Dark Hour Haunted House
Haunted attraction · Plano · Texas
A Plano warehouse haunt staffed by the Sisters of Mercy coven, running full-contact scare experiences through the fall. The team also runs lights-on oddities like Chicken Night, billed on their site as "A FRIGHT FREE EVENT!" for visitors who want the sets without the scares.
Don’t miss
Plan your visit
Select nights; lights-on Chicken Night on Sept 20, Oct 15 and Nov 1
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 10–November 14
Color builds from November 3 · mostly bare by December 6
Sampled at Dark Hour Haunted House’s own coordinates and elevation (191 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 115 weather points across Texas, nudged 1 day earlier to match 2 published peak dates from tpwd.texas.gov and explorefall.com. This year's weather has the peak running 4 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Dark Hour Haunted House
Good color holds through about November 21, giving you roughly 18 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 4 days earlier than Texas as a whole.
It sits inside Dallas, so you can fit it into an afternoon.
Dark Hour Haunted House on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Texas, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Dark Hour Haunted House open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 19 – Nov 13. Select nights; lights-on Chicken Night on Sept 20, Oct 15 and Nov 1. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Dark Hour Haunted House peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 10–November 14 (best estimate November 12). Color starts around November 3 and is mostly bare by December 6.
- How do I get to Dark Hour Haunted House?
- Dark Hour Haunted House is in Plano. The closest city is Dallas, about 17 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Texas's fall lineup.
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