Haunts Open This Weekend
The smell of fall, football on the TV, some brats boiling on the stove... we sure love the signs of September! But, what would make it even better? A dash of blood-curdling screams! Here's who's open this weekend to get your haunted house fix: Friday, September 20, 2019 13th Floor Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL Niles Haunted Scream Park in Niles, MI Twisted Crypt Haunted House in Rockford, IL Another Option: The Gallery Presents: The Haunting in Vernon Hills, IL (Non-Scary) Saturday, September 21, 2019 13th Floor Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL Niles Haunted Scream Park in...
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 big foggy. But, want to...
2019 Preseason Primer
Welcome back, haunters and hauntees! September has returned and with it all the amazing indicators of the impeding season ahead. Just like you, we await the doors of our favorite attractions to creak open and awaken the spirits from their long off-season slumber. Soon, the air will be filled with the sound of shrieks and screams; a symphony, indeed. As we prepare to embark on another exciting journey this Halloween season, here’s some news, updates, recaps, and a little preview of what to expect for 2019. Queue up the Fear Inoculum, grab two scoops of USS Butterscotch, and strap-in for...
HauntedHouseChicago.com Featured Listings 2019 – Reserve Yours Beginning @ Noon on Thursday, January 31st!
ATTENTION HAUNTED HOUSE OWNERS: Featured Listings for 2019 on HauntedHouseChicago.com will officially go up for sale at 12:00 pm on Thursday, January 31st. If you would like to reserve a spot (or spots), AFTER noon on the 31st please email advertise@hauntedhousechicago.com with the following information: 1. The name of the attraction(s) you're reserving for 2. The email address to which the invoice should be sent Invoices will be sent out in the order in which requests are received. For additional information and pricing, visit https://www.hauntedhousechicago.com/hauntowners/#advertise. As ever, in the interest of keeping things fair and equitable for all, this is...
Christmas Fear, Chicago’s Interactive Christmas Haunted House.
Christmas Fear | An Interactive Christmas Haunted House The best way to spread Christmas Fear is screaming loud for all to hear! Witness disgruntled elves wreak havoc on Midnight Terror Haunted House! You only have this weekend to be a part of the revenge on Santa! Visitors will experience the frightful festivities that’s been unleashed upon Santa’s Workshop of Fear by Santa’s helpers, along with The Silent Night Maze, and an Interactive Snowball Fight. Our Factory is completely re-themed with a new layout, festive props, and unusual Christmas characters. Traverse through 26,000 square feet of ho-ho-horror riddled with rabid reindeers,...
Warehouse X- Final Two Weekends!
Only two weekends left to experience Warehouse X at Paintball Explosion! The CHICAGO TRIBUNE calls it one of Chicago's TOP HAUNTS! The Daily Herald dubbed it one of "9 of the scariest haunted houses in the suburbs!" Get out there, if you dare... Open weekends in October and Halloween night! Buy tickets online at https://fablesfrightnights.ticketleap.com/warehouse-x/