2026 Haunted Attraction Association Top Haunts
The Haunted Attraction Association just released their annual list of those that are certified as "Top Haunts." The list of honorees include these from our neck of the woods: • 13th Floor Chicago Haunted House from Schiller Park, Illinois: https://13thfloorchicago.com/ • Niles Scream Park from Niles, Michigan: https://haunted.org/ • Realm of Terror Haunted House from Round Lake Beach, Illinois: https://www.realmofterror.com/ Congratulations!! For more information, please check: https://hauntedattractionassociation.com/top-haunts
Haunted Holidays 2025
While Halloween may live 365-days a year in our hearts and heads, most muggles are starting to prepare for holiday celebrations. Luckily, you don’t have to wait until next Halloween to get your scream on! Whether you look for St. Nick or Krampus this season, we are here to help shed some darkness on the millions of imported twinkle lights. Here’s a listing of all the attractions within 100-miles of Chicago that are producing special holiday haunting experiences. So, grab the egg nog, complete another viewing of Christmas Vacation, and get the sleigh ready for some holiday haunted houses! This...
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Only 6 Days Until Halloween! Not only are ALL haunted houses open and ready to serve up some terror, but we have a double-header of MEGA events! Make sure to check out Nightmare on Chicago Street in Elgin, IL, as the town holds off the zombies! https://www.nightmareonchicagostreet.com/ Then, don your best Halloween costume and head over to the largest Halloween party in Chicago at 115 Bourbon Street, sponsored by Haunted House Chicago! Don't miss out!! https://www.115bourbonstreet.com/ #OnlyAtBourbon #FeedTheBeast #MidnightTerror #HauntedHouseChicago #115 #HHC
National Haunted House Day 2025
Our SECOND Favorite Holiday? What better way to celebrate? Go see some haunted houses! (Or 2... or 3... or 4...) OR how about the whole weekend!? The Haunted House Chicago Team will be out and about this weekend; we hope to see you in the shadows! #SpreadTheScream #SupportYourLocalHauntedHouse #HauntedHouseDay #HauntedHouseChicago #HHC #ItsAHolidayDammit
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...