Like scarecrows and pumpkins, haunted houses are a staple of the Halloween season.

You go, you scream and you talk about the experience for the next three days. Everyone likes a good scare every once in a while.

The Haunted Granary in Lemont is one way to get in the spirit of the season.

To raise money for the restoration of the Lemont Granary and Coal Sheds, the Lemont Village Association will be holding its annual Haunted Granary event from 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday.

The Haunted Granary features a 150-foot maze at the beginning of the tour that eventually leads out onto the grain elevator and into 120-year-old coal sheds. Also, there is a haunted bus and witches that banter with the audience, a highly popular feature with college students.

In the "Dinky" shed there will be actors Hal and Natalie Hallock doing a "Bride of Frankenstein" skit, complete with visual and sound effects, and Michele Chernega and others presenting scary subjects in a neighboring tent.

Although the skits have a fun vibe, it is not recommended for children under eight years old.

"It is mostly fun but it can get scary," said Hal Hallock, an actor at the "Dinky" shed.

There will be an alternative for younger children located in the grain elevator on Saturday, sponsored by Girl Scout Troup 2306 from Houserville and Lemont. Activities will include a maze tour, face and mask painting. The cost is $1 for adults and admission is free for children.

In addition to the frightening aspects, live music will be performed outside the Granary for people waiting in line.

Contributing to the festivities will be the Halloween-inspired foods made by culinary arts chef Tom Everly. Edible treats such as Vampire Blood Soup, Wabbit Season Soup and giant finger sandwiches will also be available.

"The event is worth the $6," volunteer Susan Smith said.

The restoration of the granary and coal sheds, which were built in 1855 and are parts of the last remaining grain elevator in Pennsylvania, will receive the proceeds. When the restoration is complete, the Granary will be a community center used for weddings, dinners and art exhibits.

"It is important for communities to have history," said Ronald Smith, chairman of the grain elevator and coal shed committee.