My kids are just starting to get to the age where they’re going to start asking to go to haunted houses. While our speed has been Cobweb Castle as far as scares go, there are a lot bigger, scarier haunted houses around Omaha. Here’s a list of the haunted houses in Omaha, and nearby.
Update: This post was published in 2020 and is being updated with 2021 days and times.
Before you go to any of these haunted houses, double check their open days and times. Most are open only on select days.
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The best Haunted houses in Omaha (and nearby)
1. Haunted Hollow Scream Park
Where: 12501 Old Giles Road, La Vista, Neb.
Dates: Open now through Oct. 31, 2021
What makes it unique: Haunted Hollow is reportedly certified haunted. There are many attractions, not just one single haunted house, so that explains the $25 admission ticket
Tip: Print this $2 off coupon to save a little money.
2. Scary Acres
Where: 17272 Giles Road, Omaha
Dates: Now through Oct. 31, 2021
What makes it unique: There are three attractions at Scary Acres: the Master’s Castle, the House on the Hill, and the Haunted Woods. Interestingly, Scary Acres opened in 2002, but its history in Omaha goes back to 1993 with the Train of Terror at Peony Park.
Tip: You can save up to $3 to Scary Acres if you bring canned food. You can get up to $3 off with up to 3 cans of food on a Combo Ticket.
3. Ranch of Terror Haunted House and Haunted Hayrack Rides
Where: Bellevue Berry Farm, 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion, Neb.
Dates: Now through Oct. 31, 2021
What makes it unique: The scary hayrack rides at Bellevue Berry Farm are legendary. They also offer a “no scare” Halloween night and daytime Halloween events such as face painting, zombie walking, vendors, pumpkin picking, hayrack rides, and show.
Tip: Military weekend in 2021 is Sept. 24-26 (half-off regular admission with Military I.D. plus 1 child half-off).
4. Mystery Manor Haunted Theater
Where: 716 N. 18th St., Omaha
Dates: Now through Oct. 31, 2021
What makes it unique: This is Omaha’s longest-running haunted house with a rumor of being “for real” haunted. (It’s not – but it makes for a great storyline)
Tip: There are a few discounted nights, including a buy one, get one offer on Oct. 6, 13, and 20. $2 off coupons to print are available here.
5. The Shadow’s Edge
Where: 3457 S. 84th St., Omaha
Dates: Opens Oct. 1 and runs through Oct. 31, 2021
What makes it unique: This haunted house is in the heart of Omaha and near one of the best stores for Halloween shopping, Mangelsen’s.
Tip: Admission is half-off on Mondays and Tuesdays (so, $8 instead of $16).
6. Cobweb Castle
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St., Omaha
Dates: Sept. 25 through Oct. 31, 2021
What makes it unique: This is the best haunted house for those not wanting to actually be scared: AKA young children.
Tip: Admission is only $5 during the last hour of the day. During the week, that’s from 3 to 4 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, that’s from 4 to 5 p.m.
7. Camp Fear
Where: 233rd Street and West Maple Road, Elkhorn, Neb.
Dates: Now through Oct. 31, 2021
What makes it unique: Camp Fear includes Fright Camping, Bloodrush (a haunted house that takes 25 minutes to walk through, and outdoor scary movies.
Tip: Campers can get discount admission to Bloodrush.
8. Hillside House of Hell
Where: 114 Green St., Glenwood, Iowa
Dates: Now through Oct. 31, 2021
What makes it unique: This Glenwood attraction is Iowa’s largest haunted house and it is only 25 miles from Omaha.
Tip: You can buy a combo pass to go to Bloodrush at Camp Fear in Elkhorn and Hillside House of Hell.
9. Eagle Hollow Haunts
Where: 617 238th St., Eagle, Neb.
Dates: Weekends Oct. 8-30, 2021
What makes it unique: The Eagle Hollow haunted house is expanding its outdoor offerings in 2020 by expanding the outdoor walking path, Darklands, and the bus ride to get visitors there.
Tip: High school discount night is Oct. 9 and college night is Oct. 15 ($5 off discount on a Haunt ticket).
10. Roca Scary Farm
Where: 16531 S. 38th St., Roca, Neb.
When: Now through Oct. 30, 2021
What makes it unique: A pumpkin patch by day, a scary farm by night. If you visit during the day and want to stay for the evening scarier stuff, you can upgrade your ticket for $10 more.
Tip: There are a few coupons available but they can only be used when purchasing passes online.
Haunted road trips
If you want to get out of town for your scares, I recommend heading to Kansas City, Mo., for Halloween Haunt at Worlds of Fun.
Unfortunately, Halloween Haunt will not be held in 2020.
The night is pretty scary, so if you have young kids, I recommend going for Halloween fun during the daytime.
Want a ghost tour or a “real” haunted place?
I just finished researching a post about the urban legends, rumored hauntings, and other freaky places in Omaha and nearby. At the end of the post, you’ll find links to several ghost tours and cemetery tours, so you don’t have to DIY your own haunting expedition.
