Haunted Hollow at Touch of Nature
Sun, Oct 25 , 2026 • 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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