Here is a compiled list of haunted houses in eastern Ohio. Updates for the 2023 Halloween season are now underway!
This list includes hayrides, trails and other Halloween attractions in Eastern Ohio and extreme western Pennsylvania. There are plenty in the Youngstown area to choose from, ranging from basic haunted houses with simple Halloween decorations to hayrides, to full-scale festivals with bonfires, bands and concessions. Some of these attractions are OK for kids but be sure to visit the haunted house’s website to determine if they are kid friendly.
Each year, the haunted house attractions in the area seem to open earlier and earlier in the season. Many are opening in September and stretching through the first week of November. As the attractions become more sophisticated and complex, they are extending the season. September is a great time to head out since the weather is warmer, but if you prefer the chill of the October night air, there are even more options for you.
Now, onto this year’s list of attractions!
Cheeseman Fright Farm
This Halloween attraction includes a haunted hayride, corn maze and several haunted walk-through attractions, out in the middle of a 650-acre farm site. Each year there are new layouts, and the attraction is physically demanding! For children and “wimpy adults”, Cheeseman Fright Farm also features daytime hayrides, hay jumps and a petting zoo as part of their “Pumpkin Festival” during daylight hours. Also, Fright Pass is available to beat the lines, as well as bonfires to keep warm. Kids under 12 must be with an adult.
2022 Dates: Friday through Sunday nights, from 9/23/22 thru 10/30/22. Dark until 10:00pm.
http://cheesemanfrightfarm.com/
147 Kennedy Road, Portersville, PA
Factory of Terror Haunted House
Celebrating their 21st anniversary in 2022! After being affected by COVID last year, this year all five shows will be open! This “3-time world record winner” is over a mile long, and one of the largest indoor haunted houses in the world. See if you can make it through all of the attractions… This year’s final attraction is all-new: The Abyss! Prior years’ attractions included 1300 Lost Souls, Industrial Nightmare, Lafayette 13, Massacre on Mahoning, & House of Nightmares – many or all of which may be back this year.
There is also a bigger and more extensive “Scare Shop” at the end, and there are three new bars on site as well.
2022 Dates: Opening Night 9/23/22, then Friday & Saturday nights through October. Plus October 16, 23, 30 & 11/5/22. 7:00pm – Midnight FRI / SAT, 6:00-9:00pm Sundays.
https://fotohio.com/
4125 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton, OH 44705
Fear Forest Haunted House & Hayride
Head out to Fear Forest for “68 acres of terrifying fun!” There should be plenty to do this season, again at the new location next to Dollar General. The featured Insane-a-Tarium Haunted House is claimed to be the most intense of all haunted houses in Youngstown. There is also the Forbidden Cornfield, with only one way in and one way out (this maze takes about 10 minutes), and the Psycho Path haunted outdoor trail. Finally, don’t miss the Haunted Hayride, featuring special effects and live actors along the mile-long route, including a large vortex tunnel.
2022 Dates: Fridays – Sundays beginning on 9/23/22 and running through October, 7:00 – 11:30pm (9:30 pm on Sundays).
https://fearforest.com/
6878 Tod Ave SW, Warren, OH 44481
Fearscapes
Fearscapes is a haunted walk-thru and maze, located near Ellwood City, PA. The theme is based on a research base that has gone “nightmarishly wrong”. Dare to make it all the way through as other worldly beings wreak havoc around you!
New for 2021, back again is the Escape Fearscapes escape room. This is booked separately.
2022 Dates: Five weekends in October (beginning 9/30/22), Friday & Saturday nights. 8:00 – 11:00pm.
https://fearscapeshaunt.com/
1503 Brentwood Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117
Fortress of Fear
Back for its 22nd season in 2022, Fortress of Fear will be once again providing a haunted carnival atmosphere. Fun park rides, Tilt-a-Hurl and Glo-Karts are among the many attractions. This year they are featuring Zombie Abomination, where you can try your hand at shooting zombies as the pop up… The Fortress is creative and offers new surprises each year, and never fails to be “scary for even seasoned veterans”!
2022 Dates: Friday & Saturday nights beginning 9/23/22 through October, also 10/9 & 10/30. 7:30 – Midnight (Sunday to 11:00 pm)
http://www.fortressoffear.com/
12175 State St NE, Alliance, OH 44601
Haunted Schoolhouse / Haunted Laboratory
Head west to Akron for a bit of everything at this long-running attraction! Both the Schoolhouse (in it’s 49th year) and Laboratory (42nd year) will be open in 2022, with many new improvements and scares. Experience creepy stories come to life from the school librarian, Ms. Alvah – will you escape her spells? Then try to escape the Laboratory before the crazed Dr. Guggenheim finds you – and avoid being infected as you go!
Be sure to make time for the Monster Midway, featuring a gift shop, food trucks and bar. New for 2022: Midway-Only Admission for only $5! There is also a Parent Zone, free of admission, where older folks can wait for their kids. Come early for the Beer Before Fear hour from 6:00 – 7:00pm as well…
Like Factory of Terror, they will be honoring 2020 season passes through the end of 2021!
2021 Dates: Opening 9/23/22, then Friday & Saturday nights through October. Also 10/16, 23, 30 & Halloween. Also 11/5/22. 7:00 – Midnight (7:00 – 10:00 pm on Sundays & Halloween).
https://www.hauntedschoolhouse.com/
1300 Triplett Blvd, Akron, OH 44306
Hell’s Hollow Haunt
Not Verified for 2022 – Most likely CLOSED
Hell’s Hollow featured two attractions: the Bloody Barn, which was a three-level haunted walk-thru, and the 25-minute Haunted Hayride which traversed through the Hollow itself. The attraction was held each year by Spring Valley Golf & Lodge.
The website is still not working, and was down last year as well. Also, Hell’s Hollow is no longer listed as an event on the Spring Valley website. Therefore, this one is probably not happening.
2022 Dates: Not verified for yet for this year, probably closed
http://www.hellshollowhaunt.com/
https://golfspringvalley.com
340 Bestwick Rd, Mercer, PA 16137
Maniacs in the Woods
Returning for its 6th season in 2022, the Maniacs are ready to scare you right out of the woods. This haunted trail is non-profit and all volunteer, with proceeds benefiting scouting units from around the area. This attraction gets great reviews and rivals the larger haunted houses! Concessions and live entertainment will be on site. Also, don’t forget to warm up around the bonfire!
2022 Dates: Friday & Saturday nights in October (beginning 9/30/22), Dusk – 11:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/maniacsinthewoods/
2619 Hoagland Blackstub Rd, Warren, OH 44481
Schenley Haunt
Not Verified for 2022 – Check back for Updates
Since 2017, this Haunt has been scaring Schenley Avenue and drawing more and more visitors. It is run by a family in their front yard! Best of all, it is free! Last year this event was cancelled, but hopefully it will return in 2021.
So far, nothing has been posted about 2022, but it is still early. Last year they posted about making 2022 even larger, with a larger area, more actors and more displays.
2022 Dates: Event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID restrictions, last year it seems to have taken place on Halloween only. Typically, this is held during the last week of October.
https://www.facebook.com/SchenleyAveHaunt/
S Schenley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44511
Zombageddon Paintball Hayride
Help the folks at Drew Farms eradicate the flesh-easting zombies that have overtaken the grounds! As the story goes, the government tried to cover up the creation of these mutants by hiding them in this remote location, but each October they keep coming back!
Ride along on the Zombie Battle Wagon and shoot the zombies as they pop up and approach. Each person gets 125 paintballs… There is also a traditional hayride, included in the price of admission. Also, “Ride-along” passes are available for those not wanting to shoot paintballs at zombies…
2022 Dates: Friday & Saturday nights in October, 7:00 – 11:00 pm (9:00 pm on Sundays). Note: opening weekend it will open a bit later, at 7:30 pm. Also Sundays 10/16, 23, 30. from 7:00 – 9:00pm
http://zombiefightnight.com/
356 Bower Rd, Fredonia, PA 16124
These haunted houses in eastern Ohio range from large to small and offer something for everyone. But if you are looking for even more haunted houses to check out this season, here is a list of haunted houses in Pittsburgh. There are several that are worth the drive…
Be safe and Happy Halloween!
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