You can't talk about Halloween in Southern Indiana and NOT mention the Old Courthouse Catacombs and the House of the Lecter. For more than three decades, these two haunted houses in downtown Evansville have been a must-see for folks who like to get the crap scared out of them.

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One of the best things about the Old Courthouse Catacombs and the House of Lecter is that they are just two blocks apart. You can purchase a combo ticket for both haunted houses and then spend the evening going back and forth, visiting both as many times as you would like in a night.

The theme for 2023's haunting season is Tomb of Lost Souls, described as...

Some of the dearly departed who were laid to rest in the unmarked tombs were buried pre-maturely and they will RISE AGAIN when the bells ring!

Dates and Hours of Operation

The Old Courthouse Catacombs and the House of Lecter are open from 7pm-11pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 7pm-9pm on other nights. They are open on the following dates

  • 9/29-9/30
  • 10/5-10/8
  • 10/12-10/15
  • 10/19-10/22
  • 10/26-10/31
  • 11/3-11/4

How to Win a Pair of Combo Tickets

We are giving away tickets to the Old Courthouse Catacombs and the House of Lecter every weekday between now and the end of the haunting season. In order to win a pair of combo passes to both houses, make sure you listen to the MY Morning Show with Bobby & Liberty at 7am for your cue to call in and play the Most Totally Awesome Radio Contest. We also might give away some passes through the MY105.3 app, so I would highly recommend you download it and turn on the "Exclusive" notifications.

Haunted Places in Indiana That You Can Visit

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