Willamalane’s Haunted Hayride Celebrates 30 Years

New Haunted Hayride ticketing process begins October 1

Willamalane’s Haunted Hayride celebrates 30 years of not-so-spooky rides through the orchards of Dorris Ranch this October. Since 1996, the event has featured silly scenes and live performances along the route, including spectacular glow stick dancers, circus arts and fire dancing. Last year, the event hosted 1,650 people over three nights. 

Haunted Hayride will be Thursday, October 15 to Saturday, October 17 from 6:15 to 9:30pm. This event is held rain or shine.

This year, Willamalane’s in-district community members can purchase tickets early for Friday and Saturday nights, starting at 8:00am on October 1. Thursday tickets and any remaining Friday and Saturday tickets will be available for anyone to purchase on a first-come, first-served basis, starting at 8:00am on October 2. Community members can check this map to see if their address is in-district. 

“By offering priority registration to in-district community members, Willamalane is recognizing the community that has supported and made Haunted Hayride part of their Halloween traditions for the last 30 years.”

– Michael Wargo, Executive Director, Willamalane Park and Recreation District

Tickets for all of Willamalane’s other Halloween events also go on sale October 1. Ticketed events include: Willamalane’s Pints and Pizza 21+ nights at Ghostly Golf; Halloween Carnival, a kids’ indoor event with fun games and lots of candy; and Willamalane’s Haunted House at Dorris Ranch. 

For more information about all five of Willamalane’s Halloween events, visit the Willamalane website.

Haunted Hayride is presented by Lithia Toyota of Springfield and sponsored by OCCU and Springfield Utility Board. 

About Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Willamalane Park and Recreation District maintains and operates recreation facilities, community centers, pools, parks, trails, and natural areas in Springfield. In addition, the district provides recreational activities, volunteer opportunities, and childcare that are accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Created by voters in 1944, Willamalane is a special tax district, separate from the City of Springfield, governed by a five-member, elected board of directors and managed by an executive director. In 2022, Willamalane earned CAPRA accreditation, which signifies that the organization’s overall quality of operations, management, and service to the community are aligned with industry best practices.