The Haunting at the Mall, under the direction of event planner Scott Mekus of Eventz by Scott, opened its doors on Friday, October 6 at the Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood.

The indoor haunted house, which is located on the second floor above JCPenney with an exterior entrance behind the store, is celebrating their fifth year of operation.

The dates of the “Asylum 716” haunted house continues every Friday and Saturday through October 28 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

This year, the guideless haunt of scares will feature a museum of past props, costumes and masks from previous years.

The cost is $12 for discounted pre-sale tickets available at Don’s Car Wash, Second Chances Thrift Store and Outrage Art in Jamestown or on-line at www.eventzbyscott.com. The price at the door is $15 per person.

The Haunting at the Mall Scare Crew 2016

A special kid-friendly haunt on Saturday, October 28 from 3 to 6 p.m. for $5 per person during the mall-wide 2 to 4 p.m. Boo Bash trick or treat event will also take place.

A portion of the proceeds benefit the Chautauqua County Humane Society in Jamestown.

For more information or if you are interested in volunteering at the haunted house, contact Mekus at (716) 720-0564, smekus@eventzbyscott.com or on Facebook at The Haunting at the Mall.

Original article by the Jamestown Gazette.