New Haunted House Coming to The Arboretum of South Barrington

The Arboretum of South Barrington in partnership with IWG Productions, a pioneer in immersive entertainment, will debut Terror Roulette this Fall. This spine-tingling haunted house challenge will embrace immersive fear and will shuffle up Illinois’ horror offerings beginning Sept. 29 for a limited time through Halloween.

Participants wishing to test their fate will participate in an interactive story where they become the selected victims of a secret society. At the heart of this bone-chilling experience is the enigmatic villain known as “The Dealer” who literally holds all of the cards.

Terror Roulette combines heart-pounding challenges with the thrill of an ever-changing narrative. Groups of eight guests will be separated and reshuffled as they face different challenges. Some may even be forced to face their fears alone.

Guests will be required to sign a waiver before entering and if the experience becomes too overwhelming, safe words will be issued, allowing guests to terminate their terror.

“Prepare to face The Dealer and his cadre of assassins as they unleash a new night of fright that will push guests to their limit,” said Jeffrey Holmes of IWG Productions. “Terror Roulette blends adrenaline, suspense and vile acts, to create an immersive environment for those seeking an unparalleled thrill. Because The Dealer, just like fate, is fickle, no two visits will be the same.”

“We are thrilled to host the immersive new Terror Roulette experience at The Arboretum this year,” said Cory Born, general manager for The Arboretum. “Visitors will have the chance to indulge in a new dimension of Arboretum Halloween activities while also enjoying our array of shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities.”

Terror Roulette will be available for a limited time starting Sept. 29 - Oct. 31 running Thursdays through Sundays, extending through Halloween. Tickets will be available soon on TerrorRoulette.com.

In addition to this Terror Roulette haunted house experience, The Arboretum recently announced the upcoming opening of The Greggory Hearth & Tavern, a new restaurant concept that will embody a neighborhood tavern spirit featuring classic American food and Mediterranean flavors. The contemporary, chef‐driven menu with be anchored by wood‐fired hearth cooking and will include an award‐winning wine list, and well‐curated craft cocktails.

Also back this summer at The Arboretum is a weekly Farmers Market with a new line-up of local vendors offering fresh produce, fruit, honey, sweet treats and a variety of children’s activities. The market will run every Friday from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. through September 1, 2023 in the mall’s Fashion District. Wednesday’s Wickstrom Lincoln Concerts will continue to run June 21 through August 31 and Sunday’s Music in the Plaza will kick off July 9.

Since Heidner Properties’ acquisition of The Arboretum of South Barrington, the shopping district has opened a variety of new business, including Star Cinema Grill, Tesla Super Charger Stations, Daily Thread, Dawg Park, Sugaring NYC and Club Pilates, in addition to re‐opening Bullseye Axe Lounge and Scoop Society, and renewed many leases.

Te’Amo Boba Bar, Grant & Dunne Stylists and The Greggory Hearth & Tavern are slated to open in 2023.

For more information on the haunted house, visit TerrorRoulette.com. Like and follow on Instagram @TerrorRouletteChicago and Facebook @TerrorRoulette. For more information on The Arboretum of South Barrington, visit www.ShopTheArb.com and follow on Instagram @ShopTheArb and Facebook @TheArboretumofSouthBarrington.