Sabrina Henderson
10/27/18
Haunted Houses:
- 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:
- 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
