Omaha has one of the strongest haunt lineups in the Plains, with four major haunted attractions in the metro and several more just across the Missouri River in Iowa. They cover the full range: a long outdoor forest trail, a multi-attraction park, a claustrophobic downtown basement haunt, and a farm hayride. This guide covers the haunted houses in Omaha worth your ticket this season. For the rest of the state, see our guide to the best haunted houses across Nebraska, or browse all listings in the Nebraska haunted house directory.

What are the best haunted houses in Omaha?

Bloodrush (Elkhorn)

Haunted forest trail · West Maple Road near 233rd Street
Bloodrush is the metro’s biggest haunt: a walk of more than 30 minutes through over four acres of forest, with themed areas along the route and a fire pit and photo ops at the entrance. It is about 20 minutes west of downtown. Its official site lists the 2026 season, its 12th, on select dates through November 1, with later hours on Friday and Saturday. Combo and season passes also cover the same operator’s Iowa haunts. Because it is outdoors, it can close for weather; check before you drive out.

Scary Acres (Southwest Omaha)

Three-attraction haunt park · Giles Road
A family-run Omaha tradition since 1994, Scary Acres gives you three haunts on 20 acres: the Master’s Castle, the House on the Hill, and the Haunted Woods. Buy single attractions or save with a combo. On Friday and Saturday nights, performers from Omaha Circus Arts put on a short show in front of the castle while the actors take a break. It opened September 12 this season and typically runs into early November; check its calendar and discounts, such as canned-food donations for the Food Bank for the Heartland.

Dungeon of the Damned (Old Market)

Indoor haunted house · Downtown Omaha
The only haunted house downtown, Dungeon of the Damned occupies the basement of Hollywood Candy on Jackson Street. You go through an old warehouse door, down a chained stairwell, and into a tight labyrinth packed with actors and detailed props, then come out in the vintage candy store. Its official site lists the season through October 31, Thursday through Sunday nights, with general admission around $22 on Thursdays and Sundays and $25 on Fridays and Saturdays. It recommends ages 13 and up, and anyone under 16 needs an adult.

Ranch of Terror (Papillion)

Haunted house and haunted hayrack ride · Bellevue Berry Farm & Pumpkin Ranch
South of Omaha in Sarpy County, the farm’s nighttime Ranch of Terror pairs a walk-through haunted house with a haunted hayrack ride through the woods. Tickets are sold per attraction or as a combo. Its official hours page lists the season as September 11 through November 1, on Friday and Saturday nights with shorter Sunday hours. The farm’s daytime pumpkin-patch activities make it a good pick for families with younger kids who want to skip the scares.

Are there haunted houses near Omaha in Iowa?

Yes. A short drive across the Missouri River, Hillside House of Hell in Glenwood is run by the Bloodrush team, and a sister haunt, Psycho Schoolhouse, is in Pacific Junction; combo passes cover all three. In Council Bluffs, Madness Haunted House at Pioneer Trail Orchard is the closest Iowa option to downtown Omaha. Check each official site for 2026 nights and pricing.

What about Mystery Manor?

Mystery Manor Haunted Theatre on North 18th Street was an Omaha Halloween fixture for decades, but it has closed permanently after the property was sold. It is no longer an option.

What to expect at Omaha haunted houses

Omaha haunts typically run weekends in September, then expand to Thursday through Sunday in October. Expect general admission around $20 to $30, with fast-pass upgrades at the busiest haunts. The last two weekends before Halloween bring the longest lines, so an early-October visit or a Thursday is the easiest way in. Treat every date and price here as a starting point to confirm on the official site.

Bloodrush, the Scary Acres woods, and the Ranch of Terror hayride are outdoors, so dress for a cold, windy Nebraska night and wear shoes with grip. Our what to wear to a haunted house guide has a checklist.

Know before you go

• Check for weather closures. Outdoor haunts can close on stormy nights and usually post updates on their sites and social pages.
• Know how tickets are sold. Some Omaha haunts sell combos only at the gate, while others push online and timed tickets.
• Plan your drive. Bloodrush is on the far west edge of the metro and Scary Acres is in the southwest; allow extra time on peak nights.
• Bringing kids? Age guidance varies, and our parents’ age-by-age guide can help. First-timers should read our first-timer’s complete haunted house guide.

Plan your scare night: browse all haunted houses in the Nebraska directory, or find haunted houses near you.