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...
Valentine’s Haunts 2025
The love of fright fills the air! As ice covers our land, Cupid’s zombie cousin flutters from its crypt once again for another holiday season of love and screams. Get ready to shuffle; here’s a listing of all the attractions within 100-miles of Chicago that are producing special Valentine’s Day haunting experiences. Grab that special someone and get ready to share the screams! (Listed in alphabetical order) 13th Floor Chicago Haunted House presents: “Love Bites: A Valentine’s Haunted House” 5050 River Road Schiller Park, IL 60176 Friday, February 14th, Saturday, February 15th, and Sunday, February 16th https://www.13thfloorchicago.com/ Basement of the Dead...
Haunted Holidays 2024
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...
Encore Weekend 2024
We are sure you noticed, but that big "wintery" holiday has already taken over the radio and ads on TV, and spots in the stores. While our beloved Halloween season is about out of time, we have one last chance to enjoy all that we love about our holiday. We call it, “Encore Weekend.” Inspired by the immortal, infamous words of Clark W. Griswold, “Where do you think you’re going? Nobody’s leaving. Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Halloween. No, no. We’re all in this together! This is a full-blown, four-alarm Halloween emergency here. We’re gonna press on, and...