Basement of the Dead
Located in downtown Aurora, Basement of the Dead haunted house is rated the #1 scariest haunted house in Chicago Illinois and the world by BuzzFeed, #1 haunted house in Chicago by Haunted House Chicago, #1 haunted house by Hauntworld, best haunted houses by Chicago Tribune, top haunted houses by USA Today, Top 13 with 13th floor haunted house Chicago in America.
Welcome to the Basement of the Dead Haunted House, where horror and thrills await. We are not your average haunted house attraction—we are a nightmare come to life.
Located in Aurora, just outside of Chicago, IL, our haunted house features two distinct attractions that promise to leave you trembling with fear.
First, enter the Basement of the Dead, where you’ll navigate through the twisted corridors of an abandoned underground laboratory. Your heart will race as you encounter terrifying creatures lurking in the shadows. But don’t let your guard down, as you’ll need to stay alert to make it out alive.
Next, brace yourself for our Shattered 3D haunted house attraction. Put on your 3D glasses and step into a surreal world where the walls come alive and anything can happen. With its stunning visuals and spine-tingling scares, this attraction will leave you reeling.At the Basement of the Dead, we take terror seriously. Our haunted house is expertly designed to provide an unforgettable experience that is both bone-chilling and heart-pumping.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable thrill, look no further than the Basement of the Dead Haunted House. Buy your tickets today—if you dare!
42 W. New York Street
Aurora IL 60506
(630) 896-2466
basementofthedead.com
Massacre Haunted House
Work up your nerves and step in to the #1 Scariest Haunted House in Illinois, The Massacre Haunted House. Newly renovated every year and ready to deliver the scares, The Massacre offers over 30,000+ sq. ft. of sheer nightmares for your enjoyment. Featuring 3 haunted attractions under 1 roof.
First you will enter The Massacre Haunted House featuring over 40 rooms of various themes to make anyone cringe. Followed by the most intense clown themed attraction “Freak Show”. If that was not enough then prepare yourself to take the Elevator downstairs into the basement and complete your experience screaming in “The Underground”.
299 Montgomery Road
Montgomery IL 60538
(708) 320-3327
fearthemassacre.com
Monster Purge
Hunt blood thirsty monsters with paintball guns from onboard the 14′ tall Monster Purge Bus!
100 paintballs included with ticket; more paintballs are available to purchase onboard the bus for $10 per pod of 100. Please arrive at Forsaken Hollow (45W050 Beith Rd. Maple Park) at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled ride time. No refunds for missing your scheduled time slot. Cash only on the bus.
45W050 Beith Rd.
Maple Park IL 60151
monsterpurge.com
Spooky Trail
Venture into Spooky Trail, an outdoor haunted trail through the dark woods of Reed-Keppler Park. Follow the 0.25-mile path through the trees, where live scare actors, creepy crawlies and unexpected terrors are waiting around every turn.
The Curse of the Spooky Trail
For years, locals have whispered about a mysterious curse surrounding these woods. Strange screams, ghostly sobbing and the sound of carousel music have been reported after dark. Some say the curse is just an urban legend. Others aren’t so sure.
This Halloween, the curse awakens.
Grab your friends, step into the darkness and see if you can make it through the trail. Only 150 pre-sale tickets available each night. Get yours before they sell out!
Three Nights Only – October 22nd through October 24th
For tickets go to www.we-goparks.org/special-events
Reed-Keppler Park
201 West National Street
West Chicago IL 60185
Sonny Acres Farm
Sonny Acres Farm Fall Festival is home to Chicagoland’s Best Haunted Experiences. The Haunted Barn and Haunted Hayride Run, Select Nights October 2nd – 30th.
Five Stars from Haunted House Chicago Preview:
“The haunted barn was very well done…just the right amount of twists and turns to keep you guessing…plenty of “scares” nothing too over the top for a younger crowd. The hayride was a blast as well, very creative and lots of surprises!”
The Haunted Barn, Curse of the Scarecrow!
Our Haunted Barn is a creepy maze with twists and turns and creepy characters (live actors) around every corner. The scene is set in an old abandoned barn themed “The Curse of The Scarecrow”; he’s on the loose inside the barn and out for revenge! The Scarecrow is joined by many of his sinister cohorts and they just can’t wait to meet you!
The Haunted Barn is great for kids over 12 & up and any adult who loves a good scare!
The Haunted Hayride, Scary Fun Haunted Entertainment for All Ages!
The all-new Haunted Hayride at Sony Acres Farm is an open air wagon ride through an enchanted woods, with creepy live action characters and scary scenes around every bend. Featuring live actors, dynamic scenery, animatronics, pyro techniques, vibrant lighting, music, sound effects and more. It’s a fall activity that you just don’t want to miss!
The Haunted Hayride is great for families and friends of all ages.
These one-of-a-kind haunted experiences are the best part of fall and a fun time that just you don’t want to miss! Make this Halloween season the most memorable, enjoy Chicagoland’s BEST haunted experiences, visit Sonny Acres Farm Fall Festival 2026!
29W310 North Ave.
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 231-3859
