If you love having a wicked good time with a slash of scary during the Halloween season, you’re sure to love these Kansas City Haunted houses & ghost tours.
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If you want to scream, feel chills, or get a good fright, there are several haunted houses (and more) swinging the doors open to unleash ghosts, goblins, and evil spirits – all in the name of a good time.
Some of the Kansas City Haunted Houses & ghost tours listed here cost more than what we typically promote on our site. We’ve included them so you have a full look at what is happening for Halloween in Kansas City. Also, we think some people may be willing to splurge on scary or family-friendly entertainment options this Halloween season.
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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
Halloween Movies Showing in Kansas City
Kansas City Haunted Houses and Ghost Tours 2023
Get your fill of screams and spooky thrills at these Kansas City haunted houses and ghost tours.
The Beast, The Edge of Hell & Macabre Cinema Haunted Houses
1401 W 13th Street
Kansas City, MO
Come scream in the West Bottoms at Kansas City’s long-time and award-winning haunted houses.
Open: Friday and Saturday nights, September 22 – November 11, 2023. Plus, specific weekdays & Sundays: October 19, October 22, October 26, October 29, October 30 and October 31. Hours are 7 – 8 PM every night and close between 11 PM and 1 AM
Admission:
- Single tickets for just one house start at $35 (plus taxes and fees)
- Combo tickets for The Beast and The Edge of Hell are $60, and a pass to see all three haunted houses start at $90 (plus taxes and fees)
Age: No minimum age, but all guests must be able to walk through the houses themselves without being carried.
1859 Jail Ghost Tours and Ghost Hunts
217 North Main Street
Independence, MO
This one-hour tour brings together history and haunting at the 1859 Jail Museum in Independence, MO. Beware, this event has sold out several years in a row.
Open: Friday and Saturday evenings through October.
Admission: $25
Age: 13 & up
Exiled Trail of Terrors
12829 Loring Road
Bonner Springs, KS
Exiled Trail of Terrors is a one-of-a-kind Kansas City Halloween attraction. Participants traverse a one-mile hike on a rugged dark trail through a forest filled with horrors and fears.
Open: Friday and Saturday evenings, September 30 – October 28, 2023. Hours vary slightly by weekend.
Admission: From $49
Alexander Majors & John Wornall House Ghost Tours
8201 State Line Road and 6115 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO
Two of the most haunted locations in Kansas City, the Alexander Majors House and John Wornall House, are the site for a variety of Halloween-time ghost tours. Choose from a traditional spooky tour for adults, a kids-themed jaunt, and a unique Victorian architectural journey.
A one-hour 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.
Open: Multiple dates and times during the month of October.
Admission: Varies by the type of tour chosen but ranges from $10 to $15 per person.
Age: Varies by tour.
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Haunted House Kansas City
11516 N. Bristol Avenue
Kansas City, MO
Haunted House Kansas City is a FREE local haunted house that boasts generating no fewer screams and laughs than the biggest of professional haunted houses. There is no blood or gore in Haunted House Kansas City to ensure a positive family experience. Guests have the option of three levels of fear: dead, medium scary, and TRAUMA!
While FREE, Donations are appreciated and go directly to the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of Kansas City. This is the 19th season for Haunted House Kansas City.
Open: From 7 – 10 PM on October 27, 28 and 31.
Admission: FREE
Age: All ages
Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt
4545 Worlds of Fun Avenue
Kansas City, MO
One of Kansas City’s most popular attractions, Worlds of Fun, transforms into a haunted landscape during select weekends in September and October. Multiple venues in the park are staged for professional-level frightening fun.
Open: September 15 – October 28 (select nights; park hours vary)
Admission: Tickets start at $39.99. Prices vary by date.
Age: Not recommended for children under 14.
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