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11 Best Haunted Houses Near Omaha Nebraska (2022)

11 Best Haunted Houses Near Omaha Nebraska (2022)

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 haunts!

Updated: This post was published in 2020 and is being updated with October 2022 days and times, Before you go to any of these haunted houses, double check times as they are subject to change.

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The best Haunted houses in Omaha (and nearby)

Haunted Hollow Scream Park 

Where: 12501 Old Giles Road, La Vista, Neb.

Dates: Open now through Oct. 31, 2022; hours are Sundays & Tuesdays-Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m., and Fridays & Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight (closed on Monday nights except for Oct. 24 and 31).

What makes it unique: Haunted Hollow is reportedly certified haunted. There are many attractions, not just one single haunted house, so that explains the $28 admission ticket

Tip: Print this $2 off coupon to save a little money.

Scary Acres

Where: 17272 Giles Road, Omaha

Dates: Now through Oct. 31, 2022

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 one attraction or $28 for a combo of all three (tickets must be purchased at the park, not online). Speed Pass stamps are available for purchase.

Hours are Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m., and Fridays & Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight. Scary Acres is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays except for Monday, Oct. 31.

New in 2022: Omaha circus arts will be performing at scary acres on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 to 10 p.m.  

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. Discount isn’t valid on Fridays and Saturdays.

Ranch of Terror Haunted House and Haunted Hayrack Rides 

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

Dates: Haunted House and Hayrack Rides open through Oct. 31, 2022; night-time hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. and Sundays from 7:30 to 10 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.

Tickets are $15 per person per attraction or $25 for both.

Mystery Manor Haunted Theater 

Where: 716 N. 18th St., Omaha

Dates: Now through Oct. 31, 2022

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 Wednesdays, Oct. 12 and 19. Otherwise, admission is $15 per person.

Mystery Manor, a haunted house in downtown Omaha

The Shadow’s Edge 

Where: 3457 S. 84th St., Omaha

Dates: Through Oct. 31, 2022

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. It’s rated for ages 13 and older.

Hours are Sundays-Tuesdays from dusk to 10 p.m., and Fridays & Saturdays from dusk to midnight. Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, except for Thursday, Oct. 27.

Tip: Admission is half-off on Mondays and Tuesdays (so, $8 instead of $16).

Bloodrush Forest of Terror 

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

Dates: Now through Oct. 31, 2022

What makes it unique: Bloodrush is Nebraska’s largest haunted attraction, and is partnered with Camp Fear, which includes Fright Camping, and outdoor scary movies. Bloodrush is $30 per person; a $50 combo ticket includes admission to Hillside House of Hell in Iowa.

New in 2022: Bloodrush opened a new ride, The Kracken Dark Ride. It’s an additional $5 to ride.

Dungeon of the Damned

Where: Basement of Hollywood Candy, 1209 Jackson St.

Dates: Now through Oct. 31; hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays from 7 to 10 p.m., and Fridays & Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.

What makes it unique: It’s the newest haunted house on the scene. Admission is $20.

Cobweb Castle, a not-scary haunted house inside Omaha Children's Museum

Cobweb Castle 

Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St., Omaha

Dates: Through Oct. 30, 2022

What makes it unique: This is Halloween experience for those who do not want 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.

Hillside House of Hell 

Where: 114 Green St., Glenwood, Iowa

Dates: Now through Oct. 31, 2022 (with one last scare on Nov. 5)

What makes it unique: This Glenwood attraction is Iowa’s largest haunted house and it is only 25 miles from Omaha. Hours are Sundays & Thursdays from dusk to 10 p.m., and Fridays & Saturdays from dusk to midnight. Closed Mondays-Wednesdays, except for Monday, Oct. 31.

Tip: You can buy a combo pass to go to Bloodrush at Camp Fear in Elkhorn and Hillside House of Hell.

Eagle Hollow Haunts 

Where: 617 238th St., Eagle, Neb.

Dates: Fridays & Saturdays in October 2022

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. 8 and college night is Oct. 14 ($5 off discount on a Haunt ticket).

Roca Scary Farm 

Where: 16531 S. 38th St., Roca, Neb.

When: Fridays-Sundays through Oct. 30, 2022, from 5 to 10 p.m.

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. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a guardian of 19 years of age or older. 

Haunted road trips: Kansas City & Des Moines

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.

Worlds of Fun during the Halloween season in the daytime.

The night is pretty scary, so if you have young kids, I recommend going for Halloween fun during the daytime.

Advenureland is having its first-ever Halloween season in 2022, Phantom Fall Fest, with daytime and nighttime activities. Guests 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older during Phantom Fall Fest.

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.

Want to get scared this Halloween season? Here are the haunted houses in Omaha, as well as haunted outdoor attractions near Omaha.

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