Looking for something a bit more spooky than apples and pumpkins this fall? Halloween brings out the spirit in all of us and these Northeast Ohio haunted houses and ghostly events are sure to scare the pants off of you. Check their sites for more information.

12 Hours of Terror at the Capitol Theatre 1390 West 65th St., Cleveland Cleveland Cinemas’ beloved annual horror movie marathon “12 Hours of Terror” returns to the Capitol Theatre Oct. 21st. This years films include Slumber Party Massacre 2, Final Destination 2, Hereditary, Cabin in the Woods, Brain Damage and From Dusk Til’ Dawn. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of show. Credit: 12 Hours of Terror/Facebook
The Haunted Schoolhouse and Laboratory 300 Triplett Blvd., Akron The Haunted Schoolhouse and Laboratory has been in operation since 1974, perennially making “Top 10 Best Haunted Houses” lists. This year, you can get your chills on seven floors of terror. It’s open every Friday to Sunday through October and on Halloween. Credit: Akron Haunted School House/Facebook
Haunted Cleveland Lakefront Ghost Tour Visit the famous sites of exorcisms, haunted houses and more on this tour. Tickets are $25 per person and available most nights at 8 p.m. Credit: Scene Archives
Bloodview Haunted House 1010 Towpath Trail, Broadview Heights For over 30 years, Bloodview has been a familiar name among haunted attractions in Northeast Ohio. Created by the Legion of Terror, the world’s oldest improvisational horror production company, Bloodview offers three attractions for one price, including the Gorehouse, billed as Bloodview’s goriest attraction ever. Bloodview’s actors also stage spontaneous performances in the outdoor lot, with a new theme every weekend. Credit: Bloodview Haunted House/Facebook
Pioneer Waterland’s Fall Fear Nightmare 10661 Kile Rd., Chardon Ever wanted to do zombie paintball? Well you can at Pioneer Waterland in Chardon this year. Come face to face with the undead this fall season. Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. until midnight in October. Credit: Zombie Paintball/Facebook
Hudson Haunted House 2250 Barlow Rd., Hudson Presented by the Hudson Jaycees, the 46th annual Hudson Haunted House is a must-visit on this list. Visit the Black Hole there for a frightening time. It will be open every Friday through Saturday in October. Sundays are also open and a less scary night and during the day for kids. Credit: Hudson Haunted House/Facebook
Carnival of Horrors 305 Wertz Ave., NW, Canton Starting in 2003, Blossom Music Center transformed into a haunted Halloween experience. In 2021, it moved to Canton to the Stark County Fairgrounds but it’s just as creepy. There are four different haunted houses that attendees can visit, including an old, abandoned Fun House, the Trail of Terror, the Insane Asylum and the Freakshow in 3-D Terrorvision. It runs to October 30th every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Credit: Carnival of Horrors/Facebook
Escape From Blood Prison 100 Reformatory Road, Mansfield A former prison is a scary place on its own merits. The psychotic inmates and clowns that are let loose at the Ohio State Reformatory will make this prison even scarier than usual. It’s open from now until October 29th, every Friday through Sunday, starting at 6:45 p.m. Credit: Blood Prison/Facebook
Factory of Terror 4125 Mahoning Rd. NE., Canton What makes the Factory of Terror in Canton so notable? It’s set in an actual abandoned factory, for starters, and offers numerous attractions, including a mirror maze and a 3D-experience. Get your thrill on with The Scare Chair, which will take you on a bumpy, scary ride. This haunted house has been named the largest indoor haunted house in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records. It’s open every Friday through Sunday through October 29th and also November 4th. Credit: Factory of Terror/Facebook
The Spooky Ranch 19066 East River Rd., Columbia Station The Spooky Ranch is back for its 30th year with dozens of scary attractions, including the Extreme Nightmares Haunted House (which children under 11 are not allowed to enter), Monster Vision in 3-D, the Bloodslinger’s Saloon, the Haunted Barn and the famous Haunted Hayride. The Ranch goes through October, every Thursday through Sunday night. Credit: Spooky Ranch/Facebook
Lake Erie Fear Fest 3319 US Rt. 250, Sandusky Along with Ghostly Manor, an award-winning haunted house featured on Travel Channel, the Lake Eerie Fear Fest boasts frights for every taste. There’s also 3-D blacklight mini-golf, and an XD 4-D motion theater showing four different films. Open every Friday and Saturday through October. Credit: Lake Erie Fear Fest/Facebook
7 Floors of Hell 19191 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights Named one of the scariest haunted attractions in the country, 7 Floors of Hell is back for another horrifying year. Spread among seven different houses, it’s never the same two years in a row and it’s open every Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through October. Credit: 7 Floors Of Hell/Facebook
Fortress of Fear Screampark 10268 Hewins Rd, Garrettsville The Fortress of Fear is a 17th century-themed castle full of surprises. At the Screampark, you can also visit Fearanoia, a pandemic-infested factory and Feargotten, an escape room. It’s open every Friday and Saturday through October, with two special dates, opening on October 9th and Halloween night. Credit: Fortress of Fear/Facebook
Go To HalloWeekends at Cedar Point 1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky There is no haunted Halloween experience with more events and attractions than HalloWeekends at Cedar Point. With multiple mazes, scare zones, shows and experiences, there is surely something that will scare anyone willing to make the trip to Sandusky. It’s open every Friday through Sunday through the end of October. Credit: @HalloWeekends/Instagram

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