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Netherworld Haunted House's 30th Season of Screams opens September 18, 2026 with two brand-new haunted houses: Wake the Dead and Mr. Grendel's Birthday Party of Horrors.
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.
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Build a skeleton dinner party scene for your yard: how to pose the guests, style the table, light it after dark, and the cheap props that anchor the scene.
How to use a fog machine for Halloween: setup, fog juice, warm-up, low-lying ground fog, and fixes for when it won't fog, so your home haunt looks great.
Learn how to make a disco ghost for your yard: materials, a step-by-step lighted build, and a quick dollar-store version for a shimmering, glowing ghost.
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How much do Halloween animatronics cost? A price guide by size and type, from under-$50 props to $700 giants, with what drives the price and how to save.
A first look at Grandin Road's Halloween Haven 2026: premium animatronics, witches, and lit yard pieces from $69 to $699, plus which pieces to buy first.
Party City Halloween 2026 animatronics are live now including the Pumpkin Skeleton Ground Breaker and Shelly the Disco Mirror Skeleton. See every new prop ranked plus preorder tips.
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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.
HalloweenCostumes.com's 2026 Fan Design Program lets you design a real Halloween animatronic. Two winners get 10 props each plus 5% revenue. Submissions close April 30.
Everything you need to know about East Coast Haunters Convention 2026 — dates, location, what to expect, haunt tours, seminars, and how to get tickets before prices increase.