Spooktacular Suggestions to Start Your Halloween Season in South Central Kansas

Hauntingly Fun Locations in South Central Kansas

Spooky season is here, have you gutted out a pumpkin or had the guts to explore any haunted houses? Well, get started today because South Central Kansas has the must-visit spots every fall. 

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The best pumpkin patches

We have the best pickings for pumpkins. Until the end of October, you can enjoy more than 10 family-friendly pumpkin patches throughout South Central. Grab your crew and go pick a pumpkin, walk through corn fields and pet some animals.

 

A skeleton rests behind several orange and white pumpkins atop a bed of hay near a tree.

The best spooks in Wichita, KS

It’s time for a scare, and by the end of the night, you’ll be wondering who put “heart” in the Heart of the Country. Wichita will test if you can handle these five ridiculously screamy haunted locations.

 

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More fall adventures in South Central

If you're looking for more fall excitement and colors, explore both Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway and Flint Hills National Scenic Byway. Another great way to spend the season is at The Selfie Spot on Douglas and Wichita’s Spooky Party Bus Tour, both in Wichita.

 

Picture a crisp October breeze with family and friends and a list full of new attractions to explore. This fall, and many more to come, delve into pumpkin patches, heart-pounding haunts and so much more. You’ll find yourself anticipating autumn throughout the year. Click here to discover more things to do and see in South Central Kansas. 

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