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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Blacklight turns ordinary Halloween props into glowing centerpieces: how UV-A light works, what actually glows, safe placement, and which fixture to buy.
Make a realistic Halloween lightning effect: plug-in lightning projectors, storm controller kits, or a budget strobe synced to thunder, plus timing and safety.
The best remote control outlets for triggering Halloween props on cue, from weatherproof outdoor units to multi-outlet kits, and how far they really reach.
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Spirit Halloween's Willow Witch is a 5 ft 9 in 2026 animatronic at $299.99 with industry-first conversation-response tech that listens and replies in real time.
Home Depot's 8 ft Perilous Plant Monster animatronic (2026) is a $299 outdoor Wicked Woods giant. See what it does, where to buy it, and if it is worth it.
Our honest Spirit Halloween 6 Ft 8 In The Lantern Keeper review: a $255.99 glowing pumpkin sentinel that shushes you. We score this animatronic 3.7 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.