The Mackay Mansion is known for various hauntings, including sightings of children on the stairs, the spirit of a maid named Harriet, and a shadowy figure, sometimes referred to as "Mr. Fair". The mansion has been featured on paranormal TV shows and is said to be the site of paranormal activity, such as equipment malfunction and unexplained shadow figures. Two young girls, Lily and Emma, are said to run up and down the mansion's stairs. A maid named Harriet is believed to roam the parlor and various other rooms. A dark shadow figure, possibly the mansion's resident "shadow man" Mr. Fair, has been seen in mirrors and other parts of the house. Visitors have reported equipment failures during investigations and found dolls in the creepy doll room exhibiting personality and movement.