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Haunted Delaware: A Frightening Guide to the First State

Your guide to all the Haunted Houses in Delaware!

By Jessica Velazquez-Schlegel October 6, 2024

Halloween wouldn't be complete without a visit to a haunted house. These spooky attractions offer a thrilling escape from the ordinary, filled with ghouls, ghosts, and all sorts of terrifying creatures. From family-friendly frights to heart-pounding horror, there's a haunted house out there to suit every scare-seeker's taste.

Whether you're looking to be chased through a dark maze, startled by unexpected surprises, or simply enjoy the atmosphere of a haunted house, these attractions provide a unique and unforgettable experience. So, gather your courage and prepare to be terrified this Halloween!

Haunts that are more intense and designed for a mature audience (Teens/Adults) are marked with a MA rating. Please exercise caution and call ahead if you have any questions. Always check with the event host for weather-related closures.

Cemetery House *MA*

  • Fridays & Saturdays 7pm-11pm
  • $10/person 
  • Open Oct 11-12,18-19, 25-26

Frightland *MA*

  • Fridays & Saturdays 6pm-9pm September 27th-November 2nd
  • $45-$85* Discount given for online purchases 
  • extended days Oct.17, 24, 31

Holly Lake Campsites 

  • Haunted Hayride 
  • Fridays & Saturdays 5pm-10pm 
    • October 18-19
    • October 25-26
  • $10/person Children under 6 are $5

Hazmat Haunted Trail

  • Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm-10:30pm
  • October 4-5, 11-12,18-19; 25-26, 30-31 Nov 1-2
  • $20/person $15/Children 10 and under

Wicked R Western Productions *MA*

  • Wicked Woods 
  • Friday & Saturday nights in October 7-11pm
  • $20/person

We will continue to update our Macaroni KID Dover-Milford-Smyrna Haunted House Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!

Do you know of a 2024 family-friendly fall event or attraction in Kent County or Delaware that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here  and we will add it to our Macaroni KID Dover-Milford-Smyrna Haunted House Guide!

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