Fresh Harvest of Haunt Industry News
Your guide to the 2026 Zombie Bike Parade Halloweekend Festival in Davis, CA: a free Oct. 31 costume ride, 25+ stations, a skydiving finale and how to attend.
The Ohio Haunters Association Convention returns May 15–17, 2026 to Blood Prison at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, OH. Here's everything to know before you go.
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.
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Inflatables and yard decor blow away because stock stakes pull out easily. Corkscrew stakes, sand fill, and garden staples that actually hold in wind.
Build a mad scientist lab for Halloween: make glowing specimen jars with tonic water and blacklight, bubbling beakers, electric strobe, and a creature scene.
A DIY candy chute is 5 feet of PVC pipe on a simple leg frame that slides treats straight into a trick-or-treater's bag. Parts, steps, and decorating tips.
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Our honest Spirit Halloween Electrified Corpse review: a wire-wrapped torso that violently shakes and screams overhead for $149.99. We score it 3.4 of 5.
Our honest Spirit Halloween Wind-Up Wally review: a creepy wind-up clown with a 360-degree spinning key and a pop-up scare for $185.99. We score it 3.5 of 5.
Our honest Spirit Halloween 4 Ft 4 In Harvey Carvey review: a jack-o-lantern-headed creepy kid with knife and spoon for $165.99. We score it 3.5 of 5.
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Haunted house trends in 2026 include hyper-realistic animatronics, immersive participation, and scream park growth. Here's what's reshaping the industry this season.
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.
ShudderCon 2026 runs April 25–26 at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge, TN. Tickets from $15–$75. Here's the full preview for horror fans, haunt pros, and scare actors.