Friday the 13th
Aside from Halloween, Friday the 13th may be the next most-celebrated holiday for haunters. But, why? What inspired legions of folks to suffer from triskaidekaphobia and fueled a nearly 40-year old slasher franchise? Some say the history is rooted to the time of the last supper, and some say the middle ages, but the most popular origin story seems to be surrounding the attack of some Knights Templar on October 13, 1307.
While most of us spend effort avoiding walking under ladders and wishing we could attend Camp Crystal Lake, the origin still seems a bit foggy. But, want to know what isn’t unclear? All of the amazing activities that are happening TONIGHT as summer is upon us!
A great way to make sure you don’t miss any of the festivities is to stop by one of the amazing attractions open this weekend:
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Basement of the Dead Haunted House presents: “Slasher Night”
42 W New York Street
Aurora, IL 60506
https://basementofthedead.com/
Open Friday, June 13th, and Saturday, June 14th
The Nightmare Haunted House presents: “Strikes and Slashers”
at Channahon Lanes at 25306 W Eames St
Channahon, IL 60410
https://www.facebook.com/TheNightmareHauntedHouse
Open Friday, June 13th
The Old Joliet Haunted Prison presents” Friday the 13th”
401 Woodruff Rd
Joliet, IL 60432
https://hauntedprison.com/
Open Friday, June 13th, and Saturday, June 14th
Special: Raven’s Grin Inn
411 N. Carroll Street
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
http://www.hauntedravensgrin.com/
Open by Reservation Only
Wherever you go, have a howling good time tonight and this weekend!