REGULAR HAUNT NIGHTS
Live actors, full effects and the complete Realm of Terror experience.
See Dates →Lake County Halloween 2026
HAUNTED HOUSES IN LAKE COUNTY.
Looking for a haunted house in Lake County? Realm of Terror is in Round Lake Beach, with 2026 dates throughout October and special events for different levels of intensity.
Choose Your NightLocal Halloween planning
START WITH WHERE YOU ARE.
Lake County covers a lot of ground, from Gurnee and Libertyville to Antioch, Zion, Grayslake, Round Lake and the lakefront communities.
Realm of Terror is at 421 W Rollins Rd in Round Lake Beach, at Kristof’s Entertainment Center. Start with your community guide, then check current navigation for your route and traffic before leaving.
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ONE HAUNT. THREE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE IT.
Regular nights, Family Frights and No Actor Night each deliver a different level of intensity.
FAMILY FRIGHTS
Daytime, family-friendly, trick-or-treating, adjusted effects and a lighter tone.
Family Frights →NO ACTOR NIGHT
Sets, sound, lighting and atmosphere without live scare actors.
No Actor Night →Plan the trip
ROUND LAKE BEACH, ILLINOIS.
421 W Rollins Rd · Free parking · Tickets from $27.99 online.
A 2026 Iconic Top Haunt in Lake County
Realm of Terror brings its 24th season to Round Lake Beach, Illinois, north of Chicago. Explore the Haunted Attraction Association recognition, then plan your visit around the main haunted house, midway, food and drinks.
Free parking is available. On operating Fridays and Saturdays, a shuttle runs from the Big Lots parking lot from opening to closing to help guests cross Rollins Road when on-site parking fills. Leave weapons and personal drinks behind before boarding.