A monster list of Wichita Halloween events — from family friendly to just for adults

Whether you’re looking for fun and family friendly or spooky and sinister, there are plenty of things to do in the Wichita area in the coming weeks to get into the spirit of Halloween.

All-ages events include taking selfies at Halloween-themed photo booths, holding fire bubbles in your hand, encountering the headless horseman and moving among mummies. Free activities include two movie showings under the stars and a lot of trunk-or-treat events all over Wichita.

For more scary adventures, choose one of seven haunted attractions in Wichita and within easy driving distance or watch “The Amityville Horror” in an old Wichita theater. There are a few adults-only events for those who prefer spirits of the liquid kind.

For some drama, take in a melodrama or a theater production of “Deathtrap” or listen to Halloween music live by candlelight in Wichita’s old airport.

Here is a monster list of activities to scare up every level of Halloween fun for various ages.

All ages and family friendly

There are still a couple of nights to see the more than 1,000 jack-o’-lanterns, a plant graveyard, a giant bug, aerial acrobats and fire dancers at Botanica’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular . The special event started Oct. 9 and is running nightly until Saturday, Oct. 12. Live music and a movie on the terrace hill are also part of the entertainment. If you come in costume, leave enclosed heads and any weapons at home. Timed entries run hourly from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Gates close at 10. Admission: $15 nonmembers ages 12 and older with a $3 discount for members, $10 ages 3-11, kids 2 and under free. More info: 316-264-0448, botanica.org/jack-o-lantern-spectacular

Picture yourself with your family or friends in Halloween-themed settings — like coffins you can climb into or a dungeon with a skeleton for a companion — at seasonally decorated photo booths at The Selfie Spot, 1811 E. Douglas. Bookings are available in one-hour time slots from 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays through the end of October. Admission: $15 for ages 13 and older, $10 ages 5-12, free for ages 4 and under with an adult. More info: theselfiespotondouglas.com

Boofest is back at Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. This year, the special event is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 18, 19, 25 and 26. Come in costume and mix a bit of science with Halloween to knock down ghosts with a vortex of air or hold fire bubbles in your hand. Candy stations will be located throughout the science center’s exhibits. This is a separately ticketed event and is not included in admission. Cost: $12 adults, $10 children and seniors, $6 members, free kids 2 and under. More info: 316-660-0600, exploration.org

Run through a raptor maze and trick or treat among more than 40 true-to-size dinosaur replicas during the annual Dinosaurs after Dark nights at Field Station Dinosaurs, 2999 N. Rock Road in Derby. Billed as a “cretaceous costume party,” this year’s event happens from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 18, 19, 25 and 26. Along with exploring the 10-acre trail among the lighted dinos, other activities include a fossil dig site, Jurassic golf, face painting and games. Tickets: $15 ages 2 and up, $10 for members, sales end at 8:30 p.m. More info: kansasdinos.com/dinosaurs-after-dark

The headless horseman will ride the streets of Old Cowtown Museum during its Hay, Hooves and Halloween from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20. Other activities include listening to stories about the ghosts that reportedly haunt some of museum’s historic buildings, watching zombie cowboys in a gunfight and visiting trick-or-treat stations. Admission: $5, free for kids 4 and younger and museum members. More info: 316-350-3323, facebook.com/OldCowtownMuseum/events

While it’s not exactly Halloween themed, the final 2024 event of the Creature Campout series, an overnight activity at the Sedgwick County Zoo , starts at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. This year’s theme has been “The Unhuggables.” The October sleepover includes admission to tour the Wild Lights installation of lighted Asian sculptures throughout the zoo. Participants must be 5 years and older; youth under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $65 nonmembers, $40 members and includes dinner, a guided tour, activities, an animal encounter, a bedtime snack and continental breakfast. More info: 316-660-9452, scz.org

Check out thousands-years-old mummies in the tomb room of the three-floor Museum of World Treasures , 835 E. First St., during its three-hour Kids Halloween event starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24. The event includes trick-or-treating, craftmaking and ghost hunting throughout the museum. Admission: $7, free for members.

The museum’s fifth annual Spooky Night of Treasures happens from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, and features live performers doing historical hauntings among the exhibits. The fundraiser event is suitable for teens with parental discretion and supervision. Tickets: $50 through Oct. 15; $55 starting Oct. 16. More info: 316-263-1311, worldtreasures.org

For the third year, Eberly Farm, 13111 W. 21st St., is throwing its Halloween on the Farm event. From 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, visitors can play games, take pictures with various characters, ride the barrel train or hayrack, and get a goodie bag of candy. Admission: $8 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 3-12, free for ages 2 and under. Rides are extra. facebook.com/events/521315836959802

Kids can race broomsticks and participate in a costume parade during Broomsticks and Biplanes at the Kansas Aviation Museum , 3550 S. George Washington Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Other activities include craft-making, trick-or-treating among the planes, spooky storytelling, photo ops, a magic show and more. Come in costume for reduced admission prices of $6 for adults and $3 for kids; regular admission is $10 for adults, $8 for those 55 and older, $6 for ages 4-12, free for ages 3 and younger. More info: 316-683-9242, kansasaviationmuseum.org

Ride ponies, trick or treat among the horse stalls, pet various farm animals and take pictures with a skeleton horse at Wichita Riding Academy’s Halloween event 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The academy is located at 10727 E. 39th St. South in Derby. Admission: $15 per child ages 3 and up, $10 for each additional child in the party, free to adults and kids under 3. It’s $5 for adults to ride horses. More info: 316-651-0876, facebook.com/wichitaridingacademy

For some last-minute pumpkin-picking while trick or treating, hit up the Halloween Hootenanny at Cedar Creek Farm & Pumpkin Patch, 6100 N. 119th St. West in Maize, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. Candy stations are part of the activities for the kids, along with all pumpkin patch activities including hay bale characters, a petting zoo, pony rides and corn maze. Admission: $5, free for children under 1 or with a season pass. More info: 316-295-8718 or cedarcreekict.com/events

Head to O.J. Watson Park , 3022 S. McLean Blvd., on Halloween night for Tricks and Treats when the actors from the Wicked Island haunted attraction will hand out candy from 5 to 7 p.m. instead of scaring visitors to the island. Sponsored in part the city’s Park and Recreation, it’s billed as a safe and fun event for kids; strollers are not recommended. Tickets are limited and cost $8 per child, $5 per adult. Adults who visited the haunted island attraction this year can get in free by showing their proof of purchase and buying a child’s ticket. To buy tickets, visit wickedwoodswichita.com

Adults-only

After making its debut last year, Haunted Hops is back at Botanica , 701 N. Amidon. This year it’s happening from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18. The gardens will be decorated for Halloween, while local and regional breweries will serve craft beers and hard ciders, plus there will be cocktails, mocktails and small bites. There also will be live music. VIP tickets are already sold out. General tickets are $55 for nonmembers, $50 for members, and must be purchased in advance. More info: 316-264-0448, botanica.org

Pumpkin patches aren’t just for the kids. Three area patches offer some adults-only activities.

For the third year, Applejack Pumpkin Patch near Andover is offering an evening adults-only activity called “Fridays at 5:30” in October. The $10 admission fee for the three-hour 21-and-older event includes live entertainment, fire pits and yard games, with food and beverages available for purchase. More info: 316-733-8909, applejackpumpkinpatch.com , facebook.com/applejackpumpkinpatchandvenue

Cedar Creek Farm and Pumpkin Patch , 6100 N. 119th St. West in Maize, has a line dancing event from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. The $10 admission includes the corn maze activity. More info: 316-295-8718, cedarcreekict.com , facebook.com/cedarcreekfarmandpumpkins

Walters’ Farm, 10001 NW U.S. Highway 77, near El Dorado, is having an adults-only Pickled Pumpkin Crawl from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. The $40 admission includes wine, beer, liquor and other product samples. More info: 316-320-4150, thewaltersfarm.com , facebook.com/walterspumpkinpatch

The Selfie Spot , 1811 E. Douglas, has a couple of adults-only events. Come in costume and picture yourself in decorated selfie booths during its 21-and-older Halloween party from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. A cash bar is available; snacks will be provided. Admission: $15. The theme for this year’s interactive murder mystery dinner series is “Terror in Transylvania,” a whodunnit set during Count Dracula’s birthday party. Remaining dates are Oct. 12 and 19; admission is $75. The event is open to those 18 and older. More info: theselfiespotondouglas.com

Movie nights

Watch the 2019 PG-rated animated version of “The Addams Family” under the stars at Bradley Fair Plaza, 1900 N. Rock Road, on Friday, Oct. 18. Part of the shopping center’s Fall Fridays series, the event starts at 6 p.m. with activities, snacks and photo ops; the movie starts around sunset. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Admission: $5; adults accompanying children are free. With limited space, purchase tickets online in advance. Depending on capacity, tickets may be available for purchase (cash only) at the door. More info: bradleyfair.com/event/fall-fridays-movie-night

At Exploration Place’s new Wichita Foundation Amphitheater, the G-rated movie “Monsters, Inc.” will be shown for free on Friday, Oct. 18. Food trucks and other activities start at 6:30 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Bring blankets and snacks, and watch how a little girl named Boo befriends the monsters Sulley and Mike Wazowski. More info: More info: 316-660-0600, exploration.org

The original 1979 version of “The Amityville Horror” is part of the Orpheum Theatre’s movie anniversary series this year. Based on a book of the same name about the alleged paranormal experiences of a family in a home that was the site of a mass murder, the film will be shown at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17. For an extra spooky time, members of the Spirit Hunters Paranormal Society will talk about the group and its upcoming ghost hunts, including one that follows the movie at the Orpheum. Movie tickets are $8, with a $1 discount for students, seniors and military; doors open at 6 p.m. The ghost hunt is a separate event, starting at 9:15 p.m.; admission is $30. More info: wichitaorpheum.com/events

You have a few opportunities to do the time warp when “Rocky Horror Picture Show” is shown at Wichita’s Orpheum Theater and the Augusta Historical Theatre.

The Orpheum, scheduled to close in June for a yearlong renovation, is showing the cult classic twice on Friday, Oct. 18. The 8 p.m. show is for all ages, while the 11:59 p.m. showing is for adults 21 and older. Costumes encouraged. Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $10 with $5 prop-bag add-ons. Doors open an hour before. More info: wichitaorpheum.com/events

Augusta’s restored 1930s-era theater will screen the film at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Tickets are $16.50. More info: augustaartscouncilks.org/coming-attractions-1

Live shows

“Halloween the 13 th Michael vs Jason,” Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley, Friday-Sunday performances through Oct. 28. This melodrama parody production, set at Camp Runamok, is followed by the “Movie Monster Madness” musical comedy revue. Admission: dinner or brunch and show tickets start at $41 and show-only tickets start at $27. Reservations: 316-263-0222 or mosleystreet.com

“Deathtrap,” Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday matinees Oct. 17-27. Deception, betrayal and death are among the plot twists of this Tony award-winning comedy-thriller written by Ira Levin in 1978. Tickets: $18 with discounts available, with all seats $14 on Thursdays. 24-hour reservation line: 316-686-1282. More info: wichitact.org/deathtrap

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics, Kansas Aviation Museum, 3550 S. George Washington Blvd., 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. The concert is suitable for ages 8 and older. Performed by the Listeso String Quartet, the tentative program includes music ranging from the 19th century works to contemporary pieces such as Michael Jackson’s Thriller and theme music from films ranging from “Halloween” and “Psycho” to “Beetlejuice” and “Ghostbusters.” Cost: Tickets range from $29 to $81.50. More info: feverup.com/m/136587

Paranormalist Vince Johari and magician Carlos David are bringing their touring show “Beyond the Ghost Light” to the Augusta Historic Theatre. at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Their shows pair the strange and bizarre with magic. Tickets are $26.50. More info: augustaartscouncilks.org/coming-attractions-1

Scary and sinister

Klausmeyer Farm Haunted Package , 8135 S. 119th St. West, Clearwater, 7- 10 p.m. Saturdays Oct. 12, 19 and 26. Activities include zombie paintball where participants ride a trailer and are chased by zombies, Barn of Fear and a haunted maze. Admission: $5 each for haunted barn, friendly fire and target blaster activities; $7 each for haunted maze and flashlight maze activities; $20 for zombie paintball, which includes 100 paintballs. Tickets for zombie paintball must be purchased in advance online. More info: 316-706-5391, klausmeyerdairyfarms.ticketspice.com/zombie-paintball

Field of Screams , Prairie Pines, 4055 N. Tyler Road, Maize, Fridays-Sundays through Oct. 27, plus and Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Gates open at 7 p.m. with the attraction opening at dusk. The storyline behind this attraction is the Spurlock family, a cult-like group suspected of murdering locals, who return every fall to their land, turning it into a creepy and scary place. The attraction also has two escape room activities that are add-on things to do. Limited, timed tickets sold online only at scaryprairiepines.com . Tickets: $25 for Fridays and Saturdays, $20 for all other days; escape room pricing is $30 for up to three people and $40 for groups of four to six people. Not recommended for children younger than 8. Weather-delay hotline: 316-303-2037.

The Haunted Cannery , 10001 NW U.S. 77 near El Dorado, 7:30-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays until Oct. 26. Often rated a top adventure on kansashauntedhouses.com, the setting for this long-running attraction is a four-story canning elevator that visitors can reach by either a hayrack ride or an upgraded “hell-bound” ambulance ride. The latter is part of the attraction’s RIP-fast pass package. Once inside the cannery, visitors will encounter werewolves, vampires, zombies, clowns, chainsaw-wielding maniacs and other scary creatures. General admission includes the hayride, the Haunted Cannery and the Lunatic Asylum attractions. Tickets: $33, $66 for the RIP ticket when paying with cards. Discounted tickets of $20 and $60 when paying with cash at the door. Tickets sold online ( hauntedcannery.com ) and at the door.

Wicked Island , 3022 S. McLean, 8 p.m.- midnight, Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 26 (weather permitting). Ticket sales start at 7:30 p.m. and park gates close at 11:30 p.m. For years, the wooded island in O.J. Park has been turned into a spooky, sinister attraction. Admission: $30 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult) for timed tickets purchased online. At-the-gate admission is $20 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under but expect wait times. A $40 fast pass for expedited admission can be purchased online or at the gate. Adults can save their proof of purchase to get free admission with the purchase of a children’s ticket for the kid-friendly trick-or-treat event at Wicked Island on Oct. 31. More info: wickedwoodswichita.com

13 Sinister Souls Haunted House, 527 E. Harry, 7 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 26, plus Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 31-Nov. 2. A 10,000-square-foot indoor space is turned into a haunted house. Limited tickets available for timed admissions at 7 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $27 for ages 13 and older, $17 for ages 6-12. More info: 13sinistersouls.com

Warehouse of Terrors , 1640 W. 140th Ave. N., Milton. 7-11 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 26. Supernatural entities, creepy dolls and other scary characters have been taking over an old furniture store every fall for more than 15 years. Not recommended for children 8 and younger. Admission: $30. More info: 316-371-4532, warehouseofterrorsk42.com

Labyrinth of Terror, Winfield Fairgrounds, 1105 W. Ninth Ave., opens Thursday, Oct. 17, and continues Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 26, plus Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 31-Nov. 2. Hours are 7:30-10 p.m. Thursday and Sundays and 7:30-11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. In its 14th year, this haunted attraction continues to grow as owner Mike Steiner keeps buying more props and things he can repurpose as part of the labyrinth. He’s added another semi-trailer full of props to the nine he had last year. Four escape rooms are also available for an add-on fee of $10 per person. Admission: $15 Thursdays and Sundays, $20 Fridays and Saturdays; all ticket sales are at the door. More info: facebook.com/labyrinthofterror

Trick/Trunk or treat events

The following events are free.

Saturday, Oct. 12:

• 1-3 p.m. Trunk or Treat at Trinity Academy, 12345 E. 21st St.

Friday, Oct. 18:

• 6-8 p.m. Candy Crawl at Planeview Park, 2819 S. Fees St.
• 6-8 p.m. Trunk or Treat, Goddard Main Street

Saturday, Oct. 19:

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Walser Auto Campus, 1545 N. Greenwich Road
• 3 p.m. The Salvation Army Wichita West Orchard Corps, 1910 S. Everett, a donation of one canned good per child is requested
• 3-5 p.m. Open Door Christian Fellowship, 560 N. Peterson

Thursday, Oct. 24:

• 5-7 p.m. Trunk or Treat at Wichita Habitat for Humanity, 2220 N. Opportunity Drive

Friday, Oct. 25:

• 5-7 p.m. Park City Library, 2107 E. 61st St. North, Park City
• 5:30-7:30 p.m. trick-or-treating final Fall Fridays event at Bradley Fair, 21st and Rock Road
• 6-7:30 p.m. Immanuel Baptist Church, 1415 S. Topeka St., includes games, balloons and more
• 6-8 p.m. Fall Festival Lowrider Trunk or Treat, Evergreen Rec Center, 2700 N. Woodland, includes food, music and other activities
• 6-8 p.m. Howl-O-Ween Party, Linwood Recreation Center, 1901 S. Kansas, includes carnival games and a haunted room, for kids in fifth grade and younger
• 6:30 p.m. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1750 N. Tyler

Saturday, Oct. 26:

• 9-11 a.m. Scribbles and Giggles Children’s Academy, 1855 S. Rock Road, Suite 119
• noon-3 p.m. Kidz Clubhouse, 1312 N. West St.
• 1-3 p.m. Beacon of Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1357 N. Minneapolis
• 2-3 p.m. Trunk or Treat at 81 Speedway, 7700 N. Broadway, Park City
• 3:30-5:30 p.m. Discover Church indoors, 1826 W. Maple
• 4-6:30 p.m. Premier Martial Arts, 2121 N. Tyler
• 4-7 p.m. The Salvation Army Wichita Citadel, 1739 S. Elypco, includes games, music and free hot dogs
• 5-7 p.m. Eddy’s Chevrolet Cadillac, 8801 E. Kellogg Drive
• 5-7 p.m. Colonial Heights Assembly of God, 5200 S. Broadway, includes hayrack rides and bouncy house
• 5-7 p.m. St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 1062 Chet Smith Ave., Derby, includes popcorn and hot dogs
• 5-8 p.m. Trunk or Treat Spooktacular, Sedgwick County Park, 6501 W. 21st St.
• 5-8 p.m. Best Body Shop, 10817 W. Kellogg
• 6-9 p.m. Heroween Trunk or Treat at West Wichita Family Physicians, 8200 W. Central

Sunday, Oct. 27:

• 3-5 p.m. Wichita First Church of the Nazarene, 1400 Kellogg Drive
• 3-5 p.m. Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn, Derby
• 3:30-5 p.m. First Church of the Brethren, 1103, N. Jefferson St.
• 4-5:30 p.m. SouthLife Church, 1011 W. 55th St. South

Wednesday, Oct. 30:

• 6-7:30 p.m. Evidence Church, 11135 W. Kellogg Drive

Thursday, Oct. 31:

• 4-6 p.m. Andover Central Park, 1607 E. Central, Andover
• 5:30-7:30 p.m. Faith Renewal Church, 2000 N. Maize
• 5:30-7:30 p.m. Derby Church of the Nazarene, 840 N. Woodlawn, Derby
• 6-8 p.m. Don Hattan West, 7800 W. Kellogg