LOCATION:  1028 Ronzheimer Avenue, St. Charles​

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DATES:  October 17-19, 25-26, & 31, 2024 from 6-10pm

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DETAILS:  Enter if you dare! HOWL'd beckons all brave souls to a spine-chilling yard of horrors and a ghastly haunted house experience. As the days grow shorter, our humble abode transforms into a nightmarish realm to delight and terrify the courageous souls who dare to roam our haunted grounds in the dark of October. Encounter a bone-chilling yard haunt designed for the fearless of all ages, and a petrifying haunted house that will test the mettle of the boldest among us.

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FEE:  FREE, but donations are accepted

LOCATION:  Oswego Township Cemetary ​

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DATE:  October 3, 2024, various 45 minute timeslots 5:30-8:30pm

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DETAILS:  Experience local history come to life during our annual Oswego Cemetery Walk! Participants will be guided through the cemetery to visit with “ghosts” of early Oswego residents and pioneers. Pre-registration is required. Registration the day of the event is $10, space permitting. Please arrive at the beginning of your timeslot! Participants should be able to walk for 45 minutes, wear comfortable shoes, and are encouraged to bring a flashlight. An adult must accompany all children. Registration is per person. Presented in partnership with the Oswegoland Heritage Association.

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FEE:  $7 Resident & $10 Non-Resident

LOCATION:   Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Rd., Geneva

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DATE:  October 12, 2024 from 1pm - 9pm

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DETAILS:  Escape the Mansion is an escape room-style event that pits groups of 10 people against the clock to see if they can solve a series of challenges, clues, hidden passwords, and more before time runs out. For one night only, the second floor of the Stephen Persinger Recreation Center is transformed into the fictitious Madam Klara’s Mansion, an estate built in 1799 which has been rumored to be haunted and filled with dark magic. Join us for a dinner party in the mansion’s mysterious dining room, where Chef Hans has prepared a feast and left behind cryptic secrets and hidden clues for you to uncover!

 

​Tickets are $10 ($15 NR)
– You must register for a timeslot.
– Max participants per timeslot is 10 people.
– Other groups may register with you for your time slot (up to 10 total per slot).
– Clues are of varying difficulty, recommended for older children and adults, but can be for 6+ with parent help.

 

Escape Viewing Party
Celebrate your group’s escape (or demise) and watch other groups via livestream at the event’s post-party, located in the Persinger Center’s gymnasium.
– Raffle prizes and games will take place throughout the evening.
– Pizza, soda, and more will be available for purchase!
– Party intended for groups who have participated in the escape room. Those who have yet to participate will not be granted entry in the party until their escape attempt.

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FEE:  Residents $10 & Non-Residents $15

LOCATION:  Randall Oaks Park, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee

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DATE:   October 18, 2024 from 6pm-8pm (15 minute timeslots)

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DETAILS:   A Halloween family event you won’t want to miss! It’s a reverse
trunk or treat! We’ll encourage families to boo-ckle up for an eeriesistible drive through Randall Oaks Park for candy and surprises. Along the way, you’ll stay in your vehicle, see decorated trunks and receive treats. Registration is per vehicle. Only one person per vehicle must register.

 

Pre-registration is required. Registration Deadline is Friday, October 18 at 12:00 pm. 

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FEE:  $6 per car, get tickets below!

LOCATION:  42 W. New York Street, Aurora

 

DATES:  September 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, & 29

October  4 -6, 9-14, 16-20, 23-27, 29-31st 

November 1- 3, 2024 

 

TIME:  7pm - 10pm, some dates have extended hours 

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DETAILS:    Welcome to the Basement of the Dead Haunted House, where horror and thrills await. We are not your average haunted house attraction—we are a nightmare come to life.

 

Located in Aurora, just outside of Chicago, IL, our haunted house features two distinct attractions that promise to leave you trembling with fear.

 

First, enter the Basement of the Dead, where you'll navigate through the twisted corridors of an abandoned underground laboratory. Your heart will race as you encounter terrifying creatures lurking in the shadows. But don't let your guard down, as you'll need to stay alert to make it out alive.

 

Next, brace yourself for our Shattered 3D haunted house attraction. Put on your 3D glasses and step into a surreal world where the walls come alive and anything can happen. With its stunning visuals and spine-tingling scares, this attraction will leave you reeling.

 

At the Basement of the Dead, we take terror seriously. Our haunted house is expertly designed to provide an unforgettable experience that is both bone-chilling and heart-pumping.

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FEE:  $35/person general admission | VIP Tickets $50

LOCATION:  205 N. Broadway, Aurora (Two Brothers Roundhouse)

 

DATES:   Fridays in September thru November 1, 2024 from 8-10pm

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DETAIL:  Explore the “City of Cemeteries” with EMF ghost meters on this two hour ghost walk tour of Aurora’s thriving downtown. Stepping silently from the railroad’s haunted, 150-year-old roundhouse to Aurora’s Riverwalk and Stolp Island, you’ll shudder at tales of shocking murders, ghastly crimes and lost souls.

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FEE:  $25/person

LOCATION:  900 Grace Street, Elgin

 

DATES:  Fridays - Sundays, October 4 - November 2, 2024

Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00pm - 12am.  Sundays 7:00pm - 10:00pm

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DETAILS:  Located in Elgin’s industrial section stands the abandoned home of Elgin Casket Company. This once proud building has been witness to a murder, grisly discoveries, cult activities, and unexplained occurrences, and a dark legacy has emerged from its sordid history.  Be terrorized at this multi-level 55,000 square foot paranormal hot spot. 

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FEE:  $35- $75. Get tickets below. 

LOCATION:  Chicago Street, Elgin, IL (Between Grove and Villa St.)

 

DATE:  October 19, 2024 from 6pm - 11pm

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DETAILS:  Downtown Elgin will again be defending the city this year to keep everyone safe from the zombie infection. To ensure your survival, citizens are encouraged to proceed to the SAFE ZONE at Nightmare on Chicago Street.

Elgin’s Zombie Defense Initiative (ZDI) has sanctioned the area of Chicago Street from Grove to Villa, as well as portions of Douglas Avenue, S. Grove Avenue, S. Spring Street and DuPage Court, as the official boundaries of the SAFE ZONE. Venture outside this area at your own peril.

Although the SAFE ZONE has been deemed safe from the undead, we cannot guarantee that order will prevail. Expect businesses to be boarded up, vegetation reclaiming derelict buildings, creatures on the prowl, burning tires and barrels of toxic waste littering the streets, abandoned cars, buses and even airplanes damaged and overturned, as well as stray zombies being taken for processing and study. Do not fear! Your safety is Team ZDI's top priority. Opportunities to purchase food, alcoholic beverages, and goods will be available.

This may be your last shot at survival, so we at the ZDI want to make sure that every human has a good time with  stages of live entertainment and bands, food, drinks, retail vendors, roaming performers, live graffiti artists, a hookah lounge, and special guests like MeTV’s SVENGOOLIE and more! Visit our Thunderdome, Nightmare Alley, and B-Movie Boulevard for extra spooky entertainment!

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FEE:  $40+ (Ages 17+)

LOCATION:  19412 Shabbona Road, Malta

 

DATE:  Fridays - Saturdays in October from 6-10pm

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DETAILS:  When the sun sets on the farm, an eerie shadow is cast upon the maze inviting guests to explore the 10-acre labyrinth in our corn field. Pathways twist and turn through miles of rustling leaves where terrifying creatures and spooky surprises are lurking behind the stalks. Enter if you dare… but BEWARE!

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What you need to know:

1. The time on your ticket is your ENTRY TIME.  The last entry time is at 10:00 PM.

2. No Halloween Masks or costumes are permitted in the maze.

3. Guests are broken up into groups of 4-5 (or fewer) people and metered into the maze by our staff to keep groups separated.

4. It takes about 30-45 minutes to get through the maze, and we have staff to help you if you get lost. 

5. No Alcohol is permitted in the maze.

Flashlights will not be allowed in the Haunted Corn Maze, only glowsticks or pen lights.  Please be advised, the haunted maze does contain strobe lights, flashing lights, loud noises, and dirt pathways.  

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The entire maze is Haunted during this event.

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FEE:   $17 per person (ages 13+)

LOCATION:  Kuiper's Family Farm, 1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park

 

DATES:  

August 24th - September 30th
Wednesday - Saturday 9AM-6PM
Sunday & Monday 10AM-6PM
*Labor Day: 9AM-6PM

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October 1st - November 3rd
Tuesday - Saturday 9AM-6PM
Sunday & Monday 10AM-6PM
*Columbus Day: 9AM-6PM
*Closes at 4PM Halloween

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November 7th - 24th
Thursday - Sunday 10AM-5PM
Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Open Wednesday 11/27 for holiday shopping

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DETAILS:  The scares at Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park, Illinois come in two options for those that are a bit hesitant and those who are up for a scream.

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Get a glimpse into life on a farm complete with hayrides, apple cider, and pumpkin picking, a stroll through the Haunted Forest and a visit to The Scream Shed if you dare at Kuipers Family Farm. It will raise the hairs on your neck and a giggle in your throat.

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FEE:  Included with general admission

LOCATION: Sonny Acres Farm,  29W310 North Avenue, West Chicago

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DATES:  September 27 - October 27, 2024 ​

Fridays & Saturdays 7-10pm & Sundays 7-9pm

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DETAILS:  

Join us Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings for our SONNY ACRES FARM NIGHTTIME FESTIVAL FEATURING: Curse of the Scarecrow Haunted Barn in West Chicago. It’s a creepy maze with twists, turns and characters (live actors) around every corner. The scene is set in an old, abandoned barn, he’s on the loose inside the barn and out for revenge! The Scarecrow is joined by many of his sinister cohorts, and they just can’t wait to meet you!

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What Are the Age Requirements?

We leave this to our guests’ discretion. Everyone handles frights and sights differently! In our experience over the years, some 8-year-olds have a great time, while some 38-year-olds are spooked and need their mommy! If you ask us, we recommend our nighttime haunted attractions for children ages 12 and over. For the little ones not yet ready for the thrill of the haunt, we are proud to offer daytime amusements, and attractions including a hayride without the live character actors. No matter which experience is right for your visit, we know it will be a memorable one!

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FEE:  

Single Haunted Hayride Attraction Ticket: $25

Single Haunted House (Barn) Attraction Ticket: $20

Add a Haunted Barn VIP Fast Pass for just $10 (Barn Only), skip the regular line.

Combo Ticket (Both Attractions): $38

LOCATION:  Sonny Acres Farm,  29W310 North Ave., West Chicago

 

DATES:  September 27 – October 27, 2024 from 7- 10pm & Sundays 7-9pm

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DETAILS:   Join us Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings for our SONNY ACRES FARM NIGHTTIME FESTIVAL FEATURING: The all-new Wicked Hallows Haunted Hayride at Sonny Acres Farm. It’s is an open-air hayride with creepy live action characters and scary scenes around every bend with live actors, dynamic scenery, animatronics, pyro techniques, vibrant lighting, music, sound effects, and more.

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What Are the Age Requirements?

We leave this to our guests’ discretion. Everyone handles frights and sights differently! In our experience over the years, some 8-year-olds have a great time, while some 38-year-olds are spooked and need their mommy! If you ask us, we recommend our nighttime haunted attractions for children ages 12 and over. For the little ones not yet ready for the thrill of the haunt, we are proud to offer daytime amusements, and attractions including a hayride without the live character actors. No matter which experience is right for your visit, we know it will be a memorable one!

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FEE:  

Single Haunted Hayride Attraction Ticket: $25

Single Haunted House (Barn) Attraction Ticket: $20

Add a Haunted Barn VIP Fast Pass for just $10 (Barn Only), skip the regular line.

Combo Ticket (Both Attractions): $38

LOCATION:  Dellwood Park, 199 E. Woods Drive, Lockport

 

DATES:  Weekends in October 2024 7pm-9pm 

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DETAILS:  Are you one of the brave souls to seek out the underground of Dellwood Park? We dare you to attempt the Curse of the Bayou. Do you carry the still beating heart for which the Voodoo Priestess yearns? The Curse of the Bayou is not recommended for young children.Parental guidance is suggested. This is an outdoor, walking attraction with an uneven trail, tight corners, low ceilings, strobe lighting, fog and loud noises. Food and drinks are available for purchase. This is an outdoor haunt and will close if there is severe weather.

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FEE:  $15/person

LOCATION:  Dellwood Park, 199 E. Woods Drive, Lockport

 

DATES:  October 13 & 14, 2024 from 2-5pm

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​DETAILS:  Perfect for kids who don't like to be scared! We'll have friendly characters, hayrides and fun games, face-painting, music and more. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets must be pre-purchased. Please select your wagon timeslot at checkout. There will be no onsite ticket sales. Please print a copy of your receipt or be prepared to show your receipt on your phone.

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FEE:  $10/person & children under the age of 1 year are free

LOCATION:  43 E. Jefferson Avenue, Naperville (Quigley's Irish Pub)

 

DATE:  Fridays & Saturdays in September through October, 2024, 8-10pm

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DETAILS:  Join us for a haunting and historic adventure through one of Illinois' most haunted towns in the state! Join us for an eerie on foot excursion throughout the haunted city of Naperville! We will be departing from Quigley's Pub right in downtown Naperville. Our tour will give you the opportunity to experience the most haunted locations in this historic and infamously storied town. From there you will get up close and personal with some of the most haunting locations joined along by your expert guide. We would advise that you wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly for the weather.

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FEE:  $29/person, lasts 90 minutes

LOCATION:  Grand Pavilion Riverwalk

 

DATES:  October 4, 2024 from  7-8 pm

October 5, 2024 from 6-7 & 8-9pm

Octboer 6, 2024 from 7-8pm

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DETAILS:  Join in the fun as the Summer Place Theatre presents its annual Ghost Stories in the Park . . . in the Dark! Enjoy an evening of scary stories sure to send shivers up your spine. This is an outdoor event; please dress warmly and bring blankets and cushions. Not recommended for children under 5. Tickets may be purchased over the phone, online at www.napervilleparks.org or during regular business hours at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center or Fort Hill Activity Center. Tickets can be purchased until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 6 for the weekend's shows. After that time, tickets must be purchased at the performance. Cash, check, Visa and Mastercard are accepted at the event. Physical tickets are not distributed; staff checks you in at the event. Sorry, no refunds. (bm)

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FEE:  $7/person