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Haunted Delaware: A Frightening Guide to the First State

Your guide to all the Haunted Houses in Delaware!

By Jessica Velazquez-Schlegel October 1, 2024

Halloween wouldn't be complete without a visit to a haunted house. These spooky attractions offer a thrilling escape from the ordinary, filled with ghouls, ghosts, and all sorts of terrifying creatures. From family-friendly frights to heart-pounding horror, there's a haunted house out there to suit every scare-seeker's taste.

Whether you're looking to be chased through a dark maze, startled by unexpected surprises, or simply enjoy the atmosphere of a haunted house, these attractions provide a unique and unforgettable experience. So, gather your courage and prepare to be terrified this Halloween!

Haunts that are more intense and designed for a mature audience (Teens/Adults) are marked with a MA rating. Please exercise caution and call ahead if you have any questions. Always check with the event host for weather-related closures.

Cemetery House *MA*

  • Fridays & Saturdays 7pm-11pm
  • $10/person 
  • Open Oct 11-12,18-19, 25-26

Frightland *MA*

  • Fridays & Saturdays 6pm-9pm September 27th-November 2nd
  • $45-$85* Discount given for online purchases 
  • extended days Oct.17, 24, 31

Holly Lake Campsites 

  • Haunted Hayride 
  • Fridays & Saturdays 5pm-10pm 
    • October 18-19
    • October 25-26
  • $10/person Children under 6 are $5

Hazmat Haunted Trail

  • Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm-10:30pm
  • October 4-5, 11-12,18-19; 25-26, 30-31 Nov 1-2
  • $20/person $15/Children 10 and under

Wicked R Western Productions *MA*

  • Wicked Woods 
  • Friday & Saturday nights in October 7-11pm
  • $20/person


We will continue to update our Macaroni KID Sussex, DE Haunted House Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!

Do you know of a 2024 family-friendly fall event or attraction in Sussex County or Delaware that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here  and we will add it to our Macaroni KID Sussex, DE Haunted House Guide!


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