October 2025…read more... Another Halloween season of driving from Sacramento all the way to San Jose to experience Bernal Scream again! We're pretty dedicated fans of this Haunt and they never disappoint! The props are really well executed. Actors stay in character and really perform in a way that is curated well. Security measures are present and it always feels like a safe environment despite the screams and fun. I enjoyed 2024' location, I enjoyed 2025' location... I have one gripe that..... might give away one of the areas during the walk-thru experience.... For 2025... It was held at the fairgrounds and you get your tickets, walk inside to the lined waiting areas and wait to be called for entry. Once we entered the haunt, just the 2 of us, it was a series of different rooms to walk thru, experience the "theme" of each area, actors are spread out within the venue for that extra scare... One of my hesitations with any haunt.... it's not the actors, props, setups, or darkness...... it's usually having to face the unknown of what might be a scare presented as a phobia. For 2025, there was an area that had from what I could see.... like plastic prop style snakes, and that's a real phobia for people. Obviously, this is my issue to deal with personally, but it would be nice to not encounter a snake effect during haunts. That room scared me the most, and although I knew logically they weren't real, it's a real phobia, a real scare, and an elevated heart rate that I didn't want to experience. We will continue to support and enjoy Bernal! The team does amazing work! But please..... if reading this, take that into consideration. Other than that..... thank you for offering another great year of scares!

Absolutely incredible! This haunted house had me scared cheatless from the moment I walked in!…read moreEvery corner had something unexpected, fun, and totally thrilling. The energy, creativity, and detail put into every scene made it feel so real. it's an experience you have to see for yourself. It's not just scary, it's entertaining, dynamic, and full of surprises from beginning to end. A perfect event for the whole family or a night out with friends. Totally worth every penny. I can't recommend it enough, you gotta check this out!

We took our 11 and 14 year old nephews here. The little one was def kind of scared, but we all had…read moreso much fun. There are 2 haunted houses and the second was scary as hell! Totally worth it. The actors were really good and make a solid effort to make it worth your while. It is kind of short so skip paying for the VIP ticket - it'll feel like a slight rip off. We paid for regular tickets - 20 bucks for both haunted houses. There were no lines on a Sunday night - glad we skipped paying for "VIP."

Lines were long but they managed the crowds well. Sets were really cool and the actors did amazing…read morespooky work. Was a bit hard to find, but the logo and spooky faces on the wall, line outside and lights out front made it obvious. Glad they are back after not being around in 2024! If you struggle to find it, just drive the eastridge loop and you will find them!

STELLAR HAUNT - OPEN OCTOBER 31, 6:15 PM - 10:30 PM - DEADMOND AVE - Enter the maze if you dare…read more Thrill seekers, prepare for a fast-moving line that pushes your heart and adrenaline to the limit, making it race faster. All guests navigate through chaos and scream in the darkness, finding comfort in friends or "a new friend" along the way. The only thing you hear, but only after reaching the safety of the sidewalk, is the pounding footsteps. Run, don't walk, to the exit! Finally, escaping the maze alive, you'll receive a treat from the cauldron as witches stir their brew. But be ready to be asked, "Are you still brave enough to return to the maze again?" Remember, it's only on Halloween night! Tomorrow is November 1st.

Wow! This is by far the best haunted house in our area…read more Took a good 5 minutes to walk through it.

I had a ghost experience!!! And that never happens... so worth it if you're into that kind of…read morething. Our tour guide Courtney was awesome, especially for being 103 yrs old! she made it super fun, kept a good pace, answered lots of questions and had the perfect vibes for hosting. Anyways, my ghost story was somewhere between the transition from the 1st and 2nd floors, just after the room with the piano music playing, my cousin and I were chatting not even during one of the guided portions it was literally during the walking part and someone clear as day shushed me right in my ear, but there wasn't anyone next to us, and my cousin didn't hear the aggressive "shhhhhh!!!". It was weird and freaky, but not scary. Super fun experience, great to learn so much about Sarah and her eccentric life - she's my kind of heiress!

Sarah Winchester is an interesting woman in local history, so we decided to tour San Jose's…read moreWinchester Mystery House. Booked and paid for our reservation online. I received an immediate confirmation and additional info, like parking, etc., which I appreciated. They also texted a reminder 24 hours ahead. Parking was a breeze and their lot wasn't full, but that may have been due to it being a dreary Sunday in April. The grounds are nice and we enjoyed walking around a bit before our tour. Lots of vibrant flowers and everything appeared well cared for. There was a private wedding party going on, so some of the grounds were blocked off. Our tour guide, Savanna, was very knowledgeable and seemed to really understand and care about the history of the house. The only problem we had was the size of the group we were put in. Most of the rooms are quite small, as are the hallways and staircases. We couldn't all fit in the room to hear her speak so missed some of what she said. There was another group right behind us, and sometimes I could hear that guide better than my own. They offer discounts for seniors and kids 12 and under, but otherwise is a bit pricey at $48 for adults to spend an hour walking through the house. I was disappointed that none of the furnishings are original. It's just been staged with furniture from the approximate period. We also paid for the basement access, and at $13 each (no discounts) it was an absolute waste. Very little to see there. It's just a basement. The cafe was closed while we were there, which was disappointing. Interesting to read about Sarah Winchester and her house, but not really worth the price to visit.

We went last year and this year 2024 and oh man they doubled the size of the haunted house and…read moreadded the awesome skating rink. My girlfriends and I were extremely scared. The actors are really spooky & great. I loved the different themed rooms. Definitely work the money I highly recommend!

was fun for kids and adult will definitely Return, Next year. we all enjoyed the skating arena as…read morewell. Loved that was long experience.

So much fun! I'm so bummed I just barely visited this year after living in the area for so long!…read moreAll donations go toward such a wonderful cause. Great creepy Halloween fun, I want to go again this season and for sure coming back in future years. Pay a visit if you dare!!! Thoroughly enjoyed this haunted house!

If you haven't had the chance to visit Rebel Yell yet, you still have the chance tonight between 7…read moreto 9 PM. It's a free 5-minute walk (though a $5 donation is appreciated) that you can go multiple rounds. They're super detailed in terms of props and setup, considering how to draw people to certain spots for certain surprises. Hehehehe...They even have some little entertaining things for when you're waiting in line. It's just really well done and well organized, with places roped off for the line and the minimum amount of noise (considering), chaos, and random people in the street/in the way of cars. They ask people to go in groups of four or less, so heads up if you're in a bigger group. They're set up in a suburban neighborhood off 85, so there are no specific areas of parking and you'll have to park wherever you can find space in the neighborhood. We got there around 7 PM on Halloween night, half an hour after they opened for scary business. The line started getting much longer around 8 PM. As a result, we were lucky and able to park in front of their leftwards neighbors. In fact, if you have the time, check out some of the other decorated houses in the neighborhood. They were cool, even if Rebel Yell remains the crowning jewel for me. For future reference, Rebel Yell is opened on dates before the actual Halloween night (check out the Details page of their website) and has a no-scare preview for those who don't like being scared but still want to see all the work and craftsmanship that went into this. So congratulations on your 20th year, Rebel Yell! Thank you to the actors for such great work as well as everybody who put work into this. It really was wonderful and this is just a great place to visit during Halloween, what with everybody getting into the spirit and participating (outside) even when they're not an actual part of the staff. XD

I wouldn't recommend going to Moreland Pumpkin Patch if you're planning on doing the family walk…read more It was quite expensive at $15 per person, even for my 2yo. We lined up at our 730pm check-in time and waited 35 minutes in the cold and were only halfway through the line. We left because it would have been another 25-35 more minutes to get through the line. However, the staff was great and the carnival games were fun. Nice to have all of the thoughtful decorations as well, our child loved playing with all of the pumpkins.

This patch is cute…read more The haunted trail costs $15 per person and there are scheduled appointment times to go in, however the line backs up and you have to wait at least 30 minutes past your appointment time before entering. We did not enter the trail until 720pm, and that is after getting in line at 640pm. Just be aware. Which is fine, my family had fun and the actors inside are funny and well rehearsed. However, since we waited so long, we got out of the trail around 750pm. My kid wanted to play the carnival games, which close at 8pm, so we bought some tickets to play, and were out to the carnival by 752pm, they had already taken everything down and had only a few simple games still up. My kid was bummed, but I figured since there were no refunds, I could go back and get a snack instead with my tickets. I was denied and told to come back next week to redeem the tickets. I know this is all for a good cause and it really isn't too big of a deal, but it is silly that I literally bought the tickets within a minute and then walked back after the carnival being closed and then denied to even use the tickets on anything else and then told to come back next week. They were told not to sell any tickets since they were closing up the carnival early, but I guess it wasn't communicated well. I guess we will be back to use up the tickets next weekend...?

A diverse range of setups comprised of halloween decor and props and use of lighting similar to…read moreChristmastime. Some homes with more elaborate scenes than others, but a great community event regardless. There were so many good ones I found on Sunday evening. I especially liked the decorated houses on Calle Granada, and of course the music and light show on James Lex stood out, just like the common xmas light shows you often see in December... but possibly better, with the spooky vibe instead of jolly old saint nick. It's free to register (though the deadline has passed for 2024). But if you want to get in the halloween spirit, participating homes are judged on three different elements: most creative, best use of effects, and scariest decor. And if you simply want to view the homes, they have a map online, as well as an option to tour the homes via cable car wine trolley the days leading up to halloween. This just may be a new annual tradition in Morgan Hill. I sure hope so, as I was impressed and entertained and a little creeped out too.