Saturday, October 28, 2023
Haunt Fans - it is officially Saturday, October 28, 2023, which means that this is the final Saturday of the season. But, no time for tears because this weekend is the last time this year that ALL haunted attractions will be open! So, let's get going! **Please note: All haunted attractions are open Saturday, October 28th. MOST, but not all, are open on Sunday, October 29th. AND just a reminder that if you are looking for a great party after your night of haunted housing, please consider joining us at 115 Bourbon Street! https://www.hauntedhousechicago.com/2023/10/make-your-halloween-party-plans-now/ #HauntedHouseChicago #HHC #SupportYourLocalHauntedHouse #SpreadTheScream #Halloweek #HellWeek...
Make Your Halloween Party Plans Now!
Each year, one of the largest entertainment venues in all of Chicagoland, 115 Bourbon Street, hosts the largest Halloween party and an epic costume contest! Want to hear something exciting? It is being sponsored by Haunted House Chicago! This year's party will be Saturday, October 28, 2023. This is an event that can't be missed and will have a Halloween pop-up bar courtesy of Midnight Terror! In addition, it will feature THREE rooms of entertainment with DJ's, dancing, and a live performance by Fueled by Emo, Chicagoland's Premier Emo and Pop Punk Cover Band! The costume contest will feature prizes...
Return of The Park After Dark
The producers of the The Park After Dark are thrilled to announce that their charity haunted house, run by the after-school teen program at Chase Park in Chicago, is back after 4 years for the 2023 season! After winning the the Haunted House Chicago Best New Haunted Attraction in 2018, and their 2019 follow-up show, "The Attic," their doors were shuddered by the pandemic. But, like a great zombie; they have risen from the dead! The Park After Dark 2023 season will debut at Chase Park on Friday, October 20th, and run Friday-Sunday for the last two weekends of October. ...
Friday, October 13, 2023
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 an over 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. Fun Fact: The next Friday the 13th in October won't be until 2028; so let's live this night to the fullest! While most of us put in effort...
Haunt Season is HERE!
Colder weather? Slight rain in the air? Some wind? Halloween movies all month on your favorite channels? Sounds like haunt season is officially here! That's right spooky kids; nearly all of your favorite Haunted Attractions are officially open for business! So, stay dry and screaming, as you support all the ghouls and goblins of the Chicagoland area. AND stayed tuned to our social media and website for the latest happenings as we cover the most magical time of the year! Make sure to look for us on your spooky travels for some free stuff! Check out our schedule here. #SupportYourLocalHauntedHouse...
Haunts Open Tonight: Thursday, October 5, 2023
October is here and nearly all shows will be open this weekend! BUT, there are FIVE attractions that are open this evening, which will definitely have much shorter wait times. So, make your plans now to get your spooky fix! (Listed alphabetically) 13th Floor Haunted House in Schiller Park, IL Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL Disturbia Haunted House in Downers Grove, IL HellsGate Haunted House in Lockport, IL Terror Roulette Horror Experience in South Barrington, IL AND stayed tuned to all avenues of Haunted House Chicago for the latest happenings as we dive into another spooky season! #SupportYourLocalHauntedHouse...