Inside IAAPA’s Haunting Grounds 2025
IAAPA Expo 2025 returned to the Orange County Convention Center with record-breaking attendance and a show floor packed with innovations across the attractions industry. Among its newest and fastest-growing areas is the Haunting Grounds, a dedicated pavilion in the North Concourse focused on Halloween and seasonal events. According to Michael Shelton, Chief Operating Officer and […]
2025 Holiday Haunted Houses Near You: Discover the Best Spooky Attractions Open in December
As the holiday season arrives, haunted houses across the U.S. are getting into the festive spirit, combining the joy of the holidays with thrilling scares. In December 2025, numerous haunted attractions are opening their doors for special holiday-themed events, offering visitors a unique twist on traditional holiday festivities. This guide explores holiday haunted houses from […]
Dark Nights 2025 Expands Hersheypark Halloween with New Haunted House and Scare Zone
For 2025, Hersheypark Halloween and its signature haunt overlay, Dark Nights, returned bigger than ever. Running eight weekends from September 12 through November 2, this year’s event featured five haunted houses, four scare zones, and more entertainment than ever before—all included with a single Hersheypark Halloween ticket. The Haunted Attraction Network worked closely with the […]
Hera’s Nightmare Introduces The Horror Vault Selfie Walkthrough
Maryland’s award-winning haunted attraction Hera’s Nightmare returned for its second season in 2025 with a major expansion that pushes the boundaries of what a haunt can be. Owner Carlos Rivas introduced The Horror Vault, an interactive selfie walkthrough that lets guests step into detailed horror sets designed specifically for photos and videos—a first-of-its-kind concept for […]
Nightmares on the Rogue: Oregon’s #1 Haunted House Started as a Youth Fundraiser
What began as a youth center fundraiser in 2019 has grown into one of the most acclaimed haunted attractions in Oregon. Nightmares on the Rogue, located in Medford, is now a 30,000-square-foot Halloween destination featuring three immersive haunted houses and a bustling midway. At the heart of it all is owner Devin Price, who envisioned […]
Inside Halloween Nights 2025 at Eastern State Penitentiary
For its 35th season, Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary continues its transformation from a traditional haunted house into a dynamic, choose-your-own-adventure Halloween festival. Once known as Terror Behind the Walls, the event now blends immersive horror, nightlife, and historical exploration inside the 10-acre abandoned prison in Philadelphia. “Halloween Nights has five haunted houses. We […]
Midnight Syndicate Releases Darkened Corners, EP of Rare Tracks
CLEVELAND, OH – September 26, 2025 – Gothic horror instrumentalists Midnight Syndicate have released Darkened Corners, an EP compiling previously unreleased and rare material spanning two decades. Rare and Unreleased Material The EP features music originally composed for amusement and theme parks, selections from the band’s live shows, and unreleased tracks from film projects that […]
Haunted Attraction Association Certifies 67 Top Haunts for 2025
The Haunted Attraction Association (HAA) has announced its 2025 Top Haunts, recognizing 67 attractions across the United States and beyond. This year marks a significant expansion of the program, introducing Gold and Silver tiers to recognize excellence at various stages of growth within the industry. Expanded Recognition for 2025 Since its inception, the Top Haunts program has been the benchmark […]
Pacific Park Debuts New Funhouse with EPIC Entertainment Group
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has opened a newly reimagined Funhouse, designed and produced by EPIC Entertainment Group. The 2,800-square-foot attraction officially debuted September 10, marking the return of a concept with deep ties to Southern California amusement history. Reviving a Santa Monica Tradition The original Toonerville Funhouse first entertained guests at Ocean […]
Howl-O-Scream Tampa Unveils M.A.R.S. Haunted House for 2025
Howl-O-Scream Tampa returns for the 2025 season on September 5 with a new haunted house, expanded scare zones, and updated experiences across the park. The separately ticketed event runs select nights through November 2, with limited-time pricing starting at $34.99. This year’s headline addition is M.A.R.S., a science-fiction horror concept set aboard a crashed spacecraft […]
