Basement of the Dead Haunted House
Aurora, IL · about 36 mi from Chicago
At a glance
- Address
- 42 W New York St, Aurora, IL 60506
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (630) 896-2466
- Website
- basementofthedead.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Chicago, about 36 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Kane County, IL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.5 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Picnic area 1.8 mi
- Gas station Shell 0.3 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 0.3 mi
- 233 places to eat within 5 mi U Samba?, Vibes On The River, Altiro Latin Fusion
Farmers markets nearby
- Aurora Farmers' Market Aurora · 0.3 mi
- Aurora's Farmers Market West Aurora · 2.9 mi
- Aurora's Farmers Market East Aurora · 3.6 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Renewed Roots Initiative 2 mi
- Green Earth Harvest 9.3 mi
- Three Plaid Farmers 9.7 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 48°F, lows around 32°F, about 2.7 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 19
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 23
- ☀️ Frost-free season185 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Aurora, IL station (1.5 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Kane County
Kane County had 509 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 72 sold food straight to the public and 24 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Basement of the Dead Haunted House
Is Basement of the Dead Haunted House open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Basement of the Dead Haunted House?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Basement of the Dead Haunted House?
The listing gives the address as 42 W New York St, Aurora, IL 60506. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Basement of the Dead Haunted House?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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