2022 Best-Decorated Halloween Houses: Map, Driving Routes, Photos, Descriptions and More!

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September 29, 2022

We are dying to bring you our 6th Annual Best Decorated Halloween Houses list with a map, photos, and important details (including how scary it is, when the display be ready, and hours for houses with light/music shows)! We also prepared driving routes for Halloween House Tours.

Please note that houses with an * are unconfirmed for 2022, but had an amazing 2021 display.

Thanks to David Kosir from Exit Real Estate Partners for making this list of the Best Decorated Houses for Halloween possible. We highly recommend giving him a call for your real estate needs. Dave is very involved in our community and we think he’s great!

David Kosir
Realtor Exit Real Estate Partners
4901 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Cell: (708) 238-9374
Office: (630) 967-0400

Hocus pocus, its time to focus… on the best decorated houses for Halloween in Chicago’s suburbs! Local families have gone all out this Halloween creating displays for everyone to enjoy. My boo crew loves to pile in the car and drive around looking at giant Halloween displays. We hop out of the car to check out the local spooky decorations and music. The kids love to bring glow sticks, a pumpkin cookie, and hot apple cider for a fun night out. Sometimes we even let them dress up in their Halloween costumes to do our spooky driving tours! Neighbors all over Chicagoland deck out their houses with spooky decorations, punny gravestones, fog machines, and bubbles.

We think this pack of glow sticks is pretty great and one of the moms on our team found this flashlight that projects a ghost, spider, pumpkin, skull, or bat, which makes it even more fun! (If you purchase through these affiliate links, it’s the same price but we’ll earn a commission that helps support Kidlist.)

2022 Best Decorated Halloween Houses in the Chicago Suburbs

Houses with an asterisk are unconfirmed for 2022, but had an amazing 2021 display! Please remember that these are family homes in residential neighborhoods, so drive carefully and respect your surroundings. Happy Halloween!

Map of the Best Decorated Houses for Halloween

Find the best decorated houses near you or use this map to plan your own route for a house tour. You can also scroll down to find pre-planned driving routes!

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Halloween House Driving Tours

We prepared routes for you so you can take a Halloween House Tour of different areas across the Chicago suburbs! Simply check out the maps below and enter the addresses in your GPS. They are all in order to maximize your enjoyment and minimize driving time.

Please note that some of the houses are scarier than others, so if you are taking sensitive eyes with you, we highly recommend going through the list above to narrow down your tour to houses that you feel comfortable with.

All driving times are using the step-by-step directions and don’t take into account stopping and/or getting out of the car.

Brookfield Area Halloween House Tour Route (30 minutes)

A: 3252 Maple Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
B: 140 N Delaplaine Rd, Riverside, IL 60546
C: 2524 S 8th Ave, North Riverside, IL 60546
D: 3211 Harrison Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
E: 725 Barnsdale Rd, La Grange Park, IL 60526
F: 829 Barnsdale Rd, La Grange Park, IL 60526
G: 836 Homestead Rd, La Grange Park, IL 60526
H: 3616 Morton Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
I: 4208 Maple Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 (Poltergeist on Maple)
J: 4412 Elm Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 (Pirates on Elm)

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Brookfield Area

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

Basement of Horror – The Grand Finale (Berwyn)

Basement of Horror – The Grand Finale
3252 Maple Avenue, Berwyn

This apartment owner creates shadow box displays in her windows. There are nine animated window displays that will make you scream! Halloween lights are on from October 1, 2022 nightly from 5:00pm – 10:00pm. Best viewed after dark. She not only does it for Halloween, but you can check out her windows at Christmas, too!

140 N. Delaplaine Road (Riverside)

140 N. Delaplaine Road, Riverside

The Duffs set up a graveyard scene with a lively funeral. Kids and families are invited to walk through to take pictures! They enjoy sharing their love of Halloween with the community. Running daily from 4:00 – 10:00pm. This year they have added many talking animatronics and a 12 foot skeleton.

There are a couple more houses along this block that also decorate. You’ll find inflatables right next door at 144 N. Delaplaine.

2524 South 8th Avenue (North Riverside)

2524 S. 8th Avenue, North Riverside

This house has a lot to look at, complete with a coffin on their parkway! There is an awesome electric chair that lights up at night. Watch out for the home owner, the grim reaper, he will be out taking pictures outside! Can you find the giant black cat? Hours are dusk to midnight starting September 3, 2022.

The Haunt in Brookfield

The Haunt in Brookfield
3211 Harrison Avenue, Brookfield

Ghosts, skeletons, a corpse bride and groom, witches with a cauldron, and a cemetery. Both the front and side yards of this house are decked out will all kinds of ghoulish figures. Spotlights made it spooky at night and they even have ghosts hanging from the trees above the street!⁠ Fun to visit during the day and at night.

725 Barnsdale Road (La Grange Park)

725 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park

Check out this graveyard of characters right lit by torches all around. This family has added details to the sides and front of their house to create a side circus only nightmares are made of!

829 Barnsdale Rd (La Grange Park)

829 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park

This house will be ready for viewing on October 1, 2022. It has a 12 foot skeleton named Jerry Bones with a strobe light & fog machine, a changeable colored spookyway (archway), 12 foot inflatable Oogie Boogie and a 10 foot inflatable Jack Skellington & Zero!

The Haunted Mansion on Homestead (La Grange Park)

The Haunted Mansion on Homestead
836 Homestead Road, La Grange Park

Welcome Foolish Mortals to the Haunted Mansion. Everything is made by hand and hand-painted by their whole family. This display is a loving recreation of Disney’s Haunted Mansion. Make a donation to PUCK CANCER and a custom homemade glow-in-the-dark souvenir ghost will follow you home! (While supplies last). New for 2022: Help the Haunted Mansion Band make music! Kids of all ages can mix and match instruments to help the band play! Tune into 88.7FM for music to accompany the display. Best viewing at night. This display is available for viewing October 1-31, 2022 from dusk to 9pm.

3617 Morton Ave (Brookfield)

3617 Morton Avenue, Brookfield

New to the list for 2022! This family has an unusual guest lurking over their house waiting for passerby’s. Check out their graveyard and pet spider!

31 Days Later on Maple Avenue (Brookfield)

31 Days Later on Maple Avenue
4208 Maple Avenue, Brookfield

This interactive display features an infection treatment facility that has been overtaken by a horde of zombies. It is up and running (weather permitting) on October 1-31, 2022 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Special lighting, fog, and audio featured!

Pirates on Elm (Brookfield)

Pirates on Elm
4412 Elm Avenue, Brookfield

Ready on October 1, 2022 and runs from dusk – midnight, daily. This pirate display will have Jack Sparrow jealous! The spiderwebs, treasure chest, and skeletons will ship you into Halloween shape in no time.

Downers Grove Area Halloween House Tour Route (47 minutes)

A: 4057 Western Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558
B: 5332 Fair Elms Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558 (not ready yet)
C: 215 E Walnut St, Hinsdale, IL 60521
D: 218 E Walnut St, Hinsdale, IL 60521
E: 4113 Williams St, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Schiffers Halloween Insanity)
F: 4506 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (It’s A Pirate’s Life For Me!)
G: 4947 Wilcox Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
H: 5235 Park Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
I: 4724 Middaugh Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
J: 6001 Pershing Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Downers Grove Area

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

4057 Western Avenue (Western Springs)

4057 Western Avenue, Western Springs

New for 2022! This family lights show with music is on from 6:45 – 9:00PM, daily until Halloween. Tune to 90.3FM for accompanying music. Light show includes six Halloween based songs, singing pumpkin and ghosts, a lit spider web, grave stones, chasing arches, and the whole house is trimmed with lighting flashed to music!

5332 Fair Elms Avenue (Western Springs)*

5332 Fair Elms Avenue, Western Springs

This display is out all month long. The headless horseman is weather dependent, but look for it Halloween weekend!

218 E. Walnut Street (Hinsdale)

218 E. Walnut Street, Hinsdale

This display is full of giant inflatables and skeletons (way more than is captured above), including Ursula from The Little Mermaid, a dragon, tractor, pirate ship, witches, and ghosts. You can even walk through the huge black cat!

215 E. Walnut Street (Hinsdale)

215 E. Walnut Street, Hinsdale

Right across the street from the house above are more inflatables, lit up monsters, skeletons, and purple creatures with moving eyeballs (my favorite part). Great for younger kids and families! They seem to add more each year.

Schiffers Halloween Insanity (Downers Grove)

Schiffers Halloween Insanity
4113 Williams Street, Downers Grove

This display will be running by October 15, 2022. Hours for sound and animatronics are Sundays–Thursdays from 6:00pm – 9:00pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. This house features a cemetery, multiple moving parts, and a haunted house walk through. Check out their Facebook page for more information.

It’s A Pirate’s Life For Me! (Downers Grove)

It’s A Pirate’s Life For Me!
4506 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove

There are skeletons all over this front yard! The pirate scene is really impressive and there are a lot of fun vignettes to see. Fairview is a busy street, so we recommend either carefully driving by or parking on a nearby side street and walking by. Kid friendly! Opens October 7, 2022 dusk – 10:00pm.

4947 Wilcox Ave (Downers Grove)

4947 Wilcox Avenue, Downers Grove

This display had skeletons as tall as their house! Lots of lights and family friendly. A Halloween house with lots of details and fun!

5235 Park Avenue (Downers Grove)

5235 Park Avenue, Downers Grove

New this year is the haunted wedding theme! Skeleton pirates, spiders, and bride and groom! The best viewing is after dark when the lighting effects can be seen.

Nightmare on Middaugh (Downers Grove)

Nightmare on Middaugh
4724 Middaugh Avenue, Downers Grove

The spine chilling Phantom watches over his kingdom. As a collection of skeletons causing mischief, a ghost girl swinging alone, spirits, and the gates of hell open with souls attempting to escape. Along with several interactive displays that are sure to startle you!! It’s always a dark and stormy night at Middaugh during Halloween, just be sure to keep your loved ones close as you approach for a treat!

Pershing Avenue (Downers Grove)

6001 Pershing Avenue, Downers Grove

At first glance, this walk-through Halloween display is unassuming, but as you look closely, there is a graveyard, many skeletons, and zombie children playing on the playground. Spooky! This display is kid friendly and they will keep their display spooky and not terrifying. This year they are adding two circus tents. Hours are dusk to 9:00pm on the weekdays and dusk to 10:00pm on the weekends. This display will run from October 1–31, 2022.

Lombard Area Halloween House Tour Route (34 minutes)

A: 261 W North Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
B: 905 Dolores Dr, Bensenville, IL 60106
C: 314 S Cedar Ave, Wood Dale, IL 60191
D: 218 N Pioneer Dr, Addison, IL 60101
E: 629 N Grace St, Lombard, IL 60148 (Grace Street Graveyard)
F: 239 E Sunset Ave, Lombard, IL 60148 (Sinister Sunset)
G: 417 W Woodland Ave, Lombard, IL 60148 (projections on the house)

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Lombard Area

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

261 W North Avenue (Elmhurst)

261 W North Avenue, Elmhurst

This display is always on, but best viewed at night! This house is right on North Avenue, so you can’t miss it! The flashing lights are a can’t miss, especially on a busy road! Add this to your route when you are in the area.

The Haunting On Dolores Drive (Bensenville)

905 Dolores Drive, Bensenville

This award winning haunt is a walkthrough yard with animatronics and static props. Open Sundays through Thursdays from dusk – 9:00pm and Fridays and Saturdays between dusk and 9:30pm.

Dead End Cemetery (Wood Dale)

Dead End Cemetery
314 S Cedar Avenue, Wood Dale

This display will be ready on October 4, 2022. The photo above is from 2021, but even more has been added this year! Visit this one any day of the week dusk until 10pm.

Haunted Graveyard of 218 (Addison)

Haunted Graveyard of 218
218 N. Pioneer Drive, Addison

This yard is packed full of ghoulish fun! Opening for the season October 1 – 31, 2022. The lights are on Sunday through Thursday from dusk – 9:30pm, Friday and Saturday from dusk – 11:00pm. Featured on WGN News, this is a family-friendly display with great photo ops!

Grace Street Graveyard (Lombard)

Grace St. Graveyard
629 N. Grace Street, Lombard

Grace St. Graveyard will be up and running October 1, 2022. Moving props will be on from Sunday – Thursday, dusk – 9:00pm and Friday – Saturday, dusk – 10:00pm. For more information you can check out their Facebook page. Family Friendly Display that combines static and moving elements. Hand made gravestones, several moving props, and static props. This family is also accepting cash donations for the Almost Home Foundation.

Sinister Sinset (Lombard)

Sinister Sunset
239 E. Sunset Avenue, Lombard

Opening October 1 – 31, 2022 has a static display all season and adds actors on Halloween night! They are open from 3:00pm – 10:00pm, nightly.

417 W Woodland Avenue (Lombard)

417 W Woodland Avenue, Lombard

One of my kid’s favorite Christmas houses is now open for Halloween, too! The Moser family has house projections for both holidays now and are always fun for all ages!

North Naperville Halloween House Tour Route (17 minutes)

A: 5S670 Heather Ct, Naperville, IL 60540 (not verified)
B: 10 W 13th Ave, Naperville, IL 60563
C: 1128 Candlenut Dr, Naperville, IL 60540
D: 220 N Whispering Hills Dr, Naperville, IL 60540 (Whispering Lights)

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in North Naperville

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

5S670 Heather Court (Naperville)*

5s670 Heather Court, Naperville

There is a giant window video projection that includes the sewer scene from “It”, a scene from the 2018 remake of “Halloween”, people trying to escape the window, dripping blood, and ghosts. Definitely freaky and not for young children. Their neighbor also does a more family friendly display.

The Horror on 13th (Naperville)

Horror on 13th
10 W 13th Avenue, Naperville

Not for young children. This bone chilling house is not for the weak of heart. Even the promotional video scares me! Ahhhh!!! Check out their Facebook Page for hours and details!

1128 Candlenut Drive (Naperville)

1128 Candlenut Drive, Naperville

Lots of spooky skeletons and details at this Halloween House!

Whispering Lights (Naperville)

NaperWade Graveyard
220 N Whispering Hills Drive, Naperville

This haunted yard features a mausoleum and a foggy graveyard. They are up and October 1- 31, 2022. Hours are dusk – 10:00pm. Check their Facebook page for more details.

South Naperville Halloween House Tour Route (53 minutes)

A: 1504 Pine Dr, Woodridge, IL 60517
B: 2924 Brentwood Ct, Woodridge, IL 60517
C: 703 Muirhead Ct, Naperville, IL 60565 (Muirhead Cemetery)
D: 5 Speckman Ct, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
E: 2612 River Woods Dr, Naperville, IL 60565 (Nightmare In Naperville)
F: 544 Gateshead Dr, Naperville, IL 60565
G: 29 Springlake Dr, Naperville, IL 60564 (Evil’s Nightmare Haunted Experience) *live actors
H: 4016 Champion Rd, Naperville, IL 60564

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in South Naperville

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

1504 Pine Drive (Woodridge)

1504 Pine Drive, Woodridge

New to the list for 2022! This family went all out for their first year decorating for Halloween. Lots of details on both sides of the house and in the graveyard. Fun for all ages!

2924 and 2928 Brentwood Court (Woodridge)

2924 and 2928 Brentwood Court, Woodridge

These neighbors team up to make Halloween special! They have a 9 ft dinosaur wedding, 12 ft pumpkin inferno, fog machine and lights to music on 89.9 FM.

Muirhead Cemetery (Naperville)

Muirhead Cemetery
703 Muirhead Court, Naperville

This Halloween display has so many details, you do not want to miss! There are multiple skeleton scenes, monsters, and witches! This house will be all set up by October 14, 2022!

5 Speckman Ct (Bolingbrook)*

5 Speckman Court, Bolingbrook

Last year, this family-friendly display was invaded by spiders, a glowing giant skeleton, and a serpent in their lawn!

Nightmare in Naperville

Nightmare In Naperville
2612 River Woods Drive, Naperville

Open September 25, 2022 through November 6, 2022 from dusk to 11:00pm. Yard display containing giant static props, multiple digital projections, graveyard. On weekends they will turn on the fog machine, soundtrack, and projector. Nightmare In Naperville is on Facebook for updates.

544 Gateshead Drive (Naperville)

544 Gateshead Drive, Naperville

This display has graveyards, skeletons on motorcycles, and more. Family friendly display with the hours are 6:30pm – midnight, daily.

Evil’s Nightmare Haunted Experience (Naperville)

Evil’s Nightmare Haunted Experience
29 W Spring Lake Drive, Naperville

Full walk-though experiences from October 28 – 31, 2022, with lots of animated props, actors, scenery and effects. Super scary and not for young children during the walk though.

4016 Champion Rd (Naperville)

4016 Champion Road, Naperville

Colorful lights and witches galore! Family friendly display that keeps growing as the season goes on.

Western Suburb Halloween House Tour Route (61 minutes)

A: 901 Sheehan Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
B: 85 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
C: 461 Silverwood Ct, Winfield, IL 60190
D: 333 Church St, West Chicago, IL 60185 (Horroween333)
E: 969 Ekman Drive, Batavia, IL 60510 (Lights on Ekman)
F: 714 Morton St, Batavia, IL 60510 (Midnight on Morton)
G: 2552 Mc Duffee Cir, North Aurora, IL 60542 (Inferno Manner of Tanner Trails)
H: 2648 Mc Duffee Cir, North Aurora, IL 60542 (The Long Nightmare)

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Western Suburbs

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

901 Sheehan Avenue (Glen Ellyn)

901 Sheehan Avenue, Glen Ellyn

Halloween set up will be done on October 15-16, 2022 weekend. This homeowner goes all out with a family friendly display that is just the right amount of spooky!

85 S. Park Blvd (Glen Ellyn)

85 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn

This house has a fun skeleton shenanigans theme, called Skeleton Play. There is fun setup and at night the yard is lit. They run a fog machine the weekend before Halloween through Halloween.

Silverwood Screams (Winfield)

Silverwood Screams
0N461 Silverwood Court, Winfield

New to the list for 2022, this family goes all out for Halloween including a giant skeleton! Kid friendly haunt that brightens the neighborhood.

Horroween333 (West Chicago)

Horroween333
333 Church Street, West Chicago

Embrace the scary side of West Chicago with rotten zombies, terrifying pumpkin demons, creepy skeletons, and plenty of spooky gravestones. There are many handmade decorations in this display as well as animatronic figures. Running October 2 – 31, 2022.

969 Ekman Drive (Batavia)

Lights on Ekman
969 Ekman Drive, Batavia

This is a spectacular lights show with music runs from October 7 – 31, 2022! Fun for all ages. Tune in to 99.1FM when you arrive.

Midnight on Morton (Batavia)

Midnight on Morton
714 Morton Street, Batavia

Kid friendly display with some adult humor! Most of their items are made from 75% recycled materials. Midnight on Morton will be running from October 14-31, 2022. Sunday – Thursday 7:00pm – 9:00pm and Friday – Saturday 7:00pm – 9:30pm.

The Long Nightmare and Inferno Manner of Tanner Trails (North Aurora)

The Long Nightmare
2648 Mc Duffee Circle, North Aurora
Inferno Manner of Tanner Trails
2552 Mc Duffee Circle, North Aurora

Running from October 8 – 31, 2022. Hours are Sunday – Thursday (Dusk-10:00pm) and Friday – Saturday (Dusk till 11:00pm). Family friendly yard display featuring a blazing manor, haunted cornfield, and cemetery with many pneumatics, animatronics, and static props. Haunt was featured on WGN in 2022. Homeowners are collecting gently used coats and cash for Maddie’s Mitten March! These neighbors both have haunted houses you don’t want to miss! Just a few houses away, check them out. Lots of details in the electric chair, and skeleton dinner, graveyards, and more!

Oswego Area Halloween House Tour Route (33 minutes)

A: 2376 Lundquist Dr, Aurora, IL 60503
B: 2712 Lundquist Dr, Aurora, IL 60503
C: 224 Presidential Blvd, Oswego, IL 60543
D: 2393 Autumn Creek Blvd, Yorkville, IL 60560
E: 1433 Chestnut Ln, Yorkville, IL 60560

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Oswego Area

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

2376 Lundquist Drive (Aurora)

2376 Lundquist Drive, Aurora

Ready for viewing the second week of October, 2022. This is a kid-friendly display inspired by Hansel and Gretel witch’s house.

2712 Lundquist Drive (Aurora)

2712 Lundquist Drive, Aurora

New to the list for 2022! They have two window projectors, several large animatronics, a bleeding coffin, black lights, and several speakers playing creepy music and sounds. Lights and sound are on from dusk to 10:00PM every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night until November 6, 2022.

224 Presidential Blvd. (Oswego)

224 Presidential Blvd, Oswego

Opening Labor Day through Halloween for 2022 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. This haunt consists of hand built props, animatronics, store bought animatronics, fog machines, lights etc. Halloween night homeowners always have extra treats for adults and kids.

2393 Autumn Creek Blvd (Yorkville)

2393 Autumn Creek Blvd, Yorkville

From October 1st through the 31st- the house is available for viewing daily starting at 7:30pm until 10:00pm (on non-rainy days). Shows run every 15 minutes. The lady of the house has always been a Halloween enthusiast since she learned how to build her own gravestones as a kid. Over the years it evolved into a hobby and collection, and as technology has advanced so too has the presentation. With her husbands love of IT and her little knowledge about video editing it has only been elevated to turn into quite the spectacular show. Together they have taken their knowledge and skills to create a unique family friendly Halloween evening show for the city and surrounding area using video projection and whole house mapping. Tune to station 89.9 to hear the show. Or check them out on YouTube at https://youtu.be/wbsmCy7Eig4.

1433 Chestnut Lane (Yorkville)

1433 Chestnut Lane, Yorkville

Chestnut Cemetery is open for its fourteenth year! Filled with Halloween figures, gravestones, skeletons, witch and cauldron, one possessed figure floating above the cemetery and a casket and old wagon set up. Homeowners ask that visitors stay outside the fence line and arch for the time being until Halloween night when trick or treaters can enter if they dare to go to the front door for candy. The display will be lit every day weather pending from dusk till 10:00 PM until November 1, 2022. Check out their Facebook page called Chestnut Cemetery Halloween Display!

O’Hare Area Halloween House Tour Route (46 minutes)

A: 1012 Mapleton Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
B: 7101 W Berwyn Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
C: 2050 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
D: 641 W Kathleen Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016
E: 217 Norman Ct, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween Around O’Hare Airport

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

Bungalow Boo (Oak Park)

Bungalow Boo
1015 N. Mapleton Avenue, Oak Park

Open October 2 – October 31, 2022 from 5:00pm to 10:00 pm. Lights and animations come on at 5:00pm. They have over 30 carved pumpkin on display!

7101 W. Berwyn Ave (Norwood Park)

7101 W. Berwyn Avenue, Norwood Park, Chicago

“Hogsmeade On Harlem”, an all ages welcome Halloween yard haunt inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter. They will open October 1 – 31, 2022 and run every weekend in October from dusk to 10:00pm. Check out their Instagram @HogsmeadeOnHarlem to see pictures of the magic happening as they get ready for a wizardly October!

The Last Stop Haunt (Des Plaines)

The Last Stop Haunt
2050 Fargo Street, Des Plaines

Open October 5 – November 1, 2022 from dusk until 9:30pm Sunday – Thursday and until 10:30pm Friday- Saturday. This display has sound effects, music, static and animated props, and lighting!

Kreepers on Kathleen (Des Plaines)

Kreepers on Kathleen
641 W. Kathleen Drive, Des Plaines

This house is up and running October 8-31, 2022! This home haunt has a lot of animatronics and is running on weeknights from 6:00pm to 10:30pm and weekends 6:00pm to 11:30pm. Lots on animatronics and kid friendly. This family is collecting food for the Des Plaines Food Pantry. Please contribute by bringing any non-perishable food item.

Notes from the Homeowner: Scare factor 3 out of 10.

217 Norman Court (Des Plaines)

217 Norman Court, Des Plaines

Ready for viewing October 1, 2022 and open weekdays dusk until 9:00pm and weekends until 10:00pm. Special night with live actors ion Saturday October 29^th (might be too scary for small children). This year’s theme will feature a “CarnEVIL” display in the garage, a butcher shop, and a haunted cemetery. The display was the first place winner three years in a row for the Des Plaines’ Halloween Home Decorating Contest. Some gore, so best not for little kids.

Carol Stream/Bloomingdale Area Halloween House Tour Route (42 minutes)

A: 1214 Easton Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188 (The Haunting of Carol Scream)
B: 630 Oswego Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188
C: 392 Flint Trail, Carol Stream, IL 60188
D: 371 Canyon Trail, Carol Stream, IL 60188 (Canyon Trail Cemetery)
E: 22 Stonefield Dr, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
F: 156 Wellington Dr, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
G: 150 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
H: 250 Euclid Ct, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
I: 23W411 W Ardmore Ave, Roselle, IL 60172 (Dead End Cemetery)

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Carol Stream/Bloomingdale Area

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

The Haunting of Carol Scream (Carol Stream)

The Haunting of Carol Scream
1214 Easton Drive, Carol Stream

The Haunting of Carol Scream is an award-winning yard display with static props, motorized components, and other display elements. Find more details on their Facebook page. They are scheduled to be open October 1, 2022.

630 Oswego Drive (Carol Stream)

630 Oswego Drive, Carol Stream

New to the list for 2022! These homeowners have created a cemetery in their front yard packed with a giant skeleton.

392 Flint Trail (Carol Stream)

392 Flint Trail, Carol Stream

Opening October 3 – November 1, 2022 from 12:00pm – midnight, daily. Static props and some animatronics and projections. This haunt includes a 12-foot skeleton and great photo opportunities. Fun for all ages!

Canyon Trail Cemetery (Carol Stream)

Canyon Trail Cemetery
371 Canyon Trail, Carol Stream

Canyon Trail Cemetery has its own Facebook page with more photos and tons of information. You can stop by all day, but animatronics are on from October 8 –31, 2022 from dusk until 9:00 pm on Sundays through Thursdays, as well as from dusk until 10:00 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. This award winning house is one of my kids’ favorites with smoke and bubbles! If you do enjoy the display and want to say thanks, they are accepting cash donations for Just Giants Rescue, Inc and non-perishable food for Humanitarian Service Project in Carol Stream.

27 Stonefield Dr. (Glendale Heights)

27 Stonefield Dr, Glendale Heights

You can check out the decor any time. But, this homeowner created a walk-thru Haunted House. They are open 6:00pm – 10:00pm on October 30 and 3:00pm – 10:00pm on October 31, 2022.

156 Wellington Drive (Bloomingdale)

156 Wellington Drive, Bloomingdale

Family friendly display built with the help of their two little girls!This house has witches, spiders, lights and projected dancing skeleton videos. They will be adding a 12 foot skeleton next year!

Scarefield Way (Bloomingdale)

150 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale

This Halloween house is stirring up some potion in their witches caldron. Watch out for the recently buried and the spiders on the roof! Family friendly display that will be up and running October 3 – 31, 2022.

250 Euclid Court (Bloomingdale)

250 Euclid Court, Bloomingdale

This Jack-in-the-Box is sure to spook everyone on Halloween. Last year, this family’s display was up and running through Halloween with monsters, graveyard, and skeletons.

Dead End Cemetery (Roselle)

Dead End Cemetery Roselle
23W411 W. Ardmore Avenue, Roselle

This displays is open starting October 7, 2022. Sundays–Thursdays, dusk to 10:00pm, and Fridays–Saturdays, dusk to 11:00pm. Legend of Sleepy Hollow scarecrow oversees yard with several motorized props & many homemade props. Check out their Facebook page for more details.

North Suburbs Halloween House Tour Route (71 minutes)

A: 406 S Evergreen Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
B: 1426 Whispering Springs Cir, Palatine, IL 60074
C: 237 Mark Ln, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
D: 301 High Point Dr, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the North Suburbs

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

Haunted Evergreen Ave (Arlington Heights)

Haunted Evergreen Ave
406 S Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights

Brace yourself for our haunted doll, zombies, spiders, animatronics and more! This display has a scare factor of 2 out of 5. It’s available for viewing October 1-31, 2022 from 6pm-12am. You can also check out this display on Facebook and Instagram.

Spider Invasion (Palatine)

1426 N Whispering Springs Circle, Palatine

New to the list for 2022 is the Spider Invasion! Each year, this family picks a different theme and not only takes over their yard, but part of their neighbor’s yard too! Opening October 1 – 31, 2022 daily from dusk to 11:00pm. Complete with animated props, sound effects, and smoke on some evenings and Halloween!

Gandor Family Light Show (Lake Zurich)

Gandor Family Light Show
237 Mark Ln, Lake Zurich

I know it looks like Christmas, but it’s actually set to Halloween music! This family starts their lights show in October with Halloween music and then rides right into the holiday season after Halloween is over. Such a fun place to stop! Tune into 88.7FM and enjoy!

301 High Point Drive (Lindenhurst)

Courtesy of Reader

301 High Point Drive, Lindenhurst

Reader tip! If you are ever up north, check out this great light show set to music! 7500 lights programmed with your favorite Halloween music, nice decor, and excellent design!

Schaumburg Area Halloween House Tour Route (62 minutes)

A: 91 Shelley Ct, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
B: 1017 Aegean Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60193 (Fear of the Dark)
C: 720 Boxwood Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60193
D: 535 Slingerland Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60193 (Slingerland Slaughterhouse)
E: 819 Brookside Dr, Bartlett, IL 60103
F: 235 N Eastern Ave, Bartlett, IL 60103
G: 1314 Smoketree Ln, Bartlett, IL 60103
H: 407 Wildflower Way, Streamwood, IL 60107
I: 518 Wildflower Way, Streamwood, IL 60107 (88.1 FM)
J: 106 Somerset Dr, Streamwood, IL 60107 (House of Creeps)

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Northwest Suburbs

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

91 Shelley Court (Elk Grove Village)

91 Shelley Court, Elk Grove Village

Take a walk through the built path to meet all the creatures stiring in Terror in the Court. Fog and lighting provide an extra spooky experience. Animatronics line the front porch and will jump. Make sure to yell at the creatures as many are sound activated!

Fear of the Dark (Schaumburg)

Fear of the Dark
1017 Aegean Drive, Schaumburg

Opens October 1, 2022 and runs through October 31. Runs Sunday – Thursday 6:00pm – 10:00pm and Friday – Saturday 6:00pm – 11:00pm. This display can be viewed during the day as well, but no lights or special effects running. Their Halloween yard display changes every year with a new theme. Most animatronics are hand made, all scenes and backdrops are constructed and painted by owner. Homeowners are collecting monetary donations for Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter, and collecting non perishable food to benefit Schaumburg Township food pantry.

720 Boxwood Drive (Schaumburg)*

720 Boxwood Drive, Schaumburg

This house has lights, skeletons, spiders, and more! There is a car covered in spiderwebs in their front lawn! They are open for the season on October 9, 2021.

Slingerland Slaughter House (Schaumburg)

Slingerland Slaughterhouse
535 Slingerland Drive, Schaumburg

This house won Schaumburg’s spookiest house award last year! Open October 14 – 31, 2022 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm, nightly.

819 Brookside Drive (Bartlett)

819 Brookside Drive, Bartlett

This display is up and running for 2022 until Halloween. It’s a little scary and all of the decorations move, jump, and make noises. All of their neighbors (adults and kids) love it and ask about it every year!

Haunted Circus (Bartlett)*

Haunted Circus
235 N Eastern Avenue, Bartlett

This house has a haunted circus maze you walk through in their front yard. They have a ticket booth, clowns, and more!

1314 Smoketree Lane (Bartlett)

1314 Smoketree Lane, Bartlett

This display will be open October 1 – 31, 2022. Hours are dusk until 10:00pm weekdays and dusk until midnight Friday and Saturday. This pirate display is kid friendly with only a few jump scares. There are pillaging pirates, shipwrecks caused by the singing siren, colorful lights, a voodoo witches shack with trinkets and potions. Guests are able to walk through the display on path and see easter eggs from all Pirates of the Caribbean films. Beware the krakken and the cursed captain Davey Jones. Be sure to keep a weather eye on the horizon for the flash of green. Their brand new Instagram is @piratesofsmoketreecove.

407 Wildflower Way (Streamwood)

407 Wildflower Way, Streamwood

This is the first year on Kidlist and this house does not disappoint! Check out the creepy details in each window! Will be open by October 3, 2022.

518 Wildflower Way (Streamwood)

518 Wildflower Way, Streamwood

Don’t miss this ultimate Halloween house with music to the lights and handmade props! Tune to 88.1 FM. It is a 20 minute show to multiple songs including Stranger Things.

House of Creeps (Streamwood)

House of Creeps
106 Somerset Drive, Streamwood

If you want a good scare, this terrifyingly creepy carnival is full of talking animatronic figures. The homeowners will have candy, creepy music and a small haunted house from 7:00pm – 10:00pm on October weekends.

Far Northwest Suburbs Halloween House Tour Route (31 minutes)

A: 49 Greenbriar Dr, Gilberts, IL 60136 (Greenbriar Cemetery)
B: 95 Fay Ave, West Dundee, IL 60118
C: 1821 Westbury Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
D: 1821 Hartley Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Far Northwest Suburbs

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

Greenbriar Cemetery (Gilberts)

Greenbriar Cemetery
49 Greenbriar Drive, Gilberts

Greenbriar cemetery is a award winning free haunt open to all operating the entire month of October. As seen on WGN Chicago. This cemetery is spooky! Moving monsters, spooky fog and full graveyard. This homeowner has brought Greenbriar Graveyard to life! Homeowners host bonfires on the weekends, so you get the thrills and not the chills. They also have live actors on the weekends and the display runs from dusk to 10:00pm, daily.

Fright on Fay (West Dundee)

95 Fay Avenue, West Dundee

This yard haunt is kid-friendly, with no gore or violence. At night the yard is lit in a multitude of colors that the homeowners change every few days. These neighbors try to be out in the yard as much as possible throughout the week to hand candy out to visitors that stop by. They also take donations for the District 300 Food Pantry (although this is not required to enjoy the yard). Opening the last week in September through November 1, 2022.

Westbury Manor and Cemetery Walk Through Haunt (Algonquin)

Westbury Manor and Cemetery Walk Through Haunt
1821 Westbury Drive, Algonquin

Walk through this yard with a haunted graveyard featuring pneumatic, electronic, and static prop displays. Beware of the live actors on weekends and occasionally during the week. This display is available for viewing October 7-31, 2022 from dusk to 10pm. You can also check them out on Facebook and on their website.

Halloween Town (Algonquin)

Halloween Town
1821 Hartley Drive, Algonquin

The Halloween Town display can be seen starting in early October 2022. Inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas, the display features a 10-foot Jack Skellington, his dog Zero, his true love Sally, and the trick-or-treaters Lock, Shock, and Barrel. There is also a walk-through cemetery with moving and pneumatic props. Click here for the Facebook page.

South Suburbs Halloween House Tour Route (72 minutes)

A: 1207 Prospect Ave, Willow Springs, IL 60480
B: 5274 W 90th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
C: 9028 Sproat Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (Spirits on Sproat)
D: 5133 W 101st St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
E: 12407 S Melvina Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463
F: 8446 Cedar St, Orland Park, IL 60462
G: 12449 Walden Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491
H: 718 Ridge Rd, Lemont, IL 60439

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the South Suburbs

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

The Haunt on Prospect (Willow Springs)

1207 Prospect Avenue, Willow Springs

The haunt on prospect is open daily from dusk until midnight. They have two large 10 foot pumpkin reapers with a smaller pumpkin reaper grave yard. There is a homemade Frankenstein, large spider, and more to come!

Nightmare on 90th (Oak Lawn)

5273 W. 90th Street, Oak Lawn

This display contains multiple animatronics, scary scenes, and occasional actors! Opening October 7 – 31, 2022. Hours are Sunday – Thursday 7:00pm – 10:00pm and Friday – Saturday 7:00pm – 11:00pm.

Spirits on Sproat (Oak Lawn)

Spirits on Sproat
9028 Sproat Avenue, Oak Lawn

Love classic monsters from the movies, TV and pop culture? Come visit Spirits on Sproat, marking its 18th season in 2021. Enjoy humorous museum-like signage describing each character, creepy horror movie music mixed with sound effects, live scarers, two fun “find the monster” scavenger hunt games, front window music-and-lights show, and more. Check out Spirits on Sproat, which was named to the Horror Tourers Hall of Fame and featured on Svengoolie’s TV program. Check out details you can find on their website.

Caution: This display is recommended for those 5+.

Oak Lawn Haunted Barrens

Oak Lawn Haunted Barrens
5133 W. 101st Street, Oak Lawn

This family has been haunting for 7 years. Mostly homemade props, all ages display static and homemade motorized props fog and music.

Sally’s Nightmare on Melvina (Palos Heights)

Sally’s Nightmare on Melvina
12407 S Melvina Avenue, Palos Heights

Running October 1 – 31, 2022. Hours are Monday – Thursday dusk – 10:00pm and Friday – Sunday dusk – 11:00pm. This display is a family friendly Nightmare Before Christmas themed yard. Fun for the whole family and any Disney fan. Optional Monetary Donations for Project Fire Buddies.

8446 Cedar Street (Orland Park)

8446 Cedar Street, Orland Park

This house is very decorated and the kids in are area love it! They are ready for visitors now – Halloween 2022. They will be adding more animatronics throughout the week. Decor usually turns on at 4:00pm and turns off at 1:00am.

Devil’s Grove (Homer Glen)

12449 Walden Road, Homer Glen

Devil’s Grove is new to the list for 2022 and does not disappoint! Like it’s name, it is spooky and eerie! Weekday hours are dusk until 9:00pm and weekend hours are dusk until 10:00pm.

Alien Invasion in Lemont

Alien Invasion
718 Ridge Road, Lemont

Aliens invaded Lemont! Listen to the breaking news alien broadcast on 90.5 FM when you arrive at this house. You can also can the QR code while you are there to watch the video broadcast or click this link.

Oak Forest Area Halloween House Tour Route (33 minutes)

A: 5900 School St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
B: 5901 Liberty Square, Oak Forest, IL 60452
C: 16041 Long Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
D: 16322 64th Ct, Tinley Park, IL 60477 (Dark Shadows)
E: 6825 156th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
F: 8215 Wheeler Dr, Orland Park, IL 60462
G: 16744 Hilltop Ave, Orland Hills, IL 60487

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween Around Oak Forest

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

House of Shrieks (Oak Forest)

House of Shrieks
5900 School Street, Oak Forest

This family-friendly display has a lot of animated figures and runs Sunday through Thursday from 6-9pm and Friday and Saturday until 10:30pm.

Achter Acres (Oak Forest)

Achter Acres
5901 Liberty Square, Oak Forest

Open October 15 – October 31, 2022. This extensive display has two front yards taken over with decorations. Hours are Sunday – Thursday from dusk until 9:30pm and Friday – Saturday from dusk till 10:30pm.

16041 Long Ave (Oak Forest)*

16041 Long Avenue, Oak Forest

This pirate ship display is so cool! Kid friendly display with a pirate theme and lots to view. We haven’t been able to confirm this display for 2022 yet, so let us know if you stop by!

Dark Shadows (Tinley Park)

Dark Shadows
16322 64th Court, Tinley Park

This Halloween house will feature skeletons, and zombies that jump, spit, and talk to you. October 15 – 31, 2021 between 6:00pm – 9:00pm weekdays and 6:00pm – 10:00pm on weekends.

6825 156th Street (Oak Forest)

6825 156th Street, Oak Forest

This house is spooky, but kid friendly! This year they have expanded the Graveyard and as every year delivering a new theme to the front windows. This year it will be “The Spirit Parlor”. The haunting will be staring September 25, 2022 and runs every night, dusk until 11:30pm until November 1, 2022.

8215 Wheeler Drive (Orland Park)

8215 Wheeler Drive, Orland Park

Running by October 1 – 31, 2022! Coffins, an electric chair, clowns, and other figures cover this front yard.

Tainted Souls Park & Graveyard (Orland Hills)

Tainted Souls Park & Graveyard
16744 Hilltop Avenue, Orland Hills

See this house with spooky scenes throughout their front yard and driveway from 6-10pm. On Halloween there will be people in costume amongst the decorations from 5-7pm. Can you tell which figures are real or fake?!

Southwest Suburbs Halloween House Tour Route (71 minutes)

A: 17922 S McCabe Ln, Lockport, IL 60441
B: 1126 E Treeline Dr, Lockport, IL 60441
C: 1112 Nicholson St, Joliet, IL 60435 (Count Kuhajda’s Haunted Haus)
D: 21526 Carlton St, Crest Hill, IL 60403
E: 1806 Whispering Oaks Ct, Plainfield, IL 60586 (The Infested Oaks)
F: 1702 Whispering Oaks Dr, Plainfield, IL 60586 (Pumpkin Riot Productions)
G: 306 Meadow Lakes Dr, Shorewood, IL 60404
H: 1109 Butterfield Cir W, Shorewood, IL 60404
I: 21538 S Nadia Dr, Joliet, IL 60404
J: 22509 S Queens Ct, Joliet, IL 60404

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Southwest Suburbs

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

Creeper’s Curve (Lockport)

Creepers Curve
17922 S McCabe Lane, Lockport

Open all of October from dusk until 9:00pm on weeknights. Dusk until 11:00pm on weekends. Weekends may have live actor appearances. The haunt is free, but homeowners are collecting donations for the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno.

Lockport’s Children of the Corn (Lockport)

Lockport’s Children of the Corn
1126 E Treeline Drive, Lockport

Animatronics and fog machines make this display with many figures and scenes even spookier! Visit this one Fridays and Saturdays from dusk to 11pm, Sundays dusk until 10pm, and on Halloween night dusk until 10pm.

Count Kuhajda’s Haunted House (Joliet)

Count Kuhajda’s Haunted House
1112 Nicholson Street, Joliet

Walk through the front and back yard of this haunted house (you will need to get out of your car). Many animated characters, but nothing live to “spook” the younger visitors.

Note from the owners: “Open October weekends, Fridays 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Halloween 3:00pm – 9:00pm. Closed if raining. We’ve been haunting for over 20 years and have over 1000 visitors every season. Our haunt includes about 39 characters, many animated, in a variety of venues. Our creatures and tombstones are hand made. We do accept cash donations for 1Pet 1Vet, Rescue Service Dogs for our Veterans! Hope to see you this Fall! Check out our Facebook page. Happy Halloween from Mark & Nancy!”

Creepers on Carlton (Crest Hill)

Creepers on Carlton
21526 Carlton Street, Crest Hill

Look for skeletons everywhere (even on the roof!) and figures in the door and windows in this packed display. Open October 1 – 31, 2022. Weekdays dusk – 9:30pm. Friday – Saturday dusk – 10:30pm. This family-friendly yard display was also featured WGN News in 2020.

The Infested Oaks (Plainfield)

The Infested Oaks
1806 Whispering Oaks Court, Plainfield

The most talked about house this year has scenes from Stranger Things, including the body of Max hovering over their driveway. Max will not be levitating when winds are above 12 mph, so we recommend you checking the weather (or checking Instagram) before heading over to this one. You can visit any day of the week, however the lighting and special effects are on Fridays and Saturdays from 5-10pm, Sundays from 4-9pm, and Halloween Monday from 5-9pm. Please pay attention to posted signage and respect the neighbors while enjoying the display.

Pumpkin Riot Productions (Plainfield)

Pumpkin Riot Productions
1702 Whispering Oaks Drive, Plainfield

This family-friendly display is down the street from the Stranger Things display and has great scenes with pumpkins, skeletons, and fog.

Shorewood Cemetery

Shorewood Cemetery
306 Meadow Lakes Drive, Shorewood

Enter if you dare! This over the top display brings the cemetery to life with amazing animatronics. Live actors will be there Halloween weekend!

Crypt of Kipling Estates (Shorewood)

Crypt of Kipling Estates
1109 Butterfield Circle West, Shorewood

This haunted graveyard is family themed/oriented so nothing is overly scary for the kids. This house feature skeletons trying to escape their resting place, including the king of all skeletons! The rotten pumpkin king has joined the party this year too and he’s brought along some pumpkin friends to sing and tell jokes. Lights are on every night from dusk to 10:00pm, but projections and spooky music are featured on Friday-Sunday night. Two picture spots are also available; sit in an electric chair or pose at their haunted night background for a photo op.

21538 S Nadia Drive (Joliet)*

21538 S Nadia Drive, Joliet

Last year, this display was full of skulls, pumpkins, ghouls and much more! Check back for details on this year’s display.

22521 S Queens Court (Shorewood)

22521 S Queens Court, Shorewood

This display will be live starting Saturday, October 8, 2022 through Halloween. Lights are on Friday and Saturday from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Guests are welcome to walk to all the different scenes on the homeowners property. They have homemade pneumatic and motor props to view!

Far South Suburbs Halloween House Tour Route (76 minutes)

A: 24066 S Cicero Ave, Monee, IL 60449 (Monee Manor)
B: 23054 Lakeview Estates, Frankfort, IL 60423 (warning: 10+ yrs old and up)
C: 19821 S Glasgow Dr, Frankfort, IL 60423
D: 8907 Woodbine Ct, Tinley Park, IL 60487 (Timbers Pointe Cemetery)
E: 573 Lenox St, New Lenox, IL 60451 (Curse of the Glas House)
F: 248 Lenox St, New Lenox, IL 60451
G: 24361 Shawnee Ln, Manhattan, IL 60442 (Holiday House Projections)
H: 888 Arrowhead Dr, Elwood, IL 60421

Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Far South Suburbs

The following houses are listed in order of the driving route above. Get a preview of the decorations along with details on each display and viewing hours.

Monee Manor

Monee Manor
24066 S. Cicero Avenue, Monee

This front yard display has elaborate scenes and many home-built props. In it’s 9th year in operation, it runs every day through October 1 – 31, 2022 between dusk-Midnight (every night).

Red Death (Frankfort)

23054 Lakeview Estates Blvd., Frankfort

“Red Death” is a graveyard full of sickness, decay, and horror! Light go on at 6:00pm, daily and turn off at 11:00pm. The fog addition is on from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Friday – Sunday and the vomiting man is on daily from 8:00am – 11:00pm. This display includes 6 tombstones, 5 creatures, full size coffin (contains “vomiting man”), 4 decaying skulls scattered throughout display, 1 uncovered skeleton. Homeowners suggest the display is best for ages 10+!

Ghouls on Glasgow (Frankfort)

19821 S Glasgow Drive, Frankfort

Opening up October 7 – 31, 2022. Hours are Sunday-Thursday dusk – 9:00pm, Friday-Saturday dusk – 10:00pm. This house has a very large Halloween yard display with tons of animated homemade props and actors.They were eve featured on Fox News in 2021! They are collecting monetary donations for the Maddog Strong Foundation, which is a great local cause to the Frankfort area.

Timbers Pointe Cemetery (Tinley Park)

Timbers Pointe Cemetery
8907 Woodbrine Court, Tinley Park

Open October 6 – 31, 2022 from dusk until 9:00pm, Friday/Saturday until 10:30pm. This display is made up of an elaborate graveyard of spooky skeletons!

Curse of the Glas House (New Lenox)*

Curse of the Glas House
573 Lenox Street, New Lenox

Front yard display of Halloween tricks opening October 3, 2021. The 2021 marks the 18th year with witches, vampires, and a haunted pumpkin patch. On weekdays, the display is open from dusk to 9:00 pm. On weekends, the display is open dusk to 10:00 pm. Some weekends live actors are present, so be prepared for a scare! They are accepting monetary and toy donations for Advocate Childrens Hospital.

248 Lenox Street (New Lenox)

248 Lenox Street, New Lenox

Open October 1 – 31, 2022 from dusk until 10:00pm, daily. This creepy house is back at it again! There are details everywhere in the yard, porch, windows, and grass! Watch out for this spooky house!

Holiday House Projections (Manhattan)

Holiday House Projections
24361 Shawnee Lane, Manhattan

We will be running October 7 – 31, 2022 and every night (weather permitting) from dark until 10:30pm, 11:30pm on weekends. This family creates multiple scenes every year for Halloween and Christmas. The homeowner created a custom scary movie montage set to music, including singing pumpkins. The audio is broadcast over FM radio so people can watch from the safety and comfort of their car. To keep things fresh, he adds news scenes throughout the month leading up to Halloween! This year is a new Hocus Pocus theme. The homeowners will be raising money in support of their daughter’s neurological disorder, called misophonia. When you are at their home, they have a text to donate option!

888 Arrowhead Drive (Elwood)

888 Arrowhead Drive, Elwood

New to the list for 2022, this homeowner has only just begun! The hours 4:00pm- 11:00 pm, everyday. Open now through October 31, 2022!

Honorable Mention

13017 S. Avenue O (Chicago)

13017 S. Avenue O, Chicago

Outside of our Kidlist area, but we couldn’t leave it off the list. If you are ever driving down 90 towards Indiana, check out this house! The best hidden secret in the Hegewisch neighborhood for over 15 years, this yard haunt is open every night for viewing. They also have a Haunted House that is only open on select nights. For more information see their Facebook page.

Looking for more Halloween houses? Chicago Haunt Builders has an extensive list of Halloween decorated houses throughout Chicagoland.

Although it’s not decorated the same as the other houses on this list, it’s definitely worth mentioning that a homeowner on the southeast corner of Childs Street and South Pierce in Wheaton, not far from DuPage Fairgrounds, carves an enormous pumpkin that he grows himself. It’s incredibly impressive and worth driving by!

David Kosir, Realtor Exit Real Estate Partners

As an Illinois native, David Kosir comes with over 20 years of public safety experience in firefighting and telecommunications. He recognizes and values the trust his clients’ place in him and strives every day to exceed their expectations. Dave have a passion for real estate through his excellent communication skills and a warm and friendly approach.

Promises for his clients:
1. Makes sure his clients make good decisions throughout the entire process.
2. Treats your money likes it’s his money when it comes to negotiating deals.
3. Dave will be brutally honest with you.
4. Lastly, he strives to demonstrate the highest level of integrity and commitment, and to bring a little fun, into every real estate transaction.

In his spare time, Dave enjoys DIY projects, reading, sports, and most importantly spending time with family and friends. He also dedicate time to support public safety, military, hospital, school organizations through fundraisers.

David Kosir
Realtor Exit Real Estate Partners
4901 Main Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Cell: (708) 238-9374
Office: (630) 967-0400

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Deb Maslowski
November 7, 2021 8:01 pm

Now that the Halloween season is over, I wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed your list! My husband and I would pick a different group each weekend. We made it to all the houses! We appreciate all the work you do in putting together this list…all the details and pictures. We like that the houses were listed in alphabetical order as well as grouped by area. By the way, we live in New
Lenox and we are glad you had some houses from New Lenox listed.
Thanks again for the nice service you have provided!

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