6 Best Omaha Area Haunted Houses in 2025 (With Discounts & Insider Tips)

My kids are just starting to get to the age where they’re going to start asking to go to haunted houses. There are a lot of haunted houses around Omaha, Neb., and they seem to get bigger and scarier each year. Here’s a list of the haunted houses in Omaha — and nearby — plus how to get discounted tickets to some of the popular haunted houses!

Updated: This post was published in 2020 and is being updated in September 2025. Before you go to any of these haunted houses, double check times as they are subject to change.

Looking for the “real” haunted places near Omaha?

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Top haunted houses in Omaha (and their discounts)

1. Scary Acres

Where: 17272 Giles Road, Omaha

Dates: Opens Sept. 12, 2025 with weekend-only hours in September. In October, it will be open Wednesdays through Sundays. Final day is Nov. 1.

What makes it unique: There are three attractions at Scary Acres: The Master’s Castle, the House on the Hill, and the Haunted Woods. Pay for each individual attraction or $35 for a combo of all three (tickets must be purchased at the park, not online). Speed Pass stamps are available for purchase.

Omaha Circus Arts will perform on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 to 9:50 p.m. in front of the Master’s Castle, during which the attractions will be closed. They’ll open promptly after the OCA performance.

Tip: There are several discounts available. The website has an online coupon good for $1 off on an individual attraction or $3 off a Combo Ticket. You’ll have to show a picture of coupon at the ticket booth to get the discount.

You can also save up to $3 to Scary Acres if you bring canned food. You can get up $1 off a single attraction with one donated can, or up to $3 with up to 3 cans of food on a Combo Ticket. The donations go to Food Bank of the Heartland.

There is also a military and first responders discount, which is $1 off on an individual attraction or $3 off a Combo Ticket. There’s also a discount for students in October: Student Night is every Wednesday in October, receiving $3 off a combo pass with student ID.

Family Nights are every Sunday throughout the season, though the deal isn’t for discounted admission tickets. Instead, there are special discounts at merch booth and concessions, as well as free glow items for kids with a ticket purchase.

2. Dungeon of the Damned

Where: 1209 Jackson St., Omaha, Neb. (in the basement of Hollywood Candy)

Dates: Opens on Sept. 26 through Oct. 31, 2025; hours are Thursdays from 7 to 11 p.m., and Fridays through Sundays from 7 to midnight.

What makes it unique: This is the only haunted house in Omaha’s popular Old Market neighborhood, and really, all of downtown Omaha. It’s in the basement of an old warehouse. Recommended for ages 13+; anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: Tickets are $18 on Thursdays and Sundays, and $20 for Fridays and Saturdays. Use promo code DOTD15 to save 15% off tickets online if purchased by Sept. 14 (or while discount tickets last; here are the promo’s details). There’s also a “jump the line” ticket.

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3. Ranch of Terror Haunted House and Haunted Hayrack Rides

Where: Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Ranch, 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion, Neb.

Dates: Haunted House and Hayrack Rides open Sept. 12 through Nov. 1, 2025; night-time hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. and Sundays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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.

Cost: Tickets are $20 per person per attraction or $30 for a Combo Pass for both attractions. New in 2025 are two types of Combo Passes for daytime and nighttime fun. You can pay $30 for a Combo Pass for daytime admission and one nighttime attraction, or you can pay $40 for a Combo Pass for daytime admission and admission to both nighttime attractions.

Tip: Discounted weekends are offered! Go on the Opening Weekend (Sept. 12-14) and pay $15 per attraction or $25 for the Combo Pass. Military Weekend is Sept. 19-21, with half of regular admission with Military I.D., plus one child half off.

They also offer some other discounts. Bring in one can of food and receive a $1 off admission any day of the week. Limit of one can per person, and it cannot be combined with other coupons. They also offer group discounts.

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4. Bloodrush Forest of Terror

Where: 233rd Street and West Maple Road, Elkhorn, Neb.

Dates: Open from Sept. 26 through Nov. 1, 2025. It’s open Fridays & Saturdays on Sept. 27 and 28, and then open Thursdays through Sundays from Oct. 4 through Nov. 1. Hours are dusk to 11:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and then Thursdays and Sundays from dusk to 10 p.m. (as well as on one Wednesday, as well, on Oct. 29).

What makes it unique: Bloodrush is Nebraska’s largest haunted attraction, with combo tickets available that include admission to Hillside House of Hell in Iowa. It’s self-claim to fame is that it’s the longest and most intense haunted house.

Cost: General Admission tickets are $29.99. They also offer VIP Fast Passes and Immediate Access Passes. If you want to go to Hillside House of Hell, you should consider one of the Combo Passes or the Season Pass.

Tip: You can get General Admission tickets for $20.99 if they’re purchased by Sept. 5. There is also a discount for groups.

They also have some celebrity guests planned. Meet & greets (for an additional fee) include Mark Burnham (Oct. 3), Max Laferriere (Oct. 10), and David Howard Thornton (Oct. 26).

5. Madness Haunted House

Where: Pioneer Trail Orchard & Pumpkin Patch, 21534 Chestnut Road, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Dates: Madness Haunted House opens Sept. 19, 2025. Hours are Fridays & Saturdays through Oct. 25 from 7 p.m. to midnight, and Oct. 29-31 from 7 p.m. to midnight.

What makes it unique: This is the only haunted house in Council Bluffs, plus ScareFactor.com voted it the largest and scariest haunted attraction in Iowa.

Cost: Regular admission is $25. There’s also the option for a Fast Pass and Instant Access Pass.

Tip: The website currently has an unannounced flash sale where there are a limited number of tickets available for only $20. No idea how long that sale will run!

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6. Hillside House of Hell

Where: 114 Green St., Glenwood, Iowa

Dates: Open from Sept. 19 through Nov. 1, 2025. It’s open Fridays & Saturdays on Sept. 19 & 20 and Sept. 26 & 27, and then open Thursdays through Sundays from Oct. 4 through Nov. 1. Hours are dusk to 11:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and then Thursdays and Sundays from dusk to 10 p.m. (as well as on one Wednesday, as well, on Oct. 29).

What makes it unique: This Glenwood attraction is Iowa’s largest haunted house and it is only 25 miles from Omaha. There are four attractions there.

Cost: $39.99. There’s also an option for the Fast Pass and Immediate Access.

Tip: Early tickets are $27.99 if purchased by Sept. 5. You can buy a combo pass or Season Pass to go to both Bloodrush in Elkhorn and Hillside House of Hell. Group discounts are also available.

They also have some celebrity guests planned. Meet & greets (for an additional fee) include Mark Burnham (Oct. 4), Max Laferriere (Oct. 11), and David Howard Thornton (Oct. 24).