Fall

This attraction makes haunted houses family-friendly events in addition to the haunted house, including a picnic area, bonfires, music, photos with characters, access to food, mini golf, ax throwing, and more.

Don’t let the family-friendly fun fool you, Madworld claims to be the scariest haunted house in the state.

Madworld 2025 Operating Dates

September 5, 2025 – Opening night
September 6–30, 2025 – Open Fridays and Saturdays
October 1–19, 2025 – Open Fridays – Sundays
October 23 – November 1, 2025 – Open Thursday – Sunday
November 1, 2025- Final Night of the Season
See the calendar for date and time details.

Admission: Madworld offers a variety of admission options and packages. See their ticketing website for a complete list of options.
General Admission tickets start at $40 (scardy cat passes are $50)

Offers:
Family-Friendly haunted house experience
Scary Haunted House Experience

Big Kids and Tweens at Mad World

We love that Mad World also offers a “No-Scare” Medallion for both grown-ups and kids for $10. The Medallion “allows your children to take back control of the night by not only signaling to the monsters to stay away from him/her but also giving the child special powers to control the monster!”

*Please see the very comprehensive FAQ’s on their website as well

• Loud Noises: Yes, proceed with caution
• Visibility: Yes, There will be moments of low visibility, as they do use fog machines
• Open or enclosed (tight spaces): Yes, proceed with caution
• Blood and Gore: Yes, proceed with caution
• Surprising special effects? Strobe lights (being mindful of kids with disabilities)? Yes, proceed with caution
• Quality of scare actors: High-level, well-trained

Located in Hendersonville in Western North Carolina, The Haunted Farm is a scary, haunted farmland to explore. They say the land is cursed (eek!)

There are 5 distinct haunted attractions at The Haunted Farm, including The Woods, The Farm, The Meathouse, The Demon Hay Shed, and The Slaughterhouse.
You will see lots of scary costumed creatures, with loud sounds, creepy music, and other scary things.
There is no age limit, but we do not recommend this attraction for younger children because they are all scary.

Opening Night: September 27th, 2025
Open Friday and Saturday from October 3rd – November 1st, 2025
Open Sunday, October 19th and 26th
Open October 30th and Halloween night

Pricing: Adults $40
Fast pass tickets available for an additional $65

Haunted Trail along the banks of the Tyger River in Spartanburg, SC.

Opening night: September 19th, 2025

Nightmare Hollow is definitely scary and there is quite a bit of blood and gore, but one reason why it makes the list of good haunted attractions for big kids and tweens is because the staff is so kind and sympathetic to the children (and parents) that are brave enough to give their attraction a try.

You can let the staff know if you want them to tone it down a bit for your child and you have a guide that can allow any member of your party to walk around a part of the attraction that might be a bit too intense.

This is a scary attraction and we recommend waiting until children are old enough to understand that the actors are in costume and that the attractions are all staged.

• Core attractions: 30-minute trail takes you through multiple haunted attractions. These attractions are creatively set up and have a variety of actors and themes.
• Best rides for tweens: No rides
• Loud Noises: airhorns and other loud noises, lots of screaming actors
• Visibility: dark outside and periods of total blackness
• Fire/Pyrotechnics: none
• Open or enclosed (tight spaces): multiple very tight spaces
• Blood and Gore: actors had bloody costumes, several areas did have gory themes
• Surprising special effects:  yes, strobe lights and some special effects that have a disorienting effect
• Quality of scare actors: Great, but actors were friendly if they noticed that children were not having fun due to being scared

Admission price: Currently not available online, please take a look at their facebook.

Visit Stewart Farms for wagon rides, farm store, farm animals, honey bee observatory, the SC MAiZE, and a pumpkin patch.
The 2025 Fall Season runs September 27th -November 1st, 2025
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Nighttime activities include Big Boo: Family-Friendly Haunted Maize and Nighttime Wagon Rides on select dates. While the Big Boo is family-friendly, it is not recommended for children under the age of 6.

2025 Homeschool Day September 29th, 2025

Offers:
Wagon Rides
Farm Store
Farm Animals
Corn Maze
Pumpkin Patch
Homeschool Days

Big Boo (Haunted Maize)
$12 + tax (ages 6 and up)
Dates: October 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, and November 1 only
Family friendly, but not recommended for children under 6

Nighttime Wagon Rides
$8 + tax (ages 2 and up)
Under 2: Free
Dates: October 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, and November 1 only
Gates close at 9 PM
Last ride departs at 9:30 PM

Wagon Ride Cost:
$5 + tax for day time ride
Ages 2 and under: Free

The Fear Farm Haunted Farm offers six attractions in one place

All ages are welcome, though we do not recommend for younger children because of gore, scary masks, and costumed characters.
Read more on the “faq’s” page of The Fear Farm before you go.

Opens September 20th, 2025 for the season
Open select weekend dates September 20th – November 1st, 2025
Open Sunday, October 19th and 26th
Open on Halloween

Admission: General admission starts at $34.64 online
Fast pass add on is $15

Sweet Dreams Scare House has a quarter mile of indoor and outdoor haunted attractions.  The attraction offers interactive characters and creative frightening scenery throughout the haunt.

Opens Date: September 19th, 2025
Pricing: $25 – $30 depending on visit date

We are an organic coffee bar and a large event space! We also are known for Old Post’s Vintage Makers’ Market that we hold every fall and spring!

New location for 2025!

Opening Day: September 25th, 2025
Corn Maze pricing: $8 for large, $5 for mini maze
Ages 2 and under are free

This fall, the farm will reopen with seasonal activities and goods, including:

• Pumpkins

• Farmstand items such as eggs and meat chickens

• Sunflowers

• Playground

• Two corn mazes:

  • A smaller maze for less walking

  • A larger maze with a more challenging design

The 2025 maze theme is “Who Wants to Be a Farmer”, featuring a critical thinking challenge for visitors of all ages.

Our mission is to deliver you fresh, healthy, ready to eat meals that the whole family can enjoy. Cooked, cooled, and ready to reheat in oven friendly packaging. From our commercial kitchen to your home!

Hunter Farms will NOT be open for the 2025 fall season for events, field trips, or birthday parties. They will reopen for the 2026 season after farm restructuring.

Hunter Farms, located outside of Easley, SC, has U-Pick strawberries in Spring and during Fall on the Farm, they offer a  u-pick pumpkin patch, hayride, kid-friendly corn maze, and small toys/games. The farm also hosts birthday parties and field trips.

Check out our Kidding Around Review of Hunter Farms

Fountain Inn welcomes families for trick-or-treating on Main Street on October 31st, 2020.

Enjoy a haunted hayride at Historic Hopkins Farm this Halloween season! October 24th-30, 2025 each evening from 7-11pm

Haunted Woods!
Open Friday – Sunday, September 28th – 30th, 2025
Open Friday – Sunday in October
Open on Halloween night & November 1st, 2025

Tickets are cash only
$20 general admission
Ages 5 and under are free (But this is probably too scary for this age group)

The Clown House, The Doll House, and the Haunted Trail are all at Booger Jim’s.

This haunted attraction is best for older kids, teens, and adults.

Opening Night: Friday, September 19th, 2025
Open Friday and Saturdays in September and October
Open Sunday, October12th, 19th, and 26th
Open on Halloween and November 1st, 2025

Admission: Ticket office opens at 7 p.m. Closing times vary; call after 11:30 p.m.
$28 general admission
$11 childrens tickets (11 and younger)
No-touch medallions are $5
Cash preferred!

2024 Boo in the Zoo Dates: October 16th – 30th, 2024

Boo in the Zoo at the Greenville Zoo is a fun, family-friendly event. Trick or Treat as you walk through the zoo, and enjoy fun, not-so-spooky decorations, fun booths, and a walk through Dragon Alley.

2024 Boo In The Zoo Pricing: 2024 coming soon!
Pricing is typically between $10-$12, we will update once we know more
2 and under who are not trick or treating are usually free

Tickets should be purchased online. Tickets will be sold onsite if there is space available. If you have questions about this year’s event, call the zoo at 864.467.4300

TCMU Greenville: October 29, 2022
TCMU Spartanburg: October 29, 2022
Note: Tickets are timed and should be purchased in advance. 

Calling all pumpkins, witches, ghosts and wizards! Trick-or-Treat at TCMU is back with a timed ticket entry event! Children and families will wind their way through the museum, collecting candy from community vendors and sponsors. Buy your tickets now! This event is happening at both TCMU locations in Greenville and Spartanburg.

Pick pumpkins off the vine at Nix Pumpkin Patch in Hendersonville, NC.

Opening Day: September 13th, 2025

Offers:
U-pick pumpkin patch
Flowers and mums
Baked goods & apple cider donuts
Produce
Slushies

This haunted house sounds like a real thrill and includes “intense audio, lighting effects, fog and mist,” and many other special effects. The experience also includes a 3-D Haunt and Fun House. It is not recommended for children under the age of 12, though they can visit if they are willing. They also have axe throwing to enjoy.

2025 dates TBD

Fall Season (September 27 – October 25, 2025)
Opening Dates: Saturdays, September 27 – October 25, 2025

Activities & Attractions:

• Corn maze & corn pit
• Gem mine
• Wagon rides & mini train rides
• Barnyard animals
• Pumpkins
• Playground & jump pad
• Food & seasonal entertainment

Admission:

• $17 per person ($15 online)
• Children 2 and under: FREE
• Group rates & season passes available

Season Pass Benefits: Entry to farm, corn maze, corn cannons, pumpkin patch, barnyard animals, Wagon rides & mini train. Jump pad, corn pit, playground, Entertainment & more

Holiday Season (November – December 2025)
Opening Date: TBD for 2025

Activities & Offers:

• Christmas tree lot
• Hot chocolate & apple cider
• Animal feeding
• Wreath making

Located in Inman, SC
2025 Opening Date TBD (or end of pumpkin season)

Offers:
Upick (From the vine) pumpkins
Prepicked pumpkins
Giant pumpkins and multiple varieties
Lots of produce and apples

Open Monday – Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm

Nightmare Dungeon is considered terrifying, and they even offer a “hands-on option” for adults that will allow the characters to interact with guests up close and personal, to the point of picking them up!

Opens Friday, September 12th, 2025
Open weekends in September
Open nightly in October
Open Halloween Night

We express caution when visiting this attraction with younger children since they may see others being touched by the characters. The characters do not touch guests who did not purchase the “hands-on option”. The haunt has three large structures that are indoors, inside of a 120-year-old house. There is a lot of gore, scary imagery, characters to interact with and be scared by, and more.

Nightmare Dungeon is open nightly from September 12th through November 2nd, 2025

Admission: $30 per adult. Buy tickets online. 

Opening day: September 19th, 2025
Open Fri/Sat in September, Fri-Sun October 3rd – 12th
Open Thursday – Sunday October 16th – November 2nd
Open Through Halloween Weekend ( October 30th – November 2nd, 2025)
Open Halloween Night

This high scare attraction is part of the Underground Farm scare experience, and includes a house with multiple rooms that are themed,

 To move from room to room you have to tackle various terrifying challenges! 

• Solving puzzles 
• Completing spooky tasks 
• Chase (yes, we mean chase) scare-actors

This attraction is very scary, so we do not recommend it for children. Best for teens and adults.

**We’ve been here! Check out our Kidding Around Review of Sunken Manor.**