Experience the thrill: Haunted houses and attractions in the Rockford area

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — As Halloween draws near, haunted attractions across the Rockford region are opening their doors to thrill-seekers and horror fans. From eerie train rides to haunted barns, here’s a roundup of the haunted houses operating in the area this season:

• Twisted Crypt Haunted House
  5420 E. State St., Rockford
  Features 14 rooms with special effects and over 40 characters.
  Hours: 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Fri/Sat), 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Sun)
  Admission: $20 general, $30 fastpass, $40 VIP
  Recommended for ages 13 and up.
• Hoppers Haunted House
  11576 Illinois Route 2, Rockford
  Hours: 7 p.m. to 11:45 (Fri/Sat), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Sun).
  Admission: $20, $15 for EMT, police, veterans, and active military.
• Karnival of Karnage
  Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 IL-76, Belvidere
  Hours: 7 p.m. to midnight (Fri/Sat), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Sun)
  Admission: $15–$40 depending on ticket type.
• Northern Illinois Fear Fest
  6512 Manchester Road, South Beloit
  Three attractions: haunted barn, hayride, and carnival.
  Open Oct. 17-19, 24-26, and Oct. 31, Nov. 1- 2.
  Hours: 7 p.m. to 11 pm. (Fri/Sat), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Sun)
  Admission: $15 per attraction or $40 for all three.
• Sounds of Terror
  807 Progressive Lane, South Beloit
  A haunted multiverse paying homage to famous horror legends.
  Hours: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday – Sunday
  Admission: $20.
  Recommended for ages 13 and up.
• Forest of Freaks
  5946 US 51, Janesville, Wis.
  Outdoor venue featuring bizarre and terrifying characters.
  Hours: 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Fri/Sat)
  Admission: $20 general, $30 speed entry.
• Rockford’s Most Haunted Tour
  Veterans Memorial Hall, Tinker Swiss Cottage, Graham-Ginestra House
  Paranormal tour of historic Rockford locations.
  Oct. 25, 6–11 p.m.
  Tickets: $50, advance purchase required.