Plenty of NH Haunted Haloween Happenings Still Abound

If you love Halloween and being scared silly, there are a number of haunted experiences around Southern New Hampshire that are totally worth checking out before they are gone for the season. Attractions close Nov. 2.

Nightmare New England, at Mel's Funway, 454 Charles Bancroft Highway, Litchfield

From the Nightmare New England website: "Seeking thrills and chills this Halloween season? Look no further than Nightmare New England, the largest most terrifying haunted destination in the Northeast.

Situated outside, along the banks and forest of the Merrimack River, visitors of Nightmare New England will experience the dark countryside as a central character in this twisted trail of terror.  Located in Litchfield, N.H., the scream park offers something for everyone, with five haunted attractions on location, restaurants, bars and more. The vastly expanded Monster Midway plays host to sideshow attractions, music nightly, Zombie paintball, Go-Kart racing, Mini-Golf, Batting Cages, concessions, and a fire-pit. The park also offers ample parking and can easily accommodate buses of all sizes. Nightmare New England promises to make Halloween not just a holiday but a destination.

Check out our Attractions page for more information about (Riverside Hospital) and (Brigham Manor, the Bishop Legacy) new for 2013! Ravens Claw Cemetery, The 3-D Freak Show, & The Colony!"

Ticket prices range from $29.99 to $59.99. General Admission includes access to the Monster Midway and one-time admission to all five haunted attractions. VIP Admission includes unlimited admission to all five haunted attractions plus unlimited access to go-kart rides, both 18 hole mini-golf courses, and batting cages. Nightmare New England is open Thursdays and Sundays from 7-10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays 7-11 p.m. Closing day is Nov. 2 with a special Lights Out event.

Fright Kingdom, 12 Simon St., Nashua

Made up of five terrifying attractions, designed to scare, not spook. Check out the following attractions, during your visit to Fright Kingdom: 

Apocalypse Z: An unexplained phenomenon has begun to make the locals act...peculiar. Reports of their behavior has caught the attention of the authorities and a special government team has been deployed to "study and contain" - "rescue" is not a mission priority. Contact with the team has now been lost and the worst is suspected. This state of the art attraction utilizes video, realism and Hollywood special effects. Can you avoid the contamination?

Bloodmare Manor: Built in the early 1800's, Bloodmare Manor is home to the notorious and diabolical Bloodmares, a family stained with a dark and sordid history. You are dared to come and witness the demented and disturbed Bloodmare Family in this Victorian manor of terror. On your journey, you will encounter the dark and gruesome mysteries of a family like no others. At each twist and turn you will face your biggest fears. Only the bravest will survive.

Carnival of Corpses 3-D: Carnival of Corpses appears in a state of wild uproar and confusion and guests can expect nothing less from this attraction. This special 3D haunted house has custom illusions and crazed clowns that bring this madhouse to life. The sensory overload experienced in this attraction is sure to make it a crowd favorite.

Grim: One of the darkest words in the dictionary, Grim, utilizes the absence of light to accentuate fear. At times, visitors won’t be able to see their own hand in front of their faces, so even light becomes a weapon. Visitors will attempt to twist and squeeze their way about a labyrinth of pure darkness. Only the bravest will “survive.”

Vampire Castle: All is silent when the sun sits high, but at the stroke of dusk, it is said that the castle comes alive with bone-chilling shrieks and dastardly deeds. In the Vampire Castle, all corridors lead straight to spine-tingling frights, where you just might wind up as an immortal’s delicious delight. Do you have what it takes to make it out alive? 

Fright Kingdom is open Fridays and Saturdays from 7-11 p.m. and Sundays from 7-10 p.m. It will also be open Thursday, Oct. 31, from 7-11 p.m. and closes for  the season on Nov. 2. Tickets to Fright Kingdom range from $17 to $34 and you can save money by buying VIP tickets online. 

*Attraction descriptions from the Fright Kingdom website.

Haunted Acres, Liquid Planet Water Park, 446 Raymond Road, Candia

Quarter Mile Nightmare Walk

A part of the huge, 46-acre Area 52 facility includes woods that are so dark and impenetrable that even the guards were afraid to enter. Some of the most seriously deranged residents of Area 52 escaped into those woods in hopes of escaping capture. In these woods they still roam. If you are brave enough to venture into the darkness, we suggest that you bring running shoes … because you will almost certainly spend time running for your life.

Graveyard of the Damned

Before the government seized the land that became Area 52, a small New Hampshire hamlet existed. All that is left is an abandoned graveyard, where the Area 52 guards buried the deranged victims of the facility’s wild and failed experiments. The dead were buried in shallow graves, directly on top of existing graves. This uncomfortable arrangement created violent psychos who cannot find their peace, now roaming the cemetery seeking revenge upon any who enter. One of the frequent inhabitants is “The Human Floor”.

Maze from Hell: The Maze from Hell is a trip to the edge of darkness, from which a few have failed to return. Enter 2,500 square feet of almost total blackness, with terrifying souls lurking around every corner. With luck, you will find your way out alive!

3-D Nuclear Accident House: The reactor that powered the Area 52 facility was the victim of sabotage. The resulting radiation leak created a mutant band of lunatics who still roam the labs and halls, terrorizing all who enter the facility. Wear the protective glasses that are supplied at the entrance to help you to see your way through the clouds of radioactive steam.

Cell Block 13: Cell Block 13 houses experimental labs, the guards’ quarters, and a secret tunnel leading into the depths of the base. These claustrophobic corridors now house flesh-eating inmates who wait out their time in the darkness.

Tickets for Haunted Acres are $19 for kids and $27 for adults and can be bought online or at the door. Save $3 per ticket when you buy online. Cash only at the gate. Haunted Acres is open Thursdays and Sundays from 6-10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays 6-11 p.m. Closing day is Nov. 2 at 10 p.m.

*Attraction descriptions from the Haunted Acres website.

The Dark Crop, Lavoie Farm, 172 Nartoff Road, Hollis

From the Dark Crop website:

"The air is crisp, feeling haunted within the corn, and the sky line darkens as the sun settles out of sight behind the maze.  The stalks sway in the breeze, welcoming all who wish to enter, and so too, is the ‘family’ inhabiting within the haunted corn maze.  The Dark Crop is an interactive Halloween event that creates lasting memories for all who visit.  Is it scary?  Come take a stroll into our corn field in the middle of the night, and find out for yourself.

Recommended for ages 8 and up, this haunted corn maze is unique, fun, and affordable!

The Dark Crop Haunted Corn Maze is located at Lavoie’s Farm in scenic Hollis, NH.  The farm stand is open every day, for fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, and seasonal decor. Lavoie’s Farm also offers pick your own apples, pumpkins, as well as a day-time corn maze and hayrides around the property. Patrons can enjoy an ear of freshly-boiled corn or some apple cider while visiting.

Be sure to check out The Dark Crop Haunted Corn Maze Facebook page for updates about this season!"

Remaining dates for 2013 include Oct. 18 , 19, 25, 26, 27 and 31 and November 1 & 2. Click on date desired to purchase advance tickets online. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for kids 12 and younger. Add $5 per ticket to become a VIP and move to the head of the line. Tickets for The Dark Crop Haunted Corn Maze can be purchased online or at The Farm Stand, starting at 6:45 p.m. every evening. Cash and checks only when paying at the farm.