Frights for Halloween - Haunted Houses along the South Shore

Work up some courage and get ready to scream at these horrifyingly haunted houses in Northwest Indiana! These frights will be sure to scare you to your core this Halloween season.
 

2026 Haunted Houses in Northwest Indiana
 

Haunted Hills Attractions

Location: 7611 E. Lincoln Highway, Crown Point (Parking at Deep River Waterpark, 9001 E. Lincoln Highway, Crown Point - Shuttle service provided.)

Dates: Fridays - Sundays, Oct. 2 - Nov. 1, 2026. Bonus Days: Sep. 25-26 and Oct. 22 and 29, 2026.

Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions is a top-rated Halloween destination known for its immersive and spine-chilling experiences. With multiple haunted houses, including the acclaimed Haunted Hills Hospital, Sickbilly's Sideshow, and the Fear Lab, visitors can expect a night filled with unexpected scares and intense thrills.

For younger ones who want to have fun, no worries! On Saturday, October 10 and 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., visit their Fall Festival. They put the frights away and allow the children to trick-or-treat through Haunted Hills Hospital along with vendors and fun activities.

Get your tickets and find more information at hauntedhillshauntedattractions.com or check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
 

Criminally Insane

Location: Old Sheriff’s House, 226 S. Main Street, Crown Point

Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 9-30, 2026

Come and join Criminally Insane as you make your way from jail cell to jail cell in Northwest Indiana's infamously haunted jail that John Dillinger escaped from. Try to slip past Inmate and Skytzo the clowns as well as the other spooky beings that lurk inside the jail! Find more information and get the latest updates on their facebook page.

Funland Frights

Location: Zig-E's Funland, 8176 Wicker Ave., St. John

Dates: Fridays - Sundays, Oct. 2-31, 2026

Zig-E's Funland has transformed into a nightmare! Walk through terrifying scare zones, encounter roaming monsters, and brave the Hallow of Horrors if you dare.

If the experience sounds a little too frightful, come between 6 and 7 pm for a haunted experience without the scare actors and jump scares. The full haunt begins at 7 pm.

Get your tickets and find more information at zigesfunland.com/halloween.
 

The Haunted Forest

Location: 13039 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake

Dates: Fridays - Saturdays, Oct. 9-24, 2026

The Haunted Forest in Cedar Lake is back, and it's all new! After dealing with damage from the summer storm, the haunt is ready to welcome everyone back with a new design and scares. Get the latest updates on their facebook page here.

The Cursed Haunted Attraction

Location: 6330 W 125th Ave, Crown Point

Dates: Fridays - Saturdays, Oct. 2-31, 2026, 7 PM-11 PM, & a kids' day on October 18 from 6 PM-9 PM

The Cursed Haunted Attraction is a massive walkthrough trail in the woods. The trail is a near-paved trail that winds through the woods and goes in and out of buildings, tents, and structures. Their haunt features live actors, minimal animatronics, original music, spooky lighting, full bar, merch shop, food, fire pits, and more! 

Haunted House on Hold
 

MAACabre Charity Haunted Attraction

2026 Season Cancelled

Location: MAAC Foundation, 4203 Montdale Park Dr., Valparaiso, IN

Unfortunately, the MAACabre Haunted House is not happening in 2026. Hopefully next year it will return! Get the latest updates on their facebook page here.

Too Scary?

If these frights seem a little too frightening for you, check out our blog on other Halloween events happening in the Region!