Here We Go!
Haunt fans, as the clock ticks forward, time always feels too short. While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to each haunt season, the next one always creeps up just as quickly! Like opening day for your favorite team or the long-awaited premiere of a beloved show, we’re beyond thrilled to kick off another season of scares. Fueled with fresh excitement, wonder, and intensity, the Haunted House Chicago team is ready to dive headfirst into another year of darkness and fright. With nearly 50 haunted attractions and events on the horizon, this season is packed with chills you won’t want to...
Hellsgate Haunted House Costume Party: Save 20%, Get Your Ticket Now!
Time is running out! Save 20% on tickets to the HellsGate Costume Party when you purchase before September 1st! Join us for the very first HellsGate Costume Party! Presented by the Lockport Art Series and HellsGate Haunted House, this unique event will be packed full of Halloween entertainment including an exclusive sneak peek at HellsGate’s newly-built mausoleum! Enjoy a night of thrills with: Tours of the outdoor attractions Cash bars and food trucks Games and raffles Live music from local band Beyond the Blonde A one hour meet & greet with HellsGate's icon characters A costume contest with prizes for Best Individual and Best...
She’s waiting for you…come experience the frightening Duchess Manor at The Arboretum of South Barrington!
The Arboretum of South Barrington is excited to introduce Duchess Manor for the fall season! The Arb welcomes you to come visit the chilling haunted house that will be sure to provide scares and fun to everyone who visits! Tickets are on sale now! Located at 100 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010 Unit J-40, Duchess Manor opens its doors to the public on Saturday, September 13 from 5pm-10pm. Hours of operation vary from week to week as in September the hours are as follows 5pm-10pm on Fridays and Saturdays, in October hours are 5pm-10pm on Fridays and Saturdays...
Breaking News: Universal is coming to Chicago!
Chicagoland Haunt Fans, we KNOW you have been watching the news about Universal Studios' new Horror Unleashed project in Las Vegas. WELL, guess what? There's a new location announced in our very backyard! Check out the official news release from Universal: https://corporate.universaldestinationsandexperiences.com/universal-destinations-experiences-expands-universal-horror-unleashed-concept-with-second-location-planned-for-chicago/ #
Twisted Crypt presents: “Summerween”
New for 2025, Twisted Crypt Haunted House in Rockford, Illinois, is presenting a new way to celebrate the summer... SUMMERWEEN! It is a one-night only event this Saturday, June 21st, 2025, from 7pm-11pm! Tickets are limited, so get them before you arrive to guarantee your chance to experience a one-of-a-kind event! "The Family" is waiting for you! Experience sights, sounds, smells, and family members lurking around every corner. It's initiation night and they want to see if you are ready! 14 different rooms to discover with special effects, strobe lights, fog, strong smells, and over 40 characters! (Including Haunted House...
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...