Haunted Hollow
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Last Updated: Sep 25, 2025, 02:22 PM
Haunted Hollow
Join us Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 11:00 AM-4:00 PMOur fall family fun festival returns! Haunted Hollow is the perfect mix of laughs and gasps, a Halloween-themed event with both spooky fun and safe, family-friendly activities. Costumes are encouraged, and the event will happen rain or shine, so dress for the weather and bring your fall spirit! Touch of Nature is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
About the Event
Free & Ticketed Activities
Haunted Hollow features a mix of free activities and ticketed attractions (just like a carnival!). Tickets are $1 each, and different attractions require different numbers of tickets. You can buy them throughout the day at the ticket booth—just a heads-up: tickets are non-refundable, so we recommend buying as needed rather than in bulk.
Free Attractions Include:
- Haunted Cabin (not too scary)
- Fall-themed games and crafts
- Creepy crawlers exhibit where kids can learn about and even handle snakes and bugs!
Ticket Attractions include:
Rockwall:
- 2 Tickets
- Weight Min.- 45 lbs
- Weight Max. -253 lbs
Giant Swing:
- 3 Tickets
- Weight Min.- 45 lbs
- Weight Max. -253 lbs
Pumpkin Painting:
- 3 Tickets
Don't Miss the Hayride!
The Hayride is our most popular attraction and it sells out every year. The hayride goes takes a path through Camp II into our Camp I with festive decor along the way. Enjoy nature and the season with the Hayride! Tickets are first come, first served, so arrive early to make sure you get a seat!
Hayride details:
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$3 per rider
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Spots sold separately
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Lap riders 3 & under FREE
Waiver Info
Some Touch of Nature activities require a signed waiver to participate. You can print and complete it ahead of time for yourself and your family members to save time at check-in. Otherwise, waivers will be available on-site.
Want to Volunteer?
Be a part of the spooky fun!
Volunteers who sign-up agree to the Touch of Nature Volunteer Code of Conduct.
Questions? Call us at 618-453-1122 or email ton@siu.edu.