Ohio Haunted Houses & Halloween Attractions Event Calendar

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  Blood Prison
  Mansfield, OH

  11/1/26

  Blood Prison in Mansfield, Ohio, is a world-class haunted attraction set within the historic Ohio State Reformatory, a gothic prison iconic for its role in The Shawshank Redemption and notorious for its documented paranormal activity, with over 200 deaths, including two guards killed during escape attempts. This 45- to 60-minute indoor haunt, also known as Escape from Blood Prison, immerses guests in a terrifying narrative where the nation’s most deranged inmates have seized control of the reformatory, transforming it into a nightmarish Blood Prison. Visitors navigate the world’s largest free-standing steel cell block, claustrophobic corridors, and the oppressive darkness of “The Hole,” encountering spectral cries from the warden’s widow and grotesque apparitions of twisted inmates and sadistic guards. Over 100 professional actors, guided by the creative expertise of Undead Studios’ Vic Amesquita, deliver relentless, in-your-face scares through chilling dialogue and sudden jump tactics, with memorable characters like bloodthirsty clowns and vengeful gangsters. The haunt’s atmosphere is heightened by cinematic sets, including gore-soaked cells, a towering electric chair nicknamed “Good ol’ Sparky,” and intricate props like severed limbs and haunted portraits, all seamlessly integrated with the reformatory’s eerie architecture. Special effects, such as dense fog, strobe lights, and bone-chilling soundscapes, amplify the horror, while the prison’s reported paranormal activity—evidenced by ghostly sightings—adds an authentic layer of unease. An optional Ultra Lightning Pass heightens the terror with closer actor interactions, ensuring a more intense experience. The queue area buzzes with food vendors, souvenir stalls selling horror-themed merchandise, and roaming actors who maintain the spooky ambiance. Due to the haunt’s multi-level layout, narrow passages, numerous stairs, and intense scares, it’s not recommended for children under 10, those with mobility issues, or the visually impaired. With its blend of historical gravitas, Hollywood-quality production, and unrelenting terror, Blood Prison delivers an unforgettable Halloween adventure for thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts. ... Read More

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  Spooky Ranch
  Columbia Station, OH

  11/1/26

  Located just 10 min southwest of Strongsville Ohio and only 25 minuted form downtown Cleveland. Spooky Ranch is the largest and most terrifying hayride farm in Ohio. Our professional actors really make it an out of the world experience for you by actually speaking to you. You will absolutely love our rustic country setting being on a real equestrian horse ranch underneath the moonlight and stars. Its sets the perfect mood for a Fall Fun Night. Bring the family and have a total blast at Spooky Ranch this year. We are well-known for the the best family fun attraction. We are your one stop shop for everything ranging from costumes and make up to pumpkins to carve with the family. Concession stands with an assortment of different foods are on site as well as picture spots and a nice warm bon fire. ... Read More

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  Brimstone Haunt
  Wilmington, OH

  11/6/26, 11/7/26, 11/13/26 and 1 other date

  Brimstone Kingdom was once a beautiful and prosperous place but that was before the Curse of Brimstone Road fell upon these lands. Now monsters, evil spirits, and various other horrors have thrown our land into chaos. Hopefully all of our guests make it back in one piece; IF they make it back at all... This is no ordinary woods walk. The Forgotten Forest is a place shrouded in mystery. Many people have gone searching for answers to the unnatural events that occur in and around the forest but none have ever returned. Only the bravest should dare enter these trees and if you make it back out, you will not be the same as when you went in. ... Read More

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  Fortress of Fear
  Alliance, OH

  11/7/26

  Fortress of Fear ScreamPark in Alliance, Ohio, is a premier Halloween destination, recognized as a three-time award winner for Top Rated Haunted Attraction by Ohio Haunted Houses. This immersive scream park combines multiple chilling experiences, blending high-energy scares with a carnival-like atmosphere, set across the expansive grounds of Funtimes Fun Park. The centerpiece, the Fortress of Fear Haunted Attraction, immerses guests in a gothic, medieval-inspired journey through a fallen empire dating back to the 1400s, where a fortress nearly burned to the ground, claiming lives and leaving paranormal activity in its wake. Visitors navigate detailed sets, including eerie corridors, a dark church with a self-playing organ, a haunted bedroom, and a witch’s lair, all enhanced by fog, strobe lights, and dynamic soundscapes. Over 50 professional actors, portraying ghostly inhabitants and menacing creatures, deliver intense jump scares and interactive performances, with standout moments like a secret bookshelf door revealing hidden horrors. The Fear Fair Scare Zone adds to the terror with a haunting freak show featuring menacing clowns and terrifying oddities, creating an unsettling outdoor experience. Additional attractions include amusement rides like Tilt-A-Hurl, a spinning ride with a creepy twist; GLO-Karts, glowing go-karts for a thrilling break; and Massacre Express, a spooky train ride through the park’s eerie landscape. The midway buzzes with a festive yet foreboding vibe, offering games, an arcade, and roaming actors who keep the scares alive outside the main haunts. Detailed props, such as William Blake-inspired artwork and hanging trees, amplify the gothic atmosphere, while the “Chicken Clause” humorously warns that those who exit early due to fear are escorted out with no re-admission, as actors may continue their torment. Due to uneven terrain and intense scares, the Fortress of Fear is not recommended for children under 12 or those with mobility issues. With its blend of immersive haunts, thrilling rides, and a vibrant midway, Fortress of Fear ScreamPark delivers an unforgettable Halloween adventure for thrill-seekers. ... Read More

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  Cleveland Ghosts
  Cleveland, OH

  11/1/26, 11/2/26, 11/3/26 and 28 other dates

  Cleveland Ghosts: Rock n' Roll with the Restless Spirits Cleveland, renowned as the home of the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame and the birthplace of Superman, holds an even more haunting claim to fame – a history steeped in chilling ghostly tales and lingering hauntings. ... Read More

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  Old West Pumpkin Fest
  Columbia Station, OH

  11/1/26

  All day long unlimited Activities at 1 Low Price. Great way to get outside with the family and spend some time down on the farm. The Old West Pumpkin Fest has an array of fall activities for one low price every Sat and Sun through October. Enjoy riding ponies as many time as you want, petting live farm animals, taking a scenic ountry hayride, or just picking out a pumpkin!. Endless fun for all ages. Don't miss our Live Country Kids Show with your favorite costume chatacters! We also specialize in private groups and parties. Have your Birthday party, Company Picnic,or whatever at our farm and recieve your own private party area with private bon fire and hayride! Reservations are not required. ... Read More

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  Fear Forest
  Lordstown, OH

  11/1/26

  Fear Forest Haunted House and Hayride in Lordstown, Ohio, is a premier Halloween attraction renowned for its sprawling, multi-faceted fright experience that immerses thrill-seekers in 68 acres of sheer terror. This top-rated haunt features four distinct attractions, each designed to deliver heart-pounding scares with high-energy performances and immersive environments. The centerpiece is a one-mile-long Haunted Hayride, where covered wagons carry guests through a nightmarish landscape populated by live actors, animatronics, and the largest drive-thru Vortex Tunnel in the country, a mesmerizing, disorienting spectacle that leaves visitors reeling. The hayride drops guests off at the Insane-A-Tarium, a chilling indoor haunted house styled ?????? styled as a mental institution gone horribly wrong, where patients endure bizarre treatments amidst scenes of blood, guts, and gore, with detailed sets like decrepit medical rooms and eerie corridors amplifying the horror. Next, the Psycho Path Haunted Trail takes guests on an outdoor walk through a dark, wooded trail where exiled crazies from the Insane-A-Tarium lurk, delivering intense jump scares and unsettling encounters with actors portraying deranged figures like Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, and Leatherface. Finally, the Forbidden Cornfield, a 10-minute walk-through maze, twists through towering corn stalks where evil entities hide, offering no dead ends but a relentless gauntlet of terror with a single entry and exit—if guests can escape. Over 100 actors across the attractions deliver dynamic performances, blending in-your-face scares with eerie dialogue, enhanced by atmospheric effects like fog, strobe lights, and haunting soundscapes. The haunt’s detailed props, from gruesome body parts to animatronic monsters, create a visceral, immersive experience. Due to uneven terrain and intense scares, Fear Forest is not recommended for children under 12 or those with mobility issues. With its combination of a terrifying hayride, immersive haunted house, creepy trail, and disorienting corn maze, Fear Forest offers an unforgettable, adrenaline-fueled adventure for horror enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive Halloween scare-fest. ... Read More

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  Cincinnati Ghosts
  Cincinnati, OH

  11/1/26, 11/2/26, 11/3/26 and 28 other dates

  Cincinnati Ghosts: Chilling Chronicles of a City Cincinnati Ghosts beckons you to unearth sinister secrets hidden beneath the beauty of the "Paris of America." Roam through Cincinnati's historic streets, where the echoes of calamities, disease, and violence still resonate. ... Read More