Things to do this Halloween

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Sabrina Henderson

10/27/18

Haunted Houses:

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  • 13th Floor Haunted House
    @1940 George St., Melrose Park, IL 60160

This world-renowned haunted house is only down the street! 13th Floor is filled new technology and the good ol’ jump scares that will surely give everyone in your group a nightmare!

GA $29.99

  • House of Torment
    @8240 Austin Ave., Morton Grove, IL, 60053

Also a haunt close-by, the House of Torment hosts three attractions that are sure to send chills down your spine. This year includes The Shadowman, which includes the legend himself, Slenderman!

GA $31.99

  • Basement of the Dead
    @42 W. New York, Aurora, IL 60506

This haunt is so scary, Buzzfeed put it as No. 1 in “23 Haunted Houses Around the Word That’ll Freak You The **** Out” article in 2016. Basement of the Dead are experts at lighting, creating a horror movie
aesthetic and also, a 3-D haunted circus experience.

GA $29.99

  • Hell’s Gate Haunted House
    @1300 South State St., Lockport, IL, 60441

This Haunt is a unique experience, your only way to get there is to park a nearby Metra lot, and picked up by a shuttle. It is located in the middle of the forest passed a cemetery. What makes it even more awesome is that you get a chance to find the Key to Hells Gate and get your ticket for free!

GA $29.99

Pumpkin Farms:

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  • Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest
    @13341 W. 151 St., Homer Glen, IL 60491

This Pumpkin Festival has been in operation for over 38 years. Located just 40 minutes away from Chicago, it offers rides, a kid’s village, petting Zoo and a General Store.

  • Sonny Acres Farm
    @29W310 North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185

Located in West Chicago is another Family owned and operated pumpkin farm. Their name is a play-on-words in the reference of the seven sons of Ramona and Victor Feltes, whom established the farm as Chicago’s Premiere Pumpkin Farm.

  • Johansen Farms Childrens Zoo and Pumpkin Farm
    @710 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Celebrating their 85th year in business, this farm offers fun family-friendly activities such as; Pumpkin Displays,
Mums in falls shades and a petting zoo.

  • Puckerville Farms
    @13332 Bell Rd., Lemont, IL, 60439

Held on 180-acres land, this farm is filled with fall fun activities. Including; a “Largest Pumpkin” contest, hayrides, and face painting. The best part? Free Admission!

  • Odyssey Fun Farm
    @18900 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477

This farm has a lot of attractions including; pig races, pillow jumpy, pumpkin house, zip lining, and a corn maize with this year design being Super Mario bros.

& More!:

  • Arts in the Dark
    State Street
    October 20, 6-8 P.M.

A Halloween themed parade that brings world-renowned artists and institutes.

  • Haunted Hotel
    Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
    October 27, 9 P.M.

Explore 20 rooms filled with ghouls. Afterwards, you can join in a Halloween Party on the Rooftop of the hotel!

Tickets $25

  • Halloween Ball
    Congress Plaza Hotel
    October 27, 9 P.M.-3 A.M.

Chicago’s biggest Halloween costume party. Entertainment includes Vampire bellmen, Zombie cocktail servers, and a costume contest with a $2,000 cash prize.

Tickets $20

  • Masquerade Ball
    The Palm Court
    of Drake Hotel
    October 27 9 P.M.-12 A.M.

A Nightmare on Walton Street: A night filled with mystery and history, a masquerade
ball is a perfect event to dress up and dance throughout the night.

Tickets $40