NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Preparations are officially underway for the 2026 North Adams Haunted House, and organizers are turning to the community for help stocking up on building supplies.

According to a statement released by the North Adams Police Department on social media, this year's theme is "Urban Legends & Cryptids." Eight different teams will transform the historic Mohawk Theatre ahead of its opening on Friday, Oct. 23.

To help construct the sets, the North Adams Police Department and event volunteers are seeking donations of new, surplus, or gently used construction and prop materials.

Requested items include:
2-to-4-inch foam insulation boards, 2x4 lumber, spray foam, PEX tubing, chicken wire, and heavy-duty zip ties, Pool noodles, Greek-style pillars or columns, glass storm doors, sliding glass doors, and old artificial Christmas trees.

Local contractors, hardware stores, businesses, and residents with leftover project materials are encouraged to contribute.

To coordinate a donation, contact Public Safety Business Manager Meghan DeLuca by email at mdeluca@northadams-ma.gov or by calling the Public Safety Office at 413-662-3101.