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Haunted Nights in Kansas City: The 52nd Season of the Edge of Hell and The Beast

In an exciting twist for haunt enthusiasts, Kansas City’s renowned haunted attractions, Edge of Hell and The Beast, are gearing up for their 52nd season with a condensed schedule of only 13 nights of spine-tingling experiences this October. As temperatures in September soar, the venues have shifted their dates to keep visitors cooler and spookier as Halloween approaches.

A Brief History of Fear and Fun

Edge of Hell, which opened its doors back in 1975, holds the esteemed title of the oldest operational haunted attraction in the United States. Meanwhile, The Beast made its debut in 1991, quickly becoming recognized as one of the top haunted experiences in the country. Together, they have cultivated Kansas City’s Historic West Bottoms into a must-visit destination for thrill-seekers and Halloween aficionados from far and wide.

Traditionally, the haunted season kicked off as early as August, evolving over the decades as weather patterns changed. With the growing discomfort of hot summer nights for both performers and guests alike, the schedule shifted into September, and now it has fully transitioned to October. The current lineup will open on select nights starting from October 2nd, continuing with additional weekends and weeknights throughout the month, providing ample opportunities to indulge in some eerie entertainment.

Event Schedule

The specific dates for this hauntingly thrilling season include:

• - October 2-3
• - October 9-10
• - October 15-17
• - October 22-24
• - October 29-31

Guests can revel in the chilling atmosphere while savoring the cooler October nights that set the perfect backdrop for haunting adventures. Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, known as the Queen of Haunts and spokesperson for the attractions, humorously mused, "Maybe 13 isn't unlucky after all. We're packing 52 years of fear into 13 October nights—cooler temperatures, darker nights and that unmistakable feeling that Halloween is getting closer."

Adventures Await

During this season, both haunted attractions promise to deliver the same level of thrilling frights and novel scares that have kept families returning for generations. Many visitors remember experiencing the fear as children and now bring their own kids, demonstrating the longstanding tradition these attractions foster within the community.

"Fifty-two seasons, good night almighty, that's a lot of scares," said Arnett-Bequeaith. "We have family legacies where grandparents now bring their grandchildren to experience the thrill. While we've seen many changes over the years, one thing remains constant: today's thrill-seekers are always looking for bolder, crazier experiences, and we're excited to mix things up continually."

Get Your Tickets!

Tickets are available for purchase online at kcbeast.com and edgeofhell.com. As the haunted attractions evolve, so too do their events, expanding into realms of immersive entertainment, including the Festival of the Full Moon, held on the streets of the West Bottoms during the haunt season, along with the Kansas City Ghost and Gangsters Tour for those looking to delve deeper into the city’s darker tales.

In addition to entertaining audiences, Full Moon Productions supports local anti-bullying campaigns, with their initiative, Monsters Against Meanness, stemming from their philosophy that while they portray monsters and frighten the public, they do not endorse bullying in any form.

Get ready for a frightfully good time this October, and make sure to experience the terrific scares that Edge of Hell and The Beast promise to deliver during their condensed, yet unforgettable, 52nd season.