Even more Haunted Woods, Haunted Houses, and more around Columbus

Are you ready to be scared?  Halloween is almost here – are you brave enough for these Haunted Woods, Haunted Farms, and Haunted Houses around Columbus.

Check the links for additional details and don’t be a scared-y cat!  Haunts are listed in order of distance from Downtown Columbus. 

Note: some photos from attractions have been included below. If you are not into the scares of haunted houses, we recommend that you do not continue to scroll the page. However, nothing more gruesome than a scary Halloween costume is included.

Haunted Woods and Haunted Houses around Columbus

(NEW!) Slaybrook Manor

8158 Saybrook Dr, Westerville, OH 43082

Slaybrook Manor is a family-friendly/less scary haunt located at a residence. The intended age for guests ranges between 6+ with an accompanying guardian or 12+ without a guardian. They suggest younger guests attend the Manor between 6:30 PM and 7:15 PM as it is much less scary when the sunlight is still out. 

It’s not just for families though – there are plenty of jump scares and spooky situations for adults too!

The haunt is FREE, but donations are suggested to help ensure the haunt can return next year. Plus proceeds are going  to K9s For Warriors and Homes for Our Troops.

The handmade props and features are seriously high-quality and realistic. 

Oct 4-5 |  6:30 – 9:00 PM
Oct 11-12 |  6:30 – 10:00 PM
Oct 18-19 |  6:30 – 10:00 PM
Oct 25-26 |  6:30 – 10:00 PM
Oct 31 |  7:00 – 9:30 PM

Tickets are not required, but rsvp on the website help plan for crowds and avoid the line.

Website: www.SlaybrookManor.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SlaybrookManor

Want to volunteer? DM them through the FB page or email at SlaybrookManor@gmail.com

NEW! Annual Bexley Maze of Horror

October 31 – November 4, 2024 from 5:30pm – 11:30pm
847 Euclaire Avenue Columbus, OH 43209

Get ready to be spooked and lost in the twists and turns of the Annual Bexley Maze of Horror – a thrilling experience you won’t forget! All ages! This in-person event promises to be a night of thrills and scares. Navigate through the maze and encounter terrifying surprises around every corner.  

It’s FREE to visit! See Eventbrite. 

Carnage Haunted House

3770 Refugee Rd , Columbus. Located at the old Eastland Lanes Bowling Alley.
Select dates September 27-November 2, 2024

Fridays – 7:00 PM — Midnight
Saturdays- 7:00 PM —Midnight
Sunday October 27th ONLY – 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Halloween October 31st  – 8:00 – 11:00 pm

It’s a scary one! Immerse yourself in highly-detailed sets that create a fully realistic horror experience.

Anyone age 17 and under MUST be accompanied at all times by an adult ages 21+ with a valid ID. The Haunt offers 2 attarctions, The Bayou and The Entity.

Tickets start at $20, and vary based on dates/time/age. Fast pass and immediate access upgrades available.

Fear Columbus Haunted House

2605 Northland Plaza Dr, Columbus (located 13 miles from downtown Columbus) 
Fridays and Saturdays, Sept 13 through November 2, 2024; Sundays in October; and select mid-week days in October. 

“Fear Columbus is one of the largest and most elaborate haunted house productions in Ohio. Featuring multiple immersive attractions under one roof, photo ops, a retail store, endless scares, dozens of highly trained actors, elaborate costumes and makeup, a state of the art sound system, professionally designed lighting, movie quality set design and the best customer service possible!”

Opening weekend flash sale: $19.99; limited quantity available! 

Tickets are $19.99-$44.99 per person. There are 3 types of admission; general, fast pass, and immediate admission. Dates WILL sell out, so schedule in advance

Haunted Hoochie at Dead Acres

13861 E. Broad St., Pataskala. Located 17 miles from downtown Columbus. (740-927-3568)
Opens at 7:30.p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, September 19 through November 2, 2024. 

$35 plus fees for admission, or $60 for VIP tickets. Not recommended for young children. 

Pataskala Haunted Forest

8838 Refugee Rd. S.W., Pataskala. 23 miles from Downtown Columbus. (740-975-7812)
Open 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays starting September 27, 2024. 

Trek through the woods will last about 45 minutes, and you may encounter mud and water, so dress appropriately.  Each group can have 12 people only; call for larger groups. Pre-packaged snacks available for purchase.

Tickets must be purchased online only, beginning Sept 23 for opening weekend. Tickets for each weekend are released on the prior Monday. $20.00 per ticket (plus transaction fee). Ticket sales are final; no refunds.

Admission is $20. All tickets will be sold online this year for a specific date and time. Parking is free. Proceeds benefit Pataskala Lions Club. 

Adams Family Haunted Woods

19698 Barnett Road Marysville, OH 43040
7 Acre Outside Haunted Trail, open every Saturday in October, 8 pm- 11 pm

Admission is $15 per person cash or venmo only

The Woods of Terror at Delaware State Park Campground

5202 US Hwy 23 North, Delaware 30 miles from Columbus. 
September 27-28, 2024 from 8 pm – 10 pm. Haunted Trail just $5
Saturday, Sept 28 from 1 pm – 2 pm. Kid & Sensory-Friendly Trail from 1 pm – 2 pm. ($3 entry). This is a toned-down version of the haunted trail designed for younger children or individuals who prefer a more sensory-friendly experience.

Haunted Farm

5450 Old Millersport Rd., Pleasantville. (740-205-7460) 30 miles from Columbus.
Starting September 27 through November 1, 2024. Haunted barn and haunted corn maze. Live Entertainment on select nights. 

Admission starts at $15-$20. Parents should make the determination whether kids are ready for this type of experience.

Field of Fright at Little Darby Creek

8657 Axe Handle Rd., Milford Center. Located 34 miles from downtown Columbus.
Field of Fright Haunted Path is open on Friday and Saturdays, October 4-26, 2024 after dark.

Base admission & Field of Fright (Does not include Hayride, Corn Cannons, Pie Pumpkin, Pumpkin Blaster or Paintball Pandemonium). Ages 59 & under: $22.00 (on the farm $26.00)

The Works Combo Admission & Field of Fright (Includes 5 Shots at the Corn Cannon, Pie Pumpkin OR 1 Shot at the Pumpkin Blaster & 20 Shots at Paintball Pandemonium) Ages 59 & under: $27.00 (on the farm $31.00)

Fast pass is available for an additional fee.

Jail of Terror, Old Licking County Jail

46 S. Third St. Newark – Haunted Jail; (740-345-5245) 40 miles from Downtown Columbus.
Opens Fridays and Saturdays, Sept 28 – October 26; plus September 13, Sunday October 27, Thursday, October 31, and Saturday, November 2, 2024

The Licking County Historic Jail has had far more than its fair share of horror since opening its doors in 1889. Including the untimely deaths of at least 3 sheriffs and 19 inmates. This location has even housed some of the most infamous inmates and murderers of their time. General admission is $25; fast passes are available for $40-$60.

Terror Maze

6988 Springfield Jamestown Rd. (937-215-2905) 49 miles from Downtown Columbus.
Fridays and Saturdays, September 13 through October 26, 2024. Open 8 p.m. to midnight, 

Admission is $20 per haunt. Zombo Combo is $30, which is a ticket, tshirt, and glow bracelet.

Nightmare in Nashport

7200 Frazeysburg Rd, Nashport, OH 43830 62 miles from downtown Columbus.
Open every Friday and Saturday September 27- October 2024 from Dark until Midnight.

The Nightmare in Nashport “Trail of Terror” is not your typical Haunted House. Our night of Evil is staged along a one half mile trail through an actual woods, not a zig-zag through a field with scares over lapping or stuffed into an over-crowded structure. Admission is $20.

Ohio State Reformatory Escape from Blood Prison

100 Reformatory Rd., Mansfield – Haunted Prison. (419-360-5689) 75 miles from Downtown Columbus.
Fridays-Sundays, September 27 – November 2, 2024. Starts at 7:00 p.m. Escape From Blood Prison offers the only haunted hellscape in a real prison at The Ohio State Reformatory. 

Tickets start at $31.50 all dates; $55 ultra lighting pass. All patrons must be at least 10.

Halloween Haunt Kings Island

6300 Kings Island Dr., Mason. (513-754-5700) 84 miles from Downtown Columbus. 
September 20 – November 2, 2024 (park opens at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, Halloween Haunt activities start at 6 pm). Mazes, rides and shows, not recommended for children younger than 13;

Tickets are $44.99-$59.99 online for Friday or Saturday nights (Haunt only). Fright Lane tickets $80 in advance.

Do you know of any other Haunted woods or Haunted Houses around Columbus?  Please leave a comment or email info@columbusonthecheap.com

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ZOMBIEzi Bay at Zoombezi Bay

Not being held in 2024. 

4850 Powell Rd, Powell, OH 43065 20 miles from downtown Columbus.