Haunted Attraction Tradeshows & Conventions

Tradeshows, conventions, and other haunted attraction, haunted house, & Halloween-related events are great ways to meet fellow haunters, find inspiration, and learn about the newest products and techniques in our industry. From national trade shows to local events, there is a wide variety of gatherings available to bring together haunters from around the world. Plan ahead and make the most of these fantastic resources. Here is a list of upcoming haunt & Halloween industry events.

This list was last updated on Feb 23, 2025.

Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show

For four decades TransWorld’s annual Halloween & Attractions show has created the marketplace for the Haunted House industry. Each year the Industry gathers to network, get new ideas, and purchase products. The show features a large, interactive show floor, educational sessions, haunt tours, networking opporunties, and more.

Feb 27 – March 2, 2025

Category: Haunt Industry

St. Louis, Missouri

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The Spooky Swap Meet

The Spooky Swap Meet is A curated swap meet set amidst a stunning outdoor museum of Victorian mansions. Wares include vintage and gently used Halloween decor, props, costumes, furnishings, collectibles and creepy antiquities.

April 25 – 27, 2025

Category: Fan Convention

Los Angeles, California

East Coast Haunters Convention

TransWorld’s East Coast Haunters Convention is a regional show for all ages, dedicated to all haunters, actors, enthusiasts, home/pro haunters, and anyone who loves to celebrate Halloween. The event features educational offerings, cendor show floor, special events, and haunt tours spotlighting top professional haunts in the North East each year.

April 24 – 27, 2025

Category: Haunt Industry

Oaks, Pennsylvania

ScareCon

ScareCon is an annual gathering with seminars, workshops, “ScareBall”, and awards ceremony.

May 20 & 21, 2025

Category: Haunt Industry

Middlesex, England

Monsterpalooza

Monsterpalooza celebrates the art of monster and movie magic with over 450 exhibitors, monster museum, makeup demos, celebrity guests, and more.

May 30 – June 1, 2025

Category: Fan Convention / Special Effects Makeup

Pasadena, California

Midwest Haunters Convention

The Midwest Haunters Convention is a Halloween & Haunted Attraction Convention that is open to the public. It features a cash & carry vendor floor, educational sessions, networking events, and more.

June 6 – 8, 2025

Category: Haunt Industry

Rosemont, Illinois

Texas Haunters Convention

Texas Haunters Convention is a Halloween convention with over 44,000 square feet of family-friendly vendors, events, demonstrations, and classes for Halloween and cosplay enthusiasts.

July 26 & 27, 2025

Category: Haunt Industry

Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

CreepyCon

CreepyCon is Knoxville’s exclusive Halloween and horror convention, back in full force from August 2nd to 4th at the Knoxville Convention Center. We provide a three-day immersive experience that sets us apart from typical conventions. CreepyCon is a singular platform, hosting over 200 vendors, where enthusiasts of Halloween and horror can uncover a myriad of eerie wonders.

August 1-3, 2025

Category: Fan Convention

Knoxville, Tennessee

Southeast Hollows Haunt Convention

The Southest Hollows Haunt Convention is a haunter’s convention for the haunt enthusiast, home haunter, professional haunter, actors, and makeup artists. The event features over 40.000 square feet of convention space, masquerade party, fashion show, and more.

Aug 1 – 3, 2025

Category: Haunt Industry

Savannah, Georgia

Haunters Against Hate: The Event

HauntX is a Haunter’s and Halloween DIY Trade Expo for Halloween enthusiasts, yard haunters, home haunters, and pro haunters.

August 8-10, 2025

Category: Haunt Industry

Louisville, Kentucky

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Midsummer Scream

Midsummer Scream kicks off the Halloween season in SoCal with over 300 spooky exhibitors, mini haunts, panels & presentations, workshops, live entertainment, and more.

Aug 15-17, 2025

Category: Fan Convention

Long Beach, California

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The Reality Escape Convention

Aug 17 & 18, 2025

Category: Escape Rooms

Online Event

Creep It Real OC

Creep It Real OC Expo features local vendors, mini haunts, and live entertainment.

Sept 12-14, 2025

Category: Haunt Industry

Santa Ana, California

tradeshows
IAAPA Expo Europe

IAAPA Expo Europe is the place where thousands of attractions professionals gather to learn what’s new and trending. Hundreds of suppliers showcase their innovations on an expansive trade show.

September 22 – 26, 2025

Category: Attractions Industry

London, UK

IAAPA Expo

The North American IAAPA Conference caters to operators, suppliers, investors, and developers from amusement & theme parks, integrated hotels & resorts, water parks, attractions, family entertainment centers, historic/cultural/tourist attractions, museums & science centers, zoos & aquariums, and more. Come together with industry professionals from around the world to learn and experience what’s new, innovative, and next in the global attraction industry. Hundreds of suppliers showcase their innovations on an expansive trade show.

November 17 – 21, 2025

Category: Attractions Industry

Orlando, Florida

Creep It Real OC Festive

Creep It Real OC Festive promises jolly, creepy, festive fun. Vendors show off their most creative spooky-influenced seasonal artwork, crafts, treats, and licensed merchandise. The event also features mini haunts, food, and live entertainment.

Nov 21-23, 2025

Category: Fan Convention

Santa Ana, California

Halloween & Party Expo

The Halloween & Party Expo connects a global audience of serious buyers and manufacturers of Halloween, Costume and Party products.

January 12-14, 2026

Category: Retail

Las Vegas, Nevada

Son of Monsterpalooza

Son of Monsterpalooza celebrates the art of monster and movie magic with over exhibitors, monster museum, makeup demos, celebrity guests, and more.

TBA

Category: Fan Convention / Special Effects Makeup

Burbank, California

Creep I.E. Con

Creep I.E. events are the Inland Empire’s premiere fan convention experiences…and the fastest growing Convention brand in Southern California. Creep I.E. currently takes place twice a year with “Creep I.E. Con” in February and “Creep I.E. Aftermath” in September.

TBA for 2026

Category: Fan Convention

Ontario, California

Ghosts of Summer

The Ghosts of Summer Halloween Convention is led by a small group of friends with combined histories of work in theatre, music, visual arts, event producing, and teaching. They are inspired by the success of a multitude of similarly focused conventions across the US as well as the impact and support of community driven, local markets that promote and connect large audiences with local businesses.

TBD for 2025

Category: Fan Convention

Portland, Oregon

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