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The best haunted houses near JBLM

Award-winning, accredited and the highest rated haunts that will knock your socks off

Yell Manor in Yelm includes a full bar to wash down your fears. Photo courtesy of Yell Manor

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It's that time of year again; pumpkin patches, apple picking, hay rides, and bloody corpses with chainsaws chasing after you through the darkness. That's right, it's haunted house season, and we found the best ones you won't want to miss.

Yell Manor
Triad Arts Theatre
102 Yelm Ave. E., Yelm
Oct. 19-20 and 25-27, 6-10 p.m.

This year, Yell Manor challenges you to find your own way out of the haunt and gore. Use the clues to make your way closer and closer to freedom, all while experiencing the carnal thrills and graphic scares. Are you up for the challenge? Or will you give up and head to the safe room? Be sure to celebrate after at the full bar and Monster Shop. All ages are welcome; however, be sure to check the website or call ahead for the less scary times available for the little monsters.

$5/person, those ages 4 and younger are free, but may be eaten; Family Packages: 4 for $15, 5 for $20, 6 for $25
For more info visit: thetriadtheater.com.

Fright Fest

Wild Waves Theme Park
36201 Enchanted Pkwy, Federal Way
Weekends Sept. 28-Oct. 28
Fridays 6-11 p.m., Saturdays 5-11 p.m., Sundays 5-10 p.m.

Experience the annual haunted make-over of Wild Waves Theme Park. Enjoy 25 rides in the dark, the not-so-scary Booville for kids 12 and younger, and three terrifying haunted houses for the real thrill seekers. The first, Chamber of Souls, presents you with more blood, gore and scares than most can handle as you find your way through medical corpses and a zombie apocalypse. From there, head to Camp Whispering Pines where you'll be escorted by the remains of camp counselors treading over their slaughtered campers. If you've made it this far then have some fun at The Playground, a 3D haunted fun house that's filled with creepy clowns and freaks.

$25.99/adult, $14.99/child
For more info visit: wildwaves.com.

The Playground at Wild Waves Theme Park is filled with creepy clowns. Photo courtesy of Wild Waves
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Georgetown Morgue Haunted House
500 E. Marginal Way, Seattle
Dates and times vary, check website for more details.

The rich history of this building began in 1928 as a funeral preparation facility, but was later purchased in 1939 to become a 100-body per day crematorium. Needless to say, death was no stranger here, even more so when one of the most gruesome unsolved crimes on Seattle city record occurred Oct. 25, 1968. The morgue now welcomes you, if you dare, to discover the secrets of it's disturbing past, an evening filled with murderous theatrics, horror and screams, not for the faint at heart. Not recommended for children 12 and younger, but the morgue offers a Kids Day with the lights 1-4 p.m. Oct. 13.

$24/person
For more info visit: seattlehaunts.com.

Death is no stranger to the Georgetown Morgue. Photo courtesy of Georgetown Morgue
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My Morbid Mind Haunted House
4548 Marvin Rd. SE, Lacey
Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 18-20, 25-31, times vary

This annual haunted house began when a Halloween enthusiast and his family worked together to create the best Halloween display in town, complete with a full backyard haunt. From there, it evolved into a nearby barn to become the horrifying and highly rated haunted attraction that it is today, complete with props, animatronics, pneumatics and tons of special effects. This haunted house is not kid-friendly, but be sure to bring them by on Halloween night from 5-6:45 p.m. where the lights will be on and the creatures will hand out candy.

Admission starts at $9/person
For more info visit: mymorbidmind.com.

Except for one night a year -- Halloween night from 5-6:45 p.m. -- the My Morbid Mind Haunted House is not for kids. Photo courtesy of Morbid Mind Haunted House
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Haunted Woods
Maris Farms
25001 Sumner Buckley Hwy., Buckley
Begins Sept. 28, dates and times vary

Tis the Haunting Season at Maris Farms. Embark on the terrifying journey through the Haunted Woods, a 35-minute walk along a dark and haunted trail through corn stalks. Be weary of the ghoulish characters and forest creatures ready to pounce at every turn. If you are faint-natured, this may not be for you. The trail is not recommended for children 10 and younger, but come back during the day to enjoy many other kid-friendly activities all season long.  

$35 general admission
For more info visit: marisfarms.com.

The Haunted Woods is a 35-minute walk of horror. Photo courtesy of Maris Farms
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The October Haunts
Freighthouse Station Marketplace
2501 East G St., Tacoma
Begins Sept. 29, dates and times vary by event

Head to Freighthouse Station for a night of horror with not just one, but two masterpiece haunted houses. Begin your journey at Redemption, a terrifying walk through the hideous and disturbing afterlife. Encounter nightmarish creatures, and hope you make it out before you become one of them. If you dare, enter the 15,000 feet of Shadows, with multiple ghoulish themes designed to test your sanity and courage. Neither house is suitable for children 12 and younger.

$20 military admission with ID at Ticket Booth
For more info visit: tacomahaunts.com/the-october-haunt.

The October Haunts will keep you from sleeping well. Photo courtesy of Frighthouse Station

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