Circle of Ash Spooked Courtlin Silly. How to Make the Most of the Haunted Attraction.

Whether you want to give your teens scary memories or enjoy nightmare-inducing Halloween fun with adults, Circle of Ash Haunted Attraction is doing it bigger and better than ever this year.

At the Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City, the monsters have smashed through the Circle of Ash haunted house, so if you've been in past years, you'll see some "renovated" areas that are as chill-inducing as ever. Then, if you can stomach it, hit Socko's Fun House, a funhouse-style maze overrun with demented clowns, and the Frightmare Forest of monsters. The experience is generally PG-13, and adults must accompany those 13 and younger.

Circle of Ash also revamped the VIP experience, with a new tent offering photo ops with the actors, firepit tables, and free popcorn, soda, and water. VIPs also get 15 percent off merch and concessions, a keepsake wristband, and the opportunity to skip the lines at all three attractions.

Their two special events this year are:

• Oct. 13: To celebrate Friday the 13th, guests will receive a promo code to return on a Thursday or Sunday night for just $13 per person.
• Oct. 29: Kids Night is $10 per family, with proceeds benefitting the Linn County Fairgrounds. Families can explore Frightmare Forest and Socko's Funhouse.

Here's a look at their hours:

Tickets at the gates cost a little more and the later into October it gets, the busier it gets, so it's always better to buy online at circleofash.com. They offer corporate discounts and discounted rates for groups of 20 or more. For more information on that, just email info@circleofash.com.