Halloween 2026 · Tacoma
6 places, each confirmed for 2026 on its own website. Updated Oct 9.
Haunted housesTrails & hayridesGhost toursNot too scary
Most of the Tacoma-area scares are out in the woods. If you only do one, I'd pick Maris Farms Haunted Woods in Buckley, with more than 70 actors on a 35-minute trail through corn and dark forest. General admission is $45, and they say it's a no-touch haunt. Wear boots, it gets muddy. My Haunted Forest in Vaughn goes medieval, with handcrafted sets, sorcery and fire effects. Plan ahead, though: from 6 to 7 p.m. it's family-friendly, and after 7 it's 10 and up.
Wild Waves Fright Fest in Federal Way is the theme park option, with haunted houses, scare zones and rides in the dark. Heads up: no backpacks, only small clear bags, and anyone under 18 needs an adult 21 or older with them. In Tacoma itself, there's an underground haunt that's pitch dark and recommended for 12 and up. Down near Olympia, Rutledge Haunted Maze is a dark, winding path through the woods with live scare actors. No heels, sandals or flip-flops, and they don't recommend it under 10.
An underground haunt in Tacoma itself, Wild Waves Fright Fest in Federal Way and a haunted maze in the woods near Olympia.
Tacoma, WA · 1 mi from Tacoma
👻👻👻👻👻 Terrifying
Story-driven horror experience in an underground lair
Tip: Arrive during the scheduled hour on your ticket and wait in the designated line.
Federal Way, WA · 6 mi from Tacoma
👻👻👻👻 Very scary
Haunted houses, night rides, and scare zones at Wild Waves.
Tip: Follow the bag policy: only clear bags up to 12″ x 6″ x 12″ and small purses up to 4.5″ x 6.5″ are allowed, while backpacks are prohibited.
Olympia, WA · 30 mi from Tacoma
👻👻👻👻 Very scary
A dark, winding haunted path through the woods with eerie scenes.
Tip: Wear sturdy walking shoes suitable for outdoor uneven ground; high heels, sandals, and flip-flops are not allowed.
Haunted woods and corn trails out in Buckley, plus a medieval forest trail in Vaughn.
Buckley, WA · 17 mi from Tacoma
👻👻👻👻👻 Terrifying
Haunted trail through corn and dark woods featuring over 70 actors.
Tip: Wear sturdy shoes or rubber boots that can handle mud and uneven farm terrain.
Vaughn, WA · 16 mi from Tacoma
👻👻👻👻 Very scary
Outdoor medieval-themed haunted trail featuring dark sorcery and handcrafted sets.
Tip: Wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking on outdoor forest trails.
Buckley, WA · 17 mi from Tacoma
👻👻👻👻 Very scary
A 35-minute no-touch haunt featuring over 70 actors each night.
Tip: Arrive early, as tickets allow entry to the farm up to two hours before your scheduled haunt window.
Only places with 2026 dates on their own website made this list. If a haunt you love is missing, it probably hasn't announced yet.
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