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It’s that time of year to check out a haunted house. There are plenty in Northern California. <\/p>\n
Parents who want to bring their children should check the recommended ages for the attractions. Not all are suitable for young children.<\/p>\n
Sacramento Scream ParkSacramento Scream Park 2026 Official Trailer | 4 Haunted Houses, 1 TicketWatch on<\/a><\/p>\n The Sacramento Scream Park<\/a> boasts four haunted attractions.<\/p>\n Gator GulchSilverthorn Amusement ParkGreyhaven Hospital Homecoming Horror<\/p>\n In addition to making your way through the haunted houses, Sacramento Scream Park this year offers an “AI or Human?” mini-escape room. <\/p>\n You can also pay $10 extra to go through all the haunted houses a second time. <\/p>\n Visitors can also check out rotating food trucks on the “Frightmare Midway” and a gift shop.<\/p>\n Sacramento Scream Park is located at 4909 Auburn Boulevard, and parking is free. <\/p>\n Organizers say the attractions are not recommended for anyone under age 12. Anyone under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 21. <\/p>\n Tickets<\/a> range from $19.99 to $33.99 with the higher prices on weekends and later in October. There are also additional fees if you splurge on fast or “immediate” passes. <\/p>\n The Scream Park is open most days in October and runs through Nov. 7. Check the calendar here<\/a> and reserve your spot. <\/p>\n A special way to visit the park is on \u201cGlowstick Fright Night\u201d (Nov. 6 and 7), when the haunted houses are pitch black, and your group can only use a glow stick to guide the way.<\/p>\n Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Heartstoppers Haunted House <\/p>\n The Heartstoppers Haunted House<\/a> attraction in Rancho Cordova invites you to explore four haunted attractions. Heartstoppers says each haunt has new scenes and upgrades for 2026. <\/p>\n DeadlandsHouse McCutchenBlightwoodsMisery Mine. <\/p>\n There’s also an hourly stage show called “Redemption!” <\/p>\n There are also live bands, fire dancers, roaming characters and food and drink options at the Ghost Town scare zone. <\/p>\n Heartstoppers says anyone 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. <\/p>\n It\u2019s open on Fridays and Saturdays starting on Oct. 2. The haunted house is also open on Sunday, Oct. 25, Thursday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Nov. 1. <\/p>\n General admission tickets cost $39. “Fancy pants admission” starts at $55 and includes shorter wait times and two Twisted Carnival tickets.<\/p>\n The haunted house is located at 2300 Mine Shaft Lane. <\/p>\n Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Corbett’s House of Horror’s Fear Farm<\/p>\n Corbett’s House of Horror’s Fear Farm in Davis offers “15 acres of terror.” The haunted attractions include a scarecrow corntrail, a paintball zombie attack, as well as “Medical Mayhem” and “CarnEvil” frights. <\/p>\n The paintball attraction is the most popular and sells out, so people are advised to arrive early. Visitors must be 4 feet, 2 inches or taller for this. <\/p>\n The fear farm is open from 7-11 p.m. each Friday and Saturday in October. It’s located at 46500 County Road, off Interstate 80 at East Chiles Road.<\/p>\n Tickets that cost $60 include all attractions, while you can pay less if you want to skip some. The cheapest tickets, at $15, include a single time through one of three haunts. <\/p>\n Corbett’s tickets are only sold online here <\/a>or on-site. Parking is free. <\/p>\n Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n The 13th Nightmare in San Joaquin County <\/p>\n The 13th Nightmare in Linden has a traditional haunted house “with a twist.” <\/p>\n Only older children who can handle the jump scares should visit. There is one Saturday daytime event on Oct. 24 with the lights on and no animatronics in operation so young children can attend.<\/p>\n The main attraction runs on weekends from Oct. 9 to Oct. 31 at 18900 East Grace Street. <\/p>\n Tickets cost $20. <\/p>\n Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Cemetarium Haunted House in West Sacramento<\/p>\n The Cemetarium also features a Psycho Circus and Zombie Heights. <\/p>\n The attractions are located at Dave’s Pumpkin Patch at 3010 Burrows Avenue in West Sacramento. <\/p>\n You can buy a ticket for all three attractions for $47.60 or one attraction for $21.72. <\/p>\n Opening night is on Oct. 16 and closing night is Nov. 1. <\/p>\n Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Preston Castle in Amador County <\/p>\n One of Northern California’s most popular haunted houses is the Preston Castle in Ione. It’s a historic reform school that’s been made a haunted attraction for all ages. <\/p>\n Thirty-minute walking tours for “The Haunt” are available on Fridays and Saturdays on Oct. 9-10, Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 23-24. <\/p>\n Tickets start at $35 or $50 for a VIP pass. <\/p>\n “The Haunt” features actors and some intense Hollywood effects. <\/p>\n Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Haunted Forest (and Enchanted Forest) in Amador County <\/p>\n The Haunted Forest at Marysville Acres in Plymouth features a 45- to 60-minute experience across “30 acres of terror” outdoors. <\/p>\n The attraction features scare actors and is designed for adults and older teens. <\/p>\n For those who don’t want to be scared, there’s also an Enchanted Forest. <\/p>\n The business recommends that people interested in both experiences start with the Enchanted Forest at dusk before visiting the Haunted Forest at nightfall. <\/p>\n There is also free parking, hayrides and food trucks. <\/p>\n Ticket prices range from $17.69 to $52.16 depending on when you go. See the calendar here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Learn more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Delta King Halloween Mystery Dinner Show<\/p>\n If you’re looking for a Halloween activity geared toward adults, a murder mystery dinner show takes place on the Delta King ship in Old Sacramento on Oct. 31. <\/p>\n The show starts at 6 p.m. and tickets cost $107.63.<\/p>\n