Glendale Haunted House Returns for October 2026 Season
The 20-room attraction at 4226 W Park View Ln offers non-scare walk-throughs for local families starting October 16.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Interior Decorating
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The 42nd Haunt, a 20-room interactive attraction at 4226 W Park View Ln, returns to Glendale this October with custom-built sets and prosthetic effects. The home-based display, which drew 8,000 visitors last year, opens for the 2026 season on select nights.
Why it matters
Operating for the first time since its seven-year transformation into a full-scale haunted house, the attraction serves as a seasonal anchor for the Glendale neighborhood. The McClellan family continues a tradition inspired by the owner's father, who worked in haunted attractions during the late 1970s.
The 20-room attraction saw 8,000 visitors in 2025 and requires a $5 suggested donation per person. The site includes curated vintage family items, such as a 1969 wedding dress, to build out its immersive environment.
The players
Rich McClellan
The homeowner and lead builder who creates custom prosthetic masks and orchestrates the annual Halloween production.
The details
The homeowners spent seven years modifying their residence into a structured walk-through experience. The production relies on over 20 actors and custom prosthetic masks, like those hand-built by Rich McClellan, to guide visitors through 20 uniquely decorated rooms. The house maintains a family-friendly atmosphere with a dedicated non-scare walk-through window each evening.
Timeline
October 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, and 31, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for the non-scare walk-through
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for full scare operations
The Home Front
This project reflects the documented trend of homeowners investing years into creating immersive, attraction-grade seasonal experiences. It follows the rise of elaborate home-based Halloween yard haunts that increasingly mirror professional-grade entertainment standards.
Glendale residents planning to visit should bring a $5 donation per person to support the production. Families with young children can take advantage of the non-scare walk-through held nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. before the full-scare effects begin.
The takeaway
Large-scale home haunts demonstrate how residential properties can be transformed into neighborhood entertainment venues through long-term planning. Potential visitors can confirm current night-of operations and entrance guidelines by visiting the official haunt website.
What happens next
The 42nd Haunt operates on October 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, and 31.
Further reading
Find more seasonal design and home-staging inspiration in our Interior Decorating section.
More information
Visit the 42nd Haunt official website for event details and visitor information.
Source note: This article includes information reported by abc15 Arizona.
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