Cobb County’s seasonal haunted house is listed at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta on Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. The local events calendar gives admission as $5, substantially below the price of many commercial haunted attractions.

The question is whether the experience suits the children, not just the ticket price. A haunted house can range from playful decorations to intense jump scares. Check the organizer’s age guidance, ticket arrangements and operating status before arriving.

For a short Halloween outing, this is a low-cost candidate. For younger kids who would rather collect candy and play games, the city’s free Boo Bash is a better fit.

Check the scare level and current admission details before taking younger children.