This Christmas you can put a 7-foot-3 Krampus on the porch for $349.99, a 9.75-foot Bumble in the yard for $499 and Art the Clown
Halloween has some unfinished business, and for those of you looking for something more spooky this holiday season, haunted houses nationwide will open for special
Krampus is the horned, chain-rattling demon of Alpine folklore who travels with St. Nicholas and punishes the naughty children. Krampusnacht is his night, December 5,
Burger King’s Advent Calendar is back, with 12 little doors that open to miniatures you put together into your own tiny Burger King, from a
If you want a little more fear with your holiday cheer, Christmas horror is a growing genre, and December searches for Christmas horror movies are
Christmas Incarceration, Blood Prison’s Christmas haunted house, returns to the Ohio State Reformatory on December 5, 11 and 12, with tickets from $25. Guests walk through cell blocks decorated for Christmas, inside the prison where The Shawshank Redemption was filmed, past scare actors playing unhinged inmates and the Warden’s Widow.
Krampus can hang on your Christmas tree in red this year. Sideshow’s Der Krampus (Deadly Red) Ornament is a $56, hand-painted portrait of the holiday monster with a fiery red face, and Sideshow lists it as ready to ship.
Krampus & Kin, Universal Horror Unleashed’s holiday event, returns on select nights from November 19, 2026, to January 10, 2027, adding Mari Lwyd, Hans Trapp and Frau Perchta to last year’s Krampus, Grýla and the Kallikantzaroi. It is included with every admission ticket, starting at $14.99 plus tax for the Fraidy Cat ticket, which skips the haunted houses.
Starbucks’ holiday menu is here as of November 5, with a new Tiramisu Velvet Latte and a Bearista Cake Pop, and the original Bearista Glass Cold Cup, which sold out in less than a day last holiday season, comes back to select coffeehouses on December 1. Mystery Bearista cups in surprise boxes arrive November 10, and Red Cup Day is November 17.
Christmas at the Kringles is a horror comedy about a family that moves in next door to the Kringles, who celebrate Christmas all year and plan to hypnotize them. It opened only in theaters on Friday, October 30, the day before Halloween, with Ron Livingston and Rachel Bilson as the parents and Rob Riggle as the drunk Santa who helps them fight back.
Art in the Attic, a Terrifier holiday doll of Art the Clown, is turning up at Spirit Christmas stores. Its box shows Art in an elf hat in a rocking chair in an attic, the Terrifier 3 image director Damien Leone took from Black Christmas.
Home Depot’s Halloween bucket has a Christmas version for the first time: a white 2-gallon bucket printed with a Christmas tree and fireplace on one side and Santa’s sleigh over a Home Depot store on the other. It went on sale online on October 1 for $2.98 and is in stores now.
Spirit Christmas has 21 animatronics this year, and the first two in the lineup are monsters: a 7-foot-3 Krampus for $349.99 and Art the Clown
Spirit Christmas has 43 stores on its 2026 locator as of November 3, in 15 states, and 38 are Spirit Halloween stores reopening for the
Hersheypark is bringing one of its Dark Nights haunted houses into Christmas. The Estate of Evil, a 13-room mansion whose staff killed off every previous
The 2026 gingerbread house in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday is a music box more than 10 feet tall. As its Santa Jack key turns, it
Dollar Tree’s Christmas icon glasses are $1.50 glass jars with a lid, a straw and a raised holiday design: a red ribbon, a green Christmas tree, a gingerbread man or a snowman. They follow the store’s $1.50 Halloween icon tumblers, which have the same raised-icon look as Anthropologie’s $16 Halloween icon juice glasses.
Spirit Halloween’s $499.99 life-size Freddy Fazbear animatronic is coming to Spirit Christmas stores, after turning up at Hot Topic this month. Spirit Christmas posted his box wrapped in a red bow on Sunday, October 18, with the line “Holiday Surprise. Night 1 starts Monday,” and five of its 43 stores are already open.
Long Beach, CA — The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor has added two new dates for Dark Masquerade, the off-season immersive event held aboard the historic
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
Dark Hour Haunted House (Plano, TX) will bring back Love Is Blind for Valentine’s weekend, reintroducing the event with a new interactive mechanic that turns
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
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
Fright Nights WV is opening for Valentine’s weekend with Final Cut: ‘Til Death, a survival-horror experience that places guests directly inside the story while they
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.
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
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.
Forget boring chocolates and candlelit dinners! This Valentine’s Day, dive into spooky romance with unforgettable haunted attractions across the nation. From California’s “WELCOME FOOLISH MORTALS” reunion celebrating the iconic Haunted Mansion to SoCal’s creepy axe-throwing gathering for horror content creators, there’s a unique thrill waiting for every adventurous couple. Ditch the clichés and embrace the chills – your unforgettable Valentine’s Day haunt awaits!
There’s a link between love and fear, a link you can explore with your sweetheart this 2024 Valentine’s Day weekend. Haunts around the country are
Immerse yourself in the dazzling colors and spicy flavors of New Orleans at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Mardi Gras! Catch a vibrant parade teeming with costumed characters, snag a cascade of Mardi Gras beads, and groove to the beat of a live brass band. Indulge in delectable Cajun treats like gumbo and beignets, sip on signature cocktails, and experience the festive spirit with the whole family. Let the good times roll at Busch Gardens Mardi Gras, select dates January 13th – March 3rd!
Immerse yourself in the thrills and chills of Holiday Haunts this season. Experience haunted houses, festive frights, and unforgettable encounters that will leave you breathless. Embark on an adventure that will capture the essence of the season and leave you wanting more.
Get ready for a spooky season filled with screams and thrills at these hair-raising holiday haunted houses. From creepy mazes to terrifying actors, these haunts will leave you feeling the holiday spirit in a whole new way. Whether you’re a seasoned horror enthusiast or a newcomer to the haunted house scene, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So grab your friends and family and prepare for a night of fright!
Get ready for creepy Easter events across the US! Check out Rottentail’s Revenge, Hidden: A Haunted Egg Hunt Experience, and more in our “Sprint Haunt” section. Plus, experience the immersive art of Otherworld in Philly and the Crimson Carnival haunted house in Gainesville, FL. Reign of Terror Haunted House celebrates Half-Way to Halloween, and the Scarborough Renaissance Fest features the Mythical Monster Museum. Don’t miss out!
Experience a truly terrifying St. Patrick’s Day weekend at various haunted attractions across the US, from Dark Hour’s “Leprechaun Lights Out” to Brighton Asylum’s “St. Patrick’s Slay” and more. Will you survive encounters with banshees, leprechauns, and other sinister creatures lurking in the shadows? Get your tickets now for a chance to win prizes and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences.
Madd Hatters Haunt (Union Gap, WA) offers Scareytines – Valentine’s Day cards delivered by your favorite horror movie characters. These killer valentines are hand delivered by your choice of Sam (Trick ‘r Treat), Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, Ghostface, or The Joker.
Experience three Valentine haunted houses plus three secret bars with new Valentine’s Day-inspired drinks: Cupid’s Cosmo, Box of Chocolates, Bloody Valentine, and Love Potion #666.
Celebrate the holidays with chills and thrillls as Season’s Screamings, the holiday event from the team at Midsummer Scream, returns to the Pasadena Convention Center this weekend (December 2nd – 4th).
My Deceased Valentine returns to Lexington, South Carolina, for Valentine’s Day. Deceased Farm is a haunt that created an entirely different low-capacity event for Valentine’s.
Plenty of haunts around the country celebrates spooky romance. One of those haunts is Dark Castle in South Carolina, and they have one of the
Coming up Hush Haunted Attraction in Westland, MI opens tonight for their Valentine haunt. It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, so there are over 50 haunts all
Haunts across the country are rolling out the blood-red carpet to welcome couples for a Valentine’s evening of treats. The first haunt open was The
Whether you want to celebrate Krampusnacht or just have some good old-fashioned holiday horrors, haunts around the country will open in the coming weeks for
Hudson Haunted House in Hudson, Ohio is opening this weekend for “St. Patrick’s Revenge”. Hudson Haunted House is run by the Hudson JCs, who were
St Patrick’s day is just around the corner and that means some haunts are opening for an extra off-season event. On today’s show Max speaks
What you Need to know to get your Tiktok up and running Josh Sumsion from Dead City Haunted House comes on to discuss the process
A Haunter in Christmas Town: How to Do a Changeover from a Halloween to a Christmas Event This blog is based on Episode 37 of
13th Floor Entertainment Group brings ‘A Haunted Christmas’ featuring Krampus to indulge guests in search of a demonic holiday experience. Krampus: A Haunted Christmas The
Need a break from Christmas holiday mayhem? Cleanse your palate with a little Halloween spice. Halloween is over for most people, but not for us!
Guests are invited to an immersive family holiday party with an unexpected guest and horrifying consequences On December 5, 2019, the Majestic Repertory Theatre in
