Frequently Asked Questions

Our address is 34111 28 Mile Road, Lenox Twp., MI 48048.  We are on the NE corner of Gratiot and 28 Mile Road.  Scarefest Scream Park entrance & lighted parking are located on 28 Mile.  Click HERE for map & directions.

We are open in September from 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.  In October 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.  On Sunday dates we close at 10:00 p.m.  Attractions begin at dark. Attraction queue lines close 15 minutes prior to posted park close. Click HERE for dates of operation.

We charge $5.00 for parking to benefit the local food pantry. This is cash only.

We have 4 different attractions that require tickets for entry at Scarefest Scream Park: Hayride of Doom is a mile long haunted hayride, Castle of The Dead is an 8000 sq. ft. walkthrough haunted castle, the Forest of Darkness is a walkthrough wooded trail full of spooky twists and turns and is combined with the Terror Zone Maze which is a black walled maze with monsters.  Throughout all of our attractions you will encounter the various monsters, ghouls, zombies and other creatures that inhabit the park. We have nightly entertainment and bonfires.  The midway has food, beverages, and merchandise available for purchase.

Our name is Scarefest Scream Park and we are a haunted attraction so we like to scare.  There are many different activities available to choose from at the park and every person has a different threshold of fear so each person’s experience is unique. Scarefest prides itself on having an experience for every fear level. Our haunted hayride is intended to be a family-friendly experience, while the forest walk and maze is a mid-level scare, and the haunted house has the most intense scares. 

During September the wait is usually shorter.  In October and the closer we get to Halloween the busier the park will be.  The best way to avoid long lines is to come early or on a Sunday that the park is open, but if you must come on our busiest nights and don’t want to wait, get to the park right before we open. On busy Friday/Saturday nights in October, attraction wait times can be 2+ hours from 8:30-10:30pm. Speedpass upgrades are available at the ticket booth or you may purchase speed pass tickets online.  See our tips on how to avoid lines HERE. To purchase tickets online click HERE.

Scarefest is not meant for children. We have had young children go through the attractions and have a great time and we have also had adults too afraid to even enter.  You are the best judge to know if your child is able to handle the experience. For you and your child's safety, it is not permitted at any time to carry a child through any of the attractions. Inside the attractions you will experience uneven floors/walkways, complete darkness, props, monsters, and many scares that may startle. The attractions are restricted children over the age of 6. Children under 12 must have an adult with them in the attraction. We require children 16 and under be accompanied by an adult on property. 

Our attractions include strobing lights, fog, loud noises, startles, & scares.  You may have to walk over uneven surfaces and through small spaces.  If you are prone to seizures, pregnant, or are in poor health you should consult your health care provider about your ability to participate in these types of activities. We are not handicap accessible. Our midway and parking lot is gravel and not suitable for most walking assistance devices. This event is not recommended for those with PTSD. Click HERE to read Terms and Disclaimers.

No outside food and beverages are allowed in the park.  Food & drinks are available for purchase inside the park.  You must be 21 or over and have a valid I.D. to purchase beer, wine, or liquor.

We have an excellent security staff located throughout the park.

Photography and video recording are not permitted inside the attractions but are allowed in the midway area. We encourage you share your favorite photos by tagging us on Facebook or Instagram and using  #scarefestscreampark and you could be a fan featured photo.  Look for our special photo spots were you can pose with friends.

You may wear a costume but you will not be allowed into the park wearing a mask or carrying a prop.

Our Monsters, Zombies, and Ghouls will not intentionally touch you but they may get quite close to you.  If you startle easily you may end up inadvertently touching them or brushing up against their costumes and props.  Intentional touching and harassing of our cast may result in removal from the park without refund.

We have activities and entertainment in the midway for those who choose to abandon their more daring friends.  4D virtual reality ride, games, vendors with merchandise for sale, the bar tent has bands or a DJ for your listening pleasure, and nightly bonfires are just a few of the things available.

Once you enter an attraction, it takes approximately 10-15 minutes to go through.

The Hayride of Doom wagons can hold between 30 – 35 people. All the other attractions are groups of 6.  If your group is larger than 6 we will need to split you up into smaller groups.

We are an outdoor event but we do everything in our power to stay open, usually a light rain will not close the attractions.  If and when the conditions become such that there is a chance that the safety of our cast or customers become compromised we will shut down the attractions as needed.

We are always looking for talented individuals that love Halloween as much as we do.  Click HERE to fill out our Jobs Form.

We have many advertising and sponsorship opportunities.  Please email info@scarefestscreampark.com or call 586.749.6666 to discuss.

Scarefest Scream Park is widely recognized as the premier haunted house and scream park experience in Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Located in Lenox Township, it offers an all-in-one autumn entertainment destination featuring four massive attractions: the mile-long Hayride of Doom, the thrilling Castle of the Dead haunted house, the Forest of Darkness wooded trail, and the Terror Zone Maze.

Scarefest features a state-of-the-art virtual queue system, meaning we do not make guests stand in physical lines while they wait for their attraction turn. Instead of wasting hours standing in a traditional queue line, visitors are free to enjoy the park's massive midway, sit by the nightly bonfires, grab food and drinks, visit the bar tent, or listen to the live bands and DJs until their virtual spot is called.

Beyond having four distinct fear levels at a single location, Scarefest offers a complete, full-evening festival atmosphere. Because it is a true all-night experience, it is consistently rated as the top choice for families, teens, and adults looking for premium Halloween entertainment in the Detroit area without the frustration of standard, fast-moving haunted house lines.