It’s finally October in Rexburg, and you know what that means? Scare season and Halloween! That’s right, the holiday that is dedicated entirely to fun, friends, and frightening scenes is practically upon us. And so the real question is: What to do to make the most of this short-lived holiday?
Folks in Rexburg are always looking for fun activities that don’t break the bank. That’s exactly what you can get out of a lot of these local haunted attractions. So, without further ado, here are the spookiest scenes in Rexburg.
The Haunted Straw Maze
Trying to find your way out of a complicated maze is hard enough. However, it only gets harder when you add the element of ghosts, ghouls, and zombies creeping out of the dark corners of this spooky labyrinth to surprise you. Bring your friends and family to the Haunted Straw Maze, located right here in Rexburg. Admission is just $10, or less if you have the kiddos with you starting Saturday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m.
(Photo Credit: @thestrawmaze – Instagram)
The Haunted Forest
Think the Haunted Straw Maze was scary? Well, get ready for a whole new level of terror. Don’t wander off from the path as you try to make your way through the Haunted Forest. Unlike the straw maze, you don’t know where one of those ghoulish ghosts may be lurking. It could be in the tops of the trees, down by your feet, or anywhere. Stay on your toes and be on the lookout when you go to the Haunted Forest in Rexburg for the same price as the Haunted Straw Maze ($10). Their season begins Saturday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m.
(Photo Credit: The Haunted Forest Instagram)
The Haunted Mill
Built in 1890 in Teton, ID (just 10 minutes away from Rexburg) by James Siddoway, Robert Siddoway, and James Briggs as a flour mill, this amazing site has lasted for nearly 130 years and is rich in local history. The mill has served 
as a site to scare locals for over two decades now. As you navigate your way through the mill you will be filled with both awe and terror as you recognize the rich history of the building. But don’t get too distracted, there are scarers lurking at every corner. They’ll creep up on you as you pass through this four-story wonder with a maze, waterfall, suspension bridge and much more. The Haunted Mill in Teton, ID opens September 27 at 7:30 p.m. and admission starts at $10.
(Photo Credit: @thehauntedmillinteton – Instagram)
The Haunted River
Surrounded by the mysterious stories of Reverend Elias (Eli) Barnes’ congregation and their intermingling with a local Indian tribe. The legend of The Haunted River tells the story of the feud that boiled over between the two communities. Fueled with hatred and greed toward the tribe, Barnes’ congregation sought to take the lives of the members of the tribe. But they were warned that if they were ever to cross the river that separated them they would ultimately face the wrath of Wanetaqua (The Soul Taker), who would drown them in the river. Let’s see if you are brave enough to find out if the legends are true at The Haunted River this season. Located at 501 N 3100 E, Menan, Idaho (just 20 minutes from Rexburg). The Haunted River is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 p.m. to midnight for $20 per person.
(Photo & Story Credit: The Haunted River)
The Lost Souls Theater
Built nearly a hundred years ago, the Lost Souls Theater stands as an exciting attraction to the locals of Shelley, ID located at 172 S State St. Shrouded in dozens of mysterious stories, The Lost Souls Theater, according to
many of the locals and those who have visited, could be what it claims to be- a haunted house. You be the judge and see if you can spot the ghosts that may still be in attendance there. Opens September 27th at 7:00 p.m. Admission is just $10.
(Photo Credit: The Virginia Theater)