'Tis the Season for Thrills and Chills at Ohio's 2025 Holiday Haunts!

Across Ohio, haunted attractions are putting a spooky twist on the holiday season, mixing cheerful décor with unexpected scares. Picture a cozy winter scene filled with twinkling lights and festive greenery—yet something feels off. Behind the shimmer and sparkle, unsettling figures stir, turning warm traditions into chilling encounters. Evil elves, twisted snowmen, and the fearsome Krampus bring a haunting edge to the holidays, creating an atmosphere where merriment meets the macabre.

Whether you wander through a shadowy winter forest or peer into windows glazed with icy mystery, these attractions offer immersive adventures that elevate the season’s excitement. If you’re craving a holiday celebration that breaks from the usual, these fright-filled festivities deliver a memorable—and delightfully eerie—escape.

Akron Haunted School House and Laboratory: A Creepy Christmas
1300 Triplett Boulevard, Akron, OH 44306
Open: 12/6, 12/12, 12/13

This December, the halls of the legendary Haunted Schoolhouse are transforming with the darkest holiday spirit. Step into a chilling world where twinkling lights hide twisted cheer and every corner holds a surprise. Encounter the mischievous Greenie Meanie, the terrifying Krampus, Evil Santa, and his army of Wicked Elves, along with countless other festive fiends lurking in the shadows. Prepare for a holiday experience full of spine-tingling scares, devious delights, and unforgettable encounters that will haunt your memories!

Blood Prison: Christmas Incarceration
100 Reformatory Road, Mansfield, OH 44905
Open: 12/5, 12/6, 12/12, 12/13

Step into a chilling holiday experience like no other at Blood Prison, Ohio’s most infamous haunted house. Set within the hauntingly beautiful Ohio State Reformatory, Christmas Incarceration transforms the festive season into a spine-tingling spectacle.

The true spirit of Christmas takes a sinister turn as you wander through the shadowy cell blocks. Encounter the ghostly wails of the warden’s widow echoing through the corridors, and face apparitions of deranged inmates and nightmarish guards, all lurking in the dark recesses of this iconic prison.

Dark Harvest Productions: Naughty or Nice Wagon Ride
6418 State Route 124, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Open: 12/5, 12/6, 12/7, 12/12, 12/13, 12/14, 12/19, 12/20, 12/21

Dark Harvest's Christmas Experience returns for 2025! Visitors can choose between two thrilling holiday journeys: the Nice Wagon Ride, a magical trip to the North Pole to meet Santa, complete with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, or the Naughty Wagon Ride, a spine-chilling ride through a Christmas Nightmare. For those craving the full adventure, both rides can be experienced in one unforgettable evening. Celebrate the season with a mix of festive cheer, holiday magic, and eerie thrills for the whole family!