
Here are excerpts for you from the panel presentation at this year’s Awaken the Spirits convention. This is day 8 of our 61 day Hauntathon countdown to Halloween. This year marks the deviation for the event, though, where they usually take guests through sets and stories, this year they’re flipping the event on its head. This year’s All Hallows Eve event at the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, CA opens this Friday, September 10th. Celebrate All Hallows Eve and get lost in the House on a paranormal investigative adventure at Winchester Mystery haunts. This fall, the Winchester Mystery House will once again host these experts, but they won’t be alone.

Do you believe in ghosts and haunted Houses? They came looking for evidence of the unexplained, and they continue to come to this day. Tickets range $44–$54, per person.Įnjoy festive decorations and spooky themes all month long on any regular tour of the Winchester Mystery House … if you dare.For the past 98 years, the Winchester Mystery House has puzzled paranormal experts, comedians, and even master magicians. The show kicks off at nightfall, beginning around 6:40 p.m., and is not recommended for kids younger than 13. Think a twisted tour, but with surprises and never-before-visited (by the public) corners of the house. With help from ThemeDream Productions and San Francisco-based immersive-theater show The Speakeasy, brave guests will be transported to another realm. Explore the Winchester Estate’s many dark, ominous hallways in an enveloping experience. 2, 6:40 p.m.įor the more paranormally minded in your bunch, Unhinged is a real-life psychological thriller. More games, a bouncy house and family-friendly fun await at the end of the trail. You may see some estate caretakers get in on the fun. Venture through the property gardens, searching for candy, treats and some tricks along the way. Something the kids will love: Head to the haunted house for friendly ghosts and ghouls during the family friendly trick-or-treat trail. Priced begin at $259 per person the tickets also include admission to Unhinged. This is a more intimate dining experience and tickets will be limited. Guests enjoy a four-course meal, including wine pairings just as the heiress would have in her day. Head to the Winchester Mystery House for a gourmet Halloween-themed dinner in the stunning ballroom.

With Halloween fun around the corner, the historic home is the perfect venue for family fun, adults-only haunts and spooky-themed everything. All this is to say, whether the haunted history or architectural aspects intrigue you, the Winchester Mystery House is a must-visit in the Bay Area - and there’s no better time than October. With stunning architecture from a bygone era, the estate is deservedly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a California Historic State Landmark and a San Jose City Landmark. Nearly 100 years old, the once home of Sarah Pardee Winchester, heiress to the Winchester Repeating Arms fortune, and previously known as Llanada Villa, is now a beloved haunted mansion. The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California, boasts a long, intriguing history for curious travelers and eager-to-be-creeped-out families.
