Gates open 5:30 p.m.; trail opens 7 p.m.; last trail entry 8:45 p.m.
Suggested age
Teens+
Scare level
3 of 5 · Spooky
Address
1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
An after-dark, one-mile walk through the gardens' woods with live performers, music and lighting effects. The gardens warn of strobe and flashing lights, low path lighting, intense sound and rough terrain; tickets are limited and sold in advance.
one-mile outdoor trail
performance art
fire feast (add-on)
Quick Answers
When is Dark Forest at Powell Gardens open for Halloween 2026?
Dark Forest at Powell Gardens: October 16-17, 22-24 and 30-31, 2026, Gates open 5:30 p.m.; trail opens 7 p.m.; last trail entry 8:45 p.m.. Dates can change, so check the official site before you go.
Is Dark Forest at Powell Gardens scary for kids?
BooMap suggests Teens+ and rates it 3 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale.
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