2022 Midseason Update

Fall is finally upon us! Thanks to a little dip in the temps, football back on TV, and a few leaves descending towards the earth, I think it is safe to assume we are already knee-deep in the extravaganza that is Halloween! As we are halfway through another exciting Halloween season, let’s catch-up on some news, updates, and recap. All haunted attractions are now open! So, let's queue up Michael Myers part 23, find ourselves a 21-foot skeleton, and lets run amuck to all of the best attractions and events within 100 miles of Chicago. Let’s go! The Cake After...

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...

HauntedHouseChicago.com Now Accepting Featured Listing Requests for 2022!

We wanted to get the new website up and running before offering Featured Listings this year... and that took until now! Please note that we've enlarged your listing banner size to 250px x 150px - if you need help with your banner, don't hesitate to reach out to Chad Savage at savage@sinister.me. Featured Listings for 2022 on HauntedHouseChicago.com are now available and we've extended the Early Bird Price through August. If you would like to reserve a spot (or spots) 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...

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...

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 holiday songs already on the radio and ads on TV. 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...