On this page
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and a few haunts stay open through Sunday, Nov. 1. Here's every scare in the Valley we could confirm for 2026, ranked by how late in the season you can still go.
At a glance
| Attraction | Town | Open | Last night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fear Forest | Lordstown | Fri–Sun, Sept. 25–Nov. 1 | Sun, Nov. 1 |
| Canfield Haunted House and Hayride | Canfield | Fri–Sun, Oct. 2–Nov. 1 | Sun, Nov. 1 |
| Nightmare in Niles | Niles | Fri & Sat, Sept. 25–Oct. 31, plus Sun, Oct. 25 | Sat, Oct. 31 |
| Maniacs in the Woods | Bristolville | Fridays and Saturdays in October | Sat, Oct. 31 |
| Cedar Point HalloWeekends | Sandusky | Select days and nights, Sept. 17–Nov. 1 | Sun, Nov. 1 |
| Kennywood Phantom Fall Fest | West Mifflin, Pa. | Select dates through Nov. 1 | Sun, Nov. 1 |
Fear Forest (Lordstown)
The Valley's biggest haunt bills itself as "68 acres of terrifying fun." One ticket covers the haunted house, the hayride, the Psycho Path and the new Forbidden Cornfield. It's at 6878 Tod Ave. SW (Route 45), next to Dollar General, a few miles from downtown Warren and about 25 minutes from downtown Youngstown.
- When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 1. The box office is open 7–11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7–9:30 p.m. Sunday.
- Price (as reported by WFMJ): $30 for everything; $40 speed pass; hayride only $14 ($20 speed pass). Hayride-only sales end at 9:30 p.m.
- Rain plan: The hayride wagons are covered, so it runs in light rain. In heavy rain, only the indoor Insane-A-Tarium opens, for $15.
Canfield Haunted House and Hayride (Canfield Fairgrounds)
A haunted house plus a hayride at the fairgrounds. Enter through Gate 9.
- When: Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m.–midnight; Sundays 7–10 p.m.; through Nov. 1.
- Price (as reported by WFMJ): $25 for the hayride and haunted house, $35 with fast-pass line access, $45 for immediate entry.
Nightmare in Niles
Two attractions, The Barn of Evil and Gore Reformatory, plus food, games and entertainment, at 5185 Youngstown-Warren Rd.
- When: Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m.–midnight through Oct. 31, and Sunday, Oct. 25, 7–10 p.m.
- Price (as reported by WFMJ): $30 general admission; $40 fast pass.
Maniacs in the Woods (Bristolville)
A smaller, lower-priced outdoor trail at 1604 Housel Craft Rd. in northern Trumbull County.
- When: Fridays and Saturdays in October, 7:30–11 p.m. Last tickets at 10:30 p.m.
- Price (as reported by WFMJ): $15 ages 12 and up; $12 ages 11 and under.
The big theme-park events
Cedar Point HalloWeekends
Now in its 29th season, HalloWeekends runs on select days and nights from Sept. 17 through Nov. 1. Days are family-friendly; after dark come the haunted mazes and scare zones. Cedar Point is about 124 miles from Youngstown, roughly 2½ hours by car. Read our full guide.
Kennywood Phantom Fall Fest
"Play all day, fright all night" at Pittsburgh's classic park, which says Phantom Fall Fest ends Nov. 1. It's about 76 miles away. Read our full guide.
Tips before you go
- Go early on Halloween weekend. Oct. 30–Nov. 1 is the last weekend for most haunts and the busiest. Arrive when the box office opens.
- Buy online when you can. Several haunts sell timed or fast-pass tickets online, which saves standing in line.
- Dress for mud. Hayrides and woods trails are outdoors, and October nights here often drop into the 40s.
- Check social media the day of. Outdoor haunts can close early for storms.
Prefer candy to screams? See our trunk-or-treat and Halloween parade list.
