Get ready for a frightful night at these Ohio haunted houses and trails
Oct 01, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — For those seeking spine-chilling adventures this Halloween season, central Ohio offers a variety of haunted houses and attractions.
From navigating a haunted house, braving a nightmarish forest, or exploring an abandoned prison, this season's haunts promise to deliver heart-pounding fear and fun. Check out the full list below for dates, locations, and details on where to experience the most frightening haunts in the area.
Adams Family Haunted WoodsLocation: Marysville, OhioAddress: 19698 Barnett Rd. Marysville, Ohio 43040Dates & Hours: Every Saturday in October, 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.Details: An outdoor haunted trail with creepy woods filled with spooky surprises.More Info
Blood Prison at Ohio State ReformatoryLocation: Mansfield, OhioAddress: 100 Reformatory Rd, Mansfield, Ohio 44905Dates & Hours: Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays, Sept. 27 – Nov. 2, gates open at 6:45 p.m.Details: A terrifying haunted house inside the Ohio State Reformatory, featuring inmates and ghostly wardens.More Info
Brimstone HauntLocation: Wilmington, OhioAddress: 525 Brimstone Rd, Wilmington, Ohio 45177Dates & Hours: Fridays & Saturdays in October, gates open at 7 p.m. and closing times vary.Details: Offers haunted hayrides, The Bog, and the Psychosis Maze.More Info
Carnage Haunted HouseLocation: Columbus, OhioAddress: 3770 Refugee Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43232Dates & Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, other select dates in October, 7 p.m. - midnightDetails: Immersive sets and professional actors with two award-winning haunted houses, The Bayou and The Entity.More Info
Fear ColumbusLocation: Columbus, OhioAddress: 2605 Northland Plaza Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43231Dates & Hours: Sept. 13 – Nov. 2, various hoursDetails: A massive indoor haunted house with multiple attractions, elaborate costumes, and special effects.More Info
Haunted HoochieLocation: Pataskala, OhioAddress: 13861 Broad St SW, Pataskala, Ohio 43062Dates & Hours: Thursdays - Sundays, Sept. 14 - Nov. 4, 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.Details: An extreme, gore-filled haunted house known for shock horror.More Info
Haunted HoorahLocation: Marion, OhioAddress: 311 Rose Ave, Marion, Ohio 43302Dates & Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, Sept. 20 - Nov. 2, 8 p.m. - midnightDetails: Military/sci-fi-themed interactive haunt where guests become part of the story.More Info
Jail of TerrorLocation: Newark, OhioAddress: 46 South 3rd St., Newark, Ohio 43058Dates & Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, other select dates, Sept. 29 - Nov. 2, times vary.Details: A haunted jail with spine-chilling surprises.More Info
Nightmare in NashportLocation: Nashport, OhioAddress: 7200 Frazeysburg Rd, Nashport, Ohio 43830Dates & Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, Sept. 27 - Oct. 26, sundown - midnightDetails: A haunted trail through the woods with terrifying creatures.More Info
Pataskala Haunted ForestLocation: Pataskala, OhioAddress: 8838 Refugee Rd SW, Pataskala, Ohio 43062Dates & Hours: Fridays & Saturdays in October, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.Details: A long-running haunted trail through the woods benefiting local charities.More Info
Terror MazeLocation: Springfield, OhioAddress: 6988 Springfield Jamestown Rd, Springfield, Ohio 45502Dates & Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, Sept. 13 - Oct. 26, 8 p.m. - midnightDetails: A haunted maze where terrifying creatures pursue visitors.More Info