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Haunted Walking Tour in Downtown Panama City

PANAMA CITY, Florida (October 9 , 2019) – On October 18 & 19, Bay Arts Alliance will be hosting a Haunted Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Panama City featuring stories of murders and hauntings throughout downtown.

“Being in the Center for the Arts, right in the heart of downtown historic Panama City, we are so excited to be hosting this event. Surprisingly enough, we’ve learned things about this area that we didn’t know,” said Jayson Kretzer , Executive Director of Bay Arts Alliance.

“For instance, the unsolved murder of Joseph Mullins, and how his car was found down by the Post Office covered in blood. And The Light Room’s old life as a haunted antiques shop. Even the extent of the hauntings in the Martin Theatre is surprising. I think residents young and old will learn something new and get a kick out of the tour.”

The tour is approximately one hour long and will take visitors from the Center for the Arts past Francie’s , down to the Bay County History Museum, and back again. Visitors will learn about some downtown hauntings, old murders, past uses for familiar buildings, and historic events.

“It should be a lot of fun!” said Dixie Clough, Director of Marketing for Bay Arts Alliance. “Some of the stories will be told by our talented guides, but at many of the stops, you’ll hear from the historic figures the mselves. In fact, we need to extend a huge thank you to all the amazing local talent  that will be volunteering to make these nights so spooktacular .”

Those interested in the tour can sign up in advance through the Center for the Arts website: pccenterforthearts.com/haunted-walking-tour, or via phone at 850-640-3670. There will also be limited space for walk-ins on each tour in addition to any ticketed spots that have yet to sell. Tickets are $10, and children 5 years old and under are free.

The tours will start at 6pm and leave every 15 minutes. The last tour will start at 9:30pm.

“I’ve loved teaming up with the Center for the Arts this year,” said Beverly Nield , author of the Haunted Panama City book, which the tour is based on. “We were planning to do so last year, but as with everything else, Hurricane Michael g ot in the way. This will be our third year for the tour and we hope people love it!”

“This type of event is what makes Panama City special.  There is a depth to our city that embraces history and culture.  I am always amazed with the creativeness that goes into telling the stories of our community. Be sure to pre-register, people know how much fun it is an it always sells out ,” said Jennifer Vigil, President of Destination Panama City.

All the proceeds will go to support Bay Arts Alliance and the Center for the Arts.

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Haunted Downtown Panama City Walking Tour

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The Bay Arts Alliance hosted the Haunted Walking Tour of Downtown Panama City Saturday. Tours started at 6 p.m. and took place every 15 minutes. The haunted trail in total was around half a mile long.

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For those taking part in the tour, they learned about the history of downtown Panama City that dates back to the pirate days.

Guides shared several ghost stories including one about the Martain Theater. According to a tour guide, there is always at least one ghost story to tell about a theater no matter what city you are in.

Another haunting tale included the Panama City For the Arts building, which used to be the county jail years ago.

“One of my favorite stories especially on this tour is about Miles Brown. Brown actually murdered someone and then got put in the Center for the Arts, which was a county jail at the time. Then some vigilantes pulled him out of the jail cell and had a little bit of southern justice,” Jayson Kretzer, Executive Director of Bay Arts Alliance, said.

All the funds that were raised from ticket sales Saturday, will to the Bay Arts Alliance. Their mission is to spread art throughout Panama City,

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Haunted Places in Panama City Beach, Florida

Holiday Inn

Panama city beach, florida.

Apparently one tourist checked in here and never checked out! Guests near the top floors of the building have reported strange things, like alarms, televisions and lights turning on and off... always it seems around 4AM. Some have claimed to have seen a man in shorts and t-shirt, ...

Confetti's Nightclub / El Potosino

Panama city, florida.

This location has changed hands A LOT in the past few years. It was Confetti's Nightclub for a while, and patrons would complain about objects being thrown at them, toilets flushing on their own, and generally "violent" sounds emanating from the bathrooms. A few claimed to have seen ...

Martin House

This home is infamous among locals of Panama City, Florida. An entire family was allegedly murdered there years ago, and it is now supposed to be haunted by their anguished spirits. The house is owned by the Smurfit Stone Papermill across the street, and is still used by ...

Black Creek Cemetery

Freeport, florida.

Had an old church next to the cemetery that was built in the 1800's. It is said that a young girl and her little brother were walking home one night in the early 1900's. They decided to cut across the cemetery. A bear chased them into the churches' bell tower ...

Euchee Valley Presbyterian Cemetery

Ponce de leon, florida.

A malevolent spirit of a man supposedly appears at night and chases after anyone foolish enough to visit after sundown.

Gulf County Courthouse

Wewahitchka, florida.

A 1987 shootout is said to have spawned the haunting of this courthouse. The elevator works erratically, disembodied footsteps can be heard running on the catwalk that connects the courtroom to the jail, and lights are said to flash in the judge's chambers, where the shooting started. Three people were ...

Walton County Emergency Operations Center

Defuniak springs, florida.

A little girl named Sally May allegedly died on this spot in the 1920s, and she continues to haunt the area (now an Emergency Operations Center) by keeping the local 911 midnight-shift on their toes.

The Little Big Store

This old-fashioned general store is rumoured to be haunted by a ghost from the past, perhaps a former owner. Phenomena reported here includes disembodied footsteps in the aisles and items being knocked from shelves by unseen hands. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

Hotel DeFuniak

This hauntings at this 1920's era bed and breakfast hotel are mainly confined to an upstairs suite, so if you're looking for a paranormal experience in this old building, look no further than Room #008. Known as the 'Aviary Room', housekeeping staff and guests have reported a ghostly pair ...

H and M Hot Dog Shop

Widely proclaimed as serving the best hot dogs in the world, this tiny establishment has been a staple part of the community for over half a century. The shop is also the second oldest hot dog stand in the country, and although soda is served instead of alcohol, it ...

Sun Bright Manor

A beautiful Victorian-era boarding house with a checkered past. Visitors report doors opening and closing on their own, and numerous other odd little occurrences. Also known as the Sidney Johnston Catts House (Florida's 22nd governor, who lived there at one time), this home has been on the U.S. National Register ...

Wait's Mansion Bed and Breakfast

Bonifay, florida.

Although this bed and breakfast inn is currently up for sale, the 1920's mansion it is housed in is rumoured to be haunted. Visitors have reported cold spots and strange noises, while others claim to have seen strange lights in the house. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

Corinth Church

Westville, florida.

This church was supposedly the site of a boy's grisly death in the 1960s. His bloody handprints are said to still be visible on the walls inside, particularly just to the left of the entrance. Some have even seen the young boy and his murderer walking around the ...

Old Calhoun County Courthouse

Blountstown, florida.

This 1904 Romanesque courthouse building formerly served as the county jail, but is now mainly used as a haunted house attraction by the local police department. A former sheriff reported that staff would continuously here moans and screams emanating from a series of cells during the night shift, but ...

Brooks Bridge

Fort walton beach, florida.

The Brooks Bridge is a four-lane steel and concrete structure that carries highway U.S. Route 98 over Santa Rosa Sound (mile 223 of the Gulf Coast Intracoastal Waterway) just west of the Choctawhatchee Bay between downtown Fort Walton Beach, Florida and the three-mile section of Okaloosa Island controlled by the ...

Garmier Bayou

Locals say near the end of Garmier Bayou, late at night, you can see shadow figures of Native Americans who were slaughtered centuries ago.

Marianna, Florida

The historic Russ House, built in 1895, is said to be haunted by several ghosts. The house serves as the home of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and the county's visitor center. The grounds were the site of the 1864 Battle of Marianna, where several soldiers were killed. Another ...

Ely-Criglar House

Originally the manor house for Francis R. Ely's cotton plantation, this building is often known as "Ely Corner" in relation to the Civil War Battle of Marianna. It is believed that restless spirits from the battle still reside here.

St Luke's Episcopal Church

The Civil War "Battle of Marianna" took place in and around the grounds of St Luke's Episcopal Church, and it is believed that one of the Confederate soldiers killed there still haunts the basement. Witnesses describe seeing the apparition of an elderly, bearded man, dressed in period clothing.

The Ghost Hearse

Eastpoint, florida.

The locals around Sumatra tell of a "ghost hearse" that stalks late-night drivers on Highway 65, south of town. The activity allegedly starts at the train track crossing (see map) in the early morning hours. You'll be driving along innocently enough and all of a sudden the hearse ...

Graceville Spook Lights

Graceville, florida.

A series of ghostly lights have continually been spotted near the intersection of Jones Road and SR 2 at this spot near Gracefille, Florida. Dale Cox in his book "Ghosts of Bellamy Bridge" speculates that this might be related to the lynching of Edward Christian and Hattie Browman which ...

Graceville Bridge

In this version of the bridge ghost, participants put their cars in park on the old bridge. It is said that the ghost of a girl who died nearby will push the car to safety across the bridge.

Orman House

Apalachicola, florida.

The 1838 house was built by merchant and civic leader Thomas Orman, and now sits in Orman House Historic State Park. Local legend says although the land is now publicly owned, some of the Orman family members may never have left it. Witnesses have heard unexplained footsteps and sounds in ...

Bellamy Bridge

This is perhaps one of the best-known "haunted" places in Florida. Bellamy Bridge is an old metal bridge dating from 1914, but it is supposedly haunted by Elizabeth Bellamy, who is said to have died nearby nearly 80 years before that. The legend says it was her wedding ...

Coombs House Inn

The 1905 building, once a private home, is said to be haunted by original owners Mr. and Mrs. James N. Coombs. In 1911, after the shock of a damaging fire in their home, the Coombses moved to a hotel until the house could be repaired. But Mrs. Coombs was very ...

This modern inn is supposedly haunted by a pneumonia victim who lodged there years ago. Sightings have been made particularly often in room 128, as well as the bar and dining area.

Jameson Inn / Quality Inn

Crestview, florida.

Built in 2000, the Jameson Inn started off with a bang - almost immediately the ghost of a man was seen repeatedly walking the second floor hallways, hanging about near the elevators. Some employees claim room 208 is particularly active. Other stories are a bit more gruesome: On one ...

Tate's Hell State Forest

This is a relatively new state forest, acquired by the state of Florida only in 1994. It's named, supposedly, after Cebe Tate - a local rancher who got lost in the swamp in 1875. When he finally emerged, emaciated and with his hair gone completely white, he was ...

Pondtown Road

Hartford, alabama.

Pondtown Road and Justice Mills Creek are haunted by the apparition of a German Shepard, which was run over by a car. People have claimed to seen and to have heard the frightening apparition. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

Headless Indian Chiefs - Walker's Town

Sneads, florida.

During the 1830s in the Indian village called Walker's Town, incidents led to the death of two Native American chiefs. The deceased chiefs' heads mysteriously came into the possession of a Dr. Joseph R. Buchanan of Cincinnati, Ohio, who thought he could learn from the dead by studying their skulls. ...

Cobb Cemetery

Here's a ghost will really specific needs... supposedly, mostly in February, and mostly around 1:24 AM, the ghost of a retired officer haunts the cemetery, looking for his wife.

Two Egg Stump Jumper

A small bigfoot-type creature, perhaps the fabled "skunk ape," is reportedly roaming the area between downtown Two Egg and the Chattahoochee River. Footprints, and even the creature itself, have been spotted by the locals.

Nichols Creek Road

Milton, florida.

Homeowner Michael Wright believes his property on Nichols Creek Road is home to several spirits that tend to appear around nightfall. Mr. Wright allows investigators only by appointment, so be sure to email him ahead of time (info below).

Old Carrabelle Hotel

Carrabelle, florida.

Situated on Florida's 'Forgotten Coast', this quaint circa 1880 bed and breakfast and former private residence survived a cyclone that destroyed most of the township at the turn of the twentieth century. Rumoured to be haunted, this historic inn boasts three ghosts. Paranormal activity reported here includes ghostly laughter, ...

The Dancing Ghost of Grancer Harrison

Kinston, alabama.

William "Grancer" Harrison loved dancing and parties so much, that he built a dance hall on his property to hold weekly festivities. As he aged he realized he would not live forever and so had a grave site with an above ground tomb constructed near the dance hall so ...

Fort Braden Community Center

Tallahassee, florida.

Built in 1926, the Old Fort Braden School is now the Fort Braden Community Center. People claim strange activities going on there. Doors opening, lights turning off or on by themselves, etc.

The Rawls Hotel

Enterprise, alabama.

The original owner, Mr. Rawls, as well as a gaggle of ghostly children are said to haunt this quaint hotel in Enterprise, AL. Numerous reports of hearing ghostly children as well as unexplained events have been reported at this hotel which dates back to 1903.

Allison House Inn

Quincy, florida.

Orbs have shown up in photographs here; reports say that children are especially likely to pick up on the spirits who reside in this inn.

Quincy Leaf Theatre

Now home to the Quincy Music Theatre, "The Leaf" is said to be the home to many different ghosts, all of whom seem friendly and don't cause much in the way of trouble.

Bill Sketoe's Hole - Choctawhatchee Bridge

Newton, alabama.

There are a couple of different accounts as to why Bill Sketoe was hanged. Some claim that he deserted his post to care for a sick wife, other's that he was assisting in local guerilla operations against the army, in any event, he ran afoul of the local confederate ...

Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site

Arcadia Mill is an historical park open to the public, based around the largest 19th century water-powered industrial mill in the area. There is a museum and elevated boardwalk that allows guests to wander through the archaeological remains of the mill. One of the caretakers believes the museum is haunted ...

Lake Tholocco

Ozark, alabama.

On the darkest nights, figures and sounds can be seen and heard in the woods. This is a spot where Confederate armies used to camp during the Civil War.

Barkley House

Pensacola, florida.

This 1820's style house was built and owned by an immigrant, and is partially constructed from the remnants of a fort. Used as both a private residence and a boarding house during the twentieth century, former residents reported many instances of ghostly sightings and paranormal activity. On the expansive ...

Axelson House

This historic house is rumoured to be haunted by at least two ghosts. The first is that of a signalman, who has been seen signalling from the house to the general public through morse code, while the other is a female former owner who has been seen gazing out ...

William Fordham House

The 1875 cottage is supposedly haunted due to a series of renovations that stirred up the houses paranormal past. Current tenants have reported disembodied footsteps in certain parts of the building, as well as a shadowy apparition that appears in mirrors. (Submitted by Callum Swift)

The Gray House

The Gray House is said to be haunted by an old 18th century sea captain named Thomas Moristo. People claim to see his ghost through the windows. Residents have had stoves turned on and off, paint cans have been moved as well as other objects. The house is part ...

Old Christ Church

This 1832 church has an odd tale to tell. When renovations disturbed the final resting place of three of its former vicars, a reburial service was held. During that service, some folks noted that the three vicars were walking among the living guests.

Lots of strange phenomenon here. The house is open to regular visitors as part of the local walking tours. Often female visitors looking in the mirror in the formal sitting room will have their skirts tugged on. Others claim to smell fresh cut roses and feel cold ...

Lear-Rocheblave House

At this 1890 Victorian house, legend tells of a ghost girl who dances across a locked room. She is said to be one of the Rocheblave daughters, and folks have also smelled her old-fashioned perfume when she is present.

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Florida may be all palms and sunshine, but the state has a spooky past too. Throughout the peninsula, you’ll find eerie tales that give you a glimpse into Florida's haunted history.

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, these Florida ghost tours promise great stories, haunting visions and howling fun. In cities like St. Augustine, Monticello, Fort Lauderdale and St. Petersburg, it’s possible to hear tales of the Sunshine State’s fascinating past.

St. Petersburg: Ghosts Find a Friend

St. Petersburg’s ghosts didn’t have an advocate until 2004, when Tim Reeser wrote the book on them. After Reeser collected a dozen tales for Ghost Stories of St. Petersburg , visitors naturally wanted a tour of the spooky spots mentioned. Ghost Tour of St. Petersburg was born.

While St. Petersburg is filled with historic buildings, the ghost stories, says Reeser, are not all old ones. One popular stop takes visitors by the Jannus Landing Courtyard. Jannus Landing is a popular St. Petersburg outdoor concert venue that many believe is haunted by a phantom from the 1980s. The story took on new life when a family came up to the group during a ghost tour and said, “We think it was our son.”

The old hotels of St. Petersburg are important stops. The tour takes in the c. 1888 Detroit Hotel. There, owners found an unidentified portrait in the attic that some believe was an old mayor. The problem? Many claim that the eyes follow them around, and guides claim that “Ladies should beware!”

The most popular hauntings are at The Renaissance Vinoy Hotel & Golf Club. The hauntings at that hotel gained new attention in 2003 when baseball player Scott Williamson told the Cincinnati Enquirer that he felt a ghost on the fifth floor. Reeser says it’s easy to understand why the Vinoy evokes the strongest reactions. “It’s got the tower, and you see the lady in white.”

Reeser, like other ghost tour leaders, carefully documents all of the stories on the walks. This makes the Florida ghost tours equally popular with history buffs who want an entertaining trip through town. But it’s still entertainment, not history. “All of the guides are trained storytellers,” says Reeser.

Monticello Ghost Tours

Monticello is a city that ghost hunters call the “South’s Most Haunted Small Town.” Today, ghost hunting with the group Big Bend Ghost Trackers is a regular Monticello event. Professional Ghost Hunters offer a 90-minute walking tour to some of the most haunted buildings in downtown Historic Monticello. One out of every three homes or businesses is presently haunted or has in the past experienced a haunting. As evening descends into darkness and the shadows of the night emerge, you will embark upon the most unusual adventure of your life on this adventure into the unknown.

St. Augustine: Ghost Central

When Jonas Brihammar came to the United States from Stockholm, Sweden in 2000, he had won a lottery to work in the United States. He happened upon St. Augustine while passing through, and fell in love with the town. Immediately, he found a position working at the St. Augustine Lighthouse. He got into telling ghost stories there, as the lighthouse is said to be haunted, and everyone from the director to the janitor had different tales to tell.

Brihammar decided to open up a ghost store in St. Augustine, and subsequently launched a Haunted Pub Tour and Haunted Hearse Ride. The hearse takes visitors to the lighthouse to check on spirits there, as well as other locations in town. The tour also lends guests an EMF (electromagnetic field) ghost-hunting meter.

The hearse tour is always popular. Guests are driven around in a 1974 Cadillac. “It’s very gothic. It’s spooky. It rolls up ‘bum-bum-bum’,” says Brihammar.

St. Augustine has become the perfect town for investigations, Brihammar says, and it officially earned a spot on the ghost map when the Sci-Fi Channel came to the lighthouse to check out ghosts in what Brihammar says was the “Mona Lisa of all the investigations.”

At first, the Swede was not a believer in ghosts, but after hearing the stories, the tales grew on him. In the end, there have been enough things that he couldn’t disprove. “You don’t have to believe in this stuff to have a good time,” says Brihammar. “[But] I have seen people turn into believers.”

Florida's Beachy Ghost Hunt

Not all the ghosts are in towns. Some of Florida’s most eerie places are actually abandoned towns, including Fort Dade on Egmont Key, near St. Petersburg .

You might feel like you’re on the surreal TV island in Lost as you follow desolate brick streets and crumbling sidewalks that lead nowhere and climb the shadowed stairways of military batteries on Egmont Key. Located near the entrance to Tampa Bay, the key is accessible only by ferry various locations and Fort De Soto Park , or by private boat, but it is well worth the trip.

Fort Dade was built on the island when the Spanish-American War was imminent. Surprisingly modern for its time and remote location, it provided its 300 residents with electricity, telephones and the luxuries of a movie theater, bowling alley and tennis court.

The fort was deactivated in 1923, but the lighthouse, built in 1858, still operates. Little more than a few walls and bricks remain of the original town’s 70 buildings; many sites are marked with placards and black-and-white photos of buildings long gone.

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Here you will find stunningly scary scenery that you could only meet in the top Hollywood horror films and our actors who will dispel your last doubts that your salvation is at stake. No prosperous reality and thoughts that a carefree life awaits you outside the walls of our Haunted House – we’ll make you feel like you are in a true hell, from which only your brains can help you get out.

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Fright Nights, a new haunted house experience, launches in downtown Panama City

PANAMA CITY — The  Bay Arts Alliance will transform the Center for the Arts into a haunted house, promising it to be the most terrifying haunted attraction in Panama City this year.

Jayson Kretzer, executive director of Bay Arts Alliance, said this is the first haunted house downtown has seen since Hurricane Michael in 2018, and Fright Nights will become a new tradition in the community.

"We are excited to be hosting an event of this nature in the Center for the Arts, right in the heart of historic downtown Panama City," Kretzer said. "With our great creative team and the amazing community support received, we have all the ingredients to create something really special for our community."

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Located at 19 E. Fourth St., Fright Nights will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28, 29 and 31. Admission ranges from $15 to $20, depending on the night. Tickets are now on sale online or can be purchased at the door.

Fright Nights follows the story of the Raven Queen, a towering sorceress who some may remember from last year's haunted walking tour.

According to the story, the development of downtown Panama City has encroached on the Raven Queen's domain, the Ravenwood Forest. Now, she has stormed into town with her minions to gather the souls of the citizens as restitution for this transgression. Guests will have to weave their way through Iktomi's spider cavern, avoid the queen's hidden henchmen and survive Ravenwood's Carnival of Souls to help break the Raven Queen's hold on Panama City. 

"We always look into ways to tie in creativity to tell stories or show arts, and this is one of those ways," Kretzer said. "So it's not just a haunted house for us, we're looking at it as an immersive art exhibit that just happens to scare the pants off people."

The entire experience is comprised of volunteers within the local community.

In addition, the tour is wheelchair accessible and recommended for audiences age 12 and up. However, it's suggested parents consider their children's tolerance levels for jump scares, creepy scenes and loud noises.

"Planning Fright Nights has been a new experience for us since we are creating interactive pockets of terror throughout the entire building," said Tori Haudenschild, education and events manager of Bay Arts Alliance. "It's been awesome to see the outpouring of support we've received from our community for this project."

All the proceeds will go to support Bay Arts Alliance's mission of putting art on every corner. Event sponsors include Destination Panama City, the Downtown Improvement Board and the city's Quality of Life Department. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit FrightNightsPanamaCity.com .

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Halloween haunt nights: house of terror 3.

Beachfront Adventures is hosting Halloween Haunt Nights: House of Terror 3 in Panama City Beach. This attraction is at 12500 Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach and will run seven more nights in October: 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and 31. Hours are 7 to 11 p.m.  Admission is $15. For more details, visit  Beachfrontadventurespcb.com .

The Haunted Skulk Trail & Mr. Creepies' Demented Labyrinth

Swampy Jack's Wongo Adventure presents its first Halloween event, a two-in-one haunted attraction of The Haunted Skulk Trail and Mr. Creepies' Demented Labyrinth. The attraction will run on Oct. 22, 28, 29, 30 and 31 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Swampy Jack's is located at 284 Powel Adams Drive in Panama City Beach. For more details, visit Wongoadventure.com .

Silver Flag Haunted Trail

Silver Flag Haunted Trail takes place Oct. 29 and 30 from 7 to 11 p.m. at 264 Strange Point Loop in Panama City. Entry for adults is $10, $5 for kids ages 5 to 11, and free for kids 5 years and younger. For more details visit, visit Silver Flag on Facebook.

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To activate your gift card and book a game, simply give us a call or  visit our location and speak with one of our friendly cashiers. It’s easy to get started on your adventure!

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Yes, we strongly recommend booking a reservation through the booking portal at pcbattractions.com

Yes! Any child that is age 6 and under can come along with you and will be free of charge. Important: please call us before making your reservation so that we can add their spot to your reservation, due to each game having a maximum capacity for space/players.

Call our team at 850-249-2805 and we’ll be happy to help!

Absolutely! We have a full-time team dedicated to helping coordinate all of the details for you. You can reach our Guest Experience team by calling 850-249-2805 or by emailing [email protected]

We recommend our games for ages 10 and up. We do allow younger players, but some of the game content may be too difficult for them. A paying adult, 18 or older, must participate with anyone that is 14 and under. Also, any participants under the age of 18 will need an adult to sign their waiver.

We can reschedule games up to 4 hours before your reservation time. Within 4 hours of the start time, the game is not transferable and non-refundable.

We understand that plans change, so reservations can be canceled up to 48 hours before your game for a full refund! Give us a call and we will be happy to assist you

Please give us a call at 850-249-2805 and we will help you select the best game room for your team.

Please give us a call if your group is paying separately. We can split the payments into different cards over the phone.

We ask that no food or drink is taken into the game rooms. Alcohol is strictly prohibited on our premises.

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Things to do for Halloween in Panama City Beach

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Panama City Beach gets seriously spooky during Halloween.

If you’re looking for some spine-tinglingly fun things to do with the family , we’ve put together a ghoulishly comprehensive list.

While we strive to keep all our information up to date, some of these events may not be held each year, and might reflect past years Halloween events… So please be sure to check with each devious destination before you arrive!

Shoot Zombies at the XD Darkride Experience in Pier Park

This ride feels a little out of place here in Panama City Beach. It feels like it should be at one of the major parks in Orlando!

Kiddos and teens will LOVE this, as well as any cooler moms and dads too 😉 Strap yourself into your motion seat, put on your 3D glasses, and grab your laser blaster.

Now just shoot at the bad guys on the screen as the movie unfolds, and compete for the high score with everybody else! Nothing, NOTHING is better than shooting Zombies on Halloween! 🙂

When : All year-round Where : XD Darkride Experience Pier Park

Scarecrow Festival

The family-friendly event is centered around the Scarecrow contest, with prizes for runners up, and the winners.

You can also look forward to spooky storytelling, trick or treating, and themed halloween games for the kiddos.

When : October 19 – 30 Where : Historic St. Andrew’s Bay

Pet Costume Contest (Bark-O-Ween)

In the past, there has been free microchipping, and of course devilishly delicious doggie treats.

The park opens at dawn, and closes at dusk… So be sure to get there in time, or risk waking the undead!

When : October 24 Where : Everitt Avenue Dog Park

Boo at the Beach

Spooky story telling, pumpkin carving, face painting, and of course, a costume contest.

It’s really great for the smallest goblins since it starts early, at 10:00am, and lasts about two hours.

When : October 29 Where: Pier Park

Haunted Hay Ride

There are several ghastly sites set up along the way that are part of the tour.

In addition to the tour, there’s also themed game booths, vicious vendors, and plenty of candy for the kids trick-or-treating.

When : October 28 – 29 Where : Bay County Parks

Halloween Dance

Seniors can enjoy a themed Halloween dance along with fortune telling, treasure hunts, light refreshments… And of course, dancing.

You don’t have to wear a costume to attend, but we can’t promise you won’t get your blood sucked if you don’t!

When : October 29 Where : Panama City Beach Senior Center

Toys for Kids Halloween Bash

This Halloween themed bash is one of these annual events, and typically features a different theme each year.

Pervious themes include the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

When : October 31 Where : Spinnaker Beach Club

Camp St. Helen Ghost Tour

Learn some fascinating history of the area, all with a spooky twist. The scares are all toned down to make them appropriate for the smallest family members.

Kids are encouraged to come in their costumes though, to “get into the spirit”…

When : October 8 Where : Camp St. Helen

If you have a family, then Pier Park also offers you the peace of mind and safety of an enclosed area.

A great chance to walk around Pier Park with the kiddos all dressed up, and see other families doing the same.

When : October 29th Where : Pier Park

Schoonerweener

Enjoy Jack-o-lantern contests with prizes.

Everyone is invited to bring along your carved pumpkins… If you dare!

When : October 29 Where:  Schooners

Pier Park Brew & Boo Halloween Beer Festival

But it’s held on October 31st, and if you show up wearing a halloween-themed costume, you won’t look out of place!

Over 21 only, and wristbands must be purchased, but you can sample dozens of local and nationally brewed beers you might not have sampled before!

When : October 31 Where:  Pier Park

Haunted Trail & Pumpkin Patch

2 nights of family-oriented fun, with appropriately awful things to do for all ages.

The Pumpkin Patch and the Peek-A-Boo Trail are perfect for the smallest ghouls in your group.

They will also enjoy the Scaredy Cat Run.

The older zombies and vampires might be brave enough to try the Creepy Cabins and the Haunted Trail…

When : Previously held October 22 – 23 – But not held each year. Where : The Science & Discovery Center of Northwest Florida

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