Cleveland Haunt Club Unites Halloween Enthusiasts
The local organization supports year-round community engagement for hobbyists and professional builders alike.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Special Interest
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The Cleveland Haunt Club hosts educational meetings and community-wide events for amateur and professional Halloween display builders. The group recently drew 15,000 attendees to its annual Haunted Garage Sale at the Ross Expo Center.
Why it matters
The club provides a hub for local networking and education regarding the creation of large-scale displays. It also organizes significant fundraising efforts, notably becoming the largest contributor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in 2024.
The club boasts nearly 34,000 Facebook followers and hosted 150 professional vendors at its latest annual sale. Annual membership is available for $20 per person.
The players
Cleveland Haunt Club
This community organization connects hobbyists and professionals who specialize in elaborate Halloween displays and haunted house design.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
This pediatric treatment and research facility focuses on catastrophic childhood diseases and receives charitable support from community organizations.
Paul Tylicki
He is a dedicated hobbyist who has spent over two decades designing and building home Halloween displays.
Alan Perkins
He is a creator known for building large-scale Halloween-themed projects, including a 13-foot Lego skeleton.
The details
Members meet monthly to share technical construction methods and coordinate regional displays, such as the 13-foot Lego skeleton in Olmsted Falls. Longtime builders like Paul Tylicki, who has created home displays for over 25 years, use the network to refine their craft and organize community exhibits.
Timeline
Paul Tylicki joined the Cleveland Haunt Club in 2017.
Paul Tylicki took a temporary break from his home display in 2020.
The club served as the largest fundraising group for St. Jude in 2024.
15,000 people attended the annual Haunted Garage Sale in 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The organization operates by following the organizational model established by the Motor City Haunt Club to facilitate its regional activities. This collaborative framework allows independent creators to share skills and pool resources for larger fundraising goals.
Residents interested in joining the community can access networking and demonstration events for an annual fee of $20. The club also organizes public-facing events like the Haunted Garage Sale to provide seasonal entertainment.
The takeaway
The Cleveland Haunt Club demonstrates how local hobbyist groups can leverage collective skills to support significant charitable causes. Residents interested in the craft can participate by attending club meetings or visiting major regional display events.
Further reading
Learn more about local community hobbyist groups in the Cleveland Special Interest section.
More information
For those looking to locate local exhibits, explore the maps of Halloween home displays.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Signal Cleveland.
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