Happy Halloween!

The day is finally here! It is Monday, October 31, 2022, and that means it is HALLOWEEN! From all of us at Haunted House Chicago, to all of you and yours, we wish you a very safe, haunted, and happy Halloween! Today is also very special, because we announce all of the annual award selections! Stay tuned throughout the day for our 2022 award announcements including: The Haunted House Chicago Best New Haunted Attraction of the Year (Around Noon) The Haunted House Chicago Jim Warfield Acting Award (Around 3:00pm) The Haunted House Chicago Official Top 13 Haunted Attractions (Around Midnight) The Haunted House...

Haunted Attractions Open This Weekend

The air is getting colder, and doors of crypts sealed last November are just about ready to burst open once again! Here’s who’s open this weekend to get your haunted house fix before the undead are fully unleashed: Friday, September 23, 2022 13th Floor Haunted House in Schiller Park, IL Basement of the Dead Haunted House in Aurora, IL Disturbia Haunted House in Downers Grove, IL Haunted Hills Hospital in Crown Point, IN Hoppers Haunted House in Rockford, IL Karnival of Karnage Haunted House in Belvidere, IL Midnight Terror Haunted House in Oak Lawn, IL Niles Haunted Scream Park in Niles, MI...

Haunted Attractions 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 16, 2022 13th Floor Haunted House in Schiller Park, IL Niles Haunted Scream Park in Niles, MI Twisted Crypt Haunted House in Rockford, IL Saturday, September 17, 2022 13th Floor Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL Niles Haunted Scream Park in Niles, MI Six Flags Great America Fright Fest in Gurnee, IL Twisted Crypt...

Statesville Haunted Prison Has Closed, but the Inmates Escaped…

Their time at Statesville Haunted Prison has ended... but their story continues at HellsGate Haunted House. This Fall, the prisoners of Statesville Prison will take up residence with the House Staff of HellsGate, combining the two award-winning casts & crews at ONE LOCATION for an unforgettable Halloween Season that you do not want to miss! Like and follow HellsGate's social profiles for news, content, ticket discounts, and MORE!

Haunted Holidays 2021

While Halloween may live 365-days a year in our hearts and heads, most muggles are preparing 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 list will...

But Wait, There’s More!

Can’t believe the season is over? Still can’t get enough of Halloween and haunted houses? Want more?? We are happy to report that your wish has been granted! 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago will be hosting a special "Blackout" event this Saturday, November 13th. Blackout is a 1-day event where monsters and mayhem lurk in almost complete darkness. Upon arriving, each group (not each person) will be provided one glow stick. Venturing into the depths of darkness, a horde of Darkstalkers are ready to wreak havoc against all who enter. These monochrome shadow monsters loathe the light, while others may...