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HAUNT: Dark Encounters

In the fall of 1996, a group of friends set out on a road trip through rural Virginia, driven by an obsession with local legends and folklore. Determined to separate fact from fiction, they documented their journey through journals, cassette recordings, and camcorder footage as they explored sites tied to mysterious creatures, chilling histories, and long-whispered tales.

Before they could complete their trip, they vanished without a trace.

Two weeks later, an abandoned vehicle with their belongings was discovered on the side of the road. Among the items was a backpack containing what appeared to be human bones and a crude poppet made of human hair. Nearby, a smashed camcorder with a damaged tape was recovered deep in the woods.

For decades, the footage remained lost.

Now, with modern restoration technology, it has finally been recovered.

Thirty years later, the truth behind their disappearance is ready to be revealed. Are you brave enough to view the footage?

Join us tonight for additional 20% off to all military, first responders, teachers, and college students. Please show a valid ID in person to receive this discount.

Ticket prices are $35 a night; this allows you admission onto the trail multiple times for an hour during your stay. As in previous years, our ticketing is sold by Timed Entry to reduce wait times. When you arrive, you will receive a color-coded wristband that will be used to let you know when it is your turn! Essentially, once you have checked in, you are already in line!

To get $10 off your ticket(s) on October 3rd, 9th, 10th, and 11th use promo code: 10OFFHAUNT

To get $5 off your ticket(s) on October 16th, 18th, and 25th use promo code: 5OFFHAUNT

Don't want to wait in line? Purchase the Slasher Pass upgrade for an additional $10 to skip the line!

While waiting to venture into the footage, enjoy music in our Grooveyard that will keep those spooky scary skeletons at bay with music to keep the dead dancing! Join us Friday nights for Karaoke, and don't forget to visit our bar to grab one of our signature cocktails, mocktails, or dirty sodas. Tired of dancing? Stroll through our night market vendors and enjoy some delicious food from local food trucks. The Grooveyard party and karaoke are free of charge to attend, even for those who have not purchased Haunted Trails tickets. *Food truck and vendors will change depending on availability; follow @workhouseevents for the most up-to-date information regarding vendors.

NEW THIS YEAR: Cell Block & Grounds Flashlight Tour

Lights, off. Flashlights, on. A highly-requested addition, in collaboration with the Lorton Prison Museum: enjoy an after-dark flashlight tour of our Cell Block and hear about some of the true crime stories that took place on our campus. Everything you will hear is true and comes from the history of the Workhouse Arts Center. Purchase tickets at the Guest Services Booth onsite!

Box office closes at 9:50 PM every night. Trail closes at 10:30 every night. All proceeds go to support the Workhouse Arts Center, a community non-profit arts center.

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Bat Boy The Musical