Select nights through Sat Nov 7, 2026; low-scare family session Oct 24; Darkside in the Dark Nov 6–7
Hours
7–10pm (Oct 24 family session 2–4pm)
Suggested age
Adults Only
Scare level
4 of 5
Address
11959 NC Hwy 222 W, Middlesex, NC 27557
Long-running rural haunt east of Raleigh with several haunted attractions, a midway and a freakshow. Closing weekend is lights-out with only a glow stick; one afternoon session is toned down for families.
haunted attractions
midway
freakshow
glow-stick blackout nights
Quick Answers
When is Darkside Haunted Estates open for Halloween 2026?
Darkside Haunted Estates: Select nights through Sat Nov 7, 2026; low-scare family session Oct 24; Darkside in the Dark Nov 6–7, 7–10pm (Oct 24 family session 2–4pm). Dates can change, so check the official site before you go.
Is Darkside Haunted Estates scary for kids?
BooMap suggests Adults Only and rates it 4 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale.