Four Pennsylvania haunted attractions featured on pre-convention tours, with a Saturday night party at Shocktoberfest The East Coast Haunters Convention has announced its lineup of
Winners to be honored at awards ceremony during TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show The Haunted Attraction Association has announced the winners of the 2026 OSCARES
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
Mt. Laurel, N.J. (Jan. 13, 2026) — The Halloween & Costume Association has announced the winners of the Second Annual Spooky Awards, recognizing standout products
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.
Update, July 2026: Eastern State’s pivot away from the linear walkthrough now has a high-profile follower. ScareHouse is returning from a two-year hiatus with Halloween
CLEVELAND, OH – September 26, 2025 – Gothic horror instrumentalists Midnight Syndicate have released Darkened Corners, an EP compiling previously unreleased and rare material spanning
The Haunted Attraction Association (HAA) has announced its 2025 Top Haunts, recognizing 67 attractions across the United States and beyond. The full certified roster now
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.
Explore our full guide to Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas—details on all 4 haunted houses, immersive zones, dining, and our review.
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
Universal just announced it’s expanding its Horror Unleashed brand to Chicago—but the timing, location, and strategy raise more questions than answers. The company has yet
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
The Haunted Attraction Network’s annual Hauntathon is back for its 11th year—and your haunt could be part of it. Running from September 1 through October
The Midwest Haunters Convention (MHC) returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, for three action-packed days on June 6-8, 2025. Produced by
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,
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
The Haunted Attraction Network is excited to share the results from this evening’s 2025 OSCARES Awards, held during TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis. As producers
With tens of thousands of haunters and hundreds of hours of programming, TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show can feel overwhelming. From networking events and free
Transworld Returns February 27th! Join Tens of Thousands of Halloween Professionals Will Gather February 27 – March 2, 2025, at America’s Center in St. Louis
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.
Update, July 2026: Mars’s 2026 consumer survey found that 71% of US adults want sensory or textural experiences and 58% want "extreme" flavors, against industry
HUSH HAUNTED ATTRACTION RETURNS WITH 3 HAUNTED HOUSES, 3 BARS, AND EXPANDED LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR 2024 Expanded Live Entertainment, New Viewing Deck, New Drinks, and
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
Knott’s Scary Farm announced two new mazes and an all-new experience dedicated to Scary Farm legend Elvira, Mistress of the Dark©. The 2024 Knott’s Scary Farm lineup includes ten
2024 OSCARES Winners The Haunted Attraction Association recognized attraction owners, vendors, and others who have excelled in the haunt industry with the annual OSCARES awards ceremony on Saturday at TransWorld’s Halloween
Blumhouse and Lionsgate set up a freaky haunted house in LA for the “Imaginary” movie. Six scary rooms, live actors, and cool effects bring the villain “Chauncey” to life. From therapy sessions to facing Chauncey, it’s open until March 2, 2024.
