Lowe's Halloween 2026 animatronics are here — with Joyfy and Haunted Hill Farm leading the lineup. Here's what's confirmed, what's leaked, and how Lowe's compares to Home Depot and Spirit Halloween.

Halfway to Halloween 2026 is here. Home Depot dropped 14 new props, Spirit Halloween is revealing its lineup, and Lowe's is emerging as a third competitor. Here's what to know.

The best Halloween animatronics under $100 in 2026 — from Spirit Halloween, Home Depot, Amazon, and Lowe's. Budget picks with real scare mechanics for home haunters.

Midwest Haunters Convention 2026 runs June 4–7 in Rosemont, IL. The largest Halloween event in the US is open to the public. Get dates, what to expect, and tips for 2026.

Haunted house trends in 2026 include hyper-realistic animatronics, immersive participation, and scream park growth. Here's what's reshaping the industry this season.

How to prepare for an extreme haunted house: what to wear, what to eat, how waivers work, and the mental prep tips that make the experience actually enjoyable.

TransWorld Halloween & Attractions Show 2026 just wrapped in St. Louis. Here's what the industry's biggest event revealed about this season's hottest props, trends, and the future of haunted attractions.

Pennhurst Paracon and Oddities Expo returns May 16–17, 2026. Get dates, featured guests, investigation details, and tips for the East Coast's biggest paranormal convention.

Spooky Swap Meet VI returns to Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles April 24–26, 2026. Get dates, tickets, featured guests, and tips for the West Coast's best Halloween event.

Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando runs Aug 28–Nov 1 2026. The Infernal Carnival of Nightmares theme, Jack the Clown, 10 haunted houses — everything you need to plan your visit.