Middletown, Delaware, is a small Delaware town that’s known for its charming main street and busy business district — and also, the creepy white silo with glowing red eyes that sits just off of the road on the outskirts of town. Year round, the silo spooks those who don’t expect it, but in the fall, the Silo’s glowing eyes signal the opening of the top Delaware scream park, Frightland. Plan a visit to the park to see how innocent Middletown becomes the best Halloween town in Delaware.

The terrifying landmark silo marks the location of a terrifying park that has been named one of the "Scariest Haunted Attractions in America" by Forbes, Huffington Post, and the Travel Channel.
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It's easy to see why Middletown is the best place to celebrate Halloween in Delaware!
Frightland features eight haunted attractions that tell the story of Dr. Thaddeus Idalia. Dr. Idalia went insane when he found his young daughter hanging from the rafters of his very own barn.
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In an attempt to bring his daughter back to life, Dr. Idalia began increasingly gruesome experiments on human subjects.
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The evidence of his experiments haunt the grounds to this day — from the haunted mansion to the doctor's graveyard.
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Every year, thousands of people flock to Frightland to see the results of Dr. Idalia's work in person — will you be one of the brave souls to visit this year?
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Hurry up, because Frightland is only open through Halloween!
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Are you brave enough to visit the scariest Halloween town in Delaware? Frightland is located directly on Route 13 in Middletown, Delaware, and it is open now for the year until early November. Address: 309 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE, 19709. To learn more, visit their website here.

Check the Frightland calendar for the dates and times they are open for the season, and to buy tickets. You’ll be contributing to the less spooky side of medical research by attending — a portion of ticket proceeds and all of the parking proceeds go to the Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware.

What are your favorite Halloween events in Delaware? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Elisa Regulski | September 18, 2019

What are the best Halloween events in Delaware?

When it comes to Halloween events in Delaware, this state definitely delivers. After you’ve visited Frightland, venture to Newark and enjoy the annual downtown Halloween parade. Hundreds of spooky floats will spread Halloween spirit through the city. In addition to this exciting spectacle, kids can trick or treat throughout Main Street. Nothing screams ‘Halloween’ like a bucket full of candy! For another family-friendly event, go to Boo At The Zoo at Brandywine. This Wilmington zoo turns into a Halloween wonderland every year. At this event, you can wear costumes and say hello to the friendly animals. Of course, there’s plenty of candy too.

What are the best haunted houses in Delaware?

Nightmares Haunted House, located in Laurel, is one of the scariest places in Delaware. Venture through chilling mazes and explore the macabre atmosphere. Watch out for ghouls and ghosts! You never know what will appear before you. The Hockessin Haunted House is another popular Halloween attraction. At this unique place, guests will be lead through three floors of the paranormal Winchester house. Are you brave enough to experience this?

What is the scariest place in Delaware to visit around Halloween?

Laurel is another scary place to visit in Delaware. This town is home to several chilling attractions including Nightmares Haunted House and the Cemetery House. The most terrifying, however, is definitely Slaughter House Farm. The story behind this place is dark and sinister. Visiting this attraction is not for the faint of heart.

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