Celebrate Halloween at some spooky dwellings in Lake County, plus one just over the border in Wisconsin, listed below. Some of the venues are not appropriate for children. Some are only open select Thursdays and weekends. Go to websites for discounted tickets, detailed schedules and times.
Antioch
Psychosis Haunted House
New owners have taken over this haunted house formerly called the Asylum and have added a kidnapping experience for those 18 and older for $10, plus a $5 buried alive experience and a matinee for younger children at specific dates and times. At other times, the house is not recommended for those ages 13 and younger. Through Oct. 31. 882 Anita Ave. $20 to $27. psychosishauntedhouse.net.
Gurnee
Fright Fest
Embark on some spooky rides, such as giant Drop of Doom and Ricoslay. Encounter ghouls haunting you at every corner on your way to the next attraction. Added this year are new horrifying shows; a haunted indoor circus filled with scary clowns and a haunted house teeming with your favorite arachnids. After 6 p.m., not suitable for children. Weekends through Oct. 31; times vary. Great America, 542 N. Route 21. $46.99, additional price for haunted houses is $30 to $40; specials for season ticket holders. 847-249-4636, www.sixflags.com/greatamerica
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Terror at the Bay Haunted House
For ages 14 and older, this haunted house invites visitors into a swimming venue turned into an asylum. Visitors will meet tormented souls and crazy demons. From 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 14 to 29. Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center, 1461 N. Midlothian Road. $10. 847-566-0650. www.mundeleinparks.org.
Round Lake Beach
Realm of Terror Horror Experience
This haunted house features professionally designed sets and live actors. The owners have created a new set and theme this year where visitors embark on a behind-the-scenes tour of the greatest horror movie of all time. But then they get caught in a winding maze filled with grotesque killers. Not recommended for those younger than 16. Through Oct. 31; times vary. 421 W. Rollins Road. $25 to $45. 847-973-6053; realmofterror.com.
Zion
Dungeon of Doom
Featuring 42,000 square-feet of terror, the Dungeon of Doom stages 100 live actors throughout its many rooms of fear. Visitors can explore a mirrored and strobed corridor of clowns and a slaughter house among other favorites. New attractions include “The Human Grinding Room” and “The Embalming Room.” Those younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Not recommended for young children. Through Nov. 6; times vary. 600 29th St. $25 to $55. 262-331-0092; www.dungeonofdoom.com.
Wilmot, WI
Terror at the Fair
Meet some unfriendly three-dimensional clowns in CarnEvil 3D. Encounter angry survivors of a catastrophic event who eat rodents and steal water. Not suitable for those with asthma, heart problems and other conditions. Not recommended for those younger than 16. Through Oct. 30; times vary. Kenosha County Fairgrounds, 30820 111th St., Wilmot. $18 to 25. 262-705-9555; www.descenthaunt.comhttp://www.descenthaunt.com.
Sheryl DeVore is a freelance writer.