The HPR Spooky 13

​The HPR Spooky 13

October 16th, 2024

By HPR Staff

Halloween is upon us and we did our best to share some spooky and altogether ooky attractions as our top picks for the season. We included a 13 pack of haunts with a couple extra bonuses if you’re willing to go the distance.

We stirred up some of our old favorites as well as some historic haunts for the occasion. Don’t blame us if you have to sleep with the lights on.

Paranormal Investigations

October 4-26

Bonanzaville, West Fargo

Staff and guests have experienced unexplained phenomena at Bonanzaville for years. But which historic buildings are haunted? Find out Fridays and Saturdays, Bonanzaville has some basic ghost hunting equipment on hand, but if you’re more seasoned, feel free to bring your own! Ghost hunting guides and professional paranormal experts will attend each session leading guests on 90-minute guided excursions. Tickets available through Eventbrite. Drinks are included, along with a soup and sandwich bar.

https://www.bonanzaville.org/

Haunted Fort

Friday and Saturday, 7:30-11 p.m.

Entrance to the park opens at 7:00pm

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Mandan

Fort Abraham Lincoln is considered one of North Dakota's most haunted places, intriguing paranormal enthusiasts and entertaining skeptics. Interpreters and tourists alike have reported eerie encounters since the onset of the 1989 reconstruction of the Custer House. As Fort Lincoln expanded, more stories came out, such as the mysterious woman in a black dress and weeping voices along the boardwalk. In 2002, the Haunted Fort came to be, merging history with horror known to attract over 9,000 brave folks each October.

http://www.hauntedfort.com

Haunted Museum

Friday, October 25, 2 p.m. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Ottertail County Historical Society, Fergus Falls

Storytellers present true and accurate historical accounts that will shock and awe. Some events have become the stuff of local folklore and urban legend. Find out what really happened at the pig farm… if you dare. Parental guidance is suggested for children under 12. Tickets must be purchased by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22. You may either stop by OTCHS Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or purchase them online at www.otchs.org. Questions? Email LeAnn at lneuleib@otchs.org.

Art Ghoullery VII: Cults, Cabals, & Covens

Masquerade Reception Saturday, October 26

Art on view now through Sunday, November 3

Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, Moorhead

What’s more fun than a masquerade party? A masquerade art party, that’s what! It’s time for some creative costuming, or to come as you are, to celebrate this season’s creepiest art collection. Artists from throughout the region exhibit artwork centered around the theme “Cults, Cabals, and Covens.” Juror’s Choice and Audience Choice awards will be awarded to participating artists. https://www.therourke.org/

The Haunted Farm

Now through October 31, 7-11 p.m.

Rural Moorhead

This rural Moorhead has been freaking out the locals for over 30 years. Tickets include access to the…

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