Plus another 5 you may not know about
Salt Lake City is a great place to enjoy Halloween. Even with the closing of Evermore, there are so many exciting Halloween events you’re sure to enjoy. Here are four Salt Lake City Halloween Events that we think you should check out.
Nightmare on 13th
Nightmare on 13th in Salt Lake City, Utah, is one of the largest and longest-running haunted attractions in the United States. This event features multiple haunted houses, interactive elements, and live entertainment designed to terrify and thrill visitors.
Attendees praise producers for the terrifying effects of the impeccably designed Haunted House. The producers recognize the effect can overwhelm guests. As a result, they offer a Day Haunt option to tour the house without the actors present.
2024 Main Attractions
- Nightmare Haunted House: A multi-themed haunted house with intricate sets and terrifying actors.
- Institute of Terror: A newly revamped haunted house featuring a sinister asylum theme.
- Scare Zones: Themed areas throughout the park where actors bring the horror to life.
- Live Entertainment: Various performances and shows to entertain guests while they wait for the attractions.
- Special Events: Including behind-the-scenes tours and special theme nights.
Ticket Prices
- General Admission: Prices start at $25 (prices may vary based on date and time)
- Fast Pass: Available for an additional fee to skip the regular lines
- VIP Pass: Provides access to all attractions with minimal wait times
- Group Discounts: Available for groups of 15 or more
Fear Factory
Fear Factory in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a top-rated haunted attraction known for its terrifying experiences spread across six buildings, up to six stories high, and featuring two underground passages. This event offers a variety of haunted attractions, live entertainment, and interactive elements.
Visitors call out the variety of haunted houses and scare zones as well as the dedication of the actors. The industrial setting of the factory added to the eerie and immersive experience.
2024 Highlights
- Haunted Houses: Multiple haunted houses with unique themes and terrifying actors.
- Scare Zones: Themed areas throughout the factory where actors bring the horror to life.
- Interactive Elements: Opportunities for guests to interact with the environment and actors for a more intense experience.
Ticket Prices
- General Admission: Prices start at $29.99 (prices may vary based on date and time)
- VIP Fast Pass: Available for an additional fee to skip the regular lines
- Season Pass: Available for unlimited visits during the season
- Group Discounts: Available for groups of 15 or more
Castle of Chaos
Castle of Chaos in Midvale, Utah, is a renowned haunted attraction known for its intense scares and immersive experiences. This event offers a variety of haunted houses, interactive elements, and live entertainment. And all of it is designed to terrify and thrill visitors.
What stands out about Castle of Chaos is how you can choose your scare level. Producers give you the choice to banish the monsters, or go all in on a terrifying experience. Being able to customize your experience makes this great for anyone to attend.
Likewise, they offer several different options, such as a Haunted House, an Escape Room and the Krusebel Extreme Haunt. I have not tried that one, but if you love scares, that one might be the one.
What’s Happening in 2024
- Haunted Houses: Multiple haunted houses with unique themes and terrifying actors.
- Levels of Fear: Choose your level of interaction from 1 to 5, with increasing levels of intensity and physical interaction.
- Escape Rooms: Interactive escape rooms that challenge visitors to solve puzzles and escape within a set time limit.
- Krusebel Extreme Haunt: Their level 5 most immersive and intense horror experience.
- Live Entertainment: Various performances and shows to entertain guests while they wait for the attractions.
Ticket Prices
- General Admission: Prices start at $20 (prices may vary based on date and time)
- VIP Fast Pass: Available for an additional fee to skip the regular lines
- VIP Ultimate Terror Pass: Includes additional perks and experiences
- Group Discounts: Available for groups of 15 or more
Frightmares at Lagoon Park
Frightmares at Lagoon Park in Farmington, Utah, is a family-friendly Halloween event that offers a variety of attractions, including haunted houses, live entertainment, and themed activities. This event transforms Lagoon Park into a Halloween wonderland, making it a must-visit for families and thrill-seekers alike.
Attendees say they really appreciated the family-friendly environment. In particular, they called out that there were plenty of activities for children and adults alike. The kid-friendly zones and trick-or-treat trails were very well-received.
On Tap for 2024
- Haunted Houses: Multiple haunted houses with unique themes and terrifying actors.
- Pumpkin Patch: A delightful pumpkin patch offering activities like pumpkin decorating, games, cookie decoration, and coloring.
- Seance Show: An immersive haunted experience with live performances and audience participation.
- Kid-Friendly Zones: Non-scary areas designed for younger children, including trick-or-treat trails and friendly characters.
- Time Warp Fast Pass: Allows visitors to skip the regular lines for haunted houses and other attractions.
Ticket Prices
- Single Day Passports: $109.95 + tax, per passport at Lagoon ticket windows. Purchase online and save $5 off a Regular Single Day Passport.
- Time Warp Fast Pass: $25-$30, tax included (discounts available with a Lagoon season passport).
- Pumpkin Patch: $12.00 or $10.00 with a Lagoon season passport.
- Seance Show: $17.00 or $15.00 with a Lagoon season passport.
Other Halloween Happenings in Salt Lake City
Tried those and still looking for more? Here’s another five events to try out:
- Cornbelly’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Fest: This family-friendly event features a corn maze, pumpkin patches, and a variety of activities for all ages. It’s a great way to enjoy the fall season with some spooky fun.
- Haunted Hollow: Located in Ogden, this haunted attraction offers a terrifying experience with its eerie sets and live actors. It’s a popular destination for those looking to get truly scared.
- Pumpkin Nights: This event features thousands of hand-carved pumpkins and immersive Halloween-themed displays. It’s a visually stunning and family-friendly event that takes place in various locations, including Salt Lake City.
- WitchFest at Gardner Village: This annual event includes witch displays, scavenger hunts, and themed dining experiences. It’s a fun and whimsical way to celebrate Halloween.
- Strangling Brothers Haunted Circus: This unique haunted attraction offers a circus-themed horror experience with a mix of live actors and animatronics. It’s known for its creative and terrifying sets.
These events offer a variety of Halloween experiences, from family-friendly activities to terrifying haunted houses.
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