Fear Factory Named World's Top Haunted Attraction for 2025 with New $200,000 Dark Spirits Bar

The 2025 Halloween season promises a variety of spooky entertainment options across the U.S., ranging from immersive haunted attractions to themed bars and creative DIY experiences. Fear Factory has been named the #1 Attraction globally for 2025, featuring new expansions like the Abbatoir zone and the reopening of its Dark Spirits Halloween-themed bar offering seasonal cocktails. Denver offers festive bar experiences such as Adrift's Nightmare in Paradise and Casa Bonita's Halloween and Día de Los Muertos celebrations with special menus and decorations. Austin's Halloween scene includes haunted bars like Lefty’s with crime scene-themed settings, Gibson Street Bar’s Twisted Carnival, and interactive pop-ups like Wanderlust Wine Co.'s Frankenstein’s Lab. For families and creative enthusiasts, AR Workshop in Charlotte provides Boo & Boozed baskets, promoting craft-based Halloween fun for both kids and adults. These diverse offerings highlight Halloween's growing appeal as a season for immersive, interactive, and adult-friendly celebrations beyond traditional trick-or-treating.