Get ready for an unforgettable Halloween experience as The Haunted Forest® 2024 returns to Inanda Country Base on 26 October 2024. This spooktacular event was first launched in 2017 and has become South Africa’s premier Halloween festival, offering an evening filled with spine-chilling fun for all ages.
The little ones can start the spooktacular festivities with trick-or-treating at 6pm before the real thrill kicks off at 8pm. Bring the family and friends for an evening of fear and fun at The Haunted Forest® 2024.
What to Expect at Haunted Forest® 2024
Event founder, Leone Amon, promises an even bigger and better festival this year – “We’ve got something for everyone – whether it’s exploring our eerie Haunted House, walking through the Haunted Forest with life-size scenes and actors, or playing vintage games.”
The festivities will be hosted in a sprawling outdoor area featuring. Here are 5 great reasons to attend the spooktacular Haunted Forest® this year:
1. The Haunted House and other funky installations
Get ready for heart-pounding scares inside “The Last Gas Station on the Left,” this year’s spine-chilling Haunted House that promises thrills and screams for all brave enough to enter.
As you enter, you’ll be transported into a nightmarish world where danger lurks around every corner. Picture yourself wandering through a deserted gas station, where eerie lights flicker, strange noises echo, and ominous figures move in the shadows. Each room is meticulously designed with life-sized scenes and spine-chilling actors to give you that pulse-quickening, immersive scare. Be prepared for surprises, jump scares, and moments that will leave you screaming for more.
2. The Haunted Forest Walk
Take a chilling journey through the dark, mysterious woods, where every rustle of leaves and a distant whisper could be something – or someone – waiting to frighten you.
This spine-tingling forest walk is filled with creepy surprises, terrifying actors, and haunting life-sized scenes that will keep you on edge as you navigate through the night.
3. Unwind in the family-friendly picnic area
For those looking to take a breather, the large picnic area offers a perfect spot to unwind. Early in the evening, family-friendly films play on a massive LED screen, making it an ideal space for younger kids. As the night progresses, the atmosphere darkens with classic horror films taking over the screen, giving thrill-seekers the perfect backdrop to enjoy food and drinks under the stars.
4. Interactive games and activities for young and old
From vintage games like a test of strength to creepy fun for kids, there’s something for all ages.
The children’s play area offers activities like a bucket-making workshop, where little ones can create their own spooky crafts. It’s a family-friendly environment during the day, but once the sun sets, the festival takes a darker turn with more intense and frightful fun.
5. Food, drinks and spooky souvenirs at the market
Treat yourself to a wide variety of food vendors, grab a drink from the bar, and explore merchandise stalls to take home some eerie Halloween memorabilia.
For those wanting to get into character, there’s even a make-up room to perfect your Halloween look. And don’t forget about the best-dressed costume contest, with amazing prizes up for grabs.
How to book your tickets
Tickets range from R100 to R500, with free entry for toddlers. For press passes or giveaways, contact Leone at 079 550 7918 or Rebecca at 084 899 5643 or via email at [email protected]
Cost: R350pp (adult) | R250pp (teen) | R100pp (children) | R500 (family) | Free (toddlers) | R50 (Haunted House). Book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 26 October | From 5pm to 11.30pm | 6pm, Trick-or-Treating | 8pm, Haunted Forest | Haunted House opens at 8.30pm
Where: Inanda Country Base, Rose Rd &, Maple Rd, Knopjeslaagte, Midrand
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 079 550 7918
Facebook: @TheHauntedForestSA
Instagram: @picnics.in.the.park
See our guide to Halloween events and experiences in Joburg
