Newark Haunted Experiences 2026

Discover 6 verified haunted experiences in Newark and nearby areas.

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Discover 6 Newark haunted houses for every nerve level – jump-scare gauntlets and story-driven walk-throughs alike.

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Scream Haunted Attraction

Columbus, OH 28 mi from Newark
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👻 Scare Factor: 5/5
2026 dates TBA

Two immersive haunted houses with detailed sets.

Prepare for an intense horror experience at Scream Haunted Attraction, featuring two terrifying haunted houses. "The Batou" plunges visitors into a voodoo priestess's swampy domain filled with cursed creatures, while "The Entity" takes guests through a nightmarish abandoned hospital. Highly...

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Halloween Ghost Hunt in Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH 32 mi from Newark
$
👻 Scare Factor: 3/5
2026 dates TBA

Outdoor ghost hunting adventure with smartphone-guided puzzles

Transform into a ghosthunter this Halloween with an immersive outdoor adventure through Columbus's haunted streets. This 90-minute experience challenges you to track spirits using your smartphone, solve escape room-style puzzles, and uncover the chilling stories behind 10 haunted locations. Costumes...

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 14 Chillicothe Halloween Festival Chillicothe

Three-day Halloween festival with diverse attractions and contests.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 3 Columbus Oktoberfest Columbus

Traditional Oktoberfest with free admission and 100,000 sq. ft. of covered space.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 3 The Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening Mansfield

Interactive screening with audience participation

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 5 Columbus Ghost Tours Columbus

Exclusive access to haunted locations and local history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should we buy haunted house tickets in Newark in advance or at the door?

Buy online for the last two October weekends, when marquee haunts genuinely sell out timed slots by mid-afternoon; door sales that late mean the worst windows or none. Early October weeknights are safe for walk-ups and sometimes cheaper at the box office. Online buyers also skip a separate ticket line, which alone can save 30 minutes on peak nights.

What age limits should we expect at haunted attractions in Newark?

Most full-intensity haunts recommend 12 or 13 and up, and some enforce a hard minimum with ID or a signed parent waiver. Extreme haunts are usually 18+. Under-10 kids do better at farm haunts with daytime lights-on hours. Call or check the FAQ page before driving out; door staff can and do turn away underage visitors even with a parent present.

Do the actors touch you inside haunted houses in Newark?

At standard haunts, no: no-touch policies run both ways, so keep your hands off actors too, since shoving one is the fastest route to ejection. Touch only happens at attractions that advertise it and require a signed waiver or a glow marker that opts you in. If contact is a dealbreaker, confirm the policy on the ticket page before you buy.

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