Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Looking for a scary experience this Halloween? Some of these attractions are within driving distance of Burnsville, but could be worth the scare factor.
For some people, celebrating Halloween includes visiting a haunted house or going on a haunted hayride. Halloween is just around the corner and to get you prepared for the spooky holiday, Patch has prepared a list of some haunted attractions you can visit—if you dare. Frightmares at Buck Hill The grandaddy of them all is right here in Burnsville. Frightmares is back and better than ever after a scare of its own (one of the key haunted houses, the Bellharm Lovejoy Asylum, burned down in late September). Open Dates: Oct. 5 through Oct. 28. Hours: The attraction will be open from 7 p.m. until all guests have gone through each night. Ticket window closes at 11 p.m. Address: 15400 Buck Hill Road Burnsville, MN 55306 Website: http://www.…
Friday, September 28, 2012
Friday, Buck Hill unveiled its newest attraction—the Inferno—a replacement for the Bellharm-Lovejoy Asylum, which burned down on Sept. 16.
Those behind Buck Hill's Frightmares decided to have some fun with a recent misfortune: The company announced that it would offer a new Halloween attraction—The Inferno—to replace the Bellharm-Lovejoy Asylum, a set piece which was destroyed by fire on Sept. 16. Instead of viewing the blaze as a setback, the company has used it to spin a new marketing yarn and build Buck Hill's spooky mythos. "Shortly after the strike of midnight on Sept. 16, 2012, the Bellharm-Lovejoy Asylum attraction at Frightmares at Buck Hill mysteriously burned to the ground," the company's press release read. "According to Frightmares’ managers, the fire exposed a passage to a lower level. Known to past residents as “The Screamatorium,” this new haunt will …
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Early Sunday morning a blaze tore through Frightmares at Buck Hill, which is set to open in less than a month.
Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us Frightmares will go forward as planned after a fire that ripped through one the set pieces a the Halloween attraction, Buck Hill officials say. According to a report on KARE 11, authorities believe the fire broke out just before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, engulfing a "temporary structure." There are three such buildings on the Frightmares grounds, the Fright Factory, the Orcahrd Manor Dead & Breakfast, or the Bellharm Lovejoy Asylum. “The fire destroyed the Bellharm-Lovejoy Asylum, one of four houses and many other attractions at Frightmares at Buck Hill. No one was injured in the fire,” said a statement from the company, as reported by Sun Thisweek. The …
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The ghosts and goblins are out this weekend and waiting for the kiddos. Patch has some ideas for adult entertainment as well.
The kids can collect treats as they navigate around the rink and party at the park, and Mom and Dad can treat themselves to some music and art by local talent. 1. TRICK OR SKATE When/Where: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday; Burnsville Ice Center Why Go: Grab the kids for a party that party includes “Trick-or-Treating” around the rink, games, prizes, free private lessons for new skaters and a costume contest! Pricing: Included in admission fee 2. FRIGHTMARES AT BUCKHILL When/Where: 3 p.m. Sunday; Buck Hill Ski Area Why Go: Experience four terrifying attractions and more than 100 ghouls, goblins, and vampires as they welcome you into their homes. Pricing: $18 or $20 3. HALLOWEEN FEST When/Where: 6 – 8 p.m. Friday; Nicollet Commons Park Why Go…
