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Rough House Puppet Arts opens the sixth edition of its pay-what-you-can puppet haunted house, Lullabies, at the Merle at Steppenwolf.
Chicago's puppet haunted house is back for a sixth season, and Thursday is its first night. Rough House Puppet Arts fills six rooms with puppet horror, and this year's theme, Lullabies, turns bedtime creepy. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, which makes it one of the most affordable October scares in town and an easy weeknight plan.
What to expect
Book a timed entry slot, then walk through six rooms of puppet horror at the Merle at Steppenwolf. It is a walk-through experience, not a seated show, so plan to be on your feet.
Good to know
- The run lasts from October 8 to November 1.
- Entry is timed, and the first listed slot is 6:50 PM.
- Tickets are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis.
- An all-inclusive package adds a backstage tour.
Common questions
When does it open?
It opens Thursday, October 8, with timed entry listed from 6:50 PM.
How much does it cost?
Tickets are pay-what-you-can, so you choose what you pay.
Where is it?
The haunted house is set up at the Merle at Steppenwolf.
How long does it run?
Rough House runs the haunted house from October 8 through November 1.