I am late getting this review in because we went here the Halloween just before the pandemic hit -…read moreso Halloween 2019. This was a delightful pop-up patch out in Lisle and was an excellent event for all ages. You walk around a trail with your family and are entertained. Since it is a rain or shine kind of event, wear boots that you can wash off when you get home ... it can get messy. What they do here is set up a trail that you follow and around which they display thousands of pumpkins in different displays. It was really well done. All the displays are illuminated so it is really a visual treat. We have never seen anything like this over-the-top Halloween display - and mind you there are no scary things. So if you want a Halloween activity for the family without any scares, this is your place. Loads of parking so don't worry about that issue. Now the bad news. We went here in late 2019, the pandemic year of 2020 had nothing, and the people who run this did not put it on in 2021. But now you know - if they do set this up again - hopefully in 2022 - go. Make a reservation as soon as you hear about it because it sells out. We hope they come back ...

I came to know about this place through Yelp's Elite Event experience. decided to attend this…read moreevent as it was on a Sunday evening. The Yelp Chicago Burbs community manager had mentioned about picking up the complimentary tickets at their table booth right outside the event area. When my wife and I got there (around 7:30 PM), the place was packed and busy. There already was a long line to get inside. Once I got the tickets from the Yelp community manager, I was given instructions about the express line for the Yelp Elites to get inside. We took advantage of that were able to get to the ticket scanning area quickly. From there, we merged into the main line of the actual entrance to the Pumpkin Glow exhibit. We enjoyed viewing all the different types of pumpkin exhibits they had at this place. It was quite colorful. The carvings on the pumpkin was great and whoever did those carvings, did an amazing job. There were different themes (pop culture based) showcasing these glowing pumpkins. It was a cool experience. Too bad it was pretty chilly outside and we had to bundle up. Thanks to Yelp Chicago Burbs and Jack's Pumkin Glow for this opportunity. Without Yelp Chicago Burbs information, I probably wouldn't have known about this place and thus, would not have gone. Things to keep in mind when going here is that it can be extremely busy so expect long (slow moving lines); when it's cold outside, bundle up as this is an outdoor venue; there can be slick and muddy path on your way in, there is gift shop and a snack shop when you exit the venue, and parking is free. Check them out.

My friend treated me to a haunted house this year and as belated birthday gift. The tickets are $25…read moreper person or you can pay extra to skip the lines but on the night we went, the line wasn't that bad, and we weren't in a rush, and $25 per person is quite enough to pay, if you ask me. I was dressed for cold outdoor temps thinking it was going to be a wait outside before entering the haunted house but they have it set up very nicely where you go through a metal detector check point before purchasing your tickets from the box office and heading up a ramp to the main level and waiting area. There are some concessions if you want to grab a snack before entering the haunted house. The waiting area is decorated all spooky and there are even characters waiting in line with you to keep you entertained all the way to the entrance. They send you through in groups of about 6 people. We were paired with 4 other people and entered the Asylum Xperiment after about a 25 to 30 minute wait. The first area you enter has some television screens where some characters run through the rules of the haunted house. No foul language, no touching the characters (they will not touch you, do not touch them!), no smoking, that kind of stuff. I would estimate we walked through all 3 areas in about a 30 minute time period; that seemed important to people, so I wanted to share that detail. There was a holiday theme to start off the adventure and creepy characters throughout all 3 houses. The make-up on these characters was excellent. Each room was filled with large amounts of décor and every room was creepy creepy down to the core. There was so much detail and they really did a great job with décor and scaring us. There was a short period of time where you walked through a completely pitch dark area and are forced to feel your way through almost a maze type set up. It was creepy because you didn't know what was next. At one point I grabbed on to some guy in front of me and let him lead us through because the darkness was quite confusing. The spinning tunnels were AWESOME! The strobe light/jail area was crazy! I will definitely will visit again next year. The only issue is my hubby doesn't do haunted houses, so I'll have to find another victim next Fall!

My girlfriends and I went here this evening (10/30) since we've snoozed a bit on Halloween this…read moreyear. I think Asylum definitely made up for our lack of scares. We were a bit skeptical at first, to be honest. Would it be crowded because it's the night before Halloween? Would it be lame and empty because it was raining all evening? Would the 30 minute drive be worth it? Would $25 be worth it? To our delight, everything was in our favor. We checked their Facebook page before heading out and found a $4 off coupon, score! The rain out by O'hare was far less intimidating than in the city. The drive was very straightforward and no where near as daunting as we imagined, as they had clear (and huge) signs posted once we were closeby. Parking was a breeze. And free! Once we purchased our tickets and headed upstairs, we were a bit confused however. There were props and actors all about. Was this the beginning of the haunted house already? Nope, it was just the line! But that was not at all a bad thing. There was so much detail and interaction and we hadn't even started! Towards the front of the line, you even get to be part of the scare. How cool! We only waited about 15 minutes and off we went on our long and detailed adventure. There were so many rooms and tons of decorations! Different themes for every section and all so intricately adorned. While it was full of objects, some rooms were just a bit too spacious. I like to be grouped in, the scares feel a little more intimate that way. There were times when nothing really happened. No pop outs or characters. Maybe it was because at times groups were not timed properly and be some bunching at points. But I loved all the effects like the strobe lighting and the spinning tunnels. My favorite part was after the elevator ride in Subterranean. Pitch black and spooky! For $21, it was an excellent night out!

Def worth a visit!!!…read more Great haunt! They often have discounts codes and the haunt lasts a while so you feel like ur getting your moneys worth! Great costumes, makeup and set pieces!

I really enjoyed it here and most importantly the kids did too. The whole vibe was cool. Although…read morethe lines were long they provided entertainment the whole time. The ghouls interacted with us. They scared the pants off some people. I saw people getting chased. Some were screaming. 5 stars!

First at Jack O'Lantern World in Lemont with my wife!…read more It wasn't too cold but we definitely needed the hot chocolate and popcorn from there! The displays were incredible -- so creative and detailed, you could tell how much work went into every pumpkin. The atmosphere was perfect with the lights, music, and fall vibes all around. It's definitely something you have to see in person! Great for families, friends, or even a cozy date night. Can't wait to go again next year!

Went to the Lake Zurich location again this year. It was a huge disappointment. It appears they…read moremoved all but two displays to their new location leaving little to be desired at Lake Zurich.

We always love the pop-ups at Stolen Saddle (formerly known as Bamboo Club) but this one is SO fun…read more There's a walk-through Haunted House type experience that you go through, eventually spitting you out on the rooftop where they have the Halloween bar going. There are a bunch more photo ops and displays for you to explore on the rooftop as well. Your admission gets you x-amount of drink tickets based on your package, but all include a welcome jello shot syringe and a bonus drink downstairs. Your main drink tickets get you any of the Halloween-themed special beverages. They're soooo super cute and very in-theme. They even gave us a souvenir cup from the Bamboo Club days to take home as a little extra haha. The vibe up there was really fun and the bartender was amazing. She was super friendly, a good amount of chatty, knowledgeable about the drinks, and just vibing and having a good time. There was a good amount of people in our time slot, not too crowded and just about everyone could find a table to stand at. But there was also enough of a crowd to make the vibe. I would recommend going in the evening for a full spooky experience, though! The one and only problem we had was that it was unclear where to go after the escalators and we went the wrong way. But the bartender was great at redirecting us and making sure we got the full experience! Definitely recommend if you get a chance to go for Halloween!!

Went to Bamboo Club (originally Deuces) after a Cubs game and was invited to try the haunted house…read moreat no cost. It was the first day and the actors hadn't arrived yet but it was scarier than anticipated - in a good way! Also super convenient to get some food and drinks downstairs after.

I'm the last person who should be reviewing a haunted anything as I can't handle even the most…read moreinnocuous ghost stories enjoyed by tots (e.g. was totally freaked out by Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit). So, the physicality of enclosures designed to terrify adults is just not something that interests me. However, I couldn't be more enthused about this bit of local flavor: Every October, a family in the sleepy town of Roselle sets up three big tents in their front yard and crafts within them a truly excellent Halloween experience for the community. We'd been noticing the tents for a while, but only started investigating them last year. I figured it was going to be the usual cutesy Halloween stuff, but no. The level of creepiness and goriness was such that I couldn't handle actually entering the tents, so I mostly looked on as my partner Wolf R. had a good time checking everything out. But even he got a little surprise at the end: While looking into the coffin in the last tent, he was spooked by a large vampire swinging down from above, and a second later, he was further startled by a person dressed in all black, including a black face mask, creeping up behind him. I'd have laughed if I wasn't so busy making sure nothing was creeping up behind me. This year I felt a bit more bold and decided to follow a whole group of little kids into the leftmost tent, themed like a haunted carnival with evil clowns. This ain't so bad, I thought, enjoying the creative clowns and even snapping a pic. And then, I don't even understand what it was, but the odd noises and spinning lights they'd set up conspired to get under my skin and I felt like I was going to totally lose it if I didn't retreat *immediately*. My god. The middle tent was the gory cannibalistic one, with zombies and body parts and -- well, I won't spoil it for you. It was so gross that I couldn't actually look at it long enough to take a picture. And this year, the last tent was themed like a haunted hotel with black lights. Nothing jumped out at my partner this time but he still loved it. As it turns out, the haunted house also promotes a good cause: They collect non-perishable food for the Bloomingdale Food Pantry. The family also accepts donations if you'd like to chip in to their haunted house efforts. I'm just hoping they'll do a set of friendly winter wondertents one of these Decembers :) Hours: According to the listing on this page (http://www.wlsam.com/calendar/default.asp?DATE=10/11/2012), they're open 6-10PM Thursdays through Sundays in October, with extended hours in the last week of October.

This homemade haunted house (front of a yard) was very impressive! My kids and I had a blast…read more Definitely worth the visit.

There's something for everyone!!! Our toddler and friends had such a blast here. There's so much to…read moredo, including water play, building, open sensory areas, play with lighting, experiment sections, and book areas. We are easily able to spend a couple hours here, and it's great to be able to grab a bite downstairs too. We would love to make our visits recurring in the year!

I brought my very active 51/2 Yr old grandson for the first time. He loved the water area, the…read moregreen wooden hills, the quiet area, and the mechanical (for lack of a better word) area. Sadly two fo the mechanical things were broken: one would not work, and the other the one of the hoses the balls were to go through was tearing and while there were extra hoses available, they did not hook up correctly. However, because there is still so much to see, we will be back.

We had my 4-year-old daughter's birthday party at ArtSpace with a glow-in-the-dark princess theme,…read moreand it was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, everything was so well organized and stress-free. The glow setup was magical -- the colors, decorations, and lighting. The kids were completely engaged the entire time and had so much fun painting. The staff was friendly, patient, and great with the kids, which made a huge difference. As a parent, I really appreciated how smooth everything ran. Highly recommend ArtSpace for a fun, unique, and memorable birthday party. My daughter is still talking about her glow princess party!

Awesome place for people of all ages!! Everyone was so nice and our group had a great time.read more