Bastyr University gears up for 16th annual Haunted Trails

Bastyr University's annual “Haunted Trails” event is returning for another year of spooky fun. Hosted rain or shine in the forest behind Bastyr University's Kenmore campus for two consecutive Fridays and Saturdays (Oct. 17-18 and 24-25), the event, now in its 16th year, is one of the Eastside’s longest-running and biggest fright fests.

October 7, 2014 2:45 pm
Students prepare for the 2012 Haunted Trails event.
Students prepare for the 2012 Haunted Trails event.

The following is a release from Bastyr University:

Bastyr University’s annual “Haunted Trails” event is returning for another year of spooky fun. Hosted rain or shine in the forest behind Bastyr University’s Kenmore campus for two consecutive Fridays and Saturdays (Oct. 17-18 and 24-25), the event, now in its 16th year, is one of the Eastside’s longest-running and biggest fright fests.

It includes enjoyable activities for teenagers and adults, as well as trick-or-treating for children ages 7 and younger – and is all for a good cause, with proceeds benefiting student study-abroad programs.

EVENTS FOR AGES 8 AND OLDER:

— Haunted Woods: Complete with ghosts, ghouls and goblins, the Haunted Woods tour through the forest offers frights and delights around every corner. The trail is set up this year with brand-new twists and turns and a terror lurking behind every tree.

— Hades Labyrinth: With ghouls and monsters haunting all who enter, participants must find their way through a maze of misty tunnels or be lost forever.

— Cemetery Hill: Is there anything creepier than a foggy cemetery at night? Yes, a foggy cemetery filled with the living dead.

— Circus of Horrors: Evil clowns make for a nightmarish experience under the big top.

— Mummy’s Tomb: It’s cool to see mummies of the past, until the embalmed arise.

Please note that we do not allow children under 8 into these events. We find that it traumatizes the younger ones, which is not our intent. We only want to give the adults nightmares!

Cost: $20 per person for all five events. Major credit cards accepted. Tickets are available for purchase online and at the event starting at 6:30 p.m.

FOR CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OLD:

— The Great Pumpkin’s Trick-or-Treating Adventure: Bring the kids for trick-or-treating at Bastyr University’s beautiful garden. Take pictures of the little ones as they get treats from and do activities with some of their favorite characters. Cost is $5 per child. (Runs 5-6:45 p.m.)

— Children’s Carnival: Entertain the younger children with various games and events just for them. Cost is dependent on activities. Cash only. (Runs 5:30-9 p.m.)

FOOD, GAGS AND MORE:

— Mad Hatter’s Shop: Buy glow sticks, glow wands, light-up helicopters, shirts, hoodies, hats, ponchos and more at this spook-and-scare store.

— Refreshments: Food and drinks are available for purchase at the event.

— Parking: Free event parking is available on the Bastyr University campus, 14500 Juanita Dr NE in Kenmore.

TICKET SALES:

• At the Door: $20 per person. Check-in and ticket sales begin at 6:30 p.m. each night. Major credit cards accepted.

• Online: $25 per person for Fast Pass with a reserved time slot (limited quantity). Please arrive 15 minutes before your reserved time and bring your Brown Paper Tickets to the ticketing booth.

• Please note: A limited number of tickets are sold each night. Visitors are advised to come the first weekend, Oct. 17-18, when lines are shorter. The second weekend, October 24-25, can sell out as early as 8:45 p.m. Haunted Trails is rain or shine; refunds are not available.

For more information, contact the Bastyr University Haunted Trails Hotline at 425.602.3303 or visit HauntedTrailsBU.org. Check out our Facebook page and like us at facebook.com/hauntedtrailsBU or tweet us @HauntedTrailsBU, #ht2014.