🎃 Ames, IA · Halloween 2026
Haunted Forest — Ames, IA
Haunted Forest brings Halloween to Ames for the 2026 season — tba — 2026 dates not yet announced at Haunted Forest.
🎯 AMES, IA📅 TBA📍 Haunted Forest🔞 13+ RECOMMENDED🎟 TICKETED
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Haunted Forest is one of Ames’s premier haunted attractions for the 2026 Halloween season, packing multiple scare zones, live actors, and Hollywood-style sets into one terrifying walkthrough. Expect strobe lights, tight corridors, and jump scares around every corner — this is not a kid-friendly stroll.
📢 2026 dates TBA — Haunted Forest hasn’t announced its 2026 schedule yet. Details below will be updated the moment they’re confirmed.
Haunted Forest — Event Details
📍 Venue: Haunted Forest — 1400 S 4th St, Ames, IA
📅 Dates: TBA — 2026 dates not yet announced
🕐 Hours: 7pm-11pm
🎫 Price: $25 cash only
👶 Ages: 13+ Recommended
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: See official event page
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Teenagers, date nights, and hardcore haunt fans chasing the biggest scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Arrive early or go on weeknights — Friday and Saturday lines can top an hour; Sunday–Thursday means shorter waits.
🎃 Know the scare rules — actors won’t touch you, but strobes, fog, and loud sounds are constant; skip it if you’re sensitive.
🎃 Wear closed-toe shoes — you’ll be moving through dark, uneven sets; leave the costume pieces that drag at home.
🎃 13+ is the sweet spot — younger kids are allowed with adults at most haunts but rarely last the whole walkthrough.
🎃 Buy tickets online in advance — weekend nights regularly sell out, and online prices are usually lower than the door.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Haunted Forest too scary for kids?
This is an intense haunted attraction recommended for ages 13 and up. Younger children are generally admitted with an adult but the experience includes strobes, fog, loud noises, and graphic scenes.
When is Haunted Forest open for Halloween 2026?
Haunted Forest runs TBA — 2026 dates not yet announced. Hours are typically evenings — check the official site for the exact nightly schedule, as hours vary by day of week.
How much are tickets to Haunted Forest?
General admission is ticketed; prices vary by night with peak pricing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween week. $25 cash only. Buy online ahead for the best price and guaranteed entry.
