For many of us, throwing up a few spider webs and displaying jack-o-lanterns is the extent of our Halloween decor. But for some Utahns, the Halloween season transforms their home into a spine-tingling, scream-inducing, ghoulish experience for friends and neighbors to enjoy during the month of October. 

The Paulsineas family of Kaysville has been decorating for Halloween in a big way for about four years. Brett Paulsineas said, “We try and get everything up the week of Halloween so those who can’t come that night can at least drive or walk by earlier. I think we estimated 350-400 people visited last year.” 

Their adventure into spookifying their home started out with a few tombstones made out of Home Depot cardboard boxes. Paulsineas then added a small graveyard with a fake iron fence with pillars. “Then somehow we got caught up in a pirate theme the last few years and we just kept adding on to that.” Most of their displays are homemade and are supplemented with a few purchased items. 

“I guess we just keep adding onto it because it’s fun to come up with an idea and try and build it,” Paulsineas said.  “It’s fun to see return visitors look for the new pieces in the display.” 

Visit the Paulsineas’ creations at two locations. Barnes Drive in Kaysville features the massive pirate theme display complete with pirate ship and bride auction. Another location on 300 North just off of 500 East features another ghoulish scene that includes a 14 foot scarecrow.

Other Kaysville homes to visit include the Hill home on 589 East 200 North. Wizards, Witches, and Muggles can experience the magic and wonder of Diagon Alley, which Harry Potter fans will appreciate. For a spooktacular Halloween light show, visit the Bonner home, or Haunted Haven, located at 396 Spring Haven Court. The light show will be on display nightly from Dark - 10 PM the entire month of October. Also be sure to visit 1042 Barley Lane in Kaysville where Julie Walker and Rossy Martinez will debut their first ever spook alley on Saturday, October 30. 

While Kaysville residents certainly show their Halloween spirit in a grand way, you can also visit other Halloween homes throughout the state by visiting www.rockymountainhaunters.com to view a map of venues.