HAA Top Haunts 2025
The Haunted Attraction Association (HAA), the official association of the haunt industry, has certified haunts across the country as official “Top Haunted Attractions.” To be certified, attractions must be a member of HAA and meet a list of 10 criteria relating back to the mission of HAA – to protect customers, promote haunted attractions, and educate industry professionals. Attractions are then recognized at one of three levels based on their years of operation and annual attendance: Silver: 2+ years and 3,000+ annual guests Gold: 5+ years and 5,000+ annual guests Iconic (Platinum): 10+ years and 10,000+ annual guests We are...
Spooky Treats
Haunting can build up quite an appetite! While there are always the main stays that are open late, the amazing folks at Fangoria Magazine put together a list of all the special, limited-time Halloween menu items at your favorites like: Wendy's, Burger King, Fanta, Angry Orchard, BJ's, Alamo Drafthouse, Doritos, Coldstone Creamery, and more! Check it out! https://www.fangoria.com/best-limited-edition-halloween-food-items-2025/ #Fangoria #FrightfulFoods #Don'tGetHangryGetHaunted
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...
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...