**Updated 2025**
It’s almost Halloween! For the past few years, my family and I have been on the search for Halloween houses that go all out and we’re happy to report that we found a few that you will love! So get in your car, wear your costumes, and have a spook-tacular time!
Tip: Make sure to check their Facebook page or website for updates before you go!
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HALLOWEEN HOUSES YOU CAN’T MISS
Huntley/Lake in the Hills
HOLIDAY HABITS – Last Year 2025
Where: 10716 Wheatlands Way, Huntley (Haligus and Algonquin)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolidayHabits
When: Sun-Thurs 6-9 p.m., Fri – Sat 6 – 10 p.m.
Spooky fun: For 25 years, Holiday Habits has been scaring the community. This year marks their last year so make sure to visit! The huge skeleton, Boris, and friends are ready to spook you. Don’t forget to look at the windows! On certain days, they have undead actors and give out candy. Want a photo op? They have a coffin or a guillotine to snap a pic. Check them out on October 18 for one of their biggest Scare Nights!
HAUNT 31
Where: 340 S. Annandale Lane, Lake in the Hills (Algonquin and Lakewood)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Haunt-31/287113434646375
Spooky fun: Wow! Just wow! Lots of animated props so watch out and prepare to jump! There are two walk-throughs – one through the garage and one in the front yard. The elaborate display includes the side yard and the garage. Donations accepted.
Wicked on Welsh
Where: 9491 Welsh Lane, Huntley
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/wickedonwelsh
Spooky fun: Wow! Just wow! Bring those cameras for photo opportunities galore! We liked snapping a pic with photo props and a towering skeleton hovering over us. Find a skeleton pirate scene, a humongous werewolf, and so much more. In the past, there was a Stranger Things thing with a floating Max AND a Stranger Things walk through.
SomerScare
Where: 10262 Somerset Ln., Huntley
Spooky fun: The haunted pumpkin patch makes for a creepy cute photo op with a huge skeleton posing behind you.
Disturbance on Somerset Lane
Where: 10252 Somerset Ln., Huntley
Spooky fun: The creepy walk-thru circus tent is a unique feature. Step on the floor and these clowns come to life.
Algonquin
HALLOWEEN TOWN
Where: 1821 Hartley Drive, Algonquin (Randall and Harnish)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Halloween-Town-192443367483591
Spooky fun: Two houses make up the elaborate display. My kids are obsessed with Nightmare Before Christmas so they loved seeing Jack, Sally, Zero, and friends. But they offer so much more too! Animatronics, sounds, and a chance to walk through the front yard… if you dare.
Dark Chapel
Where: 1490 White Chapel Lane, Algonquin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076126933583
Spooky fun: Lots of creepiness going on here with number pneumatic props. The walk through the front yard is fun and winds through the side and porch of the house. Watch out if it’s a weekend! Someone (or something) may pop out! Just so you are aware, there is lighting with a strobe effect by the porch. One of our top favorites this year!
Demonground: The Hidden Haunt
Where: 640 Regal Ln., Algonquin
Website: demonground.com
Spooky fun: Another fun walk through haunt. Lots of moving parts and fog! I adored the pumpkins here.
Massacre on McKinley – Not showing in 2025
Where: 4 McKinley St., Lake in the Hills
Website: www.facebook.com/MassacreOnMcKinleySt
Spooky fun: The corner house packs a lot of creepiness in the form of a walk through haunt. Enter first through the clown tunnel then explore all the spooky scenes. Another new favorite!
Fox River Grove
MACK MANOR – Last year 2025!
Where: 1066 Algonquin Road, Fox River Grove; Other maps also say 1050 Algonquin Road, Fox River Grove (Hill Top Lane and Algonquin Road)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mack.manor.7
Spooky fun: This Halloween House offers a drive thru and what a wonderful job! Take your time driving through because there is so much to see all around. There’s music, animatronics, fire (yes, fire!), and so much more! The undead do make an appearance sometimes so be forewarned! They also offer an elaborate holiday lights drive thru during the holidays and we love it so much it’s become a yearly tradition.
McHenry
Pirates at Shipwreck Cove
Where: 112 N Ronda Road, McHenry, IL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551935248390
Spooky fun: Love pirates? You’ll adore this pirates-themed Halloween Haunt. Not so scary and a perfect addition to checking out all the haunts in McHenry.
After Hours Haunt on Route 120
Where: 700 W. Rand Rd., McHenry/Lakemoor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfterHoursHaunt
Spooky fun: This walk-through hunt located at the parking lot is so much fun! We even went through twice. Visit on the weekends when they have live actors scaring visitors.
CarnEvil of Terror Cemetery
Where: 1701 Rogers Ave., McHenry, IL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hauntedsavannahcemetery
Spooky fun: Clowns galore and all spooky things at this walk-through haunt. So fun (and spooky!) Don’t leave just yet, there are three houses next to each other!
Nightmare on Rogers
Where: 1703 Rogers Ave., McHenry, IL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nightmareonrogers
Spooky fun: Next door to CarnEvil of Terror, this walk-through haunt is equally scary. Love all the horror movie references! How many did you spot?
Gilberts
Greenbriar Cemetery
Where: 49 Greenbriar Dr, Gilberts, IL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenbriarCemetery
Spooky fun: Another great Halloween haunt with a great walk-through section. Animatronics and tons to look at, you’ll want to go through twice! I adored seeing Frankenstein!
Find these Halloween Houses
Here’s a map to help you navigate and plot your own Halloween House Tour.
While You’re Here
- Still looking for a pumpkin? Don’t miss Dave’s Pumpkins for a simple no-frills pre-picked pumpkins or Tom’s Market to pick straight from the vine.
- Looking for a sweet treat? Churros y Chocolate and Blessed Little Kitchen should carry the perfect sweet treat after Halloween House hunting.
- Deicke Park is a great park to let out all those wiggles.
