Nightmare on 13th
Salt Lake City's event calendar lists Nightmare on 13th tonight at 7 p.m. The 2026 production includes two walkthrough haunts and the new 13th Manor live scare show.
Wasatch Front nightmares · Updated October 1, 2026
Salt Lake City haunted houses
Compare five current experiences—from towering industrial buildings and cinematic sets to a customizable hands-on haunt, an outdoor trail and theme-park Halloween.
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The short answer
What are the best haunted houses near Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake has three major standalone productions. Choose Fear Factory for a vast industrial environment, Nightmare on 13th for cinematic indoor sets, or Castle of Chaos for selectable intensity. Night Stalkers is the outdoor trail choice, while Lagoon Frightmares works best for groups that also want rides and lighter Halloween activities.
Last verified October 1, 2026. Check official calendars, weather policies and same-day ticket inventory before leaving.
Tonight · Thursday, October 1
What can you do tonight?
Two attractions publish explicit Thursday-night information for tonight.
Night Stalkers
The official schedule includes October 1 and publishes Monday–Thursday entry from darkness until 9:30 p.m. Outdoor operations remain weather-dependent.
Choose the anchor
Five verified Salt Lake-area experiences
Central attractions can pair with dinner; Midvale, West Jordan and Farmington should usually own the evening.
Fear Factory
Six buildings, heights up to six stories and two underground passages create a large vertical haunt in the Granary District. The official 2026 season runs selected nights September 18–November 1.
Nightmare on 13th
The 36th season combines the Nightmare Haunted House, Institute of Terror and new 13th Manor sit-down scare show. A separate selected-Saturday Day Haunt removes actors and adds trick-or-treat stops for families.
Castle of Chaos
A Midvale production with five intensity levels, from a glow-wand option that keeps monsters back to an adults-only hands-on experience. The 2026 season runs September 11–November 1 with timed entry.
Night Stalkers
A 30–40 minute haunted trail in West Jordan with additional corn-maze, Fright Lights, midway and fall attractions. The 2026 season runs September 18–October 31 and closes Sundays; weather can force closures.
Lagoon Frightmares
Lagoon combines rides, live shows, six haunted houses and kid-friendly photo areas. Frightmares runs September 11–November 8, weather permitting; haunted-house fast passes are sold separately.
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Salt Lake haunts at a glance
| Experience | Format | 2026 timing | Best fit | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fear Factory | Multi-building industrial haunt | Sept. 18–Nov. 1 | Large-scale intensity | Granary District |
| Nightmare on 13th | Two haunts + live scare show | Current 2026 season | Cinematic production | Ballpark |
| Castle of Chaos | Five intensity levels | Sept. 11–Nov. 1 | Customizable scares | Midvale |
| Night Stalkers | Outdoor trail + fall attractions | Sept. 18–Oct. 31 | Outdoor group night | West Jordan |
| Lagoon Frightmares | Theme park + six haunts | Sept. 11–Nov. 8 | Mixed-interest groups | Farmington |
Map the Wasatch Front
Open the right destination
Nightmare and Fear Factory are central; the other three require separate drives south, southwest or north.
Four workable plans
Build the night
Nightmare + Fear Factory
These are the only two major attractions close enough to consider pairing. Reserve the earlier timed entry first and abandon the double if queues begin to grow.
Dinner + Castle of Chaos
Meet in Midvale and let each guest choose a fear level. Sign the required waiver before arrival and reserve extra time for weekend food trucks or the stage show.
Night Stalkers
Wear closed-toe shoes and check weather updates before driving to West Jordan. Pair the haunted trail with the maze or Fright Lights instead of another timed haunt.
Day Haunt or Frightmares
Choose Nightmare's selected Saturday Day Haunt for atmosphere without actors, or Lagoon for rides, kid-friendly spaces and optional haunted houses.
Fast answers
Salt Lake City haunted-house FAQ
What are the best haunted houses near Salt Lake City in 2026?
Fear Factory is the industrial complex, Nightmare on 13th is the long-running cinematic production, Castle of Chaos offers five fear levels, Night Stalkers is an outdoor trail, and Lagoon Frightmares combines six haunts with a theme park.
Which Salt Lake haunted attractions are open tonight, October 1?
Nightmare on 13th is listed at 7 p.m. tonight. Night Stalkers publishes Thursday hours from 7:30–9:30 p.m. Confirm availability and weather before leaving.
Which Salt Lake haunted house is closest to downtown?
Fear Factory in the Granary District is closest. Nightmare on 13th is also central and is a short walk west of the Ballpark TRAX station.
Are there family-friendly Halloween attractions near Salt Lake City?
Nightmare on 13th offers selected daytime no-scare tours with trick-or-treat stops. Lagoon Frightmares includes kid-friendly areas alongside rides, shows and optional haunted houses.
Can I visit two Salt Lake City haunted houses in one night?
Fear Factory and Nightmare on 13th are the most practical pairing. Castle of Chaos, Night Stalkers and Lagoon should normally be separate destination nights.
Is FrightTour affiliated with these attractions?
No. FrightTour is an independent planning guide. Verify dates, rules and availability directly with each venue.
FrightTour does not operate or represent these attractions. Dates, hours, prices, weather policies, age guidance and availability can change. Official venue pages are the final authority.
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