Local Haunted House Season Starts October 2nd In The Region

It's hard to believe that we are almost to October, which means we are just a few days away from many of the area's 'haunted' attractions opening for the year. Whether you are a fan of fear or simply looking to organize an outing for friends and family, here's a list of some of the area's options for getting scared in October.

Local 'Haunted' Options To Try In 2026

If you are looking for some scary yet fun activities to try when the calendar turns to October, you are in the right place. I took the time to look up some area 'haunted' attractions for you to experience again or for the first time.

While there are LOTS of options, here are a few that might be perfect for a date night or an evening full of fun and your friends screaming.

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Ringler's House on Haunted Hill

Ringler's House on Haunted Hill can be found in Brook Park (you can save on entry here). Ringler's House on Haunted Hill is open Fridays and Saturdays in October, with gates opening at 6pm and the trail starting at 7pm. Ringler's runs from Friday, October 2nd through Saturday, October 31st.

You can learn more about Ringler's House on Haunted Hill through their website.

Molitor's Haunted Acres

Molitor's Haunted Acres can be found in Sauk Rapids. (you can save on entry here). Molitor's Haunted Acres has some new additions in 2026, including select Thursday night Student Nights on October 15th, 22nd, and 29th. Those same dates are also opportunities for larger groups to attend as well. The attraction is open on Fridays and Saturdays starting on October 2nd and running through Saturday, October 31st.

Ticket sale times change as the dates get closer to Halloween; check out Molitor's calendar here for more details.

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Harvest of Horror

Harvest of Horror can be found in St. Augusta. (you can save on entry here). Harvest of Horror runs Fridays and Saturdays, from October 2nd through Oct 30th, with the exception being Halloween according to the online calendar. The event runs from 7pm to 11pm. Please note if you are in line by 10:45pm, you will get to experience the attraction no matter how long the lines are.

Who's ready for spooky season to begin?