Aberdeen Haunted Forest

Aberdeen Haunted Forest Enter if you dare… Aberdeen Haunted Forest is crawling with clowns, zombies, chainsaws, and spine-chilling surprises.

We’re the masters of spooky fun—and we’re always waiting in the trees. You’ll scream, laugh, and maybe never leave… 🎃👻💀

04/22/2026

🌲👻 Aberdeen Haunted Forest Needs Its Creators… 👻🌲

Every fall, the Haunted Forest comes alive — shadows whisper, creatures stir, and Peter the Pumpkin lights the path for thousands of brave souls who wander through our woods.

But here’s the truth hiding between the trees:
The forest can’t build or run itself.
And right now… we simply don’t have enough hands to keep the magic (and the mayhem) alive.

For years, volunteers have poured their time, creativity, and heart into making the Haunted Forest a tradition our community looks forward to. But our crew has gotten smaller, and the work has gotten bigger. Without more people stepping in to help plan, build, and run the behind‑the‑scenes chaos…
we’re dangerously close to the point where the Haunted Forest will not be able to continue — this year or in the future.

If you’ve ever loved the screams, the laughter, the memories, or the thrill of being part of something spooky and special, this is your moment to step out of the shadows and join us.

🕯️ Meetings are every other Monday at 6:00 PM at The Flame on South Main Street.
No experience needed. No special skills required.
Just a willingness to help keep the forest alive.

Peter the Pumpkin is counting on you.
The creatures are counting on you.
And honestly… so are we.

If you want the Haunted Forest to continue haunting Aberdeen for years to come, we need you now more than ever.

Join us. Help us build the fear and create the screams. Keep the tradition alive.

Please send a message to our page if you have any questions about getting involved behind the scenes, or come to one of our meetings.
🌙🖤🌲

👻What lurked beneath the branches of the Aberdeen Haunted Forest?Whispers tangled in the wind… shadows that didn’t belon...
11/02/2025

👻What lurked beneath the branches of the Aberdeen Haunted Forest?
Whispers tangled in the wind… shadows that didn’t belong…
And when the night grew still—did something stir?
A rustle, a breath, a bump… or was it something watching?👻

10/29/2025

👻You never know who’s watching from the trees! 👻

🎃🌲 A huge Haunted Forest thank you to our incredible cosponsors—Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry! 🌲🎃Once again, ...
10/29/2025

🎃🌲 A huge Haunted Forest thank you to our incredible cosponsors—Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry! 🌲🎃

Once again, they braved the spooky season alongside Deidra and Peter the Pumpkin and all the Aberdeen Optimist Club friends, tolerating our tricks, embracing the treats, and helping us turn the woods into a wonderland of fright and fun.

From guiding ghouls to securing the shadows, keeping concessions creepy-delicious, and lending hands (and rakes!) wherever needed—this event wouldn’t be possible without their dedication.

The Haunted Forest is more than just a walk in the woods—it’s a full-on community conjuring. It takes a village of volunteers, partners, and spirited souls to bring the magic to life, and we’re beyond grateful to everyone who helped make it happen.

Until next year… beware the rustle in the trees 👻🍂

📸 PS: There were many more Parks, Recreation, and Forestry heroes haunting the forest with us—but these are just the few brave souls who got caught on camera with Peter the Pumpkin before they realized he was staging a photo op and promptly confiscated our camera for “security reasons.” 😅

Peter insists it was a misunderstanding. We insist he was trying to launch his modeling career.

Either way, thank you to the whole crew—seen and unseen—for putting up with our antics and making the Haunted Forest a frightfully fantastic success!

10/29/2025

👻Just a lil peek 🫣 into our child’s nightmare, you never know who’s lurking in there. 👻

🎃🕯️ Haunted Forest Heroes 🕯️🎃A huge shoutout to the brave souls who kept the shadows safe and the paths clear—our incred...
10/29/2025

🎃🕯️ Haunted Forest Heroes 🕯️🎃

A huge shoutout to the brave souls who kept the shadows safe and the paths clear—our incredible security team and guides! Whether you were stationed at the gate, roaming the trails, or helping guests find their way (or lose it, just a little 😈), your presence made the Haunted Forest a thrilling success.

Not everyone is pictured, but every single one of you is appreciated. Thank you for your courage, your kindness, and your commitment to keeping the spooky vibes strong and the scares safe. You helped us turn a forest full of frights into a night full of memories.

From all of us behind the scenes: we see you, we thank you, and we couldn’t have done it without you 💚🌲👻

🎃 Matinee Magic, Courtesy of Our Amazing Sponsors! 🧡This past Saturday, Deidra and Peter the Pumpkin set out on a whirlw...
10/28/2025

🎃 Matinee Magic, Courtesy of Our Amazing Sponsors! 🧡

This past Saturday, Deidra and Peter the Pumpkin set out on a whirlwind adventure to visit some truly spook-tacular matinee sponsors—and wow, did they have a blast! From candy-filled smiles to costumed giggles, each stop was a treat (no tricks here!).

A huge thank-you to these community champions who helped make the day unforgettable:

🧡 Midco
🧡 Plains Commerce Bank
🧡 Dacotah Bank
🧡 Merxbauer and Maier Dental
🧡 Carrels and Bain Family Dentistry
🧡 Area Federal Credit Union
🧡 Health Care Plus & State Farm
🧡 A-1 Sanitation
🧡 Pierson Ford
🧡 Aberdeen Central Drama Club
🧡 Aberdeen Fire Department
🧡 Dakotaland Federal Credit Union

Peter may be made of pumpkin, but his heart grew three sizes seeing all the trick-or-treaters light up at each location. Deidra’s cape may be metaphorical, but she flew through the day with joy and gratitude!

Thanks for helping us turn a Saturday into a storybook of Halloween happiness. 🎭🍬👻

10/28/2025

Third scene sponsor was Dacotah Bank

10/28/2025

Scene 2 sponsors from matinee on Saturday!

10/28/2025

This was our first scene sponsor on Saturday!

A monstrous THANK YOU to our volunteer actors from Central and other schools! You nailed every eerie entrance and spine-...
10/27/2025

A monstrous THANK YOU to our volunteer actors from Central and other schools! You nailed every eerie entrance and spine-tingling scene. We couldn’t have pulled off this spooky spectacular without you—and it sounds like you had a boo-last doing it!

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