Midsummer Scream runs August 7 to 9, 2026 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Single-day passes run $42 to $60. Weekend and VIP Gold Bat
Long Beach, CA — Midsummer Scream and Paramount Scares have announced a weekend-long celebration marking the 30th anniversary of Wes Craven’s Scream at the 2026
Last updated: July 17, 2026. The 2026 convention is this weekend. VIP passes are sold out, but General Admission passes remain available throughout the show.
The “Descent Into Darkness” dark zone runs all three days of the convention, August 7 to 9, at the Long Beach Convention Center. For dates,
Orlando, FL — Registration is now open for IAAPA Expo 2026, and the Halloween-themed Haunting Grounds area will move into the Orange County Convention Center’s
Melton Mowbray, England — The shortlisted nominees for the 2026 SCARE Awards have been announced, with winners set to be revealed at ScareCON on May
The East Coast Haunters Convention returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania for four days of haunt tours, vendor exhibits, seminars, live entertainment, and after-hours events running April 23-26, 2026. Produced by TransWorld Trade Shows, the convention is co-located with the East Coast Christmas Show and open to the public, drawing haunted attraction owners, operators, home haunters, actors, and Halloween enthusiasts.
TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show returned to the America’s Center March 26 through 29 for four days of new product launches, vendor displays, and industry networking. We spoke with 16 vendors across the show floor to learn what they are bringing to market for the 2026 season. Here is what we found.
The Haunted Attraction Association honored the winners of the 2026 OSCARES Awards at an awards ceremony on Saturday, March 28, during TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show. The OSCARES are the highest honors in the Halloween and haunted attraction industry. All winners are nominated by industry members, making the awards a peer-recognized honor.
TransWorld’s Halloween & Attractions Show returns to America’s Center in downtown St. Louis for five days of vendor exhibits, educational seminars, industry networking, and after-hours
Kalamazoo, MI — Haunters Against Hate: the Event is returning for its fourth year, this time at the Radisson in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 1-2.
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
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
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
Mt. Laurel, N.J. (Jan. 13, 2026) — The Halloween & Costume Association has announced the winners of the Second Annual Spooky Awards, recognizing standout products
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
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
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
The East Coast Haunters Convention (ECHC) returns for its second year to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, offering four days of haunted attractions, special effects workshops, vendor exhibits,
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
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
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
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
Calling all haunt enthusiasts! Get ready for a season of screams and scares with the spooktacular lineup of Haunt conventions 2024. From TransWorld’s Halloween Show in St. Louis to Creep It Real OC in California, these events offer educational seminars, costume parties, vendor booths, and networking opportunities galore. Learn industry secrets, discover new products, and connect with fellow haunters to make your next haunted attraction the most terrifyingly thrilling yet! Don’t miss out on the fun!
Dive into the heart of IAAPA and uncover the latest haunt vendor innovations that are set to transform the haunted attraction landscape. Explore Froggy’s Fog’s award-winning Thanos A-1 Fog Blaster and Poison Props’ groundbreaking Spider Animatronic. Elevate your haunt experiences with these cutting-edge products and stay at the forefront of industry trends.
The Texas Haunters Convention is the ultimate Halloween and cosplay experience. With over 50,000 square feet of family-friendly vendors, events, demonstrations, and classes, there’s something for everyone. Learn from the pros, meet the people who make Halloween happen, and get inspired for your own haunt.
The Midwest Haunters Convention is the premier event for haunted attraction professionals and enthusiasts alike. Take part in educational seminars, meet with industry experts, and experience some of the scariest haunted attractions in the Midwest.
Join the spooky festivities at the Southeast Hollows Haunt Convention from May 5th-7th in Savannah, GA, featuring exhibits, contests, seminars, and a Masquerade Ball. Get your tickets online starting at $20 for 1-Day passes and attend exciting seminars like Hot Wire Foam Factory – Basics of Foam Cutting and Pashur Body Paint Artist Presents – Glow to Hell. For Cleveland Haunt Club members, don’t miss the Halfway to Halloween Trivia Fun Night on May 18th, and for Haunted Attraction Association members, join the online mixer on May 27th focused on Youth Safety, hosted by Jim Werner. Details available in the HAA members-only Facebook group.
Transworld’s Halloween & Attractions Show recently posted their seminar offerings for 2023 featuring many highlights like safety seminars, growing your haunt, costume making, makeup, and many more.
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The producers of Midsummer Scream have announced a surprise pop-up event at the Pasadena Convention Center taking place the weekend of August 14th – 15th,
In Episode 56 of A Scott in the Dark, Scott Swenson shared his experiences at Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show, Christmas Show, and Escape Room
Conventions serve a critical role in the community because they bring us all together in the off-season. There are haunter gatherings all around the country,
Discovering What’s New and Trending in the Haunt and Theme Park Industries Episode 38 of my A Scott in the Dark podcast was recorded at
