7:00 PM–10:00 PM OPENING NIGHT · First awakening of the 2026 season
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Round Lake Beach, Illinois · October 2026
Realm of Terror Haunted House 2026
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Lake County’s Halloween Nightmare Since 2003.
The actors get close. The rooms get darker. For about 30 minutes, you’re in their house. Come for the haunt, then spend some time at the midway, bar and games.
Since 200324th season13 nights · October 2026
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YOU’RE WALKING INTO.
YOU’RE WALKING INTO.
13 nights · October 2026
UPCOMING NIGHTS.
12 regular haunt nights + one No Actor Night. Choose the night that works for your group.
7:00 PM–11:00 PM
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7:00 PM–11:00 PM
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7:00 PM–10:00 PM
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7:00 PM–11:00 PM
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7:00 PM–11:00 PM
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7:00 PM–10:00 PM
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7:00 PM–11:00 PM
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7:00 PM–11:00 PM Family Frights earlier: 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
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7:00 PM–10:00 PM
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One Night Only NO ACTOR NIGHT · Full sets, lighting, sound & effects — no live scare actors.
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7:00 PM–11:00 PM
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6:00 PM–11:00 PM Halloween night opens early at 6:00 PM.
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Regular operating nights
TERROR AWAKENS.
Our entire scare team gathers for Terror Awakens, the opening ceremony on regular haunt nights. Be here for the start of the show to see the cast before they head inside.
Presented on regular operating nights. No Actor Night and Family Frights use different event formats.
Plan more than the scare
AROUND THE HAUNT.
You’ll find us at Kristof’s Entertainment Center. There’s food, bowling, an arcade and mini golf on the same property, plus the Realm midway during the event.
AT REALMMidway · Bar · Games · Escape Rooms · Gift Shop
ONLINE TICKET BONUSMonster Museum included onlineNormally $5 when purchased on site.
AT KRISTOF'SBowling · Arcade · Mini Golf · Food
Inside Realm of Terror
THE MAIN
HAUNT.
You’ll walk through detailed rooms with live actors, practical effects and sudden changes in light and sound. The regular show is graphic and intense; we don’t recommend it for children under 13.
Inside the HauntThree ways through the gate
COMPARE TICKETS.
Regular uses the virtual line. Express skips the virtual line. VIP gets immediate front-of-line access.
BEST VALUE
Regular
Date-based pricing
From $19.99
Best for: groups who want the full show at the lowest price.
- Main haunted attraction
- Monster Museum included online ($5 on-site value)
- Virtual waiting line
MOST POPULAR
Express · +$15
Shorter wait
Regular price + $15
Best for: busy Friday and Saturday nights.
- Express attraction entry
- Monster Museum included online ($5 on-site value)
- Skips virtual line
FASTEST ENTRY
VIP · +$30
Front of line
Regular price + $30
Best for: making the most of a peak-night visit.
- Immediate front-of-line access
- Monster Museum included online ($5 on-site value)
- Carnival + escape games
- Souvenir VIP lanyard
2026 calendar prices are valid online only. Tickets purchased at the door add $5.00.
Different ways into the Realm
SPECIAL EVENTS.
October 24 · 12–3 PM
Family Frights
A friendly monster guides your group through a daytime candy hunt. Lighting, sound and effects are adjusted for families.
October 29
No Actor Night
Walk through the sets with the sound, lighting and effects running, without live scare actors inside.
Filming Location
Haunt Season
See the haunted house where Haunt Season was filmed.
Real Realm of Terror
PHOTOS FROM THE REALM.
A look at our cast, sets and guests during the season.
Photography from the actual Realm of Terror attraction and cast.
Your local Halloween destination
PLAN THE DRIVE.
Coming from a nearby town? Check the approximate drive and directions to our Round Lake Beach location.
Plan the drive
ROUND LAKE
BEACH, IL.
421 W Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, Illinois 60073.
Free Parking
On-site parking with overflow procedures on busy nights.
Lake County
Find directions from your town in our local guides.
Security Screening
Plan Your VisitNo weapons, costumes or guest masks during the regular event.