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Burbank’s beloved ‘clown house’ won’t return this Halloween, devastating fans: ‘Gut punch’

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Edwards, C. (2026, October 1). Burbank’s beloved ‘clown house’ won’t return this Halloween, devastating fans: ‘Gut punch’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/lifestyle/beloved-burbank-clown-house-wont-return-for-halloween-in-2026/

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Burbank’s Halloween attraction known as the “clown house” will not operate this year due to difficulties finding a new location after last year’s site was overwhelmed by crowds. Organizers announced on Instagram that despite efforts to secure alternative venues, they were unsuccessful and plan to return in 2027 with an interactive “Klown Maze.” The attraction typically draws thousands of visitors annually, featuring animatronics and live clowns, providing a free Halloween experience for families who cannot afford more expensive options. Fans expressed disappointment but looked forward to the improved event next year.

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The Burbank Clown House, a beloved Halloween attraction in Burbank, California, will not reopen for the 2026 season. Organizers Gary Lane and Larry Lane, along with set designer Michael Bowen, announced this news via an Instagram post in late September, disappointing many fans who enjoyed the mix of frightening animatronics and creepy clowns at a carnival-themed house. Despite efforts to secure a new location after last year's venue was overwhelmed by large crowds, organizers were unable to find suitable alternatives as two potential partners withdrew their support. However, they have confirmed plans for an even bigger and better experience in 2027 with the introduction of an interactive "Klown Maze."

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Burbank’s spooky ‘clown house’ won’t return this Halloween, much to the horror of the attraction’s dedicated fans. asserted

house → return → fans

“We here at Burbank Clown House are sad to announce that we will be dark for the 2026 season,” organizers shared in late September Instagram post. asserted

organizers → announce → post

The carnival-themed Halloween attraction has a reputation for drawing thousands to a home’s front yard in the LA suburb, where visitors encounter a mix of frightening animatronics and people dressed as creepy clowns. asserted

visitors → theme → clowns

After large crowds overwhelmed last year’s location, organizers said they “worked tirelessly” to find a new site, but were unsuccessful after two potential partners fell through. asserted

partners → overwhelm → site

But fear not: The iconic hotspot is planning to return bigger and better than ever next year with a new interactive “Klown Maze.” asserted

hotspot → fear → Maze

“We’re looking forward to 2027 and brining you an amazing experience,” the organizers wrote. asserted

organizers → look → experience

Still, fans had a bone to pick in the comments. asserted

fans → have → comments

Definitely better to take the time then try to last minute pull something together,” one wrote. asserted

one → take → something

But I’m sure next year is gonna be insane!” asserted

year → ’m → ?

“Does this mean nothing at all ??? asserted

this → mean → nothing

My son will be devastated,” lamented another. asserted

another → devastate → ?

“Wow, the city of Burbank is going downhill fast. asserted

city → go → Burbank

Very sad,” a third commented. asserted

third → comment → ?

Last year’s clown house featured more than 100 animatronics and 10 live clowns, according to CBS LA. uncertain

house → feature → LA

Organizer Gary Lane — who launched Burbank Clown House with his brother, Larry, and set designer Michael Bowen in 2019 — said the attraction offers an essential Halloween outing for families who can’t afford more expensive seasonal activities. asserted

who → launch → activities

“So many parents tell us ‘I can’t carry my kids to Universal, I can’t afford Disney‘. asserted

I → tell → Disney

This is their Halloween,” he told the outlet. asserted

he → tell → outlet

In 2025, Lane estimated that the attraction drew about 5,000 people on Friday nights, with another 3,000 visitors stopping by throughout the week. asserted

visitors → estimate → week

The spooky site is completely free for visitors, though organizers do accept donations via their website. asserted

organizers → accept → website

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