1 Hilltop Haunted House — Newark, DE
A little over a hundred yards long, our scary but family friendly haunted maze has something for everybody. We will open our maze Monday, October 27th through Saturday, Nov.1.
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The 10 Best Haunted Houses & Halloween Haunts in Newark, DE (2026)
14 haunts are on FrightMaps in Newark this season; 4 of them updated their listing for 2026. Here are the 10 fans like most.
How we picked
Every haunt here is a live FrightMaps listing in Newark, DE. We order by fan likes on FrightMaps, then how complete the listing is (description, photos). Pro status and paid placement never affect the order. Ranks were locked when this list was published; the 2027 list rebuilds from scratch, so posting dates and photos now is how you move up.
2 The blue haunt of harmony woods — Newark, DE
Looks like Halloween got a little shipwrecked this year—our yard is now the final resting place of a skeleton pirate ship that somehow crashed ashore at our house.
Family friendlyScare level: Boo-LiteHome hauntMon–Sun 6:00–10:00 PM
3 Autumn Horseshoe Haunt — Newark, DE
singing pumpkins, lights, and frights
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4 The Haunting Of Harmony Hills — Newark, DE
Skeleton scenery
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5 Mayhem On Merriman — Newark, DE
Crazy collection of animated and non-animated fun by the neighborhood. multiple houses decorated. something for everyone! Night pictures to come!
Free admissionHome hauntMon–Wed 5:00–8:00 PMThu 5:00 AM–8:00 PMFri–Sat 5:00 AM–10:00 PMSun 5:00–10:00 PM
6 North Star Skelly — Newark, DE
North Star Skelly loves halloween & Christmas!
Drive-Through HauntAnimatronicsPhoto OpScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome haunt
7 Woodside Manor — Newark, DE
Family friendly fun with multiple neighbors all handing out candy (& teal friendly items).
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8 The Haunting At Hill House — Newark, DE
Elaborate display with skeletons, zombies, various light features and general spookiness.
Yard HauntScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntMon–Thu 6:00–11:59 PMFri 6:00 AM–11:59 PMSat–Sun 6:00–11:59 PM
9 Bay Pointe Of No Return — Newark, DE
Located Just north of the canal, ran by a High school Sophomore, this is one of the most underrated displays in a residential area in Delaware.
Photo OpYard HauntFree admissionFamily friendlyScare level: Boo-LiteHome hauntMon–Sun 6:30 PM–12:30 AM
10 Fun To Drive By For The Kids — Newark, DE
just a fun house for the holidays for the kids to see
Family friendlyScare level: Boo-LiteHome haunt
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