Haunted Hollow

Haunted Hollow

Our 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 Haunted Hayride!

The Haunted Hayride is our most popular attraction and it sells out every year. Tickets are first come, first served, so arrive early to make sure you get a seat on the ride!

Haunted Hayride details:

• $5 per rider

• Spots sold separately

• 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.

Download Waiver

Want to Volunteer?

Be a part of the spooky fun! Sign-ups coming fall 2025. 

Questions? Call us at 618-453-1122 or email ton@siu.edu.