Spring Haunting 2019
The snow is finally melting, and the temps begin to climb out of the cellar. As the deep freeze releases its hold on Chicago, local Haunts are springing back to help their monsters and patrons warm up with some good-ol-fashioned fear! Pick your poison: un-Lucky Leprechauns or eerie Easter Bunnies? Here’s a listing of all the attractions within 100-miles of Chicago that are producing special Spring haunting experiences.(Listed in alphabetical order) Basement of the Dead presents: “Leprechaunted House” Aurora, Illinois Friday, March 15th, and Saturday, March 16th https://basementofthedead.com/ Haunted Hills Hospital presents: “St. Patrick’s Revenge: Curse of...
St. Patrick’s Revenge: Curse of the Celtic Witch at Haunted Hills Hospital, March 9 & 16, 2019
On March 17, 1819, a woman by the name of Abigael McDougan was burned at the stake by the early settlers of Hills Hollow, due to their belief that she was a witch. As she burned, she put a curse on the town of Hills Hollow that she would return. Time passed and the community forgot about Abigael and her curse. Hills Hospital was eventually built on the ancient grave yard that she was buried in. The evil energy from the torture of the patients has awakened her spirit and she has returned to seek her vengeance and has brought...
Haunted Valentines 2019
The love of fright fills our hearts! As ice covers our land, Cupid’s zombie cousin flutters from its crypt once again for another holiday season of love and screams. Here’s a listing of all the attractions within 100-miles of Chicago that are producing special Valentine’s Day haunting experiences. Grab that special someone and get ready to share the love! (Listed in alphabetical order) 13th Floor Chicago presents: “Love Bites: A Valentine’s Haunted House” Melrose Park, Illinois Friday, February 15th, and Saturday, February 16th https://valentineshauntedhouses.com/chicago/ Basement of the Dead presents: “Valentine’s Day in Wonderland” Aurora, Illinois Friday, February 15th, and Saturday,...
Midwest Haunters Convention 2019 Haunt Tours Announced!
Join us in Chicagoland for the Midwest Haunters Convention this June! MHC is excited to announce the haunted houses that will be on the 2019 MHC Haunt Tours, June 6th & 7th (Thursday & Friday); final details and pricing will be announced soon, and the following attractions will be on the tour: Thursday, June 6 D.E.A.D. Rising https://www.deadrisinghauntedhouse.com Dead Rising Haunted House is an old school, in-your-face haunt. They build all of their own props and sets for a uniquely terrifying experience. Midnight Terror Haunted House http://midnightterrorhauntedhouse.com Midnight Terror Haunted House is a company with 20 years experience in the...
Massacre Haunted House transforms into a ‘Christmas Nightmare’
Instead of Christmas cheer, the crew over at Massacre Haunted house are spreading some holiday fear. For the 6th year in a row Massacre will open for a special Christmas themed haunted house the weekend before Christmas. The set designers have transformed the entire facility to resemble your sweetest holiday memories and makeup artists along with the special effects team have reworked your favorite Christmas characters into your worst nightmare This bone chilling, Christmas experience will of course feature a Santa, however he’s not the right jolly old man most people picture. Visitors who loved getting scared during Halloween can...
Trick or Treat at HellsGate Haunted House on Sunday, Oct. 8 for a Good Cause!
Come out to HellsGate Haunted House on Sunday afternoon (Oct. 28) from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm for some family friendly Halloween fun! The ghouls and creatures that inhabit HellsGate will be on their best behavior, so bring the family for trick or treating, face painting, inflatables, costume contests for kids AND adults, and much more! Entry for kids 5/under is $5, kids 6/older are $10 and all proceeds to go the Disabled Patriot Fund. Since HellsGate is a mansion hidden in the woods, all of our guests in October MUST PARK at the Lockport Metra Lot, 1300 South State...