DFW'S LEGENDARY DARK HOUR
HAUNTED HOUSE

Step into one of the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s most immersive haunted attractions, where elaborate theatrical sets, terrifying creatures, state-of-the-art effects and unexpected scares are around every corner. For the 2026 season, experience more animatronics than ever before, the all-new Medusa’s Lair and Strega Chamber, and an ever-growing goblin horde taking over the labyrinth. Whether you’re a lifelong horror fan or looking for the ultimate Halloween night out, Dark Hour delivers a night of fear you won’t forget.

Enter the Dark.
If You Dare.

The Coven is growing, the goblins are hungry, and Dark Hour has never been more
terrifying. Secure your tickets for the 2026 season and discover what’s waiting
inside the labyrinth.

EVENT INFO

OPENING SEPT. 19th

Dark Hour Haunted House returns Saturday, September 19th and operates select nights through Friday, November 13th. 

SPECIAL EVENTS: CHICKEN NIGHTS

During select nights this fall, Dark Hour opens it's doors to all chickens and scaredy-cats. Tour Dark Hour with no actors, no animatronics - just you and the environment we created. Go at your own pace, and take pictures if you wish! The lighting and ambiance will be in normal show mode. Great for families with young ones.

⚠️ These shows still contains strobe lighting elements.

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Co-located at Dark Hour, visit the North American Cryptid  Museum. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT DARK HOUR

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM DARK HOUR HAUNTED HOUSE?

Dark Hour Haunted House is DFW's top-rated haunted house event. Dark Hour’s state of the art lighting and audio systems, in-house production facility, and talented staff of artists and technicians allow us to offer new immersive experiences for each unique production.

WHERE IS DARK HOUR LOCATED?

Dark Hour Haunted House is located at 701 Taylor Drive in Plano, Texas, 75074, near Plano Parkway and Highway 75 and close to the President George Bush Turnpike. Free paved parking is available on-site and in surrounding areas. Click here for detailed directions. 

HOW LONG IS DARK HOUR?

The haunted attraction usually takes 20-30 minutes to walk through. There is a small wait in a themed queue as well. Overall, plan to spend 60-90 minutes at Dark Hour.

VIP experiences take approximately 1hr 30mins. This includes 30 minutes in a private VIP room with scare stations, and two trips through the attraction all while skipping the line.

HOW DO I BUY TICKETS?

Tickets to Dark Hour Haunted House are available both online and on-site once you arrive. You can save time, and money, by pre-purchasing your tickets online. We accept all major forms of payment. Group sales are also available. Click here to get tickets now.

WILL FOOD AND BEVERAGES BE AVAILABLE? 

You will be able to purchase beverages at this event.

IS DARK HOUR OUTSIDE OR INSIDE?

Dark Hour Haunted House is held indoors in an air-conditioned facility. On busy nights some of our wait line is outside, but the vast majority of our line is also indoors. Since Dark Hour takes place indoors, we are open rain or shine. 

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