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Halloween fun runs the gamut - from family-friendly to scream-inducing - at haunted attractions opening around Chattanooga this weekend.
ACRES OF DARKNESS: HAUNTED TRAIL & FAMILY ADVENTURE
• Where: Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Road
• When: 7:30-11 p.m. Oct. 17-18, 24-25, 31
• What to expect: Face local legends and the forest's natural dangers in this haunt in the woods. Acres of Darkness features two trails: one for the family, the extreme Ghost Town of Horror for those who dare. The family area includes a hayride, blacklight maze, face painting, pumpkin decorating, s'mores and cocoa by the bonfire
• Admission: $15 ($5 discounts for Chattanooga Audubon Society members)
• Phone: 423-892-1499, 423-892-3690
• Website: www.chattanoogaaudubon.org
HAUNTED RANCH AND HAYRIDE
• Where: Mystery Dog Ranch, 975 Wooten Road, Ringgold, Ga.
• When: 7-11 p.m. Oct. 17-18, 24-25, 31-Nov. 1.
• What to expect: Adrenalin-pumping scares produced by live actors, horses and hayrides
• Admission: $12
• Phone: 706-935-5559
• Website: www.mysterydoghauntedranchandhayride.com
BOO IN THE ZOO
• Where: Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave.
• When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 17-18, 24-25
• What to expect: This nonscary Halloween event includes cartoon characters, trick-or-treat stations, costume contests, pony rides, games and inflatables
• Admission: $8.95 adults, $5.95 children 3 and older (half price for members)
• Phone: 423-697-1319
• Website: www.chattzoo.org