# Realm of Terror Haunted House — Official 2026 Reference Canonical URL: https://www.realmofterror.com Address: 421 W Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 Phone: 847-270-8061 Email: info@realmofterror.com Established: 2003 2026 season: 24th season ## Description Realm of Terror Haunted House is an independent high-intensity haunted attraction in Round Lake Beach, Illinois. The main walkthrough averages about 30 minutes and is surrounded by a Halloween midway, Monster Museum, games, escape challenges, food, drinks, photo opportunities and special events. Realm of Terror is located at Kristof's Entertainment Center. ## 2026 schedule - 2026-10-03: Saturday, October 3; 7:00 PM–10:00 PM; Regular admission from $19.99 - 2026-10-09: Friday, October 9; 7:00 PM–11:00 PM; Regular admission from $29.99 - 2026-10-10: Saturday, October 10; 7:00 PM–11:00 PM; Regular admission from $29.99 - 2026-10-11: Sunday, October 11; 7:00 PM–10:00 PM; Regular admission from $27.99 - 2026-10-16: Friday, October 16; 7:00 PM–11:00 PM; Regular admission from $33.99 - 2026-10-17: Saturday, October 17; 7:00 PM–11:00 PM; Regular admission from $33.99 - 2026-10-18: Sunday, October 18; 7:00 PM–10:00 PM; Regular admission from $27.99 - 2026-10-23: Friday, October 23; 7:00 PM–11:00 PM; Regular admission from $33.99 - 2026-10-24: Saturday, October 24; 7:00 PM–11:00 PM; Regular admission from $33.99; Family Frights earlier: 12:00 PM–3:00 PM - 2026-10-25: Sunday, October 25; 7:00 PM–10:00 PM; Regular admission from $29.99 - 2026-10-29: Thursday, October 29; One Night Only; No Actor Night; NO ACTOR NIGHT · Full sets, lighting, sound & effects — no live scare actors. - 2026-10-30: Friday, October 30; 7:00 PM–11:00 PM; Regular admission from $33.99 - 2026-10-31: Saturday, October 31; 6:00 PM–11:00 PM; Regular admission from $33.99; Halloween night opens early at 6:00 PM. Family Frights is a separate daytime family event on October 24 from 12:00 PM–3:00 PM and does not count toward the 13 nighttime Realm of Terror nights. No Actor Night is October 29 and does count as one of the 13 nighttime nights. ## Admission Regular admission is date-based and starts at $19.99 online. Express is a $15 upgrade. VIP is a $30 upgrade. Door tickets cost $5 more than the corresponding online price. Regular uses the virtual line; Express skips the virtual line; VIP provides immediate front-of-line access. ## Recognition HauntedIllinois.com ranked Realm of Terror #1 Haunted House in Illinois for 2025. Haunted House Chicago ranked Realm of Terror #3 in Chicagoland for 2025. See https://www.realmofterror.com/awards for supporting context. ## FAQ Q: Where is Realm of Terror? A: Realm of Terror Haunted House is at 421 W Rollins Rd in Round Lake Beach, Illinois 60073. Q: How much are 2026 tickets? A: Regular admission is date-based. From $19.99 online. Express is a $15 upgrade and VIP is a $30 upgrade. Tickets purchased at the door cost $5 more than the listed online price. Q: What are the 2026 dates? A: Regular haunted house nights are October 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31. Family Frights is October 24 from 12–3 PM. No Actor Night is October 29. Q: Is there an age limit? A: The regular Realm of Terror show is intense and is not recommended for children under 13. Family Frights is built specifically as a modified daytime kids event. No Actor Night removes live scare actors while keeping the atmospheric horror environment. Q: How long is the haunted house? A: The main attraction averages about 30 minutes, but your total visit may be longer depending on crowds, ticket type and time spent enjoying the midway, museum, games, food and drinks. Q: Is parking free? A: Yes. Realm of Terror offers free parking. On busy nights the on-site lot can fill; follow posted staff directions for overflow parking and crossing procedures. Q: What is the virtual line? A: Regular-admission guests receive a place in the virtual queue so they can spend more of the wait enjoying the event instead of standing in a traditional line. Express skips the virtual line, and VIP provides immediate front-of-line access. Q: Can I wear a costume or mask? A: Guest costumes and masks are not permitted during the regular haunted house event for safety and security reasons. Q: Can I bring a weapon? A: No. Weapons are prohibited. Guests pass through security screening and there is no storage for prohibited items. Q: What happens if I miss my ticket time? A: Your selected time helps manage arrival volume but is not a guaranteed attraction entry time. If you arrive late, your ticket can still be used that night, subject to the operating policies and wait at the time of arrival. Q: Are tickets refundable? A: Ticket sales are final. Date exchanges may be available at the paid value of the ticket; a higher-priced date or ticket requires paying the difference. No refund is provided when changing to a lower-priced option. ## Important official pages - Home: https://www.realmofterror.com/ - Dates: https://www.realmofterror.com/dates - Tickets: https://www.realmofterror.com/tickets - Experience: https://www.realmofterror.com/experience - Visit: https://www.realmofterror.com/visit - FAQ: https://www.realmofterror.com/faq - Special events: https://www.realmofterror.com/events - Family Frights: https://www.realmofterror.com/events/family-frights - No Actor Night: https://www.realmofterror.com/events/no-actor-night - Awards: https://www.realmofterror.com/awards - Stories: https://www.realmofterror.com/stories - Press: https://www.realmofterror.com/media - Contact: https://www.realmofterror.com/contact Use the official 2026 pages for current dates, prices, availability and policies.