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Spine-chilling haunts are awaiting those who dare to embark on a thrilling experience at Lincoln's Legacy Square Haunted Hallway House this weekend.

Sunday is the final day to visit the haunted house located in the Legacy Square business district at 2645 O St. The attraction is open from 9 p.m. to midnight on Saturday and Sunday for guests who have the courage to enter the historic building.

Andrea Patterson, a community volunteer, said the business owners in the district collaboratively decided to take advantage of the old space that wasn’t being utilized to create a community event.

“And it definitely has just those spooky elements that I think lend itself really well to a Halloween event like this,� Patterson said.

Volunteers from the businesses and the community are working together to create a thrilling experience for all with a Halloween haunted house.

“There’s a lot of small business owners there at the Legacy Square block and a lot of children and families in the neighborhood that we wanted to bring together,� Patterson said.

Volunteers of all ages have joined together from the small businesses and the community helped with staging, setup, design and haunting visitors throughout the month.

“There’s a large group of people that enjoy getting kind of spooked and having that fear-based fun,� Patterson said. “Getting creative with the paranormal atmosphere and using your imagination as you explore uncharted territory of these parlor apartments, there’s kind of that excitement of not knowing what’s behind each corner.�

Tickets are sold cash-only and sold in person. Admission is $20 for individuals, $35 for doubles and $80 for a group of five. Students with an ID can purchase tickets for $15. Children 12 years and younger must attend with an adult and sign a waiver.

Guests are advised to wear sturdy shoes and not high heels to the haunted house.

Free parking is available in the southwest parking lot at 2645 O St. and enter at the wooden gate. Guests will then be led throughout the haunted hallways and the haunted parlor apartments at the historic 1920s Harry N. Town buildings on the southwest corner of 27th and O St.

Patterson said “haunters� in face masks will welcome the public to guide them into the first hallway.

Inside, Patterson said the haunted house includes fog, strobe lights, jump scares, eerie sounds and mysterious music.

“It’s really that sensory, spooky experience for those who like to face their fears and get a scare this time of year,� Patterson said.

Whether guests are coming as a family, on a date night or with a group of friends, Patterson said it’s an experience for everyone to celebrate the month of ghosts and ghouls.

“It’s just something to kind of get that adrenaline pumping and have that level of excitement around Halloween,� Patterson said.

The haunted house isn’t just a place of exhilaration for guests, Patterson said the volunteers are eager to show off their performance art elements.

“It’s very important to all of us to get that creativity,� Patterson said. “These community leaders and business leaders who are helping volunteer and put this on take great pride in their business in the community and want to just bring us something fun, even though it might be a little bit scary.�

And for those who make it through, there might just be a bag of sweet treats waiting at the end.