6 Ghoulishly Good Immersive Haunted Houses

Haunted houses are an October staple and, in 2026, there’s a wider range of immersive experiences to be had than ever before.Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure, an artistic wonderland, or a chance to genuinely scare the bejesus out of yourself, these haunted houses are a ghoulishly good time for everyone involved.The Enchanted FairytaleA century ago, a witch cast a spell on the historic Filoli estate: When the sun goes down, nature takes over, spreading darkness across the gardens and freezing the mansion in time. Somewhere in the woodland, the witch watches from her hidden village—but in order to find her, you’ll have to follow a trail through the redwoods guarded by hundreds of scarecrows, giant slugs, and 1,000 pumpkins smiling their hideous grins.Filoli’s Nightfall isn’t a haunted house in the traditional sense; it’s a delightful expression of immersive storytelling that combines the creepiness of the Halloween season with the excitement of discovery. And there’