Looking for something spooky to do near Cottage Grove this Halloween? Nightmare on 9th Street is back in Creswell, and opening night is Friday, October 23, 2026!
This community-created haunted yard is returning for another Halloween season, bringing some spooky fun to North 9th Street while raising money for two local organizations.
The best part? Your visit helps support Blue Barn Farm & Sanctuary and the Creswell Food Pantry.
Opening Night: Friday, October 23
Here's everything you need to know before heading out.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: North 9th Street, Creswell, Oregon
Suggested donations:
Children: $5
Teens and adults: $10
Alternative: 4 cans of food
Benefiting: Blue Barn Farm & Sanctuary and Creswell Food Pantry
This is the first of six scheduled evenings for the 2026 Halloween season.
What Is Nightmare on 9th Street?
Nightmare on 9th Street isn't your typical commercial haunted house.
It's a Halloween attraction created by Creswell resident Joanie Kent with help from local residents, who transform a residential yard into a spooky Halloween experience.
Over the years, the attraction has become a local tradition, with previous versions featuring creative displays, Halloween-themed scenes, and haunted-yard activities.
The organizers are welcoming families back to explore Joanie's haunted yard for the 2026 season.
Specific displays and activities for this year's attraction haven't all been announced, so you'll have to stop by and see what they've put together!
Halloween Fun for a Good Cause
One of the things that makes this event special is that it's about more than Halloween decorations and spooky fun.
The attraction raises donations for two organizations doing important work in our local communities.
Blue Barn Farm & Sanctuary is a Creswell-based nonprofit providing care for rescued farm animals while promoting compassion and humane education.
Creswell Food Pantry helps provide food assistance to members of the local community.
Whether you contribute money or canned food, your donation helps support these causes.
Blue Barn Farm & Sanctuary also plans to provide Halloween coloring sheets for visitors.
Is It Suitable for Kids?
The organizers welcome families and encourage parents to bring their children.
That said, this is a haunted-yard attraction, so some decorations and experiences may be frightening for younger visitors.
Parents should use their judgment, especially if their children are sensitive to spooky displays.
No official scare rating or recommended minimum age has been published for the 2026 event.
Tips Before You Visit
A few things worth keeping in mind:
Dress for the weather. October evenings in Oregon can get chilly.
Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking outdoors.
Bring a donation or four cans of food if you'd like to contribute.
Be respectful of the surrounding neighborhood, neighboring driveways, and nearby residents.
Keep an eye on younger children.
Check the organizer's latest information before heading out.
Since this is a neighborhood attraction, specific parking arrangements and accessibility details should be confirmed with the organizers.
Can't Make Opening Night?
Don't worry! Nightmare on 9th Street is scheduled for six evenings this year:
October 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, and November 1.
All six nights are scheduled from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
That gives families several opportunities to visit, including Halloween night itself.
Discover More Halloween Events Around Cottage Grove and Creswell
There's plenty happening around our communities this Halloween season, and Groovin' In The Grove is working to make it easier to find everything in one place.
From haunted attractions and trick-or-treating to festivals, family activities, and community fundraisers, you can discover more local happenings on our event calendar.
Find more local events: www.groovininthegrove.com/events
You can also follow Groovin' In The Grove and join our Facebook community to keep up with what's happening around Cottage Grove and Creswell.
Official event information: https://www.bluebarnsanctuary.org/events/9th-annual-nightmare-on-9th-st
Event details are based on the organizer's published 2026 information and may change.