Voted “Best Haunt in Oregon 2018” by Oregon Haunted Houses, CROW’s 6th Scare-C.R.O.W. Haunted Maze, entitled “Twisted” will be held 4 nights- October 27th, 28th, and 30th, from 6-9 PM & October 31st from 5- 9 PM. A less scary “Family Hour” geared toward younger kids and big chickens will be held on Saturday, October 28th from 5-6 PM, with the maze transitioning back to very scary at 6 PM. Suggested minimum age for the regular maze is 8+, and entry is always at parents’ discretion, and at your own risk. This year, for the first time, the maze will be held at the Florence Events Center (715 Quince Street), allowing CROW to have double the space for quadruple the scares.
“This year’s maze is so freaky that it will twist your mind,” says CROW’s Artistic Director and maze co-designer, Melanie Heard. Heard says that the original maze concept about an evil tree luring victims to their demise was her own, but that she is excited to be co-designing with her good friend Brian Sandahl – a retired senior art director from Disneyland who was known as “The Pumpkin King” for his Nightmare Before Christmas Haunted Mansion overlay. “Brian and I work really well together and we have some incredible surprises up our sleeves,” said Heard. “We are definitely a deadly duo.”
According to Sandahl, “I've designed a lot of odd things in the past....but Alura Botanica....this TWISTED tree...is going to be one ghoulishly gory creation.” Sandahl continued, “I've been known for my nightmarish designs for a certain Haunted Mansion at Disneyland...and all that TWISTED experience is sure helping out as we put together the haunted maze......it's guaranteed to have you screaming your head off!” After a forced hiatus due to COVID, CROW is back with a vengeance, ready to terrify and entertain. The non-profit’s “Freak Show” (2019) and “Quarantine” (2018) mazes showed so much deadly appeal that over 1000 guests passed through, traveling from as far away as Astoria, Bandon, Eugene/Springfield, Brookings, Washington and California, and beyond.
“CROW is known for our exceptionally high quality production values for every project, including costumes, make-up, scenic design elements, props, lighting, sound, and acting components,” said Heard. “I’d also like to add that our Haunted Maze is a fundraiser for the entire CROW non-profit program, and any funds directly benefit the entire youth arts program. This includes future dance classes, workshops, summer camps, mainstage musicals, scholarships, materials, and more. Thank you to our sponsors who helped offset the $7000 in production costs for this event. You can view their names on our website. And to all of you out there…please come come to the maze and help make screams come true!”
Maze admission is $12 per person, per entry or $44 for a party of four (must be used same night). Tickets are only sold at the door by cash or credit card. The maze is ADA accessible. There will be onsite food and drinks provided by The Florence Events Center.
For more information about the maze including photos, videos, and FAQ’s, please visit www.crowkids.com and click on the Haunted Maze tab.
