Nothing is more fun on spooky October night then packing up the car with all the boys and ghouls and getting a good scare. Halloween is just around the corner,  so it's time to get spooked and have some fun.

ROCKFORD AREA HAUNTED HOUSES

THE SCREAMATORIUM:  Wyldeside Paintball 4500 Rotary Rd Rockford, IL. (New Location for 2015)

Dates: Open through November 1st. Fridays and Saturdays 7pm-Midnight, Sundays from 7pm-11pm. Also open Thurs Oct 22, Wed Oct 28 and Thurs Oct 29th

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 is $10. Website Info HERE

TRAIL OF SCREAMS: Wyldeside Paintball 4500 Rotary Rd Rockford, IL. (New Location for 2015)

Dates and Hours: Open through November 1st. OPEN: Fridays and Saturdays 7pm-Midnight, Sundays from 7pm-11pm. Also open Thurs Oct 22, Wed Oct 28 and Thurs Oct 29th

For thirteen years the Trail of Screams has terrified visitors with unique attractions, electrifying 3D artwork by world famous Stuartizm Designs, horrifying monsters, chainsaws, darkness, and celebrity appearances by Gunnar "Original Leatherface" Hansen from Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Kane "Jason Voorhees" Hodder from Friday the 13th. Admission is $10 Website Info HERE

HOPPER’s HAUNTED HOUSE:  11576 Route 2, Rockford,IL (On the Winnebago/Ogle County Line)
Open: October 2 - 4, October 9 - 11, October 16 - 18,  October 22 - 25,
October 27 - November 1, November 6 & 7 is hell weekend

Hours: Fridays & Saturdays 7 pm to Midnight, Sunday - Thursday 7 pm to 10 pm

Enter A world where life and death are meaningless. Fear Like You Have Never Felt Before. Total Darkness, Blood Curdling Clowns, New clown room and mortuary room. Admission $10. Website Info HERE

TWISTED CRYPT: Location: 5420 East State Street Rockford, Illinois
Open: Oct 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 23, 25, 26, 30, 31
Nov 1

Hours: Thurs 7-10:30,  Fri 7-11:30, Sat 7-11:30, Sun 6-10

Twisted Crypt Haunted House is a 10,000 square foot all indoor attraction featuring dark mazes, live showrooms, and special effects. All new experiences await you as you delve deeper into the terrifying home of the Duson family. Admission is $12. Website Info HERE

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

Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through October.

Hours: 7-Midnight on Fridays/Saturdays, and 7pm-10pm on Sundays. Closed Monday-Thursday.

Is this where Killroy and his band of misfits were locked away? Where is everybody? Why does it feel like there’s someone watching me?? General Admission is $15.00 (speed pass $20) Website Info HERE

AMENTI HAUNTED HOUSE:  Egyptian Theatre: 135 N.2nd Street – DeKalb, IL.

**(CANCELLED for 2015))** According to the website

We have made the tough decision to not do the haunted house this year (2015) in order to provide us with the time needed to evaluate the event and make plans for the future. This decision was not made easily but is the best decision for this event to have the opportunity to expand.

FEARFEST:  6512 Manchester RD, South Beloit. 1 mile East of I-90.
Open Oct 3-Nov 1. Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 7-11, Sundays 7-10.

It's the 17th year for Fearfest. Features two attractions, The haunted barn and haunted hayride. Admission is $12.00 per attraction. Website Info HERE

CarnEvil: Jo Davies Fairgrounds 101 High Street, Warren, IL

OPEN: Oct 16 & 17, Oct 30 & 31  8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Described as an outlandish, a thirst for the unknown, and both an attraction and repulsion for the diseased and deformed. Visit their sideshow of oddities and we assure you that your mind, your curiosity, and all the beliefs you have ever held true will be questioned forever.  Admission is $8.00 Facebook Info HERE

 

Have a “Spook-tackular” Halloween!

 

 

 

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