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Haunted Hollow at Touch of Nature

Sun, Oct 19 , 2025 • 11:00am - 4:00pm

Touch of Nature Rd, Makanda, IL 62958

Free, fall family fun festival returns! The Haunted Hollow provides a perfect Halloween atmosphere for everyone with a balance of laughs and gasps in a safe and fun environment.

Participants will also learn about and have the chance to hold snakes and other “creepy crawlers.”

Everything is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. Touch of Nature is wheelchair and stroller-accessible. A parent or guardian must accompany children to the event.

The Haunted Hollow will go on rain or shine, we encourage participants to dress accordingly for the day’s weather.

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