New trick-or-treat trail and glowing Halloween light experience join the resort’s largest Halloween calendar yet LEGOLAND Florida Resort (Winter Haven, FL) is expanding Brick-or-Treat to
Six Flags has confirmed that The Conjuring: Beyond Fear, the interactive SCREAMium walkthrough, returns this fall to four parks: Cedar Point, SCarowinds at Carowinds, Canada’s
Universal Studios announced that all-new Hellraiser haunted houses, based on the original Clive Barker trilogy, will run at Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at both Universal
Buffalo, NY — The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park is turning historic naval vessels and the city’s waterfront into three themed scarescapes
Orlando, FL — Universal is taking you to a remote Southwestern homestead overrun by aliens with a new original haunted house, “Invasion: Alien Abduction,” for
Orlando, FL — Cybergoria is an original haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights 35 that wakes you from cryo-sleep in a future where the machines
Orlando, FL — Universal Orlando Resort announced a new original haunted house, “Madlands: Caged Cannibals,” for Halloween Horror Nights 2026. This original haunted house is
Orlando, FL — H.R. Bloodengutz is a fictional late-night TV horror host created for Halloween Horror Nights in 2011, and his first house in 15
Universal Studios announced that an all-new Stranger Things haunted house will run at Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood will both feature a haunted house based on the 2025 Ryan Coogler vampire horror film Sinners at Halloween
Branson, MO — Field of Screams Nixa is opening a new indoor haunted attraction inside Ballparks of America in Branson on Sept. 11. The new
New from the Nocturne: see Frankenstein: Resurrection, the theatre’s original Frankenstein musical. Glendale, CA — The Nocturne Theatre is premiering The Eaves, an original paranormal
Update, August 1, 2026: Six Flags has announced Jason: Blood Reign, an all-new haunted maze debuting at Great Adventure for the 2026 season, alongside versions
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World for 38 select nights from August 7 through October 31, 2026, marking the earliest start date ever for the annual spooky fun celebration.
Universal Studios Hollywood’s Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 food lineup serves up two Scooby-Doo items and a Universal Monsters-themed hot dog. The event is adding a Dining Pass for the first time, borrowing from the Halloween Horror Nights playbook.
Nightmare Wharf opened Friday, October 2, at the Buffalo Naval Park, and part of it is inside a real Navy warship. Its haunted house, Project Blackwater, runs through the compartments of the USS Little Rock, where a Cold War experiment has gone wrong. The event runs 17 select nights through November 1, with timed entry from 7 p.m. and general admission from $29.99 on opening weekend to $64.99 on Halloween night.
Triotech, Merlin Entertainments, and Sony Pictures Entertainment have announced a new interactive Jumanji experience built on Triotech’s XD Dark Ride platform, debuting at four Madame Tussauds locations in July 2026.
The installations are planned for Madame Tussauds locations in New York, Hollywood, Las Vegas, and Sydney, all operated by Merlin Entertainments. The Jumanji content marks the first globally recognized entertainment IP introduced to the XD Dark Ride platform.
Universal Horror Unleashed is launching “Feaster Grievings,” an original, limited-time experience running April 1 through May 2, 2026, at the year-round horror venue inside the AREA15 District in Las Vegas.
Carowinds (Charlotte, NC) is bringing its hit haunted attraction, The Conjuring: Beyond Fear, back months early. The interactive SCREAMium experience that debuted during SCarowinds last fall will return during a new Scream Break event running April 3 – 12, 2026, as part of the park’s spring break programming.
It marks the first time Carowinds has hosted Scream Break, a spring haunt event that has run at other Six Flags parks since 2023. At Carowinds, the event’s centerpiece will be The Conjuring: Beyond Fear, the 20-minute walkthrough experience built by Plague Productions in partnership with New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences.
Halloween Horror Nights turns 35 in 2026, and Universal Orlando is running its longest event ever: 49 select nights from August 28 through November 1
Las Vegas, NV — Universal Horror Unleashed, the year-round horror experience at the AREA15 District in Las Vegas, is offering limited-time savings of up to
Long Beach, CA — Passes are now on sale for Midsummer Scream 2026, which returns to the Long Beach Convention Center August 7-9. Single-Day Passes
Los Angeles, CA — Tickets are now available for Spooky Swap Meet VI, returning to Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles from April 24-26 with
Valentine’s Day Haunted Houses & Haunted Attractions Across the USA (2026 Guide) Looking for a thrilling way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? Whether you
Miami, Fla. (Feb. 12–15, 2026) — Horrorland Miami has announced Love Kills, a Valentine’s themed haunted attraction scheduled to operate for four nights only, February
Kelso, Wash. (Feb. 13–14, 2026) — Cinema of Horrors will once again offer a Valentine’s Day weekend event with Hearts of Horror, a limited-run blackout
Universal City, CA — Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the details of the ‘immersive experiences’ coming to this year’s Universal Fan Fest Nights, and it
Long Beach, CA — Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, producers of The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, have announced Dark Masquerade, a new limited-run immersive experience debuting
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.
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
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
The Halloween Horror Nights 2025 panel at Midsummer Scream delivered an in-depth look at this year’s Terrifier haunted houses, but two unexpected design choices stood
Elvira Joins LA Haunted Hayride for 2025 Season Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group unveiled its 2025 Halloween lineup during a packed Saturday panel at Midsummer Scream.
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The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor is expanding its Halloween horror experience this year with a bold lineup of themed special events. From drag-infused dance nights
Hersheypark Halloween and its signature Dark Nights haunt experience return for eight fright-filled weekends beginning Friday, September 12, through November 2, 2025. This year’s event
The Hall of Shadows, the massive haunt showcase at Midsummer Scream, is back and more terrifying than ever. This year’s edition—running August 15-17, 2025, at
San Jose, CA – This fall, the iconic Winchester Mystery House will undergo a chilling transformation as it debuts Festival Fright Nights, a brand-new Halloween
Fright Nights WV has announced a new off-season event, “Fright Nights Final Cut: Summer Slaughter,” scheduled for Friday, June 13th. According to the press release,
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
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
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
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
Prepare for year-round chills! Universal Horror Unleashed—the first-ever permanent horror experience from Universal Destinations & Experiences—will open its doors on August 14 in Las Vegas.
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all hearts and flowers—why not add a scream or two to the mix? In February 2025, several haunted houses
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.
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Monsters: Exhibit of Horrors Opens at Santa Monica Art Museum On September 12, 2024, the Santa Monica Art Museum opened its latest exhibition, Monsters: Exhibit of Horrors. This exhibit,
The Santa Monica Art Museum invites you to experience “Monsters: Exhibition of Horrors,” an immersive journey through eight chambers exploring the origins, evolution, and psychological
Southern California’s Haunted Carwash is returning this Halloween Season with locations in Anaheim and a new spot in Lakewood, CA. Running from October 3rd to
Universal Studios Hollywood will debut Universal Fan Fest Nights in Spring 2025, an immersive after-hours event focused on Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Anime. Created by
