When the crisp autumn air rolls in, there’s no better way to embrace the season than with heart‑pounding, skin‑crawling Halloween activities—and The Haunting Experience in Cottage Grove, Minnesota delivers in spades. If your goal is to push your fear limits, share screams with friends, or simply soak in that wickedly fun Halloween mood, here’s what you have to try.
1. Haunted Hayride: Minnesota’s Longest‑Running Adventure
First up, take a ride you’ll never forget. The Haunting Experience’s haunted hayride is Minnesota’s longest consecutively running one, now in its 39th year. Winding through a haunted forest, it’s more than just a ride—it’s a journey through your own imagination, with creatures lurking in the shadows and surprises that will make you jump. For those looking for top‑tier Halloween activities, this hayride sets the bar.
2. Haunted House
Just when you think you’ve had enough scares for one night, the haunted house beckons. Twisting corridors, rooms filled with unsettling sounds and smells, abandoned spaces with horrifying visions—The Haunting Experience doesn’t hold back. It’s for the brave‑hearted who want more than just a scare—they want an immersive fear of the unknown.
3. Massacre
If you’re craving something fresh—and more intense—this year brings Massacre, a chilling new attraction. Imagine walking through a dark cornfield where chainsaws growl in the distance and actors can reach out to touch you as you attempt to survive. It’s not for everyone (participants must be 13+), but if you want one of the boldest Halloween activities around, this is it. VIP or Express tickets are the way to go if you want this added layer.
4. Group Thrills & Fall Fun Fest
The Haunting Experience is more than just fear and screams. Your experience can be shared—and made extra memorable—by bringing friends, family, or a group who love Halloween as much as you do.
Between the hayride, haunted house, and now Massacre, there’s enough variety to tailor a night (or more) of terrifying fun. Also, don’t miss their Fall Fun Fest for seasonal additions and offerings to round out your Halloween checklist.
5. Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit
- Get your tickets in advance. Admission types include General, Fast Pass, and VIP options—each offering different levels of access.
- Plan for scares. These Halloween activities are designed to be intense—be ready for immersive environments, actors, and jump scares.
- Arrive early. The earlier you show up, the less you’ll wait—and the more time you’ll have to soak in all the spooky atmosphere, food, music, and laughs between scares.
- Go with people who enjoy scares. Whether it’s friends who encourage you or carry you past the creepiest parts, company matters.
Final Thoughts: Embrace the Fear
For those who live for that electrifying rush, The Haunting Experience isn’t just another Halloween attraction—it’s a full immersion into the kinds of Halloween activities that stay with you long after you’ve left. Between Minnesota’s longest haunted hayride, the twisted corridors of the haunted house, and new thrills in Massacre, this is the place to test your courage and make your Halloween unforgettable. Dare to go. Tickets await.