LOOKING FOR A THRILL? Chippewa Valley pulls out the stops for spooky season, including these haunted trails and houses!

Thanks to the local farms and area organizations who enjoy getting into the Halloween spirit of tricks, treats, and scares, there are quite a few opportunities for folks who seek out spooky events. Here are a handful of local haunted houses and trails put on through the month of October:

1. CarnEvil Haunted House
Every Thursday-Saturday in October • 415 S. Dewey St., Eau Claire • $13/person or $12/person with Feed My People donation • More info

The Ski Sprites host a haunted house each year, and it’s always a wicked good time! This year, the haunted house’s theme will play on creepy carnival scare tactics every Thursday- Saturday in October. Frequently voted the Best Haunted Attraction in the 2023 Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll, anyone looking for a true fright won’t want to miss this year’s event!

2. Twisted Tales of Horror Haunted Trail
Every Friday-Saturday from 6-10pm in October • Govin’s Farm • $15/person • More info

Govin’s Farm is a local favorite for its array of public on-the-farm events, but its haunted trail is not for the faint of heart. This year’s haunted trail boasts slashers, creatures, monsters, and utter mayhem. Kids ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Check out this video capturing two Volume One editors going through last year’s Twisted Tales of Horror Haunted Trail!

3. Field of Screams Haunted Trail and Barn
Every Thursday-Saturday from Oct. 13-28, 7-10pm • Rockin’ T-R Ranch at 8020 Curvue Rd., Eau Claire • $20/person or $18 with non-perishable food item • More info

Voted Haunted Wisconsin’s Best Haunted Attraction in 2021 and 2022, organizers dare attendees to survive this year’s haunting! Promising to give you a taste of all your favorite horror films – The Shining, Scream, World War Z, and more – in one place, grab your bravest family and friends to experience it yourself.

4. Screamin’ Hollow Haunted Trail
Oct. 26, 29-31 from 6-10pm, Oct. 27-28 from 6-11pm • $8 in advance, $10 at the door and FREE for those ages 8 and under • Fest Valley Events at 24447 County Hwy S, Cadott • More info

This first-time event is taking over a half-mile of haunted woodsy trail at the Country and Rock Fest campgrounds, putting on a whole new show for folks. The first-time event will also feature food trucks, drinks, live music, tractor rides, and more! Kids ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.