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 with September 2024 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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Top haunted houses in Omaha (and near Omaha)
1. Scary Acres
Where: 17272 Giles Road, Omaha
Dates: Opens Sept. 13, 2024 with weekend-only hours in September. In October, it will be open Wednesdays through Sundays, as well as the entire week of Halloween (Monday, Oct. 28, through Saturday, Nov. 2).
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 $30for a combo of all three (tickets must be purchased at the park, not online). Speed Pass stamps are available for purchase.
Tip: Opening Night discount is $25 for a combo ticket. 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. There is also a military and first responders discount. Discount isn’t valid on Fridays and Saturdays. 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.
2. Dungeon of the Damned
Where: 1209 Jackson St., Omaha, Neb. (in the basement of Hollywood Candy)
Dates: Opens on Sept. 27 through Oct. 31, 2024; hours are Thursdays-Sundays from 7 to midnight. From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., there are guided tours around the haunt with no scare actors.
What makes it unique: This is the only haunted house in Omaha’s popular Old Market neighborhood, and really, all of downtown Omaha.
Cost: Tickets are $18-$20. For the no-scare family hour, tickets are $11-$13.
3. Haunted Hollow Scream Park
Where: 12501 Old Giles Road, La Vista, Neb.
Dates: Opens Sept. 27 through Oct. 31, 2024 (though there is a Sneak Peek weekend, Sept. 20 & 21). Hours are Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m., and Fridays & Saturdays from 7 p.m. to midnight. Closed on Mondays, except for Oct. 28.
What makes it unique: Haunted Hollow is reportedly certified haunted. There are many attractions, not just one single haunted house, so that explains the $30 admission ticket (cost is $32 if you pay with credit card).
Tip: Print out the $2 off coupon that’s available on the Haunted Hollow website, and present it at the ticket booth.
4. 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 Sept. 13 through Oct. 31, 2024; 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.
Tickets are $20 per person per attraction or $30 for both.
Tip: Discounted weekends are offered! Single tickets are $15 and combo is $25 on Sept. 13-15. Military Weekend is Sept. 20-22, with half of regular admission with Military I.D., plus one child half off.
5. Bloodrush Forest of Terror
Where: 233rd Street and West Maple Road, Elkhorn, Neb.
Dates: Open from Sept. 27 through Nov. 1, 2024; open on Fridays & Saturdays on Sept. 27 and 28, and then open Thursdays through Sundays from Oct. 4 through Nov. 1. It’s open on one Wednesday, as well, on Oct. 30.
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.
6. Madness Haunted House
Where: Pioneer Trail Orchard & Pumpkin Patch, 21534 Chestnut Road, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Dates: Madness Haunted House opens Sept. 13, 2024; hours are Fridays & Saturdays from Sept. 12 through Oct. 5, from 7 p.m. to midnight. From Oct. 10-26, 2024, hours are Thursdays-Saturdays from 7 to midnight. The week of Halloween, the haunted house is open from 7 p.m. to midnight on Sunday & Monday, Oct. 27 and 28, and on Wednesday & Thursday, Oct. 30 and 31.
What makes it unique: The VIP Fast Pass for $40 per person, which will get your group ahead of the line. There’s also the Instant Access Pass for $60. Regular admission is $25. Friday the 13th tickets are only $13.
7. Hillside House of Hell
Where: 114 Green St., Glenwood, Iowa
Dates: Open from Sept. 13 through Nov. 2, 2024; open on Fridays and Saturdays in September. Opened Thursdays through Sundays from Oct. 4-20, and then daily Oct. 24-31 (as well as Nov. 2). Themed nights are on Oct. 28-30.
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 in Elkhorn and Hillside House of Hell.
8. Eagle Hollow Haunts
Where: 617 238th St., Eagle, Neb.
Dates: Fridays & Saturdays from Sept. 27 through Nov. 2, 2024; there’s a kid’s event on Oct. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.
What makes it unique: The Eagle Hollow haunted house has three haunted attractions. Regular admission is $35 and in addition to access to the three attractions, it covers firepits, Scary-oke, The E.R., and Concessions. Fast Pass ticket is $70.
Tip: Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a guardian who is 19 years of age or older. There is a $10 Gate Ticket available for people to enter the grounds but not the haunted attractions, which is great for parent chaperones.
9. Roca Scary Farm
Where: 16531 S. 38th St., Roca, Neb.
When: Opens Sept. 20, 2024, open on weekends through October
What makes it unique: A pumpkin patch by day, a scary farm by night. Tickets include the haunted hayride, Haunted House, Pyscho Path plus brand new attractions, games and rides. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a guardian of 19 years of age or older.
Tickets in September are $27.95 and in October, they’re $32.95.
Tip: Save $3 off tickets by purchasing online.
