October, the month hosting Halloween, is full of frightful fun for those seeking a scare or two. And for those on a budget, options remain. Check out these haunted attractions offering an admission fee of $20 or less. From Oct. 1 through the first weekend in November, these venues are open to the public. To gauge their effectiveness at offering a good Halloween scare, 15 people ages 20 through 30 were asked a series of questions, starting with whether they enjoyed Halloween. Ten out of the 15 said yes. One of the crew, Grace Matthews, explained the enjoyment in terms of the thrill of Halloween: "Being scared is fun," she said.
Haunted Garage Productions
General admission: $15
Address: 19520 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Website: https://hauntedgarageproductions.org
Proceeds from the Haunted Garage Productions in Gross Pointe Farms, Michigan, are donated to charity. The Halloween attraction is operated by a retired school teacher and started as a tour of his collectibles. (Courtesy of Haunted Garage Productions)
Owned and created by Glen Williams, a retired elementary school teacher, the attraction's proceeds are used for charitable purposes. Williams, who has been a collector of Halloween decorations for nearly 40 years, said the Haunted Garage is designed for adults and kids of all ages.
The Garage started “as a series of charitable Halloween parties and tours, allowing folks to enjoy his ever-expanding, must-see collection of things that go bump in the night," Williams said.
First-time visitor Sue Joyce was pleased.
“This was my first time going through the haunted maze," Joyce said. "It was fantastic! Beyond anything I've ever seen! Going back next weekend to take the grandkids. Thanks for creating this one-of-a-kind thrill, Glen!”
The Haunted Funeral Home
General admission: $20
Address: 3880 Inkster Road, Inkster, MI 48141
Website: https://the-haunted-funeral-home.ueniweb.com
The Haunted Funeral Home in Inkster, Michigan, is a Halloween attraction that has been operating since 2016. (Courtesy of The Haunted Funeral Home)
The Haunted Funeral Home is a Halloween horror establishment self-described as “an actual funeral home closed for mysterious reasons.”
An annual attraction since 2016, the Haunted Funeral Home is open until 10 p.m. On Halloween night the hours are extended until midnight.
The Haunted Funeral Home features hot food and drinks available to customers for purchase.
On a Google review, Lexi Body said, “Went tonight! This is a perfect haunted house for your kids. They will scare the hell outta them! I loved it lol."
Scarefest Scream Park
General admission: $20
Address: 34111 28 Mile Road, Lenox Township, MI, 48048
Website: https://scarefestscreampark.com
One of the actors addresses customers from a barn balcony at the Scarefest Scream Haunted Attraction Lenox Township, Michigan. (Photo courtesy of Scarefest Scream Park)
Scarefest has been open to the public since 2006. The Scream Park venue includes four haunted attractions, from its family friendly Hayride of Doom to the mid-scare Terror zone maze, Forest of Darkness, and the more intense Castle of the Dead haunted house.
Included in the venue for customers are a beer tent, food, live music, a bonfire, and scary movies. Scarefest is for both adults and kids starting at age 6.
Alejandro Lerma gave it a 10 out of 10 in an online rating.
“Absolutely loved castle of the dead, literally a must if you enjoy haunted houses," Lerma wrote. "Especially with how amazing all of the actors and workers were both in the haunted house itself and outside managing the line/greeting!”
Rotten Manor
General admission: $20
Address: 13245 Dixie Highway, Holly, MI, 48442
Website: https://rottenmanor.com
In Holly, Michigan, The Rotten Manor greets visitors with a cascade of glowing faces on the structure's facade. The Halloween attraction opened in 2016. (Courtesy of the Rotten Manor)
This haunted attraction opened in 2015 in Southeast Michigan. The venue includes The Manor, The Forest, and The Asylum. Time to enjoy each one ranges from 25 minutes for the Rotten Theatre to about 45 minutes for the others.
Fuad Shalhout from MLive, “This haunted house in northern Oakland County opened in 2015 and has already earned a reputation of being one of the top haunted houses in Michigan.
On Google reviews, Rotten Manor received more than 800 comments in 2024 and a 4.4 average.
Matthew Woods said, “Rotten Manor is a lot of fun! There is something for everybody at the site, and you might have trouble picking a favorite attraction. For me, it will always be the haunted trail. Lots of fun actors fill out the scenes and the whole site is just beautiful to look at. Worth the trip!”
Deranged Haunt
General admission: $20
Address: 35560 Goddard Road, Romulus, MI 48174
Website: https://derangedhauntedattraction.com
Green light adds to the atmosphere at the entrance to the Deranged Haunt. Although this Halloween attraction started in a Canton, Michigan, home's driveway, the Deranged Haunt now occupies several acres in Romulus. (Courtesy of Deranged Haunt)
This attraction began as a Driveway Home Haunt in Canton, Michigan, in 2015.
In 2018, Deranged Haunt moved to its current location, on Five Acres of Frightening Fun in Romulus. Deranged provides a scare-free trick or treat event for children during the last week of October.
On Sunday nights, Deranged has a special theme night for customers who are 18 and older. The themed nights feature clown carnage and classical monsters.
In an online review, Maliha Khan said, “Such a fun and scary haunted house! The trail lasts about 20-25 minutes. I’ve been to a lot of haunted houses/trails/hayrides but this has to be the best one. Props and actors were amazing. Everything was organized and scheduled well. (We weren’t running into other groups on the trail/) I would definitely recommend giving this a try over some of the other haunted houses. Also buy your tickets online because it will be cheaper than buying them at the door.”
Halloween might be over but these Halloween Attractions plan to be available next year. Mark them on your to-do list for your spooky experience. Each attraction has opportunities for children and adults of all ages.
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