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Hayride of Horror & Curse of the Bayou 2026
Haunted house in Lockport, IL, confirmed for Halloween 2026 on its official site.
Dates checked on hayrideofhorror.com · Sep 24, 2026
- Type
- Haunted house
- 2026 dates
- Fri & Sat nights Oct 2–24, plus Sun Oct 25, Thu Oct 29 (Curse of the Bayou only) and Fri Oct 30, 2026
- Hours
- 7–10pm Fri & Sat; 6–9pm Sun Oct 25 and Thu Oct 29
- Price
- From $15
- Suggested age
- Adults Only (May not be appropriate for young children; parents and guardians should use their discretion)
- Scare level
- 4 of 5
- Address
- 199 E. Woods Drive, Lockport, IL 60441
Park-district haunted hayride through Dellwood Park paired with a walk-through swamp-themed haunted maze. Fog, strobes, loud noises and sudden scares; tickets are for a specific night.
- haunted hayride
- haunted maze
- park district run
- free parking
Quick Answers
When is Hayride of Horror & Curse of the Bayou open for Halloween 2026?
Hayride of Horror & Curse of the Bayou: Fri & Sat nights Oct 2–24, plus Sun Oct 25, Thu Oct 29 (Curse of the Bayou only) and Fri Oct 30, 2026, 7–10pm Fri & Sat; 6–9pm Sun Oct 25 and Thu Oct 29. Dates can change, so check the official site before you go.
How much does Hayride of Horror & Curse of the Bayou cost?
From $15 (from the official site).
Is Hayride of Horror & Curse of the Bayou scary for kids?
BooMap suggests Adults Only and rates it 4 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. The venue says: May not be appropriate for young children; parents and guardians should use their discretion.
Where is Hayride of Horror & Curse of the Bayou?
199 E. Woods Drive, Lockport, IL 60441.
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