Inside the World’s Largest Haunted House Trade Show: TransWorld 2025 Vendors
The haunted attraction industry descended on St. Louis, Missouri from February 27 to March 2, 2025, for TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show, the largest trade show of its kind in the world. The Haunted Attraction Network was on-site, capturing interviews with over 25 key vendors to spotlight the latest innovations in props, costumes, animatronics, and […]
Horror Master John Carpenter Joins Midsummer Scream 2025
LONG BEACH, CA – Horror legend John Carpenter will make an exclusive one-day appearance at Midsummer Scream on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as part of Storm King Comics’ presence at the world’s largest Halloween convention. The event, running August 15-17 at the Long Beach Convention Center, will spotlight “Horror Comic Books” as its 2025 theme. […]
Winchester Mystery House Launches Halfway-to-Halloween Flashlight Tours
SAN JOSE, CA – Winchester Mystery House invites guests to experience its new Halfway-to-Halloween Flashlight Tours beginning April 19, 2025. Visitors will explore the 160-room mansion using only flashlights while gaining access to areas typically off-limits on standard tours. Quick Facts: Winchester Mystery House Flashlight Tour When: Starting April 19, 2025 Where: Winchester Mystery House, […]
Limos: Immersive Tarot Experience Returns to LA for Earth Day Weekend
DrownedOut Productions, in partnership with the Immersive Art Collective, has announced the return of “Limos,” an immersive psychic experience that combines elements of Greek mythology and horror, for a limited run this April 18-20 in Downtown Los Angeles. Event Details The 15-20 minute intimate experience, which first ran during the 2024 Halloween season, will be […]
Universal Horror Unleashed: Will Year-Round Scares Succeed Off the Vegas Strip?
Universal’s upcoming Horror Unleashed attraction in Las Vegas represents the company’s first foray into a permanent, year-round horror experience. Set to open on August 14, 2025, at the AREA15 District, this 100,000-square-foot warehouse promises four immersive haunted houses, themed bars, food venues, and entertainment spaces under one roof. But can Universal translate its successful seasonal […]
Wicked New England Brings Halfway to Halloween Festival to Salem’s Historic Old Town Hall
Are you counting down the days until the Halloween season returns? For haunt enthusiasts who can’t wait for the spooky season, Wicked New England is launching its inaugural Halfway to Halloween Festival in the perfect location – Salem, Massachusetts, known worldwide as “The Witch City.” Tickets are available now. Halloween Fans Gather at Salem’s Historic […]
St. Patrick’s Day Haunted Houses 2025: Your Complete Guide to Spring Scares
Looking for Frights Beyond February? St. Patrick’s Day Haunted Houses Are Here! If you thought haunted attractions were strictly for Halloween and Valentine’s Day, think again! The haunt industry continues to expand its calendar with a growing number of St. Patrick’s Day haunted houses and spring attractions opening across North America. From evil leprechauns to […]
Midsummer Scream 2025: Thrills, Haunts & Horror Await in Long Beach
The world’s largest Halloween and horror convention is making its highly anticipated return to the Long Beach Convention Center from August 15–17, 2025. Midsummer Scream promises three spine-chilling days of immersive haunts, captivating panels, and special guests—attracting Halloween enthusiasts from across the globe. We might be biased, but our favorite part is the Hall of […]
The Haunted Attraction Association’s 2025 State of the Industry Seminar
Introduction Held annually at TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show, the State of the Industry Seminar brings together HAA board members, haunt owners, operators, and vendors for a candid look at the past season and the challenges ahead. Moderated by newly seated President Jim Werner (PennHurst Asylum) and outgoing President Spencer Terry (Fear Factory), this year’s […]
Haunted Attraction Association 2025 Annual Meeting: Financial Growth & Board Updates
The Haunted Attraction Association held its 2025 annual membership meeting on February 28, 2025, during Transworld’s Halloween and Attractions Show in St. Louis (Room 231 of America’s Center). The meeting is open to all association members. Immediately following the annual meeting is the State of the Industry presentation, which is open to the public. The […]
