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

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.

Went for our 2nd time and it gets better every year! I loved the jump scares and the fact that they…read morespace out the groups so everyone gets scares makes so much of a difference! We went to HHN and due to the crowds they just kept rushing groups in and out so some people got the scares and others didn't. This was not the case at Dead times! And they had different ways of bringing the scares. As someone that loves Halloween and haunts, I had a great time and loved that it converted my wife who initially was scared to go but ended up having such a great time that we're going to check out their other haunt in Alameda!

Super fun activity to do during spooky season!! Came here with a group of friends and we had a…read moreblast. The staff are very passionate about their work (they scared us before we even entered the premise) and even the most stoic people in our group got freaked out. One thing to note: online it says it opens at 7:00 but it is actually 7:30. Also, it is recommended to go in small groups so if you're coming as a big group, be aware that it'll be more fun to split up.

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!

It was a fun little night out. But there was almost nothing in the mazes. The actors were fine, but…read morereally they should've just put both mazes into one because they're so little decorations and so many areas. I feel like it was very tailored towards kids and it was very overpriced for what you got. The one thing I will say that's very nice now granted we chose Vip. Was not having any other people near you and it seemed like they did a fairly good job doing that to the general line as well. It was also a bummer having to pay $20 just to park the car and for the mazes almost the same cost for general admission general was 35.

I was really impressed with the Haunted Manor they had this year in 2026. It was so worth the $15…read moreadmission. It was very high quality with actors that made you fee like you were part of the story. The sets and costumes were so impressive. All of the actors and everyone who worked on this should be so proud. There was also a lot to do while waiting for the haunted manor show. There were carnival games, arts and crafts, live music, food, and tons of photo ops. It was a wondeful time!

Located at the Moreland Pumpkin Patch next to Easterbrook Discovery School in SJ, we attended the…read morescary version of Grimm's Hollow: The Oubliette. The ticket purchase process for the "scary hour" was far from ideal. Only same day puchases, with very specific sales times?!? Soooo inconvenient!!! ..... But in the end, it was worth it. The attraction itself was better than expected. The props were pretty amazing, lots of great sets, and the actors were beyond frightening. You'll come face to face with the creatures of your scariest nightmares brought to life, and chased slowly through this "maze of madness"... and when they say "maze," they really mean it. Beware, if you get lost in this freak circus, you will not be able to stop screaming. Once you escape one monster, there's already another one creeping up on you. I certainly lost my voice, and that was just our first haunt of the night. This isn't highly advertised like some other haunts in the south bay, and buying tickets feels unnecessarily complicated, but don't be fooled by its cryptic nature or the family-friendly atmosphere (cute outdoor setup with kids' activities, carnival snacks, even a screen showing movies)... This haunt is SCARY, and fun at the same time, definitely top value for what you get (and I've been to a LOT of haunted houses over the years to compare it to). Well done!

This pumpkin patch is the best you could ask for, run entirely by students, staff, parents, and…read moreneighbors--truly a community effort! It has everything you could hope for: fun games ($1), delicious food ($1-$5), and activities that change daily, keeping things fresh and exciting. The Haunted Trail ($15) is an absolute highlight--expertly acted by teachers, staff, and students, with a set design that's nothing short of spectacular. It's a one-of-a-kind experience suitable for all ages (just keep in mind, no photography is allowed to preserve the magic). There's also a charming mini-theater with open seating where they play nostalgic movies--cozy lights, no overwhelming crowds, and a perfect vibe for a relaxing night under the stars. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds go directly to supporting the school. As a proud neighbor, I can say this isn't just a pumpkin patch--it's a celebration of community spirit. Please visit and support! This review is from the heart, not a sponsorship. https://www.mefhome.org/patch

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 review is solely for the Festival Fright Night…read more My husband's never seen the Winchester Mystery House up close so what better time to take him than Halloween time when it's all decked out and spooky? I bought tickets online, but don't be like me and go buy them at Costco for a deal instead. During non Festival Fright Night time they have a parking lot available for customers, but there is also a parking garage across from them if needed. For what was available with our tickets, the place was scary. The jump scares got me good each time, and I enjoyed learning how to axe throw. Overall, the experience was fun and frightful and I'd love to take my husband back here for an actual tour of the house.

Great experience with GREAT GUIDES who really make the visit fun and worthwhile. A must see if in…read moreSan Jose. I recommend this adventure despite my two very serious complaints:. Tour groups are TOO LARGE! they pack over two dozen people into tiny rooms with the people breathing down your neck. Price of the tour is TOO EXPENSIVE: if the groups were smaller so the experience wasn't so rushed and crowded, I would accept the high price. But to charge this amount and then jam you into a too-crowded tour group is simply price-gouging at the expensive of the customer. Really takes away from the positive feeling of the experience. If it weren't for the great guides (maybe I just go a good one?), I don't think this place would do very well on its own. . ..

Parking was smooth. We arrived at 6:50pm on the Friday night before Halloween. Would definitely…read morerecommend going as a group with friends, since the lines get long and it's better to chat there!! Here's how I'd rate the haunted houses this year: - Pirates of Emerson: My least favorite house, even though this is their "title house". The jumpscares are mostly the actors jumping out from corners and going RAHHHHHH, and i wish there's more dialogue. I could barely see the costume design in this one since it's pretty dark too. The set design was just soso as well. 6/10 - Twisted Traditions: The theme of this house is super creative, I think each room is supposed to be a different holidays. Unfortunately I didn't catch onto this until we're at the second half of the haunted house when I saw evil leprechaun. This is the first house I went to, and I wish we had taken more time in each room to appreciate the extensive props. 8/10 - Chuckle Chamber: Evil clown themed. The scare actors in this house are fun! They interact with us more by screaming, honking in our faces, chasing us with bats, slamming bats into walls to make loud banging noises etc. The room themselves are surprisingly bare, and I would rate it higher if there's less dense fog that we can barely see the rooms. Also feels like a missed opportunity to not put a mirror maze here. 7/10 - Shackled Souls: By FAR the best one. The scare actors here don't scream at you, and it felt more "serious" and atmospheric. The ending where you go through the fence maze was a bit unintentionally funny where a bunch of people couldn't make it out, and there's only one inmate chasing you. So it broke immersion when a giant group of 30 strangers are huddled together walking slowly through the maze while one guy not allowed to touch you is still revving his chainsaw waddling slowly behind you. 10/10

HAD SO MUCH FUN!! definitely recommend every employee I interacted with inside was nice! parking…read morelady outside however was rude when i asked which way was pirates of Emerson it was my first time and i know there's 2 events going on at once. With that being said parking was plentiful. My friend and I opted for the speed pass & i definitely recommend it if you don't like to wait we did all 4 mazes in less then an hour but probably would've taken us about 25-30 min just to do one lines were long on a Friday night. Houses were spooky lots of jump scares actors were nice! Overall it was fun, would definitely recommend you check this place out I do wish it was maybe a bit bigger!

Noelle's Yelp Notebook 2022…read more The Pandemic Chronicles Great America's Tricks and Treats is amazing for families. Gone are the super scary days of Halloween Haunt. The entire park looks reminiscent of a wannabe Disneyland. I know some are crying over the loss of Halloween Haunt but this is probably more of a moneymaker for Great America and by the size of the crowds they are doing well this season. Trick or Treating Halloween Themed Shows Halloween Themed Sweets Halloween Activities There are four areas of the park Patch Place Ickyville Sweet Tooth Acres Everfall Most of the popular roller coaster rides are operating during this special event. The lines for the trick or treating are long but lots of kids and their families are having fun. You see many families with their young children up to teens enjoying the park. I love the addition of the bonfires with seats around- such a great addition to the park on the chilly evenings. We have Gold Season Passes and have enjoyed Great America's Tricks and Treats. The park has been quite packed both during the day and night. I look forward to seeing how amazing Winterfest will be this year since the Great America's Tricks and Treats has been so fantastic. Noelle's Notes Great event for families. Amazing options for foods- sweet and savory. Love, love, love the Bonfire seating- so EPIC!!!

I'm not sure why the reviews are so low but I had the time of my life here! The haunt experiences…read morewere quite terrifying - a pro tip is to make sure there's a gap in front of you and the group in front of you so that the people will scare you! The terror zone was super since people in costume were scaring people as they were just walking around - which is always super amusing in my opinion. I'm also easily scared. A pro tip: consider ubering or parking early in the day since the parking line for haunt gets so so long (1hr at 8 pm) Tooth fairy was my favorite by far

Amazing. Not to be missed. What a thrill! From the moment you enter to the final ending -…read moreeveryone/thing is A+. The staff, the show, the fun - simply top notch. We went as a group and had a blast. Can't wait for the next one. Thank you Joshua Grannell!

Am I at the same haunted house as everyone else, because I don't understand the hype…read more We got there early and they were well organized and got us in on time for our 6:15pm program. The bar downstairs is ridiculously expensive at around $12 for a small glass of liquor with lots of ice, of $7 for a bottle of water. Restrooms are open to anyone and mon gendered so be mindful when you're at the urinal because women can and will be behind you at the sink washing their hands. The decorations look like something out of Hobby Lobby meets Dollar Tree. Oh with a lot of cheap flat screens everywhere. The actors reminded me of everyone in my High School acting club. Good try, lots of passion, but not scary. Especially when I've been to both Universal Studios Florida and LA. Groups are about 10 people and our group had a lot of scaredy cats. You can pay extra for these red glow necklaces that make actors choose you or try extra hard to scare you. Turns out some people in our group are scared easily even though they were posing as tough with their necklaces LOL So the theme this year 2025 is good witches against bad witches who are turning humans into rats and zombies. Ummm. .okay. I found the whole thing comical and give this place 3.5 stars. Wish they would spend more time and money on the decorations, tone down the overacting and screaming, and get a better plot line. Crystals that change color, and finding those crystals seem less than scary if you ask me. This would be a 4 star haunted house if you're like 12 years old.