2023 Best-Decorated Halloween Houses: Driving Routes, Photos, Map, Descriptions and More!

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We are dying to bring you our 7th 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.

Hocus pocus, its time to focus… on the best decorated houses for Halloween in Chicago’s suburbs! Local families have gone all out to create displays for everyone to enjoy. Neighbors all over Chicagoland deck out their houses with spooky decorations, punny gravestones, fog machines, bubbles, and more.

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!

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.)

2023 Best Decorated Halloween Houses in the Chicago Suburbs

It’s still early in the season, so some displays are still finishing up. We’re still waiting to hear back on a few great displays from 2022 as well, and we’ll be adding more throughout the season. Please remember that these are family homes in residential neighborhoods. 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.

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Jump to: Overall Map to find “Best Halloween Houses Near Me”

Brookfield Area | Downers Grove Area

Lombard Area | Elmhurst Area

North Naperville | South Naperville

Western Suburbs | Oswego Area

O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South

Brookfield Area Driving Route (27 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in Brookfield

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


A: 140 N Delaplaine Rd, Riverside, IL 60546

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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 4:00pm – 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.


B: 2524 S 8th Ave, North Riverside, IL 60546

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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, daily.


C: 3211 Harrison Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 (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!โ  Fun to visit during the day and at night.


D: 725 Barnsdale Rd, La Grange Park, IL 60526

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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!


E: 829 Barnsdale Rd, La Grange Park, IL 60526

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829 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park

This house will be ready for viewing on October 1, 2023. 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! New this year is a 12 foot terminator!


F: 836 Homestead Rd, La Grange Park, IL 60526 (The Haunted Mansion on Homestead)

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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 our whole family. This display is a loving recreation of Disney’s Haunted Mansion. Help the Haunted Mansion Band make music! Kids (of all ages) can mix and match instruments to help the band play! Make a donation to PUCK CANCER and a custom homemade glow-in-the-dark souvenir ghost will follow you home! (While supplies last). Tune into 88.7FM for music to accompany the display. Best viewing at night. This display is available for viewing October 1-31, 2023 from dusk to 9:00pm.


G: 3617 Morton Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513

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3617 Morton Avenue, Brookfield

This family has an unusual guest lurking over their house waiting for passerby. Check out their graveyard and pet spider!


H: 4208 Maple Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 (Halloween on Maple: Triple Feature)

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Halloween on Maple: Triple Feature
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 6 – 31, 2023 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Special lighting, fog, and audio featured! The 2023 theme is TRIPLE FEATURE starring Zombies, Martians, and an evil butcher. TikTok: halloweenonmaple 


I: 4412 Elm Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513 (Pirates on Elm)

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Pirates on Elm
4412 Elm Avenue, Brookfield

Pirate’s on Elm 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.


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Jump to: Overall Map to find “Best Halloween Houses Near Me”

Brookfield Area | Downers Grove Area

Lombard Area | Elmhurst Area

North Naperville | South Naperville

Western Suburbs | Oswego Area

O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


Downers Grove Area Driving Route (51 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in Downers Grove

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


A: 4057 Western Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558

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4057 Western Avenue, Western Springs

This family lights show with music is on from 6:45pm – 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!


B: 5332 Fair Elms Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558

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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!


C: 218 E Walnut St, Hinsdale, IL 60521

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!” These homeowners seem to add more each year!


D: 215 E Walnut St, Hinsdale, IL 60521

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!


E: 4113 Williams St, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Schiffers Halloween Insanity)

Schiffers Halloween Insanity
4113 Williams Street, Downers Grove

This display will be running by October 15, 2023. Hours for sound and animatronics are Sundaysโ€“Thursdays from 6:00pm โ€“ 9:00pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 6:00pm โ€“ 10:00pm. This house features a cemetery, multiple moving parts, and a haunted house walk through. Check out their Facebook page for more information.


F: 608 Ridgewood Ct, Oak Brook, IL 60523 (Backwoods of Ridgewood)

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Backwoods of Ridgewood
608 Ridgewood Ct., Oak Brook

Open October 5 – 31, 2023. Hours are Thursday and Sunday (dusk – 9:00pm), Friday – Saturday (dusk – 10:00pm), October 30 – 31 (dusk – 10:00pm).  After a short hiatus and a smaller display last year, we are finally able to bring the Backwoods of Sterling to Ridgewood. Intricate yard display themed with a story. Static, motorized and pneumatics with special Fx and lighting techniques. Great photo ops. Come see what you missed in 2021! Scare Factor: 5. Walk Through Haunt.


G: 4506 Fairview Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (It’s A Pirate’s Life For Me!)

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! Open from dusk – 10:00pm.


H: 5235 Park Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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5235 Park Avenue, Downers Grove

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


I: 4724 Middaugh Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Nightmare on Middaugh)

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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!! Itโ€™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! 


J(a): 6001 Pershing Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516

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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.

J(b): 5960 Pershing Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516 (Pershing Avenue Apocalypse)

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Pershing Avenue Apocalypse
5960 Pershing Ave, Downers Grove

Open October 1-31, 2023 from dusk till 9:00pm on weekdays and dusk till 10:00m on the weekends. It features a cemetery and morgue overrun by zombies and demons. You’ll find multiple animatronics, including a 9ft Predator of the Night,  9 ft werewolf, and buzzsaw! 


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Jump to: Overall Map to find “Best Halloween Houses Near Me”

Brookfield Area | Downers Grove Area

Lombard Area | Elmhurst Area

North Naperville | South Naperville

Western Suburbs | Oswego Area

O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


Lombard Area Driving Route (40 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in Lombard

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


A: 623 W. Beach Drive, Addison, IL 60101 (The Haunting of Beach Drive)

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The Haunting of Beach Drive
623 W. Beach Drive, Addison

A spooktacular yard which includes a large interactive graveyard, multiple 12 foot tall interactive creatures, a projector screen with spooky scenes, and lastly if you dare make your way to the other side of the yard to the tree of horror youโ€™ll meet our friends swinging and singing in the tree. Donโ€™t forget to clap, stomp, shout, or even dance to help our friends awake from their sleep. Hours are Monday – Thursday from 7:00pm – 9:00pm and Friday – Sunday from 7:00pm – 10:00pm.


B: 1447 Autumn Trail, Addison, IL 60101 (The Haunt on Autumn Trail)

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The Haunt on Autumn Trail
1447 W. Autumn Trail, Addison

This spooktacular haunt features some of the best large props like inferno, phantom, werewolf, pumpkin stack, spider, witch and her cauldron. Check out the cemetery where the werewolf resides! Inferno has his own pumpkin army! Projections to come soon. Open from dusk until 9:00pm on weekdays. Dusk until 10:00pm on weekends.

Note from homeowners, “Feel free to park and walk to activate some motion sensor props! A day time view is nice too, and great for the littles that might get scared! Please respect the neighbors and don’t use driveways to turn around. Park across the street. Happy Halloween season! We hope you enjoy our beloved haunt! Live actors planned for Halloween weather pending.”


C: 1540 W. Ascot Place, Addison, IL 60101

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1540 W. Ascot Place, Addison

Opening Monday, October 9, 2023 and running until November 1, 2023. Lights are on daily from 7:00pm until 10:00pm.


D: 1441 W. Woodland Ave., Addison, IL 60101 (The Clown Show on Woodland)

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The Clown Show on Woodland
1441 W. Woodland Avenue, Addison

Come one, come all to see the greatest clown show in the Midwest! Lights and action starts at dusk with plenty of creepy photo opportunities and interactions. Integrated fog will hit the entertainment on weekends only and all day on Halloween! New additions every year!


E: 218 N Pioneer Dr, Addison, IL 60101 (Haunted Graveyard of 218)

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Haunted Graveyard of 218
218 N. Pioneer Drive, Addison

This yard is packed full of ghoulish fun! 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!


F: 629 N Grace St, Lombard, IL 60148 (Grace Street Graveyard)

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Grace St. Graveyard
629 N. Grace Street, Lombard

Grace St. Graveyard will be up and running October 1, 2023. 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/electronic donations for the Almost Home Foundation. (Grace St. is under construction from Sunset to Prairie Avenue. You can only head south on Grace St. Families can park at the Lombard Lagoon and walk over to the display)


G: 239 E Sunset Ave, Lombard, IL 60148 (Sinister Sunset)

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Sinister Sunset
239 E. Sunset Avenue, Lombard

Opening October 1 – 31, 2023 has a static display all season and adds actors on Halloween night! They are open from 3:00pm – 10:00pm, nightly.


H: 417 W Woodland Ave, Lombard, IL 60148

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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!


I: 1032 S Villa Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181

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1032 S. Villa Avenue, Villa Park

Display growing every year. This family is so happy to have visitors that enjoy Halloween as much as they do!


Elmhurst Area Driving Route (32 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in Elmhurst

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


A: 64 E Dewey Ave, Northlake, IL 60164

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64 Dewey Avenue, Northlake

Welcome to the Crimson Manor Cemetery! Enter if you dare!


B: 250 N Michigan St, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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250 N. Michigan Ave,. Elmhurst

Stop by any time. This display is created by the 13 year old using almost all of his own money. He is so excited to share his excitement for Halloween with all of his neighborhood.


C: 261 W. North Ave., Elmhurst 60126

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261 W North Avenue, Elmhurst

This display is always on, but best viewed at night! Family friendly with new inflatables added each year. 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. Should be up and running September 22, 2023.


D: 905 Dolores Dr, Bensenville, IL 60106 (The Haunting on Dolores Drive)

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The Haunting on Dolores Drive
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.


E: 314 S Cedar Ave, Wood Dale, IL 60191 (Dead End Cemetery)

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Dead End Cemetery
314 S Cedar Avenue, Wood Dale

We love having this spooky cemetery on our list every year. Watch out or you will be next! Visit daily from dusk until 10:00pm.


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Jump to: Overall Map to find “Best Halloween Houses Near Me”

Brookfield Area | Downers Grove Area

Lombard Area | Elmhurst Area

North Naperville | South Naperville

Western Suburbs | Oswego Area

O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


North Naperville Driving Route (54 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in North Naperville

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


A: 4440 Burgundy Pl, Lisle, IL 60532 (Pumpkin Lordโ€™s Twisted Vines of Doom)

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Pumpkin Lordโ€™s Twisted Vines of Doom
4440 Burgundy Place, Lisle

Evil has taken root in the cemetery as the Pumpkin Lord and his minions, who grow on Halloween like malignant vines, scour the land, collecting unwilling sacrifices as their twisted power grows!


B: 5S670 Heather Ct, Naperville, IL 60540

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5s670 Heather Court, Naperville

Coming later in October due to some home construction projects. There is a giant window video projection that includes the sewer scene from โ€œItโ€, a scene from the 2018 remake of โ€œHalloweenโ€, 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. 


C: 10 W 13th Ave, Naperville, IL 60563 (Horror on 13th)

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Horror on 13th
10 W 13th Avenue, Naperville

Opening on October 6, 2023. 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!


D: 1128 Candlenut Dr, Naperville, IL 60540

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1128 Candlenut Drive, Naperville

The display will be ready on September 15, 2023 for viewing. Lots of spooky skeletons and details at this Halloween House!


E: 220 N Whispering Hills Dr, Naperville, IL 60540 (NaperWade Graveyard)

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NaperWade Graveyard
220 N Whispering Hills Drive, Naperville

This haunted yard features a mausoleum and a foggy graveyard. They will be up and running by October 7, 2023. Hours are dusk – 10:00pm. Check their Facebook page for more details.


F: 2S729 Williams Rd, Warrenville, IL 60555

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2S729 Williams Road, Warrenville

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


G: 1293 Yellowpine Dr, Aurora, IL 60506 (Aurora Symphony of Lights)

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Aurora Symphony of Lights
1293 Yellowpine, Aurora

Aurora Symphony of Lights will be lighting up on Friday, October 13, 2023. The show will go from October 13 through the weekend after Halloween. Hours are 5:00pm to 10:00pm, nightly. Tune the radio to 89.9 FM and have some fun!


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Jump to: Overall Map to find “Best Halloween Houses Near Me”

Brookfield Area | Downers Grove Area

Lombard Area | Elmhurst Area

North Naperville | South Naperville

Western Suburbs | Oswego Area

O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


South Naperville Driving Route (57 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in South Naperville

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


A: 1504 Pine Dr, Woodridge, IL 60517

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1504 Pine Drive, Woodridge

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!


B: 2924 Brentwood Ct, Woodridge, IL 60517

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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, giant 12 foot witch, fog machine and lights to music on 89.9 FM. New this year is a dark portal! Open by October 1, 2023.


C: 703 Muirhead Ct, Naperville, IL 60565 (Muirhead Cemetery)

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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!


D: 5 Speckman Ct, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

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5 Speckman Court, Bolingbrook

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


E: 2612 River Woods Dr, Naperville, IL 60565 (Nightmare In Naperville)

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Nightmare In Naperville
2612 River Woods Drive, Naperville

Open October 1, 2023 through November 5, 2023 from dusk to 9:00pm. 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.


F: 225 Ridgefield Ln, Naperville, IL 60565 (The Fog Bog)

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The Fog Bog
225 Ridgefield Lane, Naperville

Don’t miss this house! Open October 6-8, 2023 5:00pm – 9:00pm, October 13 – 15, 2023 5:00pm – 9:00pm, October 20-31 (every day) 5:00pm – 9:00pm, October 27 – 28, 2023 from dusk – 10:00pm. Lights and singing pumpkins will be on every night! Tune into 97.3FM (weather permitting).


G: 544 Gateshead Dr, Naperville, IL 60565

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544 Gateshead Drive, Naperville

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


H: 29 Springlake Dr, Naperville, IL 60564 (Evil’s Nightmare Haunted Experience)

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

Display begins in October with the yard display open for the month. The full walk-though experiences from October 27-28 and October 31, 2023, with lots of animated props, actors, scenery and effects. Super scary and not for young children during the walk though.


I: 4016 Champion Rd, Naperville, IL 60564

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4016 Champion Road, Naperville

Colorful lights and witches galore! Family friendly display that keeps growing as the season goes on. New this year is a 12 foot skeleton!


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Jump to: Overall Map to find “Best Halloween Houses Near Me”

Brookfield Area | Downers Grove Area

Lombard Area | Elmhurst Area

North Naperville | South Naperville

Western Suburbs | Oswego Area

O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


Western Suburb Driving Route (65 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Western Suburbs

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


A: 901 Sheehan Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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901 Sheehan Avenue, Glen Ellyn

Halloween set up will be opening two weeks before Halloween. This homeowner goes all out with a family friendly display that is just the right amount of spooky! This year’s theme is the “Abandoned Carnival”.


B: 85 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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85 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn

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


C: 917 E Evergreen St, Wheaton, IL 60187

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917 E. Evergreen, Wheaton

Opening October 1 – 31, 2023 between sunset and 10:00pm, daily. This Ghostbusters theme house has a giant Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man with the Ghostbusters saving the day!


D: 461 Silverwood Ct, Winfield, IL 60190 (Silverwood Screams)

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Silverwood Screams
461 Silverwood Court, Winfield

Running from September 15 – October 31, 2023, daily between 6:00pm – 10:00pm. The family-friendly Silverwood Screams cemetery is set at the end of a dark and cursed cul-de-sac. Youโ€™ll witness ground-breaking zombies, skeletons running amok, a soaring witch and dozens of other spooky sights โ€“ all under the watchful eye of a 12-foot, pumpkin-headed demon.


E: 333 Church St, West Chicago, IL 60185 (Horroween333)

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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.


F: 1202 Thrun Dr, Batavia, IL 60510

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1202 Thrun Drive, Batavia

This display is open Monday through Thursday from 6:30pm – 9:30pm and Friday through Sunday is 6:30pm – 10:00pm. The Evil Dead on Thrun display is themed after the evil dead and army of darkness franchise. Much of the items were built by the homeowner, with some store bought props as well.


G: 969 Ekman Drive, Batavia, IL 60510 (Lights on Ekman)

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Lights on Ekman
969 Ekman Drive, Batavia

This is a spectacular lights show with music runs from October 6 – 31, 2023! Fun for all ages. Tune in to 99.1FM when you arrive.


H: 714 Morton St, Batavia, IL 60510 (Midnight on Morton)

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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 13-31, 2023. Sunday – Thursday 7:00pm – 9:00pm and Friday – Saturday 7:00pm – 9:30pm.


I: 2552 Mc Duffee Cir, North Aurora, IL 60542 (Inferno Manner of Tanner Trails)
J: 2648 Mc Duffee Cir, North Aurora, IL 60542 (The Long Nightmare)

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Photo courtesy of the homeowner.

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

Running from October 9 – 31, 2023. Hours are Sunday – Thursday (Dusk – 10:00pm) and Friday – Saturday (Dusk – 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!


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Oswego Area Driving Route (41 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in Oswego

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


A: 2712 Lundquist Dr, Aurora, IL 60503

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2712 Lundquist Drive, Aurora

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 until 10:00pm every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night until Halloween.


B: 408 Hackney Ln, Oswego, IL 60543

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408 Hackney Lane, Oswego

Family friendly yard display where Winston the 12โ€™ Skelton and his friends have taken control of the graveyard.


C: 224 Presidential Blvd, Oswego, IL 60543

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224 Presidential Blvd, Oswego

The front yard display runs Sunday – Thursday 6:00pm – 9:00pm and they have a walkthrough Friday – Saturday 6:00pm – 9:30pm. On walkthrough nights, the homeowners give out popcorn and hot chocolate. This haunt consists of hand built props, animatronics, store bought animatronics, fog machines, lights etc.


D: 2393 Autumn Creek Blvd, Yorkville, IL 60560

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2393 Autumn Creek Blvd, Yorkville

From October 1st through the 31st, the house is available for viewing Thursday – Sunday 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.


E: 1433 Chestnut Ln, Yorkville, IL 60560

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1433 Chestnut Lane, Yorkville

Chestnut Cemetery will be opened  for its fifteenth year October 1, 2023! 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 10:00pm until November 1, 2023. Check out their Facebook page called Chestnut Cemetery Halloween Display!


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South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


O’Hare Area Driving Route (78 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween Around O’Hare Airport

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A: 1015 Mapleton Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 (Bungalow Boo)

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Bungalow Boo
1015 N. Mapleton Avenue, Oak Park

Open daily in October from 5:00pm to 10:00 pm. Lights and animations come on at 5:00pm. They have over 30 carved pumpkins on display!


B: 1105 N Taylor Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

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1105 N. Taylor Avenue, Oak Park

This family loves Halloween and wants to share their joy with other families. They turn on all the lights everyday from 6:00pm – 7:00am.


C: 515 W Henderson St, Chicago, IL 60641

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5515 West Henderson Street, Chicago

This display isn’t just one house, it is 5 houses! They are all decorated in a haunted pirate theme. All at the intersection of Henderson and Linder.


D: 7101 W Berwyn Ave, Chicago, IL 60656

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7101 W. Berwyn Avenue, Norwood Park, Chicago

Harwood Hollows is a Harry Potter-inspired display with new themes and elements each year. 2023’s theme will be โ€œForbidden Forrestโ€ with magical creatures, haunting ghosts, and evil wizards creeping among the trees. If you get lost, just follow the spiders! They are open every Friday-Sunday from dusk until 10:00pm, October 6-31 2023. Actors on October 28, 29, and 31. Free Butterbeer and Ice Cream on Halloween Night!


E: 2050 Fargo Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 (The Last Stop Haunt)

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The Last Stop Haunt
2050 Fargo Street, Des Plaines

Open in October 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!


F: 641 W Kathleen Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (Kreepers on Kathleen)

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Kreepers on Kathleen
641 W. Kathleen Drive, Des Plaines

This kid-friendly 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. This family is collecting food for the Des Plaines Food Pantry. Please contribute by bringing any non-perishable food item.

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


G: 217 Norman Ct, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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217 Norman Court, Des Plaines

Ready for viewing October 7, 2023 and open weekdays dusk until 9:00pm and weekends until 10:00pm. *Special night; Live Actors interactive night on Saturday, October 28, 2023 (might be too scary for small children). This year we will feature The Exorcist display in garage, CarnEvil, and Cemetery. The display was the first place winner four years in a row for the Des Plaines’ Halloween Home Decorating Contest. Some gore, so best not for little kids.


H: 406 S Evergreen Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (Haunted Evergreen Ave)

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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 daily from 6:00pm-12:00am. You can also check out this display on Facebook and Instagram.


I: 91 Shelley Ct, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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91 Shelley Court, Elk Grove Village

Open October 1-31, 2023, daily between 5:00pm – 11:00pm. Take a walk through the built path to meet all the creatures stirring 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!


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Western Suburbs | Oswego Area

O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


Carol Stream/Bloomingdale Driving Route (45 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in Carol Stream

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


A: 1214 Easton Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188 (The Haunting of Carol Scream)

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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. Mix of vintage and modern Halloween decoration that is sure to please all of your Halloween senses. Great fun for all ages. Free experience. They are scheduled to be open October 6, 2023, daily from 5:30pm – 9:00pm.


B: 630 Oswego Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188

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630 Oswego Drive, Carol Stream

Running now through Halloween 2023. These homeowners have created a cemetery in their front yard packed with a giant skeleton.


C: 392 Flint Trail, Carol Stream, IL 60188

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392 Flint Trail, Carol Stream

Static props and some animatronics and projections. This haunt includes a 12-foot skeleton and great photo opportunities. Fun for all ages!


D: 371 Canyon Trail, Carol Stream, IL 60188 (Canyon Trail Cemetery)

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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 7 โ€“31, 2023 from dusk until 9:00pm on Sundays through Thursdays, as well as from dusk until 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday nights. This award winning house is one of my kids’ favorites with smoke and bubbles! Extensive/National award winning Haunt. Dozens of unique, hand made animatronic / moving props including full facade on the house. Featured by multiple news organizations. 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.


E: 27 Stonefield Dr, Glendale Heights, IL 60139

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27 Stonefield Dr, Glendale Heights

You can check out the decor any time. But, this homeowner created a walk-thru Haunted House for closer to Halloween.


F: 2141 Brittany Ln, Glendale Heights, IL 60139

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2141 Brittany Lane, Glendale Heights

This year the display for Halloween opened on October 7, 2023 and will be running nightly from 4:30pm – 10:30pm.  There are over 5700 lights programmed to music which can be heard on 88.5 FM.


G: 156 Wellington Dr, Bloomingdale, IL 60108

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156 Wellington Drive, Bloomingdale

Family friendly display built with the help of their two little girls! Open from October 1-31, 2023 Monday-Thursday 6:00pm – 10:00pm and Friday-Sunday 6:00pm – 11:00pm. This house has witches, spiders, lights, a 12 foot skeleton, and projected dancing skeleton videos.


H: 150 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (Scarefield Way)

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Scarefield Way
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 gets added to every year. My kids love driving by and seeing their graveyard!


I: 23W411 W Ardmore Ave, Roselle, IL 60172 (Dead End Cemetery)

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

This displays is open starting October 6, 2023. Sundaysโ€“Thursdays, dusk to 10:00pm, and Fridaysโ€“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.


J: 6N318 Harvey Rd, Medinah, IL 60157 (Harveyโ€™s Hellhouse)

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Harveyโ€™s Hellhouse
6N318 Harvey Rd., Medinah

Donโ€™t be late, our tea party awaits. Harvey the bunny will be your host for the evening. Treats are on us, tricks are on you. Walk-thru haunt with actors. Dates: Fridays and Saturdays from 6:00pm – 9:30pm and Sundays from 6:00pm – 9:00pm throughout the month of October. Halloween day from 4:30pm – 9:30pm.


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North Naperville | South Naperville

Western Suburbs | Oswego Area

O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


North Suburbs Driving Route (115 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the North Suburbs

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


A: 4715 W Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60025

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4715 West Lake Ave., Glenview

This display is a family friendly haunt. Small but spooky! Perfect for all ages.


B: 3118 Oliver Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062

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3118 Oliver Lane, Northbrook

This display comes in two parts, the homeowners yard with a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed. This year, they are adding another whole house worth of decorations as a Haunted Mansion cemetery across the street in a rain detention area. Both displays will be up by the 10th of October. This haunt is kid-friendly!


C: 1042 Gordon Terrace, Deerfield, IL 60015 (Chainsaw Manor)

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Chainsaw Manor
1042 Gordon Terrace, Deerfield

As daylight fades and shadows lengthen, Chainsaw Manor emerges from the darkness to captivate your senses. Stroll along the sidewalk, guided by the flickering glow of eerie lighting, and immerse yourself in a world where mist-filled air and carefully crafted decorations bring haunted tales to life. The air thickens with fog, adding an extra layer of mystique to your journey.

Chainsaw Manor beckons with a mesmerizing array of eerie delights. Wander through mist-laden paths and encounter a haunting graveyard, a mysterious coffin, and a towering 10-foot werewolf. Skeletons dance in the shadows, while massive inflatables cast an enchanting spell.

By visiting Chainsaw Manor, youโ€™re not only treating yourself to some spooky entertainment but also making a meaningful contribution to the NICU at Lurie Childrenโ€™s Hospital of Chicago. Your support helps give newborns and their families the care and hope they deserve.


D: 988 Providence Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (Tadelman’s Spooktacular Asylum)

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Tadelman’s Spooktacular Asylum
988 Providence Lane, Buffalo Grove

Opening October 5, 2023.  Hours are Sunday – Thursday from 5:00pm – 9:00pm and Friday – Saturday from 5:00pm – 10:00pm. This very large display has many animatronics and several themes that are interactive for people to activate. There are many things children can play with. It has many skeletons and animals.  There are many smaller animatronics for children to press buttons or clap.There are different musical options including a moving Jack in the Box and more carnival fun, including many unique characters. Donation box is for the American Cancer Society. Any donations are appreciated. 


E: 1426 Whispering Springs Cir, Palatine, IL 60074 (Bones and Potions Laundry Service)

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Bones and Potions Laundry Service
1426 N Whispering Springs Circle, Palatine

New to the list for 2023 is the Bones and Potions Laundry Service! 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, 2023 daily from dusk to 10:00pm Monday – Thursday and dusk – 11:00pm on weekends. New this year is a haunted walk-thru experience. They are excepting non perishables food donations for local food pantry as well as monetary donations for pantry as well. 

Note from Homeowner: “DARE you get your laundry serviced at this rundown and haunted laundry service. We promise to return your clothes in the best condition possible. It’s not like you have ever seen before! Sounds and music nighly with animtronics. Fog and other special effects on the weekend.”


F: 237 Mark Ln, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (Gandor Family Light Show)

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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 October 20, 2023 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!


G: 1288 Viola Ln, Volo, IL 60073 (Screaming Hills)

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Screaming Hills
1288 Viola Lane, Volo

Running October 1 – 31, 2023 from dusk – 10:00pm. Kid friendly haunt featuring a portal to the underworld, 12 foot skeletons, giant pumpkin,  graveyard, and projections and more! 


H: 415 Eastview Ave, Lakemoor, IL 60051 (Scary Sherri’s on Eastview)

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Scary Sherri’s on Eastview
415 Eastview Ave, Lakemoor

Scary award winning home haunted house walkthrough with live actors, scares, 15 detailed scenes, and fun! Dates open: Friday, Sept 30th, 6:00pm – 11:00pm, Saturday, Oct 1st 6:00pm – 11:00pm, Sunday, Oct 2nd 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Friday, Oct. 6th, 6:00pm – 11:00pm, Saturday, Oct. 7th, 6:00pm – 11:00pm, Sunday Oct 8th , 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Friday, Oct. 13th, 6:00pm – 11:00pm, Saturday, Oct. 14th, 6:00pm – 11:00pm, Sunday, Oct. 15th 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Friday, Oct. 20th, 6:00pm – 11:00pm, Saturday, Oct. 21st, 6:00pm – 11:00pm, Sunday, Oct. 22nd 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Friday, Oct. 27th, 6:00pm – 11:00pm, Saturday, Oct. 28th, 6:00pm – 11:00pm, Sunday, Oct. 29th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Monday, Oct. 30th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Tuesday, Oct. 31st, 6:00pm – 9:00pm.


I: 25418 Knolls Ct, Lake Villa, IL 60046

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25418 W. Knolls Court,, Lake Villa

Note from the homeowners, “We have many drive-by lookers just to catch a glimpse of our 12-foot skeleton, โ€œFred,โ€ along with many other additions, such as the inferno skeleton, leering skeleton, and Demogorgon. We have many other skeletons, tomb stones, blow-molds, and singing pumpkins.Our display โ€œcomes aliveโ€ at night when the ominous lights accentuate their spooky features. We ask that viewers stay behind our fence. There is also photo-op area for you to snap a spooky picture. Decorations will remain onsite thru the first week of November. Viewing times can be throughout the day. Our haunt hours are as the following: Sunday – Thursday: dusk – 8:30pm; Friday – Saturday: dusk – 10:00pm. We occasionally give out free treats!”


J: 301 High Point Dr, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

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301 High Point Drive, Lindenhurst

This great light show is set to music! 7500 lights programmed with your favorite Halloween music, nice decor, and excellent design.


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North Naperville | South Naperville

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O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


Northwest Suburbs Driving Route (46 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Northwest Suburbs

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


A: 1017 Aegean Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60193 (Fear of the Dark)

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Fear of the Dark
1017 Aegean Drive, Schaumburg

Opens October 1, 2023 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.


B: 720 Boxwood Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60193

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720 Boxwood Drive, Schaumburg

This house has lights, skeletons, spiders, and more! There is a car covered in spiderwebs in their front lawn!


C: 535 Slingerland Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60193 (Slingerland Slaughterhouse)

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Slingerland Slaughterhouse
535 Slingerland Drive, Schaumburg

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


D: 805 Vassar Ln, Schaumburg, IL 60193 (VooDoo on Vassar)

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VooDoo on Vassar
805 Vassar Lane, Schaumburg

This is a scary show, but they will also do a low scare version for younger audiences. VooDoo on Vassar is open October 19-23 & 25-31. Sunday – Thursday 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Friday – Saturday 7:00pm – 11:00pm, and on Halloween from 3:00pm – 11:00pm. Sundays are Blackout nights where they turn off all the lights and make you go through with only a glow stick. Mondays are clown takeover nights. Thursday, October, 26 is Bloodbath night (half-off if you wear white). They ask for a $5 donation that goes towards the hardworking actors & crew that set this up every year.


E: 1801 Aspen Drive, Hanover Park, IL 60133

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1801 Aspen Drive, Hanover Park

Open October 6 – Halloween. Hours are Sunday – Thursday between dusk and 10:00pm. Open Friday – Saturday from dusk – 11:00pm. Spooky has hit the neighborhood. Be prepared to see a creepy graveyard, a butchers hideout, a dungeon of terror, and a toxic wasteland.


F: 235 N Eastern Ave, Bartlett, IL 60103 (Haunted Circus)

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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!


G: 1314 Smoketree Ln, Bartlett, IL 60103

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1314 Smoketree Lane, Bartlett

Opening October 1- 31, 2023. 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.


H: 407 Wildflower Way, Streamwood, IL 60107

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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!


I: 518 Wildflower Way, Streamwood, IL 60107 (88.1 FM)

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. Opening October 6, 2023!


J: 106 Somerset Dr, Streamwood, IL 60107 (House of Creeps)

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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.


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North Naperville | South Naperville

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O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


Far Northwest Suburbs Driving Route (31 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Far Northwest Suburbs

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


A: 49 Greenbriar Dr, Gilberts, IL 60136 (Greenbriar Cemetery)

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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 9:00pm sunday-Thursday and until10:00pm Friday- Saturday. 


B: 95 Fay Ave, West Dundee, IL 60118 (Fright on Fay)

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Fright on Fay
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).


C: 1821 Westbury Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102 (Westbury Manor and Cemetery Walk Through Haunt)

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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 6 – 31, 2023 from dusk to 10:00pm. You can also check them out on Facebook and on their website.


D: 1821 Hartley Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102 (Halloween Town)

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Halloween Town
1821 Hartley Drive, Algonquin

The Halloween Town display can be seen starting in early October 2023. 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.


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North Naperville | South Naperville

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O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


South Suburbs Driving Route (49 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the South Suburbs

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


A: 1207 Prospect Ave, Willow Springs, IL 60480 (The Haunt on Prospect)

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The Haunt on Prospect
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!


B: 5273 W 90th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (Nightmare on 90th)

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Nightmare on 90th
5273 W. 90th Street, Oak Lawn

This display contains multiple animatronics, scary scenes, and occasional actors! Hours are Sunday โ€“ Thursday 7:00pm โ€“ 10:00pm and Friday โ€“ Saturday 7:00pm โ€“ 11:00pm.


C: 9028 Sproat Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (Spirits on Sproat)

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Spirits on Sproat
9028 Sproat Avenue, Oak Lawn

Love classic monsters from the movies, TV, literature, and pop culture? Come visit Spirits on Sproat, celebrating our biggest season yet this year. In 2023, we’ll be open 21 nights (weather permitting) and we’re adding many new creatures and features designed to give you nightmares, as well as all the old favorites we’ve put on display since 2004. And, as is true every year, we’re still home to the most terrifying live Michael Myers you’ve ever encountered (rest assured he won’t scare little ones or seniors). This popular home haunt, visited by thousands every Halloween season, showcases nearly 120 charactersโ€”most being custom-made replicas of your favorite scary movie creatures and horror iconsโ€”plus several originals. 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 twice on Svengoolie’s TV program! For more details, visit their website.

Caution: This display is recommended for those 5+.


D: 5133 W 101st St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (Oak Lawn Haunted Barrens)

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

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


E: 10604 Moody Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (Maniax on Moody)

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Maniax on Moody
10604 Moody Ave., Chicago Ridge

This yard is packed to the brim with creepy creatures! Their “maniax” are static and animatronic. Come check out this spook when you are in the area!


F: 7112 W 115th St, Worth, IL 60482 (The Kozy Kauldron)

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The Kozy Kauldron
7112 W. 115th Street, Worth

Will Dead Pirate Ribberts win the battle over evil Fredd the Giant Spider and win the hand of Miranda Mer’Maid? Or will Red the Reaper claim his soul?? Stop by this family friendly yard display to find out. Tons of pumpkins, motorized props, and lighting effects. Great photo ops! Hours starting October 13th: Sunday – Thursday dusk until 10:00pm, Friday – Saturday dusk until 11:00pm (weather permitting, check their Facebook page for updates)


G: 12600 73rd Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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12600 S. 73rd Ave., Palos Heights

Open on work nights from dusk until 9:30pm. Open Fridays and Saturdays until 10:30pm. This haunt is a combinations of animatics, pneumatic props, music haunts and scares!


H: 12407 S Melvina Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463 (Sally’s Nightmare on Melvina)

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

Running October 1 – 31, 2023. 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.


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North Naperville | South Naperville

Western Suburbs | Oswego Area

O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


Lemont Area Driving Route (42 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween Around Lemont

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


A: 8446 Cedar St, Orland Park, IL 60462

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8446 Cedar Street, Orland Park

This house is very decorated and the kids in are area love it! They are ready for visitors now through Halloween 2023. They will be adding more animatronics throughout the week. Decor usually turns on at 4:00pm and turns off at 1:00am.


B: 12351 Derby Ln, Orland Park, IL 60467 (Gloomy Oaks Manor)

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Gloomy Oaks Manor
12351 Derby Lane, Orland Park

Features 30+ animations, projections, larger than life creatures. This year features the Medieval Gothic Ruins, Gloomy Oaks Rotten Pumpkin Patch, and haunted doll house. This haunt was featured on all major news broadcasting stations. Open Monday-Thursday, dusk – 9:00pm and Friday – Sunday, dusk – 10:00pm. (WEATHER PERMITTING)


C: 12449 Walden Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491 (Devil’s Grove)

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Devil’s Grove
12449 Walden Road, Homer Glen

Devil’s Grove 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. They will be collecting donations for their local animal shelter, Tender Loving Care (TLC). Monetary donations (QR code at house), towels, food, puppy pads, etc. are much appreciated.


D: 718 Ridge Rd, Lemont, IL 60439 (Haunted Harvest)

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Haunted Harvest
718 Ridge Road, Lemont

Opening October 9, 2023. The new theme this year will be “Haunted Harvest”. 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.”


E: 1126 E Treeline Dr, Lockport, IL 60441 (Lockportโ€™s Children of the Corn)

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Lockportโ€™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 11:00pm, Sundays dusk until 10:00pm, and on Halloween night dusk until 10:00pm.


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North Naperville | South Naperville

Western Suburbs | Oswego Area

O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


Oak Forest Area Driving Route (35 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in Oak Forest

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


A: 5900 School St, Oak Forest, IL 60452 (House of Shrieks)

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House of Shrieks
5900 School Street, Oak Forest

This family-friendly display has a lot of animated figures and runs Sunday through Thursday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday until 10:30pm.


B: 5901 Liberty Square, Oak Forest, IL 60452 (Achter Acres)

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Achter Acres
5901 Liberty Square, Oak Forest

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.


C: 16041 Long Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452

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16041 Long Avenue, Oak Forest

Opening October 1, 2023! This pirate ship display is so cool! Kid friendly display with a pirate theme and lots to view.


D: 16322 64th Ct, Tinley Park, IL 60477 (Dark Shadows)

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Dark Shadows
16322 64th Court, Tinley Park

This Halloween house will feature skeletons, and zombies that jump, spit, and talk to you. Award winning display features on multiple new outlets. Opening October 13 – 31, 2023. Hours are between 6:00pm – 9:00pm weekdays and 6:00pm – 10:00pm on weekends. Weather permitting.


E: 6825 156th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452 (The Other Worldly Vortex)

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The Other Worldly Vortex
6825 156th Street, Oak Forest

Open September 22 – November 6, 2023. 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.” New coffin-sizing photo station this year. The haunting runs every night, 6:00pm until 11:30pm. Fun Fact: This family is real paranormal investigator team called “Spectrewaves Paranormal”!


F: 8215 Wheeler Dr, Orland Park, IL 60462 (Wicked on Wheeler)

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8215 Wheeler Drive, Orland Park

Running by October 1 – 31, 2023. Sunday-Thursday dusk until 10:00pm and Friday and Saturday dusk until 11:00pm. Coffins, an electric chair, clowns, blood and gore, some moving elements, and other figures cover this front yard. Some nights have live actors! They will be collecting food for dogs and cats as well as cash donations for PAWS. 


G: 16744 Hilltop Ave, Orland Hills, IL 60487 (Tainted Souls Park & Graveyard)

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Tainted Souls Park & Graveyard
16744 Hilltop Avenue, Orland Hills

See this house with spooky scenes throughout their front yard and driveway from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. On Halloween there will be people in costume amongst the decorations from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Can you tell which figures are real or fake?!


H: 16838 91st Ave, Orland Hills, IL 60487

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16838 91st Ave., Orland Hills

Come share a scare with 7+ eerie animatronics that talk. Walk past the bone chilling cemetery and spot the zombie baby. Look up at the tree for zombies and clowns that loom above your head. Illuminated by light at night is surely a haunted site to see!


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Brookfield Area | Downers Grove Area

Lombard Area | Elmhurst Area

North Naperville | South Naperville

Western Suburbs | Oswego Area

O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


Southwest Suburbs Driving Route (54 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Southwest Suburbs

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


A: 1112 Nicholson St, Joliet, IL 60435 (Count Kuhajdaโ€™s Haunted House)

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!”


B: 1208 N May St, Joliet, IL 60435 (May Street Manor)

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May Street Manor
1208 N. May Street, Joliet

Open from October 6 – November 2, 2023 between dusk and 10:30pm. They have a variety of animatronics and static props. The music and fog machines are just on Saturdays and Sundays. Halloween day they will be on from 1:00pm – 11:00pm with music and fog.


C: 2615 Ruth Fitzgerald Dr, Plainfield, IL 60586

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2615 Ruth Fitzgerald Dr, Plainfield

Lights are on daily from dusk – 10:00pm. Come on the weekends to check out the fog machine!


D: 2107 Glenridge Ct, Plainfield, IL 60586

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2107 Glenridge Court, Plainfield

This display is named โ€œNevermoreโ€. They have animatronics, static props, fog machines, flashing lights, and music on the weekends. There is also a Barbie photo box! Hours are Monday – Thursday from dusk until 9:00pm, Friday – Saturday until 10:30pm, Sunday open until 9:30pm.


E: 1806 Whispering Oaks Ct, Plainfield, IL 60586 (The Infested Oaks)

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The Infested Oaks
1806 Whispering Oaks Court, Plainfield

The most talked-about house of 2022 is coming back this year! It 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. Check back for 2023 hours for lighting and special effects. Please pay attention to posted signage and respect the neighbors while enjoying the display.


F: 1702 Whispering Oaks Dr, Plainfield, IL 60586 (Pumpkin Riot Productions)

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.They are so talented, they help create props for other displays as well!


G: 1109 Butterfield Cir W, Shorewood, IL 60404 (Crypt of Kipling Estates)

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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 heโ€™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. 


H: 21538 S Nadia Dr, Joliet, IL 60404 (not yet confirmed for 2023)

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21538 S Nadia Drive, Joliet

From 2022: “Skulls, pumpkins, ghouls and much more! Check back for details on this year’s display.”


I: 22521 S Queens Ct, Joliet, IL 60404

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22521 S Queens Court, Shorewood

Lights are on Friday and Saturday from 7:00pm – 10:00pm.  Guests are welcome to walk to all the different scenes on the homeowner’s property.  They have homemade pneumatic and motor props to view!


J: 306 Meadow Lakes Dr, Shorewood, IL 60404 (not yet confirmed for 2023)

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Shorewood Cemetery
306 Meadow Lakes Drive, Shorewood

From 2022: “Enter if you dare! This over the top display brings the cemetery to life with amazing animatronics. Live actors will be there Halloween weekend!”


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Brookfield Area | Downers Grove Area

Lombard Area | Elmhurst Area

North Naperville | South Naperville

Western Suburbs | Oswego Area

O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


Far South Suburbs Driving Route (101 minutes): Best Decorated Houses for Halloween in the Far South Suburbs

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


A: 165 Floyd Ln S, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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165 S. Floyd Lane, Chicago Heights

Skelly, Inferno, Hovering Witch, Predator of the Night, Big Lots Witch, and much more!


B: 24066 S Cicero Ave, Monee, IL 60449 (Monee Manor)

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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, 2023 between dusk – midnight.


C: 23054 Lakeview Estates, Frankfort, IL 60423 (Red Death)

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23054 Lakeview Estates Blvd., Frankfort

โ€œRed Deathโ€ is a graveyard full of sickness, decay, and horror! Lights and vomiting man go on at sundown daily and turn off at 12:00am. The fog addition is on from 7:00pm โ€“ 9:00pm. Friday through Sunday starting in October. This display includes 7 tombstones, 8 creatures, a full size coffin (contains โ€œvomiting manโ€), 3 decaying skulls scattered throughout the display, and 1 uncovered skeleton. Display is probably best for ages 10+!


D: 19821 S Glasgow Dr, Frankfort, IL 60423 (Ghouls on Glasgow)

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19821 S Glasgow Drive, Frankfort

Open October 6, 2023, the 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 and WGN! They are collecting monetary donations for the Maddog Strong Foundation, which is a great local cause to the Frankfort area. 


E: 573 Lenox St, New Lenox, IL 60451 (Curse of the Glas House) not decorating for 2023, but might be back next year!

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Curse of the Glas House
573 Lenox Street, New Lenox

From 2022: “This display has witches, vampires, and a haunted pumpkin patch. On weekdays, the display is open from dusk to 9:00pm. On weekends, the display is open dusk to 10:00pm. Some weekends live actors are present, so be prepared for a scare! They are accepting monetary and toy donations for Advocate Childrens Hospital.”


F: 248 Lenox St, New Lenox, IL 60451 (Nightmare on Lenox Street)

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Nightmare on Lenox Street
248 Lenox Street, New Lenox

Open 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!


G: 24361 Shawnee Ln, Manhattan, IL 60442 (Holiday House Projections)

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Holiday House Projections
24361 Shawnee Lane, Manhattan

Returning mid-October 2023 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!


H: 888 Arrowhead Dr, Elwood, IL 60421 (not yet confirmed for 2023)

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888 Arrowhead Drive, Elwood

From 2022: “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!”


I: 975 E 4th St, Coal City, IL 60416

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975 E. 4th Street, Coal City

Open daily at dusk. Thursday – Sundays there is a walk thru display open from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Kid friendly for all ages and fun and best part is free!


Honorable Mention

13017 S. Avenue O (Chicago)

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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! Opening October 21, 2023. 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.


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Brookfield Area | Downers Grove Area

Lombard Area | Elmhurst Area

North Naperville | South Naperville

Western Suburbs | Oswego Area

O’Hare Area | Carol Stream/Bloomingdale

North Suburbs | Northwest Suburbs | Far Northwest

South Suburbs | Lemont Area

Oak Forest Area | Southwest | Far South


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!

Want to be considered as one of the Best Decorated Halloween Houses in Chicagoland? Submit a photo and your address to team@mykidlist.com. If your address is on the list without a photograph or photo, you are also welcome to send us one. Thanks!

You can also find tons of Halloween Events and more in our Guide to Everything Halloween!

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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 listโ€ฆall 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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  • I stumbled upon this list looking for ideas for 2023. This is an awesome list. I hope you have a new list coming up.

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  • Thereโ€™s a house on Woodworth Pl, in Roselle, between Roselle Rd and Prospect, that blows all of these away

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