# Event Details - **Event Name**: Haunted Hike & Hayride: Fright Night - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:15 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: What to Expect: Haunted Hike & Hayride is a 20 Minute Guided Walk through the Douglas-Hart Nature Center where you will encounter several costumed characters and stations for the theme: FRIGHT NIGHT! End the walk with a haunted hayride back to the visitor center. 5-6 pm (kids can dress up and scare our characters). 6-8pm (It's scary out there! Lots of jump scares, screaming, and lights). Visit: https://www.dhnature.org/hauntedhike.html Not interested in attending, but want to volunteer? Email volunteer@dhnature.org ​Purchase tickets at the door (Unless you are a DHF member; you may purchase pre-sale tickets) $10 per person, 2 and under are free. Receive a hike time at admissions. Groups are capped at around 15 people for a better experience and leave every 5 minutes! (If you have a large group, please be prepared to be split into multiple groups!) While you wait, enjoy snacks like popcorn and cider, OR chill by the campfire (favorable weather conditions only), take photos with our photo booth props or characters, and more, all in the outdoor classroom. The hike and hayride are all outdoors; please dress accordingly. Hikes line up on benches in the outdoor classroom approximately 5-10 minutes before your scheduled time. The "ringmaster" will call out hike times to get groups gathered on benches. Group hikes are to remain on benches until your Haunted Hike guide calls your hike time to leave. Please stay with your group at all times, no exceptions. The guide will walk you through all the trails and get you safely to the hayride. During the hike, you can expect jump scares, screams, flashing lights, strobes, decorated trails, decorated stations, costume characters, sound effects, loud noises, and more. The hike lasts approximately 20 minutes and traverse .5 miles, followed by a 10-minute hayride back to the visitor center and parking lot. 5:00-5:40pm is Reverse Scares. Children attending are encouraged to dress up and scare the characters on the trails! Groups departing after 5:45 may complete some of the hike during the scare times starting at 6pm. At that time, our volunteers begin scaring patrons. While this is a family-friendly event, nighttime hikes can be quite scary for children. Plan accordingly - you know your child best. If you miss your check-in time/hike, you MUST purchase new tickets for a new time. No Refunds!!! ​ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/haunted-hike-and-hayride-fright-night/200030783732524 - **Event Categories**: Kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Mattoon - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 2204 Dewitt Ave E, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938 - **lat**: 39.48955 - **long**: -88.38178 - **full address**: 2204 Dewitt Ave E, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Haunted Hike & Hayride: Fright Night - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/48bfaa98a9d52f0ec8a520511444e405a30f8d0828561407e4209aae35ea8154-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc482848-gmir?v=1791268104 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Haunted Hike & Hayride: Fright Night being held? - **A:** Haunted Hike & Hayride: Fright Night takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:15 pm at 2204 Dewitt Ave E, Mattoon, IL, United States, Illinois 61938. - **Q**: Who is organizing Haunted Hike & Hayride: Fright Night? - **A:** Haunted Hike & Hayride: Fright Night is organized by Douglas-Hart Nature Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Haunted Hike & Hayride: Fright Night is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mattoon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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