7 haunted Tucson attractions sure to spook you

The old town of Nightfall returns again to scare and entertain during the month of October.

This year it's bigger and better with an expanded footpath, haunted houses, live-action performances and family friendly attractions for the young and those faint of heart.

When: Open the month of October, Friday-Saturday 6 p.m.-midnight; Thursday, Sunday and Halloween, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Nightfall at Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road

Cost: $28 general admission, $21 kids 9 to 11, ages 8 and under get in free. There is also a number ways you can score discounted tickets, check out Nightfall's website for details.

Find more information here.

If you feel like being chased in a field by a sinister clown, check out Buckelew Farm Terror in the Corn — a haunted corn maze that creates a variety of new scares every year.

Children under 12 will not be admitted without a parent or adult.

When: Open every Friday in October from 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight and Halloween from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Where: Buckelew Farm, 17000 W. Ajo Highway

Cost: Tickets start at $27

Tip: If you're all about the corn and not about the scare, try Buckelew's Flashlight Nights, which happens every weekend after 5 p.m. — find more ticket information here.

Get terrified in not one, not two, but five haunted attractions at The Slaughter House. This is has to be one of the most terrifying options on the list so choose your team wisely — it's not for the squeamish.

Attractions this year include the "Voodoo Bayou", "Cirque Du Slay", "The Boiler Room" and "City Meats". They've also have mini escape rooms and an interactive haunt called "Apocalypse" when guests can defend themselves against zombies.

When: Open through the month of October, Thursday and Sunday from 7-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 7-11 p.m., excluding Oct. 13, 21, 28 when it's open from 7 p.m. to midnight. Open Halloween 7-10 p.m.

Where: The Slaughter House, 1102 W. Grant Road

Cost: Tickets start at $23. $3 off for military with an I.D. and $5 off for students on Thursdays with an I.D.

Find more information here.

This year-round haunt located in Trail Dust Town is doing something extra special for the Halloween season.

RavenHearse has redesigned their creepy home to keep more ghosts, I mean people, at a time.

There will be two tours sure to please everyone. The Green Tour is suitable for kids under 7 and kids with special needs, it's considered not scary at all, but fun and educational — there's even candy at the end. The Red Tour is not recommended for kids under 8 and some adults who don't like to be spooked. This year's theme is about evil nightmares, creatures and challenging your imagination.

When: Seasonal hours till Nov. 6, Wednesday and Thursday, 6-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 5-11 p.m. and Sunday 5-10 p.m., Halloween Night, 5-11 p.m.

Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road —look for the green building in front of the park.

Cost: $5 per person or two Trail Dust Town wooden nickles or an attractions wristband. Kids under 3 are free.

Find more information here.

Great detective, Sherlock Holmes is solving his latest mystery at the Valley of the Moon and he's inviting all of us to go along for the ride.

Go on a 45-minute walking theater performance through Tucson's enhanced fairyland for an evening that's sure to be magical and mystifying. It's fun and for all-ages.

Tip: ASL interpretation will be provided on Saturday, Oct. 15.

When: Open during the month of October on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 6-9 p.m. Also open Monday, Oct. 30 from 6-9 p.m. Shows begin every 20 minutes.

Where: Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road

Cost: $10 general admission, $5 for students, kids under 7 are free. Members of Valley of The Moon and their kids get in free.

Find more information here.

Every Halloween, the house at the end of this street transforms itself into Tomb Town — an otherworldly community filled with lively neighbors that can't wait to have you over for a walk through the Terror Trail.

The route of this outdoor haunted walk-though changes every year, so you will never know what's lurking at every turn.

Younger kids should visit before dark as it might be too intense when the lights go out.

Find more information here.

When: Monday, Oct. 30 and Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5-10 p.m.

Where: Tomb Town, 8343 N. Wanda Road