Happy Halloween: Full list of scare houses to check out this weekend

Halloween enthusiasts have transformed their homes into a frightening display filled with all the things that go bump in the night.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN: Here are just some of Toowoomba's Halloween enthusiasts who have transformed their homes into scare houses. Pictures: Nev Madsen and Kevin Farmer

Toowoomba residents have been warned to beware as reports of all things spooky rise across the region.

Halloween enthusiasts have transformed their homes into a frightening display filled with zombies, spiders and all the things that go bump in the night.

Sharayah McCarthy. Rae's House of Horrors in Wilsonton. Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.

But the faint-hearted are encouraged to tread with caution, with many hosts planning to deliver a scare or two.

And for trick or treaters brave enough to enter will be rewarded with candy, to sweeten the deal.

Isabella Botten (7 yo) celebrates Halloween at her Kearney Springs home. Monday, October 25, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Scare houses and events:

• Bar Wunder

When: October 30, from 8pm

Where: 424 Ruthven St, Toowoomba

– Best dressed prizes

– Halloween karaoke

Rae Laurie (left) and Sharayah McCarthy. Brandon Kerr in background. Rae's House of Horrors in Wilsonton. Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.

• House of Horrors

When: October 31, from 6pm to 9pm

Where: 205 Taylor St, Wilsonton

Rae Laurie has opened her ‘house of horrors’ up to the public for years and 2021 won’t be an exception, with the scare queen promising this weekend will be bigger and better than ever.

The Wilsonton scare house will feature a circus tent, old ambulance and witch hunt game where guests are encouraged to locate her.

Entry is a gold coin donation and all proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army.

Shelly Flook is ready for her haunted house event for Halloween in Kleinton, Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

• Toowoomba Haunted House

When: October 30 and 31, from 5pm to 10pm

Where: 48 Bennett St, Kleinton

Not one to scare easily, Shelly Flook has always been a fan of horror movies and anything supernatural.

And after building her growing collection of Halloween props, she will be opening up her haunted house for the sixth year, this weekend.

Those eager for a scare are advised to enter if they dare, with several different sections to explore, from the torture tent and vampire cave, to the gore chef’s kitchen and real-life fortune teller’s table.

With more than 16 actors scattered across the house, Ms Flook said this year will be her biggest Halloween event yet.

And while a lot of work goes into the scare house’s two-week preparation, the host said being able to make a difference makes it more than worth while.

After previously raising funds for Beyond Blue, this year Ms Flook will donate proceeds to Tony’s Kitchen.

“The thing I love most about it is the joy it brings to the kid’s faces and I love being able to scare the older people too,” Ms Flook said.

“It really touches home when people who have been impacted by the cause I’m raising money, message me to say thank you.”

Toowoomba’s Haunted House is at 48 Bennett St, Kleinton and will be open Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 10pm.

Entry is a gold coin donation which will be donated to Tony’s Kitchen and a fast-tracking option is available for an additional fee.

It is sponsored by UltraTune and Tik Tok Escape Rooms have donated two family passes for best dressed costume prizes.

Tara Orchard and her kids Kobi and Alleyah Orchard-Thomson with their display for Halloween in Placid Hills, Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

• Potterhead

263 Old Homebush Rd, Gowrie Junction

– Harry Potter themed walk-through display

Tara Orchard and her daughter Alleyah Orchard-Thomson with their display for Halloween in Placid Hills, Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer

• Halloween Placid Hills

When: October 27 – October 29, from 7pm to 9pm and October 30 – October 31, from midday to 9pm

Where: 77 Parklea Dr, Placid Hills

– Limited prizes

– Lucky dip mystery box

– Multiple themed displays including witches lair

– Gold coin entry fee will be donated to Bootstraps

Homes participating in trick or treating:

• 63 Hoepper St, Kearneys Spring

• 18 Claret St, Wilsonton Heights

• 18 Walsh St, Harlaxton

• 59 Warwick St, Harristown

• 5 Kestrel Ct, Rangeville

• 7 Yandilla St, Newtown

• 347 Ramsay St, Middle Ridge

• 2 Wallace St, Newtown

• 291 West St, Harristown

• 10 Hinton St, Wilsonton

• 37 Jimbour Dr, Newtown

• 11 Nolan Ct, Darling Heights

• 13 Kettle St, South Toowoomba

• 13 View St, South Toowoomba

• 4 Diane Ct, Centenary Heights

• 26 Orchid St, Centenary Heights

• 13 Sapphire St, Kearneys Spring

• 19 Carla Cres, Westbrook

• 89 Luck St, Drayton

• 6 Chamberlain St, North Toowoomba

• 6 Mooney St, Harlaxton

• 41 South St, Rangeville

• 17 Mariette St, Harristown

• 9 Hardy Ct, Wilsonton Heights

• 8 Box St, Rangeville

• 27 Aster St, Centenary Heights

• Bootes St Kearney’s Spring