October is almost here, and the spooks are already out. There is no shortage of creepy attractions right here in the Stateline that all boys and ghouls will enjoy. Many open this weekend!.

Halloween is just around the corner, so it's time to get spooked and have some fun.

2017 ROCKFORD AREA HAUNTED HOUSES and HAUNTED Attractions

THE SCREAMATORIUM: Wyldeside Paintball 4500 Rotary Rd Rockford, IL.

Dates: Open Oct 6th - Nov 4th.  Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween 7pm-Midnight, Weekdays and Sundays from 7pm-11pm. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, until Halloween week. Click HERE for hours

It's billed as the ultimate haunted experience! This intense, cutting edge haunted attraction has been striking fear into the hearts of terrified visitors since 2008 and this year has once again risen the bar offering new excitement, over the top thrills and nonstop TERROR!

Admission $20.00 gen Admission (Includes Zombie Outbreak and Trail of Screams) . Website Info HERE

TRAIL OF SCREAMS: Wyldeside Paintball 4500 Rotary Rd Rockford, IL.

Dates: Open Oct 6th - Nov 4th.  Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween 7pm-Midnight, Weekdays and Sundays from 7pm-11pm. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, until Halloween week. Click HERE for hours

For many years the Trail of Screams has terrified visitors with unique attractions, electrifying 3D artwork by world famous Stuartizm Designs, horrifying monsters, chainsaws, darkness, and more.   Admission $20.00  (Includes Zombie Outbreak and Screamatorium) Website Info HERE

ZOMBIE OUTBREAK: Wyldeside Paintball 4500 Rotary Rd Rockford, IL.

Dates:   Open Oct 6th - Nov 4th.  Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween 7pm-Midnight, Weekdays and Sundays from 7pm-11pm. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, until Halloween week. Click HERE for hours

Yes, Zombie Paint Ball combined with the Apocalypse. What could be more fun?

Admission $20.00 general admission (includes Trail of Screams and Sceamatorium), Website info HERE

(All three attractions above can be enjoyed for as little as $20.00)

HOPPER’s HAUNTED HOUSE: 11576 Route 2, Rockford,IL (On the Winnebago/Ogle County Line)
Open:

  • Sept 29 -Sept 30: 7:00PM - 10:00PM
  • October 6-7: 7:00PM - 12:00AM
  • October 8: 7:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Oct 13-14 7:00PM - 12:00AM
  • Oct 15 7:00PM - 10:00PM\
  • Oct 19 (Thurs): 7:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Oct 20 - 21: 7:00PM - 12:00AM
  • Oct 22: 7:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Oct 26 (Thursday): 7:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Oct 27 -28: 7:00PM - 12:00AM
  • Oct 29: 7:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Oct 30 (Monday): 7:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Oct 31 (HALLOWEEN): 7:00PM - 12:00AM
  • NOV 3 - 4: 7:00PM - 12:00AM

Hours: Fridays & Saturdays 7 pm to Midnight, Sunday - Thursday 7 pm to 10 pmBilled as Rockford's Longest Running Haunted House. Hoppers advises you to "DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK, BE AFRAID OF WHAT IS HIDING IN IT."

Admission TBA. Click HERE for a $2 off coupon Website Info HERE

TWISTED CRYPT: Location: 5420 East State Street Rockford, Illinois

Now open! Open: Friday's, Saturdays and Sundays through Halloween.

  • Fridays:  7-11:30
  • Saturdays: 7-11:30
  • Sundays:  7-10:30
  • Tuesday Oct 31st - Halloween: 7-10:30pm - Twisted Darkness Glow Stick Night

Twisted Crypt Haunted House is a 10,000 square foot, indoor attraction, featuring eight live showrooms filled with blood, gore, sights, sounds, and smells Admission is $12. Website Info HERE

KARNIVAL OF KARNAGE ‘DELIRIUM’ : Boone County ‘Scare’ grounds in Belvidere.

Open Sept 29 - Oct 29, 2017 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Also open on Thursday October 19 and 26th, and Wednesday oct 25th

Hours: 7-Midnight on Fridays/Saturdays, and 7pm-10pm on Sundays, closed Monday-Thursday (except where noted above)

The "Gates of Hell: take over the Boone County 'scare grounds'

General Admission is $15.00 (speed pass $20) Website Info HERE

FEARFEST: 6512 Manchester RD, South Beloit. 1 mile East of I-90.

Open: Sept 29,30, Oct 1,6,7,8,13,14,15,20,21,22,27,28,29

Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 7-11, Sundays 7-10.

It's the 19th year for Fearfest. Features three attractions in one location:

  • The Haunted Barn
  • Haunted hayride
  • The Funhouse

Admission is $12.00 per attraction. All three attractions available for $30.00. Coupon HEREWebsite Info HERE

Raven’s Grin Inn: 411 N. Carroll St., Mount Carroll.Hours Mon -Fri :7 pm to midnight. Sat and Sun, 2 to 5 pm, 7 pm to midnight

Website HERE.

$15.00 admission, $13 for ages 9 and under; FACEBOOK INFORMATION PAGE HERE.

Train of Terror: 2954 S. Walnut Rd in Freeport.

The spooky train of terror leaves from the Silver Creek Depot hourly from 6:00 pm through 9:00 pm. Here is the schedule for dates and fares.

Train of Terror runs 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Oct. 7, 14 and 21. Admission is $8. Info: 815-235-2198 or Website info HERE

Have a “Spook-tackular” Halloween!

 

 

 

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