It's going to be a spooky month at the Winchester Mystery House

"Festival Fright Nights, which opened last Friday and run through Nov. 1, is produced by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment, which produces other Halloween themed events in historic locations like the Queen Mary in Long Beach and the Old Joliet Prison in Illinois. So they definitely understand how to be respectful of a historic property, while having fun playing with both the unique locations and the lore."

"At the Winchester Mystery House, they've set up three main attractions that take people through the mansion itself, the outdoor greenhouse and carriage house - which are entirely unrecognizable and frightening - and, finally, into the basement. There are also two add-ons: a creepy flashlight tour through a different part of the basement and a thrill-ride of a séance show that has its roots in Harry Houdini's actual 1924 visit to the mansion."

Festival Fright Nights runs through Nov. 1 and is produced by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment, known for themed events at historic sites. The event uses the Winchester Mystery House, greenhouse, carriage house and basement to stage three main attractions plus two add-ons: a creepy flashlight basement tour and a thrill-ride séance show tied to Harry Houdini's 1924 visit. Performers around the house and grounds provide interaction and jump scares, creating an unnerving atmosphere. The full experience takes about 90 minutes, with an outdoor carnival offering themed snacks, cocktails (including a red drink in an IV bag), and a VIP speakeasy bar where drinks are allowed inside the mansion.

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