Salem's Haunted House preparing for opening weekend this year

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- With October already here, spooky season is among us and haunted houses are preparing to provide frightful fun times for all.

The haunted house opens Friday for its seventh year and organizers are encouraging that kids come out to have a free night of family fun.

Salem's Haunted House is open every Friday and Saturday all throughout October from 7 to 11 p.m.

ABC57's Summer Horan spoke to Aaron Allen, Salem's Haunted House's manager, about what goes into preparing the house and ensuring that it's kid friendly.