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Halloween events in Jefferson

Jefferson does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Excelsior House Hotel — Haunted History Tours & Stays

Dates TBA (Hotel & Jay Gould Railcar tours Fri & Sat afternoons (railcar 1-2pm, hotel 2-3pm; railcar $8, hotel $15, combined $21.50 per 2026 tours sheet — call to confirm); haunted overnight stays year-round, busiest in fall) · Excelsior House Hotel More info

Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk

Dates TBA (Friday & Saturday nights year-round; gather 7:30pm at the corner of Austin & Vale St, walk starts 8pm; October is peak season; $20 ages 12 & up) · Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk More info

Jefferson Palace Hotel — Haunted Attraction & Paranormal Nights

Dates TBA (October 2026: nighttime paranormal investigations through the season; Dr. Mangle's: Doorway to Doom haunted attraction downstairs on the 4th & 5th weekends of October; Paranormal Playground sessions 6-8pm or 8:15-10:15pm, $40/person per the chamber tours sheet) · Jefferson Palace Hotel (Historic Jefferson Hotel) More info

The Grove — Haunted House Tours

Dates TBA (Saturdays 2pm & Sundays 11am; reservations required; $10 per the City of Jefferson 2026 tours sheet; no one under 10 years old) · The Grove More info

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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