Written by: Eric Strayer
Updated: 10/10/2025
October in Northwest Ohio isn’t just about pumpkins and cider, it’s the season for spine-chilling thrills and ghostly adventures. As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, Toledo and its surrounding communities come alive with haunted houses, immersive trails, theatrical scares, and eerie nightlife experiences.
Whether you’re a Halloween enthusiast, a thrill-seeking traveler, or an event planner looking for something unique to add to your fall itinerary, this guide to Toledo’s haunted happenings will lead you straight into the (friendly) darkness.
Haunted Trails & Immersive Spooky Experiences
Field of Fear – Monclova, OH
Dare to enter the Field of Fear, a haunted corn maze packed with war-torn wastelands, twisted campgrounds, and clown-filled nightmares. Every turn brings new terror, and no one leaves unshaken.
FearFest at Ghostly Manor – Sandusky, OH
Ranked among the Top Haunted Attractions in the U.S., FearFest at Ghostly Manor features multiple themed haunts, eerie escape rooms, and some of Ohio’s scariest actors. Each space is crafted to deliver high-intensity fear and unforgettable fun.
The Haunted Hydro – Fremont, OH
Housed in a historic 1911 hydroelectric power plant, The Haunted Hydro is a cornerstone of Ohio’s horror scene. With elaborate sets, fog-filled tunnels, and new themes each year, this haunt offers a cinematic blend of storytelling and screams.
Panic in the Pines – Bowlander Farms, Genoa, OH
For those who like their scares outdoors, Panic in the Pines offers a haunted hayride, a trek through the woods, and a haunted house deep in a rural forest. The isolation makes every whisper in the dark feel closer than it should.
Ghost Tours & Historic Haunts
Haunted Collingwood – Collingwood Arts Center, Toledo
Enter one of Toledo’s most haunted buildings, once a convent, later a college, and now a thriving arts hub with lingering legends. The Haunted Collingwood Tours take you through dark corridors and hidden rooms where spirits may still roam. Atmospheric rather than startling, these guided tours mix history with hauntings in a spine-tingling experience.
Garrison Ghost Walk – Fort Meigs, Perrysburg
Follow lantern-lit paths through the historic Fort Meigs, where staff and reenactors have reported strange lights and ghostly soldiers. Your guide will share ghostly tales of the War of 1812 and unexplained occurrences that linger today.
Eerie Manor Tours – Wildwood Preserve, Toledo
Explore 30+ hauntingly decorated rooms in Wildwood Manor House during the Eerie Manor Tours presented by Metroparks Toledo. This free, family-friendly event offers mild scares by day and a special Lights Out! Lantern Tour for those seeking more thrills after dark.
Nightlife Frights
Rocky Horror LIVE – 10th Anniversary | Collingwood Arts Center
Get ready to Time Warp again! Toledo’s Stone Productions celebrates a decade of Rocky Horror LIVE with a campy, over-the-top stage show. Costumes are encouraged, audience participation expected, and fun guaranteed.
Hellwether Pop-Up Bar – Toledo Spirits Co.
Descend into Hellwether, the ultimate Halloween pop-up bar inside the Underground at Toledo Spirits. Enjoy haunted décor, eerie cocktails, and seasonal brews in a ghostly atmosphere.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Toledo Ballet
Experience the Headless Horseman like never before as Toledo Ballet brings Washington Irving’s ghostly tale to life through dance. With original choreography by Eric Otto and an evocative score by Jonathan Heck, this performance is a hauntingly beautiful celebration of Halloween spirit.
Regional Favorites & Family Fun
HalloWeekends at Cedar Point – Sandusky, OH
By day, enjoy pumpkins and kid-friendly fun. By night, the park transforms into a haven for haunts, complete with scare zones, haunted mazes, and sinister live shows—all alongside world-famous roller coasters.
Whether you’re exploring haunted houses, sipping ghostly cocktails, or reliving gothic legends on stage, Toledo’s spooky season delivers something for everyone.
For even more Ghostly History check out:
Ghostly Toledo | A Journey through the spine tingling corners of Lucas County
