Tickets on sale now for the limited three-day event; high demand expected after 2025’s sold-out run.CARSON CITY, NV. Dark Prison Haunt and the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society (NSPPS) are proud to announce the signing of a five-year contract, ensuring that Dark Prison Haunt events will remain a staple of the prison’s annual calendar through 2030. This partnership solidifies a long-term commitment to bringing world-class, immersive curiosity and horror to Northern Nevada while supporting the preservation of one of the state's most iconic historical landmarks.“Signing this five-year contract guarantees the prison’s spooky legacy continues while combining local history and immersive entertainment,” says Holly Spahr, CEO for Dark Prison Haunt. “We aren’t just putting on a show; we are helping preserve a historic landmark while providing an adrenaline-pumping experience you can’t get anywhere else. And we expect this May to be our biggest Halfway to Halloween yet.”The announcement comes off the heels of a record-breaking season where the prison welcomed over 15,000 guests through Dark Prison Haunt’s fall season alone. The attraction’s reach has expanded far beyond Northern Nevada, with visitors traveling from 45 different states and the United Kingdom to experience the uniquely chilling atmosphere of the decommissioned maximum-security facility.“We’re thrilled to formalize our long-term relationship and continue to open this historic site to new audiences,” says Lucia Maloney, General Manager of the NSPPS. “It is positioned to be THE must-experience destination event of 2026 and into the future. We can’t wait!”To celebrate this new five-year agreement, Dark Prison Haunt is kicking off the season with the 2nd Annual Halfway to Halloween event scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend, May 8, 9 and 10, 2026. Reopening for 3 days only, the haunted attraction will feature three full-scale haunted houses through real cell-blocks and historic areas of the Nevada State Prison. Fans of last season’s attraction will encounter several completely upgraded scenes and new characters to elevate the haunted houses into a new experience. And Dark Prison Haunt doesn’t plan on disappointing mother. On Mother’s Day Sunday, May 10th, the haunt will provide free flowers to all mothers in attendance. It serves as a one-of-a-kind way to celebrate the holiday, combining the adrenaline of a high-production haunt with a touch of traditional appreciation. Opening for three days only, fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early as last year’s Halfway to Halloween event sold out every night.Maurice White, President of NSPPS, says it best, “NSPPS is excited to have [Dark Prison Haunt] back for an extended stay at NSP. We can't wait to share all the spooky bumps in the night and screams you bring to our historic property. A good and scary time will be had by all.”Dark Prison Haunt’s Halfway to Halloween 2026: May 8, 9 and 10. Tickets are available now at darkprison.com.Members of the press are invited to visit the site for a behind-the-scenes look, live segments, or interviews with the creators anytime. For press inquiries, contact Guinivere Clark at guin@darkprison.com.Media & Press Kit available at darkprison.com/media. Follow updates and behind-the-scenes content on social media: @darkprisonhaunt. Learn more about Nevada State Prison and Nevada State Prison Preservation Society at NevadaStatePrison.org.About Dark Corner Creative: Dark Corner Creative, LLC is the company behind some of the largest haunted attraction experiences in Nevada including Dark Corner Haunt in Downtown Reno, Dark Prison Haunted House in Carson City, and a recently announced horror prop-shop called VEXA props which took home Best New Exhibitor at TransWorld 2026. In 2025 Dark Prison Haunted House saw 15,000 attendees through the Nevada State Prison and helped raise funds to preserve this historical site. It also was placed in Platinum on the Haunted Attraction Association’s (HAA) 2025 “Iconic Haunts”, the only haunted attraction in Nevada to make the 2025 list. More information at https://www.darkprison.com/.About Nevada State Prison Preservation Society: Nevada State Prison opened in 1862, even before Nevada became a state. It is one of the oldest prisons in the West and was in use for over 150 years before being decommissioned in 2012. After the prison was decommissioned, the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society was formed on November 1, 2012 with the goal of preserving, interpreting, and developing this important site for the education of present and future generations. The Nevada State Prison Preservation Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit. A variety of programming is offered year-round, including historic day tours, ghost walks, paranormal investigations, and special events.

Dark Prison Haunt and Nevada State Prison Preservation Society Ink 5-Year Partnership; Announce Return of “Halfway to Halloween” for Mother’s Day Weekend

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