Looking for Frights Beyond February? St. Patrick’s Day Haunted Houses Are Here!
If you thought haunted attractions were strictly for Halloween and Valentine’s Day, think again! The haunt industry continues to expand its calendar with a growing number of St. Patrick’s Day haunted houses and spring attractions opening across North America.
From evil leprechauns to twisted carnival themes, these haunts offer unique spring scares that bring a fresh perspective to the haunted attraction experience. Our comprehensive guide covers all 19 haunted houses operating during March, April, and May 2025.
2025 St. Patrick’s Day Haunted Houses by State
Florida
- Mr Creepies Demented Labyrinth – Panama City Beach, FL
Dates: March 21, 22, 28, 29
Georgia
- Circus of Horrors Haunted House – North Rome, GA
Dates: March 15th
Event: Rome Shriner’s Circus of Horrors: Leprechaun Edition - Terror On Highway 127 – Kathleen, GA
Dates: March 15th & 16th
Event: Shenanigans Shamrock Escape – Outdoor escape room with a twist!
Illinois
- Factory of Fear – Moline, IL
Dates: May 9th & 10th
Indiana
- Shattered Nightmares – Terre Haute, IN
Dates: March 14th & 15th
Event: The Curse of Shamrock
Maryland
- Bennett’s Curse – Baltimore, MD
Dates: March 15th – The Curse of St. Patrick
Also: May 3rd – Halfway to Halloween
North Carolina
- The 13th Acre – Monroe, NC
Dates: March 15th
Event: Clovers Curse - The Hotel – Ahoskie, NC
Dates: March 14th-16th
Event: Carnie – Annual Irish Carnival Festival gone wrong
New Jersey
- Brighton Asylum – Passaic, NJ
Dates: March 15th – Saint Patrick’s Slay
Also: June 13th – Mid Summer Scream Fest
Ohio
- Factory of Terror OH – Canton, OH
Dates: March 14th & 15th
Event: Luck of the Dead
Pennsylvania
- Castle Blood – Monessen, PA
Dates: March 14th & 15th
Event: St. Batricks Day - Field of Screams PA – Mountville, PA
Dates: March 15th – St. Paddy’s Day Haunt
Also: May 3rd – Halfway to Halloween - Haunted Hills Estate Screampark – Uniontown, PA
Dates: March 14th & 15th
Event: St. Patrick’s Day Massacre 2025 - Hidden Screams Haunted Attraction – Lewistown, PA
Dates: March 15th – Curse of the Leprechaun: A Race for Survival
Also: May 17th – Halfway to Hiddenween
And: July 19th – Ghosts of Proms Past Decades Prom (18+ only)
South Carolina
- Booger Jims Hollow – Blacksburg, SC
Dates: March 14th & 15th - Nightmare Dungeon Haunted Attraction – Greenville, SC
Dates: March 14th-17th
Event: Nightmare St. Patrick’s 2025
Tennessee
- FrightWorks – Powell, TN
Dates: March 14th & 15th – Leprechaun’s Curse
Also: June 6th & 7th – Summer Summoning
Texas
- Doc Wilkes House of Horrors – Longview, TX
Dates: March 15th
Event: Fear the Leprechaun
Virginia
- Frightmare – Chesapeake, VA
Dates: March 14th & 15th
Event: Leprechaun’s Revenge
Ontario, Canada
- Scarehouse Windsor – Windsor, ON
Dates: March 15th
Event: St. Patrick’s Day Massacre 2
When Do St. Patrick’s Day Haunted Houses Open?
Most St. Patrick’s Day haunted attractions operate on the weekend closest to the holiday, with the majority running March 14th and 15th. A few venues extend their operations through St. Patrick’s Day itself (March 17th), while others spread events across multiple weekends in March.
Several haunts are also offering “Halfway to Halloween” events in May, extending the spring haunt season well beyond March. Stay tuned for our list on those!
Spring Haunted House Themes
St. Patrick’s Day haunted attractions typically incorporate Irish folklore and leprechaun-themed elements into their traditional scares. Common themes include:
- Evil or twisted leprechauns
- Cursed gold and treasure hunts
- Irish carnival horror
- Shamrock and clover-themed curses
- Green-tinted gore and horror
Tickets and Pricing
Ticket prices for St. Patrick’s Day haunted houses generally range from $15-$30, with most venues offering online ticket sales. Many attractions also provide special packages and group rates.
For the most current pricing and availability, visit each haunt’s official website linked above.
Planning Your Spring Haunt Visit
These off-season haunted attractions often sell out quickly, so we recommend:
- Buy tickets in advance whenever possible
- Check social media for last-minute updates and special offers
- Arrive early for shorter wait times
- Check weather conditions for outdoor attractions
Are Spring Haunted Houses Worth It?
Absolutely! Spring haunted attractions offer several advantages over their Halloween counterparts:
- Shorter wait times due to smaller crowds
- More detailed scares as actors have more time with each group
- Unique seasonal themes not found during Halloween
- Greater actor interaction and immersive experiences
The Growing Trend of Year-Round Haunts
The expansion into St. Patrick’s Day events reflects a growing trend in the haunt industry toward year-round operations. With Valentine’s Day haunts becoming mainstream and now St. Patrick’s Day events following suit, the haunt calendar continues to expand.
