Haunted Houses in Southeastern Michigan

There are plenty of haunted houses in southeastern Michigan, but how about Halloween attractions? What is the difference? For starters, a Halloween attraction isn't the same haunted house you attended as a kid. Gone are the nights when you lobbied for permission to spend 4 or 5 bucks on a jaunt through a couple of decorated semi trucks. Gone too, any guilt you had as your mother waited dutifully in the car. Say sayonara to the thrill and fear you felt standing in the dark, dipping temps, listening to big kids talk about stuff more shocking than anything the haunted house sponsors could've cooked up. In their place, Halloween attractions hold the promise of fun filled days for all ages. The average Halloween attraction has corn mazes, pony rides, pumpkins and food, according to Haunted House Association (HHA), a trade organization for the national haunted house industry. It's a new take on traditional harvest celebrations, and it's growing. The HHA estimates there are about 2,000 haunted attractions nationwide, with 300 amusement parks and over 1,000 charity groups organizing Halloween events.

What's more, haunted houses in southeastern Michigan are following national trends. Each year, more haunted houses enter the fray with highly specialized themes and elaborate displays. The HHA says the target demographic is 18-34 year olds. In other words, kids who grew up on haunts are willing to spend the average admission price of $15 for thrills and chills, but want more bang for the buck. To stay competitive, haunted houses in southeastern Michigan offer extras like VIP packages, which allow visitors to jump to the front of the line, or combination packages, which let people pick and choose their events. However, not all haunted houses are appropriate for young children.

That's where the Halloween attraction has its appeal. Parents with young children find apple bobbing and hay rides a more family friendly option. Luckily, you can attend Halloween attractions and haunted houses right here in southeastern Michigan. You can still find the haunted semi-trucks too.

Haunted Houses in Southeastern Michigan - Downriver Detroit Area

Realm of the Haunted Minds

The Huron Turkey Farm, located at 18910 Merriman Road in Romulus, Michigan, hosts a haunted attraction with farm animals, pony rides, pumpkins, a maze and a bakery to boot. Tickets are $10 per person. The hours of operation are 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with an extended schedule during the final week of October.

Hellblock 13

Wyandotte Jaycees sponsors a haunted house in a 13,000 square foot building at 2015 Biddle Ave. in Wyandotte, Michigan. Tickets are $13 for general admission and $20 for VIP, which includes a "No Wait" pass and all night access. Hours of operation are 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday and 7 p.m. to midnight on Saturday and Sundays.

Twist of Evil

Make-A-Wish Foundation has a haunted house at 20781 Gibraltar Road, in Brownstown Township, Michigan. Tickets are $12. Hours of operation are 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. The event opens nightly starting Oct. 26.

Haunted Houses in Southeastern Michigan - Monroe County

Fletchers' Folly-Farm of Frights

This frightening farm is at 6263 W. Sterns Rd in Ottawa Lake, Michigan. The haunt and the maze is $8 for adults, 12 years an older and $4 for children. Kids under 5, get in free.

Hours of operation are 6 to midnight on Thursday to Sunday, starting Oct. 9^th. Do the maze during the day at discounted rates.

Haunted Houses in Southeastern Michigan - Lenawee County

The Haunting

The Haunting is located at the Lenawee County Fair and Event Grounds. The attraction features a series of specially designed optic illusions in a 40,000 square foot space. Admission is $15 for 2 events, $20 for 3 events with 2 concession items. The $25 VIP package includes a zombie photo-op and gets you to the front of the line for all events. For $35, you get the VIP package with a Haunting T-shirt. Hours of operation are 7 to midnight on Friday and Saturday and 7:00 to 10:00 on all other days. The Haunting is open October 9-10, 16-18, 22-25, 29-31 and November 1.

Haunted Houses in Southeastern Michigan - Washtenaw County

Night Terrors at Wiard's Orchards

Night Terrors, located at 5565 Merritt Rd, Ypsilanti, Michigan, includes 6 attractions and over 100 monsters on 89 acres. Tickets range from $15 for 1 event to $37 for the VIP deal, and they are available from 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays or 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Sundays and Thursday, October 29.

Check the organization's websites before you go as dates and times can change. Also note that many haunted houses in Southeastern Michigan offer coupons through their websites and local newspapers.

Sources

http://www.hauntedhouseassociation.org/haunted_attraction_information.htm

http://www.huronturkeyfarm.com/

http://hellblock13.eventbrite.com/

http://www.nightterrors.biz/index.htm