombie is highly recommended. Starts 8pm, Admission $10.
October 30, 2009 (fri): All Hallow's Eve Party - at Longacre House in Farmington Hills. Live dance music, cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and a costume contest. Tickets are $30 each or $50 per couple, ages 21 and over only. Call 248-473-1848 for more information.
October 30, 2009 (fri): Beyond the Doorway - in Garden City. Join Psychic Medium Kristy Robinett at the very haunted Straight Farmhouse 7pm - 10pm for local ghost stories and a séance. Tickets $40 per person.
October 30, 2009 (fri): Halloween Parade in Lake Orion - starts 6pm.
October 30, 2009 (fri): Grosse Pointe Children's Halloween Parade and Trick or Treating - for ages 12 and under, starts 3:30pm.
October 30 & 31, 2009 (fri-sat): A Victorian Haunting - This year at the McFadden Ross House in Dearborn, MI. Join Paranormal Investigator/Scream Queen Amy Williamson of The League of Extraordinary Paranormal Women (also known as The Dark Darlings) 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, Tea Leaf Readings, Paranormal Investigation and a Séance. Tickets: $40 per person until October 1st, $50 per person after October 1st.
October 31, 2009 (sat): Creepy Cheapy Halloween Treat II - at The Crofoot in Pontiac. phone 248-858-9333. 8 Bands, 6 DJs, hosted by Wolfman Mac. Tickets $5 at the door.
October 31, 2009 (sat): Halloween Kids Parade in Holly - starts 2pm.
October 31, 2009 (sat): Byers Boo Bash 2009 - at Byers Homestead in Commerce Twp. Children 12 and under 6-8pm, older children 8-10pm.
Leftover Information From Events Last Year...
October 31, 2008: Halloween Display for Trick or Treaters in Onsted, MI (southwest of Ann Arbor). An excess of 150 blow up decorations plus ground decorations and tons of food to eat. free. Hosted approximately 1,200 adults and children in 2007.
Detroit Ghosts - Ghost Hunts - last one in 2008. Detroit Ghosts moved to Virginia in early 2009, no longer conducts ghost hunts in Michigan.
MID MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS
October 30, 2009 (fri): Lansing Jaycees Fall Fun Fest - 4pm till 6:30pm at GM Lansing Delta Township Plant Habitat. 8175 Millett Hwy Lansing, MI 48917. Calling all ghosts and goblins! For ages 12 and under, adults must accompany children to the event. In the event of heavy rain, the Fall Fun Fest activities will be cancelled and not rescheduled. Free activities include a trick or treat trail, a cupcake walk, crafts, and pumpkin decorating. For more information please call (517) 410-9527.
WEST MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS
October 16-17, 2009 (fri-sat): 2009 Allegan Paranormal Conference - in Allegan. Tickets generally range from $10 to $30 for each event at the conference.
NORTH MICHIGAN HALLOWEEN EVENTS
October 3, 2009 (sat): Haunted Travels of Michigan: IN SEARCH OF A GHOST - at the Alpena Public Library, Judith Stillion Conference Center, Alpena, MI. Finding the truth behind stories of hauntings and reports of paranormal activity. Kat and Bev share some of their experiences and their approach to researching, analyzing and disproving evidence. Photographic, audio and video will be shown and a story of a true haunting from the "Haunted Travels of Michigan" book. This is a FREE EVENT sponsored by the Alpena County Public Library!
LOCAL Halloween Services and Businesses in Michigan
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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.
Costume Rentals and For Purchase
Sutton's Costumes and Tuxedos - 4500 Dixie Highway, Waterford, MI. 248-673-2320. rent or buy. "In business since 1981. If we don't have it - we will find it. If we can't find it - we will make it!"
Ed's Broadway Gift & Costume - 2 S Broadway, Lake Orion, MI 48362. rent or buy. "Your source for ALL your theatrical and dress-up needs. Our retail store is packed full, year-round with adult & children costumes. We also carry huge selections of pet costumes, masks, wigs, hats, masquerade, hawaiian, shoes, jewelry, costume kits, accessories, props, and make-up."
Screamers Costumes - 35431 S Gratiot Ave, Clinton Township, MI 48035 (15 Mile & Gratiot). buy or rent.
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."
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.
Additional Haunted Attractions Resources For Michigan
Fear Finder 2009 - free Halloween Guide of haunted attractions and events in Southeastern Michigan. Many of the ads in the paper have admission coupons.
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."
Haunt World - lists Haunted Houses in MI.
HauntedHouse.com - lists Haunted Houses in MI.
HorrorFind - lists Haunted Houses in MI.
America's Best Haunts - lists one for MI.
Metro Detroit Haunted Houses 2009 - a select list of haunted attractions.
Spooky Michigan - lists several Halloween Haunted Houses, hayrides, mazes, etc.
Festivals-And-Shows.com - Haunted Houses in Michigan - has some street address/contact/descriptions, websites are only listed, not linked.
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 a few years ago
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.
Highland Ghost Hunters (HGH) - "Paranormal investigative team based out of Oakland County, Michigan. We conduct searches for true hard evidence of paranormal activity and the spiritual world. Our investigations are held anywhere from public cemeteries to private residential areas and businesses."
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.
BOOKS, TV, and INTERESTING
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