The Clinton Chamber of Commerce is readying for the haunted house season.

The Terror on Washington Street Haunted House has been under construction since the spring as organizers prepare for the upcoming scare season. Executive Director of the Clinton Chamber, Marian Brisard says they are working on sprucing things up in anticipation of the new season.

The big addition to the haunted house grounds this year will be the escape room. Folks may remember, the Chamber discontinued their visitors center and brought that structure to the site and Brisard says it will be on more piece of entertainment for their attendees that are waiting.

It takes many volunteers to make the Haunted House the success it is. Brisard says several community youth groups help along with Second Chance for Pets that man their concession stand.

It can take around 20-30 people to make the Haunted House itself a success. Brisard says they are always looking for more volunteers. She encourages high school students who may need volunteer hours to stop by the haunted house at 6 pm on Friday or Saturday nights so they can get their makeup ready.

The Haunted House opens for the season October 11 and runs Friday and Saturday nights until November 2. Brisard also points out they plan to host visitors on Halloween night until 9 pm. 

There are also friendly ghost tours Saturday, October 16, 19, and 26 at 5 pm.