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12 haunted houses to visit before Halloween 2025

Experience a night of thrills at these top haunted houses and Halloween attractions in Massachusetts.

A spooky skeleton at Witch's Woods in Westford, MA.
A spooky skeleton at Witch's Woods in Westford, MA. Courtesy Witch's Woods

By Nia Harmon and Jillian Dara

5 minutes to read

Massachusetts is home to some of the most popular and beloved haunted attractions in the country.

Whether you want to visit Salem for all things spooky or venture to a haunted corn maze, there are plenty of attractions across the state to keep things scary. Below, you’ll find our updated guide to 12 haunted houses to visit before Halloween.

13th World

Adrenaline-seekers will appreciate this newcomer to the haunted house scene in Massachusetts. The 13th World has four terrifying attractions that will get your heart racing. Moonlight Mayhem takes place in a haunted motel and Hellfire House is a dark and twisted maze set ablaze. The park also offers two additional haunted houses: Prison of Torture, a nightmarish attraction that brings sinister horrors to life, and North Pole Nightmare, which takes visitors into a chilling clown-filled twist on Christmas. This Palmer attraction keeps the spooky spirit alive with a “Blackout” night which features complete darkness across all attractions, and their intense “X Scream” experience for ages 18+.

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1701 Park St., Palmer; select dates through to Nov. 1; tickets start at $30

Barrett’s Haunted Mansion

Looking to put your adrenaline to the test? If so, Barrett’s Haunted Mansion will keep you on your toes all night long. With numerous experiences available, the mansion delivers a scarily good time. In the mansion, try to steer clear of “The Game Master”, a famed kidnapper who haunts the people of Abington. You may also find yourself in the ruins of a nitrogen oxide leak at a plant from almost 30 years ago. Whichever path you choose, be prepared for a hair-raising experience. 

1235 Bedford St., Abington; general admission is $40; dates and times vary

Chambers of Terror

While in Salem getting your fix for all-things-Halloween, take a stop at this top attraction for terror-bly good fun. Listen to ghost stories by a burning fireplace with complimentary food and drink that was popular in the colonial era. The haunted house is open from Sunday through Thursday from 12 p.m.-8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m.-10 p.m.

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59 Wharf St., Salem; ticket prices for adults start at $15; 11 and under tickets are $10

DementedFX

This name leaves little to the imagination as thrill-seekers are immersed into the storyline. The goal is to break into the science laboratory to rescue the scientist who has the cure for a virus ravaging the community and turning them into zombies, monsters, and ghouls. Aside from having a role in it all, the experience is even more immersive as it ignites all the senses, using audio design for startling loud noises and screams, animatronics, lighting effects, and simulated movement. The experience is not only horrifying but suspenseful, keeping you on your toes the entire time. The experience is open every Friday through Sunday through Nov. 1.

530 Main St., Holyoke; tickets start at $35

Factory of Terror

Renowned as one of New England’s largest indoor haunted houses, Factory of Terror brings the fear factor with ghouls, goblins, and things from your nightmare coming to life. Masked characters with bloodshot eyes will cause a pit in your stomach, monsters will jump out at you and certainly evoke a scream, and blood curdling sounds from other guests will keep you anticipating the next fright the entire time. 

120 Pearl St., Fall River; select dates in October through Nov. 2; tickets start at $20

Fear Town Haunted House

Face your fears – and try to make it the whole way through – at New England’s “ultimate haunted house.” Located in the woods at Seekonk Speedway, this outdoor experience will put your toughness to the test. With access to all three haunted houses, prepare for a uniquely horrifying experience. The haunted house is open Friday through Saturday until November 1. 

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1710 Fall River Ave., Seekonk; tickets start at $25, times vary

Fright Fest at Six Flags New England

Though this theme park attracts for its thrilling rides throughout the year, come autumn weekends, visitors will discover a new kind of thrill. Not only does Six Flags offer rides in the dark — including shooting through the air on coasters in the pitch black — but the park’s haunted house is also an eerie seasonal exhibit. There’s nowhere to hide, so be prepared to be spooked beyond belief. The experience runs through Oct. 28.

1623 Main St., Agawam; tickets start at $30

Hicks Family Farm Corn Maze

If the thought of navigating a haunted corn maze gets your adrenaline rushing, this Charlemont farm is for you. Hicks Family Farm is also known for its pitch-black flashlight Fridays when the farm turns off all its lights and supplies visitors with only a flashlight to get through the maze. Dates for the haunted maze are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 10-11, Oct. 17-18, and Oct. 24-25.

1299 Route 2 on the Mohawk Trail, Charlemont; tickets are $15 per person

Hysteria at Connors Farm

Put your navigation skills to the test at these eerie fields, with unsuspecting and utterly terrifying surprises throughout. Don’t just take our word for it. The proof is in the pictures. Open every Friday and Saturday in October through Nov. 1, and Sunday Oct. 12. Tickets for the experiences start at $35. 

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30 Valley Rd., Danvers; gates open at 6:30 p.m.

The Lost Museum

Bring the whole family out and put your detective skills to the test as you dive into the peculiar world of this abandoned museum. Led by a tour guide, you and your group will work together to solve the mysteries lurking in the museum before you are trapped there forever. Doors open at 10 a.m.

7 Lynde St., Salem; $22, for adults; $16 for children ages 7-13; children under age 7 are free

Witch Mansion

Keep the “chills and thrills” going at this haunted house with ghouls, creatures, and ghosts that are very excited to meet you. Prepare to go to another world of all things spooky and scary with the Witch Mansion experience. The mansion is open daily during October from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

186-1 Essex St., Salem; adult tickets start at $13, children’s tickets start at $10

Witch’s Woods Haunted Hayride and Halloween Screampark

Prepare for a spooky ride through the Nashoba Valley woods. The longer you ride, the scarier it gets as werewolves, spirits of the dead, and unknown creatures linger, drawing closer and closer by the second. Other attractions on the grounds include Vampire Passage, Castle Morbid, 3D Keeper’s Crypt, Horrorwood Chamber of Chills, and Jack O’Lantern Jamboree. The Witch’s Woods experience is open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Oct. 3 through Nov. 1. 

79 Power Rd., Westford; tickets are $52 per person; start times vary

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