Sunday, October 5, 2025
Can you believe the first weekend of October is already coming to an end? Even with the unseasonably warm sun beating down, the monsters are still lurking in the shadows—waiting for you, their next victim, to appear! The Haunted House Chicago team has already visited (12) different attractions and events, with SO many more to go! Make sure to follow our social media on our Facebook pages (Main and Media) and then our Instagram page (Main) for pictures, reels, and clips of all your favorites! Pro Tip: Visit haunted attractions early in the season and on nights other than Friday...
Today is October 1st
To help celebrate our favorite month, here's some fun facts: Halloween’s Celtic Roots – Halloween began as the ancient festival of Samhain (pronounced “sow-in”), when people believed the veil between the living and the dead was thinnest. Jack-o’-Lantern Origins – Pumpkins weren’t always used! The Irish carved turnips and beets to ward off evil spirits before pumpkins became the American favorite. Witches’ New Year – For many practicing pagans and Wiccans, October 31st (Samhain) is considered the start of the new year. Bats & Spirits – Bats are linked to Halloween because bonfires from Samhain celebrations attracted insects, which in...
Midnight Terror Re-Invents Its Haunted House for All-New Scares
Midnight Terror Haunted House in Oak Lawn wrote the book on how a Chicagoland haunted attraction can thoroughly terrify its audience when it opened 11 years ago. Now, in 2025, it’s ripped up those pages and created a whole new scare playbook after reworking its entire theme and introducing new characters and fresh thrills designed to frighten audiences anew. Haunt owner and Marine veteran Justin Cerniuk of Oak Lawn spent the entire off-season reimagining Midnight Terror, aiming to amplify the fear factor and entertainment value for his customers. “After a successful run of the same popular theme for several years,...
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Quite possibly the phrase of the season so far: 'It's not even October yet!' This haunt season is already off to a bang! Can you believe that attractions like Niles Scream Park and 13th Floor Haunted House have already hit their 8th and 6th operating nights, respectively? Like Frankenstein surfing on a set of killer waves, let's keep this streak rolling! Here's a list of all the attractions within 100 miles of Chicago that are open tonight to get your spooky on: (In alphabetical order - and thanks to our sponsors in BOLD!) 13th Floor Chicago Haunted House in Schiller...
Saturday, September 27, 2025
The thermometer may say 85 degrees, but the calendar says spooky season! Brace yourself for chills and thrills as we dive into the first major Saturday of the 2025 season! We will be joining the SOLD OUT Lost Souls Haunted Bus Tour tonight! Missed your chance? Don't worry, there are still limited tickets available for two additional tours this October! Check out: https://www.lostsoulschicago.com/2025-tours.html Here's a list of all the attractions within 100 miles of Chicago that are open tonight to get your spooky on: (In alphabetical order - and thanks to our sponsors in BOLD!) 13th Floor Chicago Haunted House...
Saturday, September 20, 2025
While the weather may not be cooling down, football is on the screens, and the night air is filling with screams! We couldn't be more excited to celebrate the kick off to our 26th season by heading out to Niles Scream Park in Niles, MI, for their legendary attraction AND to help celebrate their special Haunters Against Hate Takeover Weekend! Here's a list of all the attractions within 100 miles of Chicago that are open tonight to get your spooky on: (In alphabetical order) 13th Floor Chicago Haunted House in Schiller Park, IL Basement of the Dead Haunted House in...