Haunted houses in Kansas City provide plenty of thrills for those that like their Halloween fun on the scary side.
Some local haunted houses won’t be opening this year, but there are a few swinging the doors open to unleash ghosts, goblins and evil spirits – all in the name of a good time. Expect some things to be different as these attractions adhere to keeping everyone safe and healthy.
Our list of Kansas City haunted houses includes prices and any discounts we can find. Some cost more than what we would usually promote on our site, but we’ve included them so you have a full look at what is happening for Halloween in Kansas City. Also, some people may be willing to splurge on entertainment options that aren’t being streamed into their living room.
Check back because we’re still waiting to hear back from some places about their 2020 plans.
Follow the links for more information. If you have any questions about a specific haunted house, price, or discount, please contact the haunted house directly. We don’t work for any of them, so we probably won’t have the answer.
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Whether you like your fun spooky, scary or seasonal, be sure to check out our other Kansas City fall and Halloween fun posts:
Kansas City Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & Hayrides
Kansas City Halloween Parades, Parties & Other Happenings for Kids
Dog-Friendly Halloween Events in Kansas City
Free and Cheap Trick-or-Treating in Kansas City
Free and Cheap Kansas City Halloween Parties and Events for Adults
Kansas City Halloween Food Discounts and Freebies
Halloween Movies Showing in Kansas City
Kansas City Haunted Houses 2020
Get your fill of screams and spooky thrills at these Kansas City haunted houses and spooky attractions.
The Beast and Edge of Hell Haunted Houses
1401 W 13th Street
Kansas City, MO
Come scream in the West Bottoms at two of Kansas City’s long-time and award winning haunted houses.
Open: Sept. 18 – Nov. 7, 2020 (Friday and Saturday evenings)
- Doors open at 7:30 p.m., closing times vary
- Additional dates include Oct. 29 and Nov. 1
Admission:
- Single tickets for just one house start at $27 (plus taxes and fees)
- Combo tickets for both haunted houses start at $45 (plus taxes and fees)
Macabre Cinema associated with The Beast and Edge of Hell haunted houses isn’t opening this year.
Find out more information about The Beast and Edge of Hell, including a $10 opening night special.
1859 Jail Ghost Tours
217 North Main Street
Independence, MO
45 minutes of history and haunting on the Independence Square, includes a spooky covered wagon ride. Not recommended for kids under 7. Beware, this event has sold out several years in a row.
Tour Dates: Every Friday and Saturday in October starting at 7, 8 and 9 p.m.
Admission: $20 (kids), $25 (adults)
Find out more information about the 1859 Jail Ghost Tours, including how to purchase ticket (must be done in advance).
Exiled Trail of Terrors
12829 Loring Road
Bonner Springs, KS
A one-mile hike on a rugged dark trail through a forest filled with horrors and fears.
Open: Oct. 2 – Oct. 31, 2020 (Friday and Saturday evenings)
- 7:30 p.m. to midnight Oct. 2-3, 9-10
- 7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31
Admission: $40 Fridays; $50 Saturdays
Find more information here about Exiled Trail of Terrors.
John Wornall House Ghost Tours
6115 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO
A one-hour indoor and outdoor tour touching on stories of ghostly sightings at this historical venue with a reputation of being one of the most haunted locations in Kansas City.
Tour Dates: Tours every half hour from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on the following weekends:
- Oct. 16 and 17
- Oct. 23 and 24
Admission: $20 ($15 for museum members)
Check here for more information about John Wornall Ghost Tours.
Wornall House Paranormal Investigations
6115 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO
Hunt ghosts with professional paranormal investigators.
Dates: Tours at 10 p.m. and 12:15 a.m.
- Oct. 16 and 17
- Oct. 23 and 24
- Admission: $50
Check out more details about Wornall House Paranormal Investigations.
Haunted House Kansas City
11516 N. Bristol Avenue
Kansas City, MO
The haunted house will not be open for 2020 but there will be a Halloween yard display appropriate for all ages. Candy will be given out in a safe and distanced way.
Dates: Oct. 31, 2020 (Halloween night only)
- 6 to 10 p.m.
Admission: FREE but donations to benefit the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra are accepted.
Find out more about Haunted House Kansas City.
Hell’s Gate
NW 73rd Street & N. Avalon Street
Kansas City, MO
Open: Weekends (Fridays and Saturdays) Oct. 16-17, 23-24 and 30-31, 2020
- 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE, but donations are accepted.
Billed as the scariest 20 minutes in the Midwest.
Yard of Terror
2704 S. Maybrook
Independence, MO
Open: Oct. 3 – 31, 2020 (Friday and Saturday evenings)
- 7 to 10 p.m.
Admission: FREE, but donations are accepted.
Find more details about Yard of Terror.
Kansas City Haunted Houses Closed for 2020
The following Kansas City haunted house attractions have confirmed they won’t be opening this year.
Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt – park closed for the season
Kansas City, MO
Paradise Park Fright Night – closed for 2020
Lee’s Summit, MO
Garrison Ghould House – not open for 2020
Kansas City, MO
Gieseke Farms Haunted Hayride – not open for 2020
Kansas City, MO
Mount Washington Manor – not open for 2020
Independence, MO
Maple Woods Haunted Barn – not open for 2020
Kansas City, MO
