Wait: There’s MORE!
Halloween may be wrapped for 2019, but the haunts aren't quite finished. In addition to Raven's Grin Inn (Open Year-Round), and 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago's special blackout event, we have another great event for you to check out. The classic old-school haunt masters from DEAD Rising Haunted House are preparing for a bloodbath event! This Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 8pm-11pm, they are promising copious amounts of blood, and encourage all to bring a change of clothes. (They also are offering ponchos for a fee, should you choose that route.) Please note: This is an 18+ event. For more...
Halloween Hangover?
Can't believe the season is over? Still can't get enough of Halloween and haunted houses? Want more?? Wish granted! 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago will be hosting a special "Blackout" event this upcoming Friday, November 8th, and Saturday, November 9th. Here's more information about this upcoming special event: "Upon arriving each group (NOT each person) is given ONE glowstick. After all participants sign a waiver of liability, the group enters 13th Floor in total darkness where monsters and mayhem await. It is up to your group to find its own way out. Inside the depths of the darkness a horde...
Encore Weekend
"Darkness falls across the land The midnight hour is close at hand Creatures crawl in search of blood To terrorize y'all's neighborhood" We are sure you noticed, but there are Christmas songs already on the radio and ads on TV. While our time is almost over, 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...
Haunted House Chicago’s 2019 Top 13
Each year, Haunted House Chicago reviews as many haunted attractions within 100 miles of Chicago as possible. (Over 40 this year!) We then assemble a list of the best haunted attractions from that season. For more details on this, please click here: https://www.hauntedhousechicago.com/reviews-awards/top-13-haunts/ As this Halloween night comes to a close, we find ourselves at the apex of yet another haunting season. But, before we bid farewell to another memorable October, it is finally time to present the 2019 Official Haunted House Chicago Top 13. After traversing over 40 attractions this season, here is our list of the best around: HellsGate...
2019 Haunted Attraction of the Year
Each year, Haunted House Chicago reviews as many haunted attractions within 100 miles of Chicago as possible. (Over 40 this year!) We then award the best overall haunted attraction from that season. As we end another amazing season out on the road, Haunted House Chicago would like to formally congratulate the 2019 Haunted Attraction of the Year: HellsGate Haunted House Lockport, IL https://www.hellsgate.com/ Congratulations on an outstanding season! Stay tuned for our final 2019 Official Top 13 announcement!
2019 Jim Warfield Acting Award
Each year, Haunted House Chicago reviews as many haunted attractions within 100 miles of Chicago as possible. (Over 40 this year!) We then identify and award the the top actor(s)/actress(es) from that season who provided extraordinary performances. The award is named after Jim Warfield of Raven’s Grin Inn. For more details on this award please click here: https://www.hauntedhousechicago.com/reviews-awards/warfieldaward/ Haunted House Chicago would like to formally congratulate the recipients of the 2019 Jim Warfield Acting Award: Ray Rivera as "Sugar Daddy" from Basement of the Dead Haunted House in Aurora, IL https://basementofthedead.com/ and Amanda Powers as "Tilly" From Twisted Crypt Haunted House...