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 April 12, 2023.
Creep It Real OC
Creep It Real OC Expo features local vendors, mini haunts, and live entertainment.
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.
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.
October, 13 – 14, 2023
Category: Fan Convention / Special Effects Makeup
Burbank, California
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.
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.
Halloween & Party Expo
The Halloween & Party Expo connects a global audience of serious buyers and manufacturers of Halloween, Costume and Party products.
HAuNTcon
HAuNTcon is an acronym for the Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Conference, an expo and convention “Designed by Haunters, for Haunters” of every age and level of experience. HAuNTcon brings people who love Haunted Houses, Halloween and scaring people together for a fun-filled experience that includes Haunt Tours, Education, Tradeshow, and Networking.
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.
Fear Expo & HAuNTcon
Fear Expo is a trade show in the Halloween Haunt industry, creating networking opportunities, educational experiences, and an innovative way to buy and sell. HAuNTcon is an acronym for the Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Conference, an expo and convention “Designed by Haunters, for Haunters” of every age and level of experience. HAuNTcon brings people who love Haunted Houses, Halloween and scaring people together for a fun-filled experience that includes Haunt Tours, Education, Tradeshow, and Networking. For 2023 these two shows have combined to create an exciting new trade show experience for haunters of all levels.
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.
Idaho Halloween & Horror Convention
Boise’s Premiere Halloween & Horror Covention provides an event packed weekend with Vendors, Horror Ball, Undead Buffet, Classes, Panels, Make & Takes, Cash Prize Costume Contest, Cosplay, Makeup Demos, Makeup Classes, and more.
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.
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.
HauntX
HauntX is a Haunter’s and Halloween DIY Trade Expo for Halloween enthusiasts, yard haunters, home haunters, and pro haunters.
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.
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.
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.
Monsterpalooza
Monsterpalooza celebrates the art of monster and movie magic with over 450 exhibitors, monster museum, makeup demos, celebrity guests, and more.
Ohio Halloween & Haunters Convention
Ohio Halloween & Haunters Convention is geared towards Halloween enthusiasts, home haunters, and indie haunters. The event features Exhibtors, haunt tours, classes, ghost hunts, and more.
ScareCon
ScareCon is an annual gathering with seminars, workshops, “ScareBall”, and awards ceremony.
Season's Screamings
PASADENA, CA – Season’s Screamings, the sinister holiday-themed counterpart to Midsummer Scream, the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention. The quintessential mash-up of Christmastime cheer and Halloween horror, Season’s Screamings offers a winter wonderland of ghoulish experiences for the whole family. From a sprawling show floor featuring more than 200 artisans and vendors to a festive stage set to feature world-class panel presentations, Season’s Screamings is set to entertain thousands of fans.
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.
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.
West Coast Halloween Convention
Since 2010, The West Coast Halloween Convention offers a trade show floor, home haunters headquarters, workshops and seminars, haunt tour, costume ball and silent auction, hearse rally, and movie night.The convention is open to anyone who has an interest in Halloween and haunted attraction production.
