Haunted houses are really popular around Reno during Halloween, and it seems the scarier the better. Some of these haunted houses are well done and can be frightening even for those who think they are ready. Parents are cautioned to use discretion when taking children to these Halloween events.
(Note: Some Halloween events are not announced and/or updated until just before Halloween. Check back for possible additions and updates.)
Haunted Houses & Scary Stuff Around Reno
Frightmare 2011 at Outlets at Legends
Open for 21 spooky nights, from September 29 through Halloween (October 31st). Frightmare is located in the parking lot outside of Scheels. The haunted house will be open for 21 nights, from September 29 through Halloween. Frightmare will be open on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and on Halloween night (Oct. 31) from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Not recommended for kids under 8 years old. Tickets are $14.75 general admission. Check the website for various options, including group rates.Reno Fright Fest presents Slaughter House at Meadowood Mall
Haunting dates for 2011 are October 6-9, 13-16, 20-23, 27-31 - The Slaughter House is a professional haunted house that is reportedly really scary. You might want to read the Reno Fright Fest Warning before going to this haunted event. The Slaughter House is inside the Meadowood Mall, 5000 Meadowood Mall Circle in south Reno. Use the entrance by the bus stop on the south side of the mall. Hours are 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Sundays 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are only available at the door for $12, with a $2 discount if you bring a canned food item or their coupon. There is a kid friendly show on Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Kids 12 and under are half-price. For more information, call (877) SoScary / (877) 767-2279.Corpse's Cavern in Reno
Only open on Halloween, from dusk til ??? - Corpse's Cavern has 13 rooms of terror and 50+ tombstones splattered across the entrance. The sounds of terrified souls rip through the cold misty air while the shrill squeals of children shake your spine as they try to make it through the halls. Entry is free (donations accepted) and all ages are welcome. There will be a full scary version and a glow stick version for little kids where all the actors say "Happy Halloween." Really scared little ones only go through two rooms to meet the happy magic mirror that gives them candy. Corpse's Cavern haunted house was rated in the top ten in Nevada by victims (viewers) who voted on Haunt World.com.Corpse's Cavern haunts visitors at 6377 Moon Ridge Terrace in northwest Reno. From downtown Reno, take I80 west and exit on Robb Dr. Go right on Robb, turn left on Walnut Creek Road, then right on Moon Ridge Terrace.
Grimes Castle Haunted House in Carson City
Grimes Castle, Carson City's cursed haunted house, unleashes an entire evening of terrifying events in The Dungeon. It will be open on weekends during October. Here are the dates and times for 2011...- Oct. 1, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Oct. 7, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Oct. 8, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Oct. 14, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Oct. 15, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Oct. 21, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Oct. 22-23, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Oct. 28, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Oct. 29-30, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Oct. 31, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
