Friday, October 16: Pantophobia Haunted Trail

Friday, October 16 is our first premium night of 2026 and the first night we stay open until 11 pm. Pantophobia's 1-mile outdoor haunted walking trail at Darlington Lake in Mahwah, NJ, is open 8 to 11 pm, and premium night general admission is $36 a ticket plus fees.

Same weekend: Saturday, October 17, 8 to 11 pm ($36), and Sunday, October 18, 8 to 10 pm ($33, regular price). Halloween is 15 days away, and after October 16 there are seven nights left.

Friday, October 16: Know Before You Go

• Date and hours: Friday, October 16, 2026, 8 to 11 pm (premium night).
• End of the night: We close at 11 pm, so be in line by 10:15 pm, even if your ticket shows a later time. A ticket for the last time slot is still good; just be in line by then. If you can, book an earlier time.
• Tickets: This is a premium night, so you need a Premium Night ticket: general admission $36 per ticket; groups of 15 or more $33 each. Taxes and fees not included. Group Rate tickets must be purchased in advance online or by contacting us at info@pantophobia.com.
• Trail and parking: Entry is in timed 30-minute windows; please arrive 15 minutes before your time. The 1-mile trail is 100% outdoors and takes about 35 to 40 minutes over grass, sand and pavement, so wear comfortable athletic shoes. Free parking at Darlington Lake, 600 Darlington Ave, Mahwah, NJ 07430; it's a long walk from the parking lot to the haunt. The hayride is off this year while the park is under construction (we plan to bring it back next year), so the trail is the only attraction. Full details: Know Before You Go.

Other Nights

• Fri Oct 9, Sat Oct 10, Sun Oct 11: 8 to 10 pm
• Fri Oct 16* (this page), Sat Oct 17*: 8 to 11 pm · Sun Oct 18: 8 to 10 pm
• Fri Oct 23*, Sat Oct 24*: 8 to 11 pm · Sun Oct 25: 8 to 10 pm
• Fri Oct 30*, Sat Oct 31 (Halloween)*: 8 to 11 pm

*Premium nights.

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