Haunted Houses In Illinois Open During the Holidays in 2019
'Tis the season... for some scary fun! Several Illinois haunted attractions & other Christmas holiday / Krampus events have announced that they will be open during the holidays in 2019!
Insanity Haunted House (Peru, IL)
Event Type: Haunted house with a Christmas theme
3940 IL-251
Peru, IL 61354
(Driving Directions)
630-805-2638
Date(s): December 14, 2019
THE HOLIDAYS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. Come celebrate the holidays with a horrifying twist. INSANITY has been transformed into a holiday event you won’t want to miss. Come face to face with Krampus, Zombie Santa, and Demonic Elves. Can you survive the FRIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS? One night only. Saturday Dec 14th. This event is not recommended for children.
Lost Souls Haunted Bus Tours (Chicago, IL)
Event Type: Holiday haunted house bus tour
Various Destinations
Chicago, IL
(Driving Directions)
lostsoulschicago@gmail.com
708-303-8531
Date(s): December 13, 2019
We're baaaack! Lost Souls Xmas coming Friday, December 13th! Save the date!
We will be going to Massacre Haunted House and Midnight Terror!
Go to our website for more details!
Raven's Grin Inn (Mount Carroll, IL)
Event Type: Haunted House
411 North Carroll Street
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
(Driving Directions)
ravensgrin@grics.net
815-244-4746
Date(s): Open all year (closed Wednesdays)
The Raven's Grin has been featured on the television shows like "Wild Chicago", "HGTV Extreme Homes" and Comedy Central's "Travel Sick", as well as being featured in many national publications, such as National Geographic World Magazine. It has also been voted one of the Top 13 Haunted Attractions in the country by Hauntworld Magazine, as well as being a top-rated haunt on HauntedIllinois.com for the past 20+ years.
A Very Scary Axe-Mas (Aurora, IL)
Event Type: Haunted house with a Christmas theme
48 West New York Street
Aurora, IL 60506
(Driving Directions)
basementofthedead@gmail.com
630-896-2466
Date(s): December 13, 14, 21, 2019
Christmas Fear (Oak Lawn, IL)
Event Type: Haunted house with a Christmas theme
5520 W 111th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(Driving Directions)
midnightterrorinfo@gmail.com
708-571-0266
Date(s): December 13, 14, 15, 2019
Christmas Fear 2019 | A Christmas Haunted House
Dec 13th-14th-15th | 7PM-10PM
$10 Limited Pre-Sale Tickets | Online Only
Get tickets here >> https://tinyurl.com/y5csrmqt
Visitors will experience Santa’s Workshop of Fear that has been taken over by elves and a Silent Night Maze with an Interactive Snowball Fight, Our warehouse is completely re-themed with a new layout, new props, and all new Christmas Characters.
Christmas Spirit is lost. Can fear make it right?
Midnight Terror Haunted House | www.MidnightTerror.com
5520 W 111th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Christmas Nightmare (Montgomery, IL)
Event Type: Haunted house with a Christmas theme
299 Montgomery Road
Montgomery, IL 60538
(Driving Directions)
info@themassacrehaunt.com
708-320-FEAR
Date(s): December 13, 14, 20, 21, 2019
Creepmas! A holiday haunt! (Forest City, IL)
Event Type: Haunted house with a Christmas theme
310 S. Broadway
Forest City, IL 61532
(Driving Directions)
michelleschulte110@gmail.com
Date(s): November 22, 23, 2019
Halloween may be over - but that doesn't stop the fun!
Once again we are partnering with Snow Buddies to bring Christmas to those in need!
Please join us for Creepmas! A holiday haunt! November 22/23 only. Admission is just one unwrapped toy! Help us, help those in need and get a fun scare while your at it!
Frightmare Before Christmas (Moline, IL)
Event Type: Haunted house with a Christmas theme
5027 4th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(Driving Directions)
309-631-0558
Date(s): December 13, 14, 2019
Factory of Fear presents our 4th annual Frightmare Before Christmas! A Quad Cities' winter tradition! See what happens when the Fear Technicians at the Factory of Fear get into the Christmas Spirit! The haunt gets a little more cheery and a whole lot more creepy.
New rooms, new characters, and Twitch Klaus and the Grinchman in the building all night both nights for a free photo opportunity!
Save $3 at the door by bringing in a New/Unwrapped Toy for Toys for Tots!
Tickets are limited so order them fast!
*If you are easily offended, we've heard Santa will be at SouthPark Mall (IL) all month long!*
SEE YOU THERE!
Haunted Helladays (West Chicago, IL)
Event Type: Haunted house with a Christmas theme
29W310 North Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(Driving Directions)
Date(s): December 13, 14, 2019
Hell's Elves: A Christmas Haunted House (Downers Grove, IL)
Event Type: Haunted house with a Christmas theme
1213 Butterfield Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(Driving Directions)
Info@disturbiachicago.com
Date(s): December 13, 14, 2019
Holiday House of Horrors (Rantoul, IL)
Event Type: Haunted house with a Christmas theme
2040 Lon Dr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(Driving Directions)
217-390-4543
Date(s): December 7, 13, 14, 2019
The 2nd Annual ‘Holiday House of Horror’ with the Freaks and Fiends at Baldwin Asylum Haunted House ~along with special guests, the SPOOK HOLLOW SCARE CREW and featuring SCARY GARY CLAWS!
HEATED INDOOR WAITING!
PHOTO OP featuring Killer Krampus and Scary Gary Claws!
GENERAL ADMISSION: $15.00
FAST PASS: $25.00
DATES: December 7th, 13th & 14th
TIMES: 7:00 PM -Midnight
ONLINE TICKET SALES: baldwin-asylum.ticketleap.com
DIRECTIONS: http://www.slayervilleproductions.com/directions/
Website: www.slayervilleproductions.com
Krampus: A Haunted Christmas / Chapter 3: Holiday Spirits (Melrose Park, IL)
Event Type: Haunted house with a Christmas theme
1940 George St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(Driving Directions)
info@13thFloorChicago.com
708-571-3326
Date(s): December 7, 13, 14, 2019
More information can be found at: https://krampushauntedchristmas.com/
If you know about other Illinois events that are not in this list, please send the details to: info@hauntedillinois.com
In addition to the attractions listed above, the following events will also be open during the holidays in 2019.
The Gallery Presents: The Haunting (Vernon Hills, IL)
Event Type: Halloween pop-up event with a Christmas theme
480 Ring Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(Driving Directions)
Date(s): November 29, 30; December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2019; January 3, 4, 2020
Chicago's only family-friendly Halloween pop-up, now revamped with a Christmas theme. Experience more than 25 themed areas designed to appeal to Halloween and Christmas lovers. Bring your camera, your friends, and your family and make your own experience. All ages are welcome!
2019 Krampusnacht (Chicago, IL )
Event Type: Krampus Gathering
1354 W. Wabansia Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(Driving Directions)
catieo@sbcglobal.net
773-227-4433
Date(s): December 5, 2019
Exciting news! The 7th annual Krampusnacht is moving to one of Chicago's finest venues, the Hideout! Indoors, there will be bands, a puppet show, raffles, a costume contest, and a Krampus market. Outdoors, there will be a large-scale sculpture garden.
Additionally, there will be a Krampusnacht event prior to this one at DMen Tap starting at 4:00 p.m. with a Krampuslauf parade at 6:00 p.m., and a bus to the Hideout.
More Info: http://floorlengthandtux.com/krampus/
An Occult X-Mas (Chicago, IL)
Event Type: Dark Pop-Up Market
1331 N Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(Driving Directions)
wildonionchicago@gmail.com
Date(s): December 15, 2019
"Unique gifts for the creep in your life."
-PRIZES-TAROT-SHOPPING-COCKTAILS-GAMES-
Shop over 40 local artisans and energy readers in our annual Holiday Pop-Up at The Den Theater.
RSVP on Eventbrite to:
-Enter all our online giveaways each week before the event
-Join all our giveaways all night on 12/15 (your'e eligible to win all night!)
(Including Tarot Decks, Crystal Balls, Cocktails, Market Cash & tons of other big surprises!)
-Get on stage to spin the Big Wheel to win even more!
Comic Collector Presents... Sventa Clause (Riverside, IL)
Event Type: Svengoolie Appearance
3246 Harlem Ave
Riverside, IL 60546
(Driving Directions)
rich@cmccollector.com
708-442-0399
Date(s): December 6, 2019
Come see Chicagoland horror movie host Svengoolie (as Sventa Clause) at Comic Collector on Friday, December 6, 2019!
Elgin Hauntings Haunted Holiday Bus! (Elgin, IL)
Event Type: Holiday themed paranormal tour
219 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(Driving Directions)
krista@elginpublichouse.com
847-468-8810
Date(s): December 21, 2019
Elgin Hauntings Haunted Holiday Bus!
A festive, frightful foray into the haunted history of Elgin. BYOB on our cozy coach bus to steady your holiday nerves as you hear tales of the Elgin Casket Company, Bluff City Cemetery, and Channing School.
Ghost of Christmas (A Supernatural Evening) (Lake Villa, IL)
Event Type: A Supernatural Evening
121 Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(Driving Directions)
224-577-3836
Date(s): December 21, 2019
View the Premier of Shadow Hunters Terminus Paranormal Episode. Learn how it's all done with demonstrations of the ghost hunting equipment.
Live Q & A after the premier. Meet the Shadow Hunters Cast. Get your Psychic Readings by Psychic / Medium Scotty Rorek. Then join the Spirit Of The Season Party Immediately Following.
With Games, Music, Holiday Ghost Stories, Movies, Food / Drinks and more.
All Ages / 21 to Drink
Tickets $15
Holiday Horror Con (Saint Charles, IL)
Event Type: Horror and Pop Culture Convention
4051 E Main St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(Driving Directions)
info@pheasantrun.com
630-584-6300
Date(s): November 30; December 1, 2019
Fun and fear in one pot
Creepy merchants, collectibles, special guests, cosplay, artists & authors.
Holiday Horror Con is a horror & pop culture fan convention that gathers the community of fans from various forms of horror including horror cinema, goth lifestyle, and occasionally science fiction and fantasy.
Krampus Creepy Curiosities & Oddities Market (Lombard, IL)
Event Type: Krampus Market
1000 N Rohlwing Rd.
Lombard, IL 60148
(Driving Directions)
brauerhouse@gmail.com
630-495-2141
Date(s): December 7, 8, 2019
Join us for the 2019 Krampus Creepy Curiosities and Oddities Market at BHouse LIVE. This two day event features Wet Specimens, Ouija, Taxidermy, Horror, Strange Art, Creepy Collections, Bizarre Jewelry and gifts for your weirdo friends and family. Photos with IL Krampus and Lady Krampus. Presented by Hardcore Hearse Club & Oddities Market.
Saturday hours 3PM to Midnight. Small stage will feature Sandblasted Skin - Pantera Tribute and War Pigs - Black Sabbath Tribute
Sunday hours are noon-7pm. Separate Ticket required for each day.
Advance $5/Door $10 | Doors 3PM All Ages at BHouse LIVE/21 & Over on Small side once music starts.
**Free Parking** Grab a drink & bite to eat before the show! 26 Beers on Tap | Pizza | Kustom Burgers | Sandwiches | Wraps & Quesadilla's | Salads | Starters | & MORE.
Krampus Mart (Chicago, IL)
Event Type: Alternative Holiday Market
3740 N Chicago St
Chicago, IL 60647
(Driving Directions)
ask@gmantavern.com
773-549-2050
Date(s): December 1, 2019
The alternative artisan market of the season! Ambiance provided by DJ Scary Lady Sarah. List of vendors will be announced soon!
Krampus Pop Up! (Chicago, IL)
Event Type: Krampus Pop-up
2849 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(Driving Directions)
contact@dmentap.com
773-961-8757
Date(s): December 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 2019
"Mortal world turned to ice, here be goblin paradise!"
Have ye been more naughty than nice this year? Make your way to DMen Tap for a fiendish Krampus Christmas pop-up! Krampus is taking over DMen Tap this holiday season and the fabled European anti-Santa will be weaving his wicked charms Dec 5th to Dec 23rd. Feast on goat kebab and indulge in a pint of Fist of Krampus, the beer from Revolution Brewing made exclusively for this event. Join in such festivities as a Krampus-themed D&D night, kids’ Krampus day, and Krampus Film fest! Snitch on your friends at the Krampus Naughty Wall, More events and full calendar to come!
Krampusnacht at Kuma's (Schaumburg, IL)
Event Type: Krampus Event
1570 E Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(Driving Directions)
847-240-1200
Date(s): December 18, 2019
Quench your thirst and fill your belly. Join us on the 18th of December for Krampus is coming...
There will be many drink and food specials...
**WIN Sleep at Thalia Hall TICKETS***
To Enter: order our featured beers for the evening, our One-Night-Only Cocktail, or devour the Outstrider for the evening!
We're also a Toys For Tots Donation spot. Donate an unopened toy and receive 15% off your individual tab.
Our version of a Krampuslauf starts at 6pm.
See you then.
Martyrs' 7th Annual Krampus Fest 2019 (Chicago, IL)
Event Type: Holiday Artisan Market
3855 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(Driving Directions)
jamiej@martyrslive.com
773-404-9494
Date(s): December 7, 2019
HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET 12-6pm Interested in vendor space for this year's Krampus Fest? We're taking applications! Send email to kate@martyrslive.com!Join us for our 7th annual Krampus Fest on Saturday December 7, 2019 12noon-6pm. Our Holiday Artisan Market features local artists, makers and crafters for your holiday shopping. Housemade Gluhwein, German potato pancakes and Paulina Market sausages will quench your thirst and fill your belly. And we’ll have Krampuses! Krampus is St. Nick’s demonic counterpart who threatens naughty children so you better be good! Our version of a Krampuslauf starts at 6pm in front of Martyrs’. Wear a Krampus costume! This event is free and family friendly!
Meet Krampus Vs St. Nick (Rosemont, IL)
Event Type: Krampus Event
Located in the Parkway Bank Park
5500 Park Place
Rosemont, IL 60018
(Driving Directions)
847-671-2739
Date(s): December 7, 14, 21, 2019
Learn if you're on the naughty or nice list at Hofbräuhaus Chicago with visits from German holiday folklore icons, St. Nicholas and his mischievous companion Krampus. The pair will visit Hofbräuhaus from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturdays from Dec. 7 through Dec. 21. Derived from Germanic folklore, Krampus is a beast-like creature who punishes those who are naughty throughout the yule season. Krampus is said to be spotted during the month of December roaming the streets in search of those that wound up on the naughty list.
Meet Svengoolie at our Christmas Mystic Market Fundraiser (Lyons, IL)
Event Type: Christmas Mystic Market / Meet Svengoolie
4500 Presscott Ave
Lyons, IL 60534
(Driving Directions)
Date(s): December 7, 2019
MEET SVENGOOLIE AT OUR CHRISTMAS MYSTIC MARKET Online Ticket purchases can win a Special Edition Svengoolie Doll
SVENGOOLIE as Sventa Claus
Meet and Greet at out Christmas Mystic Market
December 7th in Lyons Illinois at St John's UCC
for our annual fundraiser for Sacred Space Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
Meet and greet with our guest Svengoolie for an autograph or photo. We are always so happy to have our dear Svengoolie with us at our events. We all grew up watching his show that made very fond memories. But it doesn't stop there, the generations over 40 year watched his whimsical shows of old classic creature features made everyone Saturday night family night. Now Svengoolie is going beyond the boundaries to the DC comic world and featured in the October DC comic book. so cool.
Naperville Hauntings Haunted Holiday Bus (Chicago, IL)
Event Type: Holiday themed paranormal tour
520 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
(Driving Directions)
chicagoghosttours@gmail.com
773-733-2711
Date(s): December 14, 2019
Join us on our cozy coach as we explore Naperville's most haunted with a splash of holiday cheer! BYOB to steady your holiday nerves as you hear tales of the most haunted locations in this historic and storied town!
Nightmare Before Christmas Pop-Up (Blue Island, IL)
Event Type: Nightmare Before Christmas Pop-Up
13126 Western Avenue
Blue Island, IL 60406
(Driving Directions)
708-597-8379
Date(s): December 13, 2019
Boys and girls of every age, wouldn't you like to see something strange? Come with us and you will see, This, our town of Halloween...This is Halloween, this is Halloween
Halloween, Halloween, Halloween, Halloween!!!
Join us on Friday the 13th as Cody presents his:
"NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS POP UP EVENT!!!"
Movie showing at 9pm
"Nightmare Before Christmas" Themed Cocktails
Photo Ops & More!!!
HAPPY HOUR 7-10pm - $2 Well Drinks & $2 Draft Beer
DRINK SPECIALS (OPEN TO CLOSE)
***$5 You Call It Shots*** (Excludes Red Bull Shots)
$12 Domestic Buckets & $16 Import Buckets
If you know about other Illinois events that are not in this list, please send the details to: info@hauntedillinois.com
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