Halloween Haunted Houses and Attractions Near Oakdale
Looking for a scary experience this Halloween? Some of these attractions are within driving distance of Oakdale, but could be worth the scare factor.
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For some people, celebrating Halloween includes visiting a haunted house or going on a haunted hayride. Halloween is just around the corner and to get you prepared for the spooky holiday, Patch has prepared a list of some haunted attractions you can visit — if you dare.
This is at Axdahl's Garden Farm. There is a haunted barn, a wooded path, corn maze and the "red" room. Recommended for age 14 and older. Those younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Open Dates: Now through Oct. 27, 2012
Hours: Dusk to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays
Cost: $12 (save $2 when you bring a non-perishable food item
Address: 7452 Manning Avenue, Stillwater, MN 55082
Website: www.axdahlfarms.com
Ramsey County Sheriff’s Fright Farm Haunted House
This haunted house is located on the Ramsey County Fairgrounds where the Poor Farm operated from 1885 to the 1940s. Citizens who couldn’t care for themselves were sent to live at the Poor Farm. They worked in exchange for free room and board. Many employees of the Haunted House have claimed to see a dark shadowy figure that they’ve affectionately named “The Cowboy.”
Open Dates: Oct. 5 through Oct. 31, 2012
Hours vary, check website for dates and times
Address: 2020 White Bear Avenue N, Maplewood 55109
Website: www.frightfarm.org
Aamodt's offers family-friendly events, including hay wagon rides, hay bale maze, John Deere Tractor Trikes and more.
Open Dates: Events dates vary. Check the website for more details.
Address: 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater, MN 55082
Website: www.aamodtsapplefarm.com
Haunted Attractions Further Out
Claims to be the scariest haunted house near Minneapolis and St. Paul. In addition to the haunted house, they also have horror hayrides and a Klown Karnival.
Open Dates: Oct. 5 through Oct. 31, 2012
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 7-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7-11 p.m.
Address: 15201 Zurich St. NE, Columbus, MN 55025
Phone: 651-462-7279
Website: www.nightmarehalloween.com
You must be over the age of 13 to go to the Valleyscare Hallowen Haunt. Located at Valleyfair, the park has been taken over by monsters, zombies and scary clowns.
Open Dates: Sept. 22 through Oct. 28, 2012.
Hours vary, check website for dates and times
Address: One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379
Website: www.valleyfair.com
Boasts the largest haunted corn maze in Minnesota. With five attractions spread out over 400,000 square feet in Chaska, you’re sure to experience fright at its finest. Visit Oak Blood Forest, Terror in the Corn, Rabid Alley, The Red Neck Resort, and Circus Asylum. Scream Town also features over 100 actors.
Open Dates: Sept. 28 through Oct. 28, 2012
Hours vary, check website for dates and times
Address: One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379
Website: www.screamtown.com
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