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...
2nd Annual Lockport Coffin Race Festival
The Lockport Rotary Club presents the Second Annual Coffin Race Festival, Saturday, October 12 at 12:00 pm. The event is free to attend and costumes are encouraged. For full details visit https://lockportcoffinraces.com!
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...
This Summer, get a dose of Halloween in June! Haunted Hills Hospital presents: “The Vile Bros. Summer Circus of Sin!”
JAX and his crew have decided to create a Battle Royale to recruit new clowns to join his twisted Circus of Sin! What better place to find the craziest of the crazy than the cursed halls of Hills Hospital. Travel through and watch the mayhem unfold. Who knows, maybe you will get to join in on the fun. Just be sure to not lose yourself to the insanity of the clown hijinks! The Summer Circus of Sin is a clown haunt like you've never seen! Don't miss your chance to face some of the most terrifying clowns out there! This...
Save the Dates! The Midwest Haunters Convention Returns June 5-7, 2020!
After an amazing debut in Chicagoland this past weekend, the Midwest Haunters Convention is delighted to announced that it will return to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center and Hotel June 5-7, 2020, with the Pre-Convention Bus Tour on Thursday, June 4th! Additional information and details will be posted as they are confirmed!
Win FREE Tickets to Chicagoland Haunted Houses at the Midwest Haunters Convention 2019!
The Midwest Haunters Convention and HauntedHouseChicago.com present Haunted House Chicago Row, a showcase of some of Chicagoland’s top haunted attractions live and “in person” on the MHC trade show floor! Meet and mingle with the creepy creators of these eerie events, hang out with the actors that bring them to life, see demonstrations of how they weave their macabre magic, participate in contests, giveaways and much more! GIVEAWAYS HauntedHouseChicago.com will be giving away pairs of tickets to each of our 10 participating attractions throughout the weekend – enter your name for the drawings at Booth #131. At 2:00 pm on Sunday, HauntedHouseChicago.com...