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From the inside scoop on all of Illinois's biggest, most exciting haunts, to a look into this Halloween Season's Hottest Trends, Festive DIY Projects, Scary Movies, and more IllinoisHauntedHouses.com's Blog covers more than just haunted houses! If you love all things Halloween all year long, then you've come to the right place - check out our posts below and stay in the know about the best local Halloween fun happening in Illinois 365 days a year!

What Does A Blue Bucket Mean This Halloween Season?
What Does A Blue Bucket Mean This Halloween Season?

October 16, 2019

Thanks to the power of social media and devoted parents that want to share Halloween with all children, those handing out candy to trick-or-treaters...

🎃Horror Awaits As Illinois Thrill Seekers Celebrate Heart of the Halloween Season🎃
🎃Horror Awaits As Illinois Thrill Seekers Celebrate Heart of the Halloween Season🎃

October 10, 2019

The weekend is almost here which means haunt goers will be getting their dose of scares by visiting haunted attractions.

Anthony Alfano, Illinois Boy with Cerebral Palsy Has Another Elaborate Costume for Halloween
Anthony Alfano, Illinois Boy with Cerebral Palsy Has Another Elaborate Costume for Halloween

October 10, 2019

You may remember the name Anthony Alfano from last Halloween and the years prior.

🎃Celebrate the First Weekend of October with Some Frightening Fun!🎃
🎃Celebrate the First Weekend of October with Some Frightening Fun!🎃

October 03, 2019

October is finally here and haunted locations here in Illinois are stirring up some serious scares this weekend.

Illinois Halloween Weekend Guide: September 26-29
Illinois Halloween Weekend Guide: September 26-29

September 26, 2019

October is right around the corner and there are a ton of Haunted Attractions celebrating the spooky season with scares.

Illinois Halloween Weekend Guide: September 19-22
Illinois Halloween Weekend Guide: September 19-22

September 19, 2019

October is right around the corner and a ton of Haunted Attractions have already opened their doors to thrill seekers.

Haunted Attractions Throughout Illinois Hiring for the 2019 Halloween Season
Haunted Attractions Throughout Illinois Hiring for the 2019 Halloween Season

July 16, 2019

Summertime is here which means the Halloween Season is going to be creeping up on us.

Join Ghost Hunts USA as they Take on Overnight Tours of the Haunted Mineral Springs Hotel!
Join Ghost Hunts USA as they Take on Overnight Tours of the Haunted Mineral Springs Hotel!

May 31, 2019

Do you have what it takes to explore the eerie Mineral Springs Hotel in Alton?

Spend the Night at the Haunted Ashmore Estates with Ghost Hunts USA!
Spend the Night at the Haunted Ashmore Estates with Ghost Hunts USA!

May 29, 2019

Do you have what it takes to spend the night in one of the most haunted destinations in Illinois?

13th Floor Haunted House Chicago Features Zombie Apocalypse LIVE!
13th Floor Haunted House Chicago Features Zombie Apocalypse LIVE!

April 11, 2019

The Halloween Season may be months away, but 13th Floor Haunted House in Chicago is giving thrill seekers some fun with the undead this month. ...

Ghost Hunts USA to Host Overnight Investigation at Haunted Mineral Springs Hotel
Ghost Hunts USA to Host Overnight Investigation at Haunted Mineral Springs Hotel

February 20, 2019

This April, Ghost Hunts USA will be visiting one of the most haunted destinations in all of Illinois – the historic Mineral Springs Hotel in...

Basement of the Dead Presents 'A Very Scary Axe-Mas' this December!
Basement of the Dead Presents 'A Very Scary Axe-Mas' this December!

November 27, 2018

Add some frightening fun to your holiday festivities this year by checking out 'A Very Scary Axe-Mas' at Basement of the Dead Haunted House in Aurora!

There's Still Some Spooky Fun to Be Had this Weekend Here in Illinois!
There's Still Some Spooky Fun to Be Had this Weekend Here in Illinois!

November 08, 2018

We may be in mid-November already, but there's still some Haunted Attractions that are delivering scares this weekend.

November is Here but the Halloween Scares Aren't Over Just Yet!
November is Here but the Halloween Scares Aren't Over Just Yet!

November 01, 2018

Halloween day may have come and gone but the scary-good fun doesn't stop this weekend.

Welcome the Weekend the Best Way Possible - By Visiting Haunts Of Course!
Welcome the Weekend the Best Way Possible - By Visiting Haunts Of Course!

October 25, 2018

Halloween is around the corner and tons of Haunted Attractions here in Illinois are delivering non-stop terror to thrill-seekers.

From Haunted Houses to Spook Walks - There's A Ton of Frightening Fun to be Had this Weekend!
From Haunted Houses to Spook Walks - There's A Ton of Frightening Fun to be Had this Weekend!

October 18, 2018

October is moving right along and we've already reached the middle of the Spooky Season, but that doesn't mean that this year's scary-good fun is...

Celebrate the Heart of the Halloween Season with Some Illinois Haunted Attractions!
Celebrate the Heart of the Halloween Season with Some Illinois Haunted Attractions!

October 11, 2018

The spooky season is well underway and there are a ton of terrifying Haunted Attractions here in Illinois that are just dying to give local thrill...

Stephen King’s Pet Sematary Trailer Released
Stephen King’s Pet Sematary Trailer Released

October 10, 2018

Paramount Pictures just released the first trailer for the remake of Pet Sematary and it proves to be another truly spooky Stephen King adaptation.

Celebrate the Arrival of October by Visiting Illinois Haunted Attractions this Weekend!
Celebrate the Arrival of October by Visiting Illinois Haunted Attractions this Weekend!

October 05, 2018

October is finally here, and that means even more Halloween Fun is happening across Illinois this weekend!

It's Almost October! Find Out What Haunts Are Open this Weekend!
It's Almost October! Find Out What Haunts Are Open this Weekend!

September 27, 2018

October is right around the corner which means tons of local Haunted Attractions here in Illinois are preparing for full Halloween mode!

Illinois Haunts Are Gearing Up for the 2018 Halloween Season!
Illinois Haunts Are Gearing Up for the 2018 Halloween Season!

September 20, 2018

September is already coming to an end in less than two weeks, which means the Halloween Season is pretty much in full swing for Illinois Haunted...

The Spooky Season is Getting Creepingly Close!
The Spooky Season is Getting Creepingly Close!

September 13, 2018

September is in full swing which means a ton of Haunted Attractions here in Illinois are preparing for the Halloween Season!

Experience Pure Madness this Halloween Season at Midnight Terror Haunted House!
Experience Pure Madness this Halloween Season at Midnight Terror Haunted House!

July 31, 2018

IllinoisHauntedHouses.com recently sat down with Justin Cerniuk of Midnight Terror Haunted House, to discuss what's new at Midnight Terror Haunted...

Independence Day Fireworks Special Offer from Goodtimes Fireworks
Independence Day Fireworks Special Offer from Goodtimes Fireworks

June 19, 2018

Are you looking to celebrate Independence Day with a big bang and beautifully lit night sky? Make a run to Goodtimes Fireworks now with this ad.

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