Parker Learning Gardens - HAUNTED BAMBOO FOREST: FREAK SHOW MAZE
HAUNTED BAMBOO FOREST: FREAK SHOW MAZE
Dates: October 24, 25 & 31, 2026
Time: 7–10 PM
Location: Parker Learning Gardens, 31239 Lanes Turn Rd., Coburg, OR 97408
Registration: Advance registration required
Tickets: Starting at $15; children 5 & under free
Info + Registration: parkerlearninggardens.org/hbf
Description:
This year, our Haunted Bamboo Forest has become a maze! Guests enter a real bamboo forest after dark and find their way through winding natural trails, eerie Freak Show scenes, strange characters and mysterious sights moving beyond the bamboo.
7–8 PM — Family-Friendly Maze | All Ages
A gentler trip through the spooky maze with eerie décor, fire spinning and Freak Show atmosphere, but no intentional jump scares or loud noises. There may still be creepy imagery and a touch of gore, so parental discretion is encouraged.
8–10 PM — VERY SCARY | Ages 13+ Recommended
The Freak Show comes fully alive. Expect jump scares, masks, clowns, loud noises, strange characters, interactive scares and plenty of chaos as guests attempt to find their way through the maze. Parental discretion advised.
🔥 A Halloween opportunity for “big kids” and teens, too!
We’re also inviting teens who may feel “too old” to trick-or-treat but definitely aren’t too old to make Halloween memories to join us behind the scenes. Teen friend groups accompanied by a parent/guardian can volunteer together as Scare Masters, help decorate and build scenes, or take on other event roles.
Parents can haunt alongside them or help with check-in, parking, maze safety and other support roles. Adult friend groups and couples are welcome to volunteer together, too. It’s a fun way to turn that in-between stage of Halloween into a new family tradition.
Volunteer + Performer Sign-Up:
Join the Freak Show / SignUpGenius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAEAA28A4FEC25-65818387-2026
The Haunted Bamboo Forest takes place outdoors on natural, unpaved trails. Guests should dress for October weather, wear sturdy footwear and expect darkness and uneven terrain. The narrow natural trails are not wheelchair accessible.
ABOUT PARKER LEARNING GARDENS
Parker Learning Gardens is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit outdoor education organization providing hands-on learning in gardening, ecology, regenerative agriculture, animals and the natural world.
Both of these events are important fall fundraisers for us. Their success helps support our educational programming, animals, land and facilities as we head into the quieter winter season.