Haunted Hayrides Return To Eaton Preserve This October

PLAINFIELD, IL — Get ready to be spooked this Halloween season as haunted hayrides and pony rides return to the Plainfield Park District Oct. 21-23.

Guests will experience "bone-chilling thrills abound on this spooky fun-filled hayride" on the trail at Eaton Preserve, 23604 W. 135th St., Oct. 21-22 before haunted pony rides take place the following day.

At Normantown Equestrian Center, 12151 S. Normantown Road, children are encouraged to wear their best Halloween costumes and take a 10-minute ride on a dressed-up pony. Organizers recommend families bring their cameras to capture the moment.

Since not everyone can stomach scares, the park district is offering both scary and non-scary haunted hayrides. Family-friendly rides will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. both days while scary rides will run from 6:30-8 p.m.

As of Tuesday, most scary and non-scary hayrides are booked, but the park district opened waitlists for filled slots. It's best to sign up before the event is entirely filled.

Spots for haunted pony rides also filled up, but waitlists are open for each time slot.

Prices for each 15-minute haunted hayride vary from $12 or $15, and pony rides cost $15.