{"id":9188,"date":"2026-09-28T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=9188"},"modified":"2026-09-28T14:56:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T19:56:47","slug":"%f0%9f%91%bb-the-best-haunted-houses-near-st-louis-for-halloween-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/%f0%9f%91%bb-the-best-haunted-houses-near-st-louis-for-halloween-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udc7b The Best Haunted Houses Near St. Louis for Halloween 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If there is one thing St. Louis does really well in October, it is scaring the heck out of people.<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

From giant screamparks and elaborate indoor haunted houses to creepy trails through the woods, there are plenty of ways to spend a chilly October night wondering why you thought walking into a dark building full of monsters was a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And 2026 has brought some interesting changes to the St. Louis haunt scene. Some attractions have added new scares, The Hollows at Brookdale Farms has expanded its trail, and Six Flags St. Louis is now Mid America Adventure<\/strong>, although its Halloween event is still called Fright Fest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you’re looking for a haunted house, haunted trail or full-blown Halloween screampark to visit this year, here are nine St. Louis-area attractions worth putting on your Halloween calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick note:<\/strong> Haunted house schedules, prices and attractions can change because of weather, staffing, ticket sales and other circumstances. I recommend checking the attraction’s official website before heading out.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf83 The Darkness Haunted House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccd 1525 S. 8th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104 \u2014 Soulard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official Website \u2014 The Darkness<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve lived in St. Louis for any length of time, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve heard of The Darkness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in Soulard just a few blocks from Busch Stadium, The Darkness has been terrifying St. Louis for more than three decades. The attraction says 2026 marks its 33rd year of fear<\/strong>, and this year’s version includes an entirely new Slaughterhouse<\/em> attraction along with new scenes and scares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a good choice if you’re looking for a more traditional, highly produced indoor haunted-house experience. The Darkness also features a horror retail store, monster photo opportunities, a serial-killer escape room and other Halloween entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Darkness is open on select nights from September through November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October hours include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n