October is known for its spooks and sweets (or tricks and treats, if we’re going with the classic phrase) and its haunted glory should be reveled in as much as possible before the holiday rolls by and the fake snow starts to fall. This list is here to help with that, sharing three experiences sure to put you in a frightfully festive mood by the time the 31st rolls around.

#1 –  Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Produced by Ten Thirty One Productions, the L.A. Haunted Hayride (located at Griffith Park) was founded in 2009 by Melissa Carbone and Alyson Richards. The scene is set in the town of Midnight Falls, where the Witch of the Woods has commanded an army of the dead to terrify those brave enough to step foot on the ancient grounds. Featuring a variety of attractions from the infamous hayride itself to the local mortuary that claims those who lose sight of their group, you’re sure to be looking over your shoulder before the moon is high in the sky. 

General admission tickets start at $29.99 for the hayride only and range from $39.99 for full general admission, $54.99 for VIP tickets with express waiting and $109.99 for platinum tickets and immediate entry. Prices vary slightly depending on booking day. For more information on rules, location and attractions, check out the official L.A. Haunted Hayride website.

#2 – Nights of the Jack

Ever wanted to walk 2/3 of a mile through a hand-carved Jack-o-lantern wonderland with themed food and seasonal drinks for purchase, live pumpkin carvings AND dozens of Instagrammable moments? Now you can with Nights of the Jack, located in Calabasas.

 – and although it’s the least spine-chilling of these three picks, the website does suggest spooks lie around some corners of the trail. Overall, though, this choice is likely better suited for those who are into Halloween for the pumpkin spice lattes rather than the panic attacks.

Admission tickets to Nights of the Jack range from $29.99 – $44.99 per person, price mainly dependent on the day you wish to visit (and Mondays to Wednesdays seem to be the cheaper of the weekdays). For more information on the experience and its rules, visit the official Nights of the Jack website.

#3 – Halloween Horror Nights

Get up close and personal with Michael Meyers and/or locked into a Terror Tram driving through the world of “Us” and “Nope” at Universal Studio’s Halloween Horro

r Nights. Featuring eight haunted houses ranging from universal horror monsters to The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare – yes, I’m serious about The Weeknd attraction – there’s something for every horror fan to enjoy. The only thing to remember when attending Halloween Horror Nights, whether you’re seeking out your next big fright or just following through with a bet you happened to lose: Never go alone.

One-day tickets range from $72 – $102, with the price varying based on your selected spook day. For extended day passes, express passes and general details on the experiences, visit the official Halloween Horror Nights website.

And there we have it! Three Halloween experiences that’ll put a haunting pep in your step for the rest of the month. Be sure to take full advantage of the numerous photo ops and keep your phone nearby. If the night takes a turn for the blood-curdling, follow the horror movie rule of recording everything for that cameraman protection.