Spooky, Scary, Fun Activities to get you ready for Halloween
October is the perfect time to dive into fun, spooky activities that the whole family can enjoy as Halloween approaches! From wandering through corn mazes that twist and turn, keeping you guessing around every corner, to visiting haunted houses that offer just the right amount of fright, there’s something for everyone. Pumpkin patches are great for picking the perfect jack-o’-lantern while enjoying hayrides and autumn treats. If you’re up for a challenge, escape rooms with eerie themes are a thrilling way to test your problem-solving skills under pressure. Whether you’re in it for the fun or the fear, October is packed with activities to get you in the Halloween spirit!
Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and More!
Andelin Family Farm – Sparks
Andelin Family Farms in Sparks, NV, offers an exciting mix of activities perfect for fall fun. In addition to the classic pumpkin patch, visitors can explore their corn maze, book a zombie paintball birthday party, or enjoy a cozy evening with fire pit rentals. For thrill-seekers, there’s the Corn Creepers haunted corn maze and the Spook and Stay experience, where families can immerse themselves in the spooky festivities. It’s a destination full of seasonal excitement for all ages.
Opened Tuesday thru Saturday from now to November 2nd
Apple Hill – Camino
Apple Hill in Camino is a popular fall destination offering scenic orchards, pumpkin patches, and family activities. Visitors can pick pumpkins, enjoy hayrides, explore corn mazes, and savor fresh apple treats. The region’s farms provide a festive autumn experience with crafts, farm-to-table produce, and beautiful fall scenery.
Apple Hill is open practically year round with different activities.
Bishops Pumpkin Farm – Wheatland
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm features attractions like the BHF Train Line, Charlie’s Carousel, a corn maze, Coyote Mountain Mine, petting zoo, and Sunflower Whirl. Enjoy shows, races, the Famous Cider Mill, Fanny Annie’s Chocolate, and much more!
Open 7 Days a week from Now to November 11th
Ferrari Farms – Reno
Ferrari Farms in Reno, established in 1912, is now home to the popular Ferrari Farms Fall Festival. This family-friendly event offers a variety of activities for both kids and adults, including a pumpkin patch, hayrides, and a corn maze. The festival, which runs until November 3rd, celebrates the season with plenty of fun and entertainment, making it a perfect fall destination for the whole family.
Open now till November 3rd
The Corley Ranch – Gardnerville
Corley Ranch in Gardnerville offers a fun, family-friendly experience with a variety of activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy exploring the corn maze, interacting with farm animals, playing on the 9-hole miniature golf course, and cheering on the pig races. The ranch also features hay wagon rides, a hay slide, and extra attractions like a giant slingshot and train rides, providing plenty of entertainment for a day of outdoor adventure.
Open everyday until October 31st
The Haunted Pumpkin Patch – Grass Valley
The Haunted Pumpkin Patch in Grass Valley transforms into a spooky haunted house with live actors at night, offering thrills for those who dare. During the day, it’s a family-friendly pumpkin patch where visitors can pick pumpkins and enjoy fall activities, making it a perfect blend of fun and fright!
Pumpkin Patch is Open Now!
Haunted Houses
Looking for some spooky fun near our local offices? Check out these nearby haunted houses below. Each offers a thrilling experience with haunted mazes, scare zones, and live actors to give you chills. Perfect for a team outing or a weekend adventure, these haunted attractions promise a spine-tingling good time!
Apple Hill’s Haunted Forest – Camino
Apple Hill in Camino is a popular fall destination offering scenic orchards, pumpkin patches, and family activities. Visit our Christmas Tree Farm for a hauntingly good time! Walk our spookified trail through the Haunted Forest. This is a 450-yard loop trail that will take you out and back into our Haunted Forest! Reserve a Christmas Tree while you’re there.
Haunted Forest is Opened on Weekends till October 25th
Carson City Ghost Walk – Carson City
This is a yearly event with limited spacing. Explore Carson City’s rich and intriguing history fficially celebrates 31 years as we explore, narrate and theatrically embrace Carson City’s beautiful Victorian westside in these seasonal evening walking tours, led by Madame Curry (a spirited and historically fictional character named after the widow of Carson City’s founder, Abe Curry) some special guests and her Spirit Wranglers. These ghostly and witty community spirits lead you through Carson City’s Historically Haunted West Side highlighting the stories and legends of the Wild West town. This season Madame Curry will share her Penny Dreadful’s on each tour.
October 19th, make sure to get your tickets!
Dark Corner Haunted House – Reno
Our multi-story indoor attraction, Dark Lane Mall, is located inside the National Bowling Stadium. Your experience begins at the Terror Theater within the iconic building’s geodesic dome. In these apocalyptic times with no food left, survivors in the abandoned Dark Lane Mall are driven to madness—devouring anything or anyone they can find. Survive the journey through the old mall stores: Pets Parts, Rot Topic, Twisted Annies, and obviously a Foodcourt Feast. On top of all of this they have outdoor attraction, Cosmic Bowling, Nightmare Bar and more!
Open Thursday – Saturday from Now to November 2nd
The Final Hour – Reno/Sparks
The 1# Haunted House in Reno/Sparks is back, with 10,000 Square Feet, Professional Actors this is one Haunted house you have to prepare for.
Open Every Thursday – Saturday all the way to Halloween
The Haunted Pumpkin Patch – Grass Valley
The Haunted Pumpkin Patch in Grass Valley transforms into a spooky haunted house with live actors at night, offering thrills for those who dare. During the day, it’s a family-friendly pumpkin patch where visitors can pick pumpkins and enjoy fall activities, making it a perfect blend of fun and fright!
Pumpkin Patch is Open Now!
Tahoe City Ghost Tours – US Ghost Adventures – Tahoe City
On the banks of Lake Tahoe lies a ghostly world where the snow and sand are stained with the blood of restless spirits and Native American legends. Behind Tahoe’s City’s veneer of luxury lies a city shrouded in mystery and legends that cast a menacing shadow over picturesque landscapes. Join Tahoe City Ghosts for an unflinching look at the sinister side of Lake Tahoe, where legends and the dead reign supreme.
Open based on appointments!
Free Halloween Fun – Placerville
Looking for something fun to do without making a dent in your wallet? Even a little one? Our haunted ride is a completely free experience with combat on the threat to the planet. They also have animated Graveyard Tours!
Now Opened from Wednesdays thru Saturdays all the way to October 31st
Escape Rooms
For those seeking a thrilling challenge combined with team-building fun, escape rooms offer the perfect mix of excitement and spookiness. Available in many locations, they’re a great way to immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit while working together to solve puzzles and beat the clock. Here are just a few highly rated Escape Rooms within our areas!
Trapped In Tahoe – South Lake Tahoe
Puzzle Room Tahoe – South Lake Tahoe
Brainy Actz Escape Rooms – Reno
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