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There are plenty of family-friendly Halloween events in Wichita, but the Heart of the Country also has an entire set of haunted houses, shows and events for the older crowd looking for a little more of an adrenaline rush.

Haunted houses & extreme scares 

13 Sinister Souls

Experience a book of horrors at Wichita’s newest indoor haunted house. When you enter into the home at 13 Sinister Souls, you will feel the vengeance and evil intentions of the souls as you make your way through the 20 rooms covering 10,000 square feet. The 10-plus live actors will leave you trembling with fear, screaming in terror and running for an exit! The experience is intended for only the bravest of thrill seekers. The haunt opens Oct. 10 and runs Friday and Saturday nights through Nov. 1.

Wicked Island at O.J. Watson Park 

Wicked Island has been haunting Wichita and its surrounding areas since 2012. They offer an ever-changing treacherous walk through a wooded island where your nightmares may become reality. This perennial favorite among Wichita haunted attractions is Wicked Island at O.J. Watson Park, presented by Plant Kingdom and the City of Wichita. It is recommended for children ages 6 and older and begins Sept. 27 and runs Friday and Saturday nights in through Nov. 1. All visitors under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Timed tickets are available online and general admission tickets are available on-site.

Field of Screams and Clown Town

When most people think Wichita haunted house, they think of Field of Screams, celebrating its 22^nd year of giving visitors a good scare. The creepiness starts where the “fields are sick” for this mostly outdoor haunted attraction in west Wichita. The walk takes approximately 30 minutes and is not recommended for children younger than 8. All tickets are sold online, and you can select a specific time slot when purchasing your tickets. Opening night is Sept. 19. You can visit Friday and Saturday nights, and some Thursdays and Sundays through Nov. 1.  

Adult Halloween events & shows

• Sept. 19-Oct. 25 – The Haunt at Walters at Walters Pumpkin Patch (Fridays & Saturdays)
• Sept. 19-Nov. 1 – “Frank Einstein” at Mosley Street Melodrama (Fridays & Saturdays)
• Sept. 26-29 – Paranormal Cirque 18+ event under a tent at Towne East Square
• Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 – Zombie Paintball at Klausmeyer Farm
• Oct. 10-Nov. 15 – “Rocky Horror Show” at Roxy’s Downtown (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays)
• Oct. 16 – Orpheum Theatre presents "The Shining" film screening at Century II
• Oct. 17 – Evil Dead in Concert at the Cotillion
• Oct. 18 – Dawn of the Dub: Deathpack at The Cotillion
• Oct. 24 – Orpheum Theatre presents "The Rocky Horrow Picture Show" at Century II 
• Oct. 25 – Monster Dash 5K at Strataca
• Oct. 25: Spooky Saturday and Scary Swim at Blast Off Bay 
• Oct. 26 – Grace Hill Haunted Wine Run 5K: A Halloween-themed walk/run at Grace Hill Winery.

After-Dark Parties & Bar Crawls

• Oct. 24 – SPOOKY Night of Treasures (21+ museum gala) at Museum of World Treasures
• Oct. 24 – “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” presented by Wichita Orpheum and being screened this year at Century II – Mary Jane Teall
• Oct. 25 – PubCrawls.com Halloween Bar Crawl at various stops
• Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 – Official Halloween Bar Crawl at The Dive – Beach Bar

Quick Tips

• Buy early: Popular haunts and “Rocky Horror Picture Show” sell out fast. Get your tickets early to secure your scary fun!
• Age checks: Some shows are 18+ or 21+; verify before purchasing.
• Dress smart: Trails at some of the haunts can be uneven/wooded; it is recommended to wear sturdy shoes for Wicked Island or Field of Screams.

Looking for more haunts while enjoying Halloween in Wichita? Find more things to do and haunted places in Wichita, places to capture fall colors and fall festivals.