Looking for a good scare this Halloween season? Ohio is known for having more haunted attractions than any other state, and the Dayton area is no exception! From haunted trails and creepy castles to immersive attractions filled with unexpected frights, there are plenty of ways to put your courage to the test. Grab your bravest friends, prepare to scream, and discover some of the haunted houses and spooky experiences waiting for you around Dayton!
Hell's Dungeon Haunted House
October 2 through November 7, Hours Vary
Step inside one of Dayton’s most intense paranormal attractions at this all-indoor haunted experience, where fear lurks around every corner. This year brings new scares, new surprises, and the same terrible decisions that brought you here in the first place.
Riverside Jaycees Castle of Carnage
Now through October 30, Hours Vary
Since 1986, Riverside Jaycees Castle of Carnage has been scaring the YELL out of visitors, making it one of the longest-running haunts in the Dayton area. Navigate a 6,000-square-foot maze, brave the Trail of Terror, and experience a haunted castle in 3D for a night of frights and fun.
Dayton Scream Park
Now through October 31, Hours Vary
Celebrate 25 seasons of scares at Dayton Scream Park! This haunted compound combines four terrifying attractions into one continuous experience, so once you enter, the frights keep coming. Explore the abandoned grounds as you navigate dark hallways, decaying structures, and chilling encounters throughout the compound. With four attractions and one admission price, Dayton Scream Park promises a night of nonstop scares.
Huber's Happy Haunted Trail
October 23, 5-9 PM
Looking for a more family-friendly Halloween experience? Check out Huber’s Happy Haunted Trail! This FREE Halloween tradition at Community Park features themed stops, a maze, inflatable displays, treats, photo opportunities, and plenty of festive fun for the whole family. Bring a bag to collect goodies and a flashlight to help light your way through the trail!
Gather your friends, family, and costumes, and join in the frightful festivities to make this Halloween truly memorable! We wish you a thrilling and spooky season, full of laughter, scares, and sweet treats to satisfy your inner ghost or goblin. Happy Halloween, Dayton!
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