October 4 - November 2

Dare to Join Us?

Twisted Tales of Terror promises a heart-pounding journey through the eerie remnants of the historic Workhouse prison. Immerse yourself in a world where classic fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Pinocchio take a dark and twisted turn. As you navigate the haunted trail, you’ll encounter gruesome characters and nightmarish surprises around every corner.

Twisted Tales of Terror
Where Fairy Tales Turn into Nightmares

Within the moonlit landscape, where shadows dance with sinister glee, a dark carnival has risen, adorned with dreadful denizens of the freakshow, their souls as twisted as the maze of corridors they roam. Led by the enigmatic ringleader, they journeyed through the veil of night, collecting fairy tales like trophies to adorn their macabre stage. But in the ringleader's hands, these tales morphed into grotesque parodies of their former selves, where happy endings are mere illusions, and despair reigns supreme.

Hang Out at the Haunt

To keep everything moving along, guests will travel in small groups via a timed entry. While waiting for your slot — or after your trail experience — have some Halloween fun with us.

  • Enjoy a mix of popular music and Halloween favorites, from our Haunt DJ in the Rizer Pavillon on Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween Night.

  • Grab some refreshments at the bar, including Halloween-themed alcoholic and
    non-alcoholic drinks.

  • Snack on sweet and savory food truck treats.

  • Visit the Haunt Pop-up Shop in Building 16, featuring artwork from Workhouse campus artists and other Halloween items! Fridays and Saturdays open 11 am-10 pm, Sundays noon-10 pm as well as 11 am-6 PM Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Tickets

Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween Night tickets are
$30, advance purchase, and $35 day of.

Sundays are $25, advance purchase, and $30 day of.

Advance early purchase is highly recommended, as some dates have reached sold-out status in past years. Ticket prices may rise with demand, early purchase is encouraged.

For Sponsorship Information, Please Contact:

Kaitlin M. Hoesch 
Director of Development  

khoesch@workhousearts.org | 732-977-6612

Haunted Trail Schedule

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October

  • Gates open at 6:30 pm, first group dispatched to trail at 7 pm

  • On Fridays and Saturdays, final groups will be dispatched by 10:30 pm

  • On Sundays, final groups will be dispatched by 9:30 pm

Thursday, October 31, Friday, November 1, and Saturday November 2

  • Gates open at 6 pm, first group dispatched to trail at 6:30 pm

  • Final groups will be dispatched by 9:30 pm

Special Designated Sensory Friendly Trail Time Sunday, October 20

  • The first timeslots of the night are Sensory Friendly Trail Times for families that would like to experience the trail without strobe lighting, overall lower volume levels of sounds, and scares that are not as intense.

  • Time slots are 6:30 pm, 6:45 pm, 7 pm and 7:15 pm

New This Year
Purchase a combo ticket that includes both a theater performance of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors and the Haunt Trail. Learn more here

Thank You To Our Sponsors

John Regan

The Blanco Family

Tom Deevy Woodworking

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Tickets are being sold online at the link at the top of the page. You may also purchase tickets at the event. Please be advised that prices are higher on the day of the event. Tickets are sold via timed-entry to mitigate long waits in line. Please bring a printed copy of your confirmation page, or have it available to show on your mobile device. Historically, many nights of this popular attraction have reached sold out status, and advanced purchase is highly encouraged.

  • Yes, group discounts are available! Groups of 10 or more will receive a 10% discount, groups of 25 or more will receive a 15% discount, and groups of 50 or more will receive a 20% discount. To purchase tickets for groups, please contact WorkhouseHaunt@WorkhouseArts.org for assistance with your order.

    Please note that we are staggering dispatch timing to enter the attraction, and larger groups may be broken into smaller groups and dispatched separately for you to best enjoy the attraction as it is designed. Please contact us with any questions regarding larger groups.

  • All tickets will be sold with a timed-entry in 15 minute increments. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your selected entry time to check-in and receive your dispatch group number. While waiting, there will be music, concessions and beverages available for sale at the Haunt Bar.

  • If there is a light/mild rain, this attraction will likely still operate. If there is heavy rain or severe weather, it may not run (or may have partial hours). Please watch our website for any inclement weather updates. If you have already purchased tickets, and the weather causes a full cancellation, you will be contacted via email for options for your tickets.

  • This fundraising event is following a no-refund policy, if the buyer cancels. If you are unable to attend, you may:

    • Gift your ticket to a friend/neighbor to use

    • Convert the cost of your ticket to a tax-deductible donation

    If the Workhouse cancels an evening of the event for any reason, including weather related closure, you will be contacted by email within 48 hours about refund or re-schedule options.

  • Our team will do our best to accommodate your ticket for a later slot that same night but cannot guarantee entry if we are sold to capacity or if the timeline is running slower than anticipated. If you are only a few minutes late, the best advice would be to check-in as soon as you arrive.

  • This is an outdoor walk-through attraction over a variety of terrain (e.g., paved surfaces, grassy areas, and mulched pathways), comfortable shoes are highly recommended. The attraction is wheelchair accessible.

  • Restrooms will be available in Building W-16, where our Haunt Pop-Up Shop will be located.

  • The Workhouse Haunt Bar will feature three themed specialty cocktails and a selection of beer, wine, snacks, and soft drinks. The food truck schedule will be posted on our ticketing page as vendors are confirmed. No outside food or drink are permitted at the event.

  • In order to keep the attraction spoiler-free, guests will be restricted from accessing some areas of the campus.

  • For safety reasons, we do not allow guests to wear costumes, scary make-up or full-face masks when experiencing the attraction. While medical-style masks that cover nose and mouth are no longer a requirement, guests that prefer to wear this style of mask at events will be permitted to do so.

  • While you will know your children best, this experience is not recommended for youth under the age of 13.

  • No and no. The safety of our guests and our actors is our number one concern for all events at Workhouse Arts Center. Guests that do not comply with rules may be asked to leave without refund.

  • Due to the unique nature of this event, pets are not permitted on campus during event hours for their own safety and comfort. The activity on the Quad can get quite loud, and there are unexpected scares everywhere on campus during event nights. Service dogs are welcome on campus at any time, of course.

  • For any questions not answered here please email: WorkhouseHaunt@WorkhouseArts.org

  • For both paid and volunteer opportunities for stage technician, scare actor, and support roles, please contact: WorkhouseHaunt@WorkhouseArts.org

    For sponsorship opportunities, please contact: khoesch@workhousearts.org

Support the Workhouse Arts Center

The Workhouse Arts Center, a project of the Workhouse Arts Foundation, raises funds to fuel inspiration and provide engaging, multidisciplinary community arts experiences for nearly 100,000 visitors every year. Make a tax-deductible contribution to support Workhouse and its programs today!

Workhouse Arts Foundation is grateful for the support of the following partners: