Dayton Scream Park
Celebrating its 25th season with an updated haunted compound.
16 haunted experiences near Xenia.
Xenia and nearby towns offer a mix of haunted experiences, from large-scale attractions to more intimate events. Consider the expansive thrills of a major theme park or the unique settings found in historic sites and local farms.
If you seek something family-friendly, look for dedicated Halloween events. For those wanting a more adult-oriented scare, certain venues may cater to that specific audience.
Trick-or-treat through equestrian barns and decorate aisles Halloween style.
Dayton's legendary Halloween street party celebrating horror through the decades.
Halloween classics performed live by the Listeso String Quartet by candlelight.
USEF-rated hunter and jumper equestrian competition featuring grand prix jumping.
See all haunted houses, trails, and scare attractions in your area.
Book a mid-evening timed slot, eat dinner first so the queue isn't hangry, and pick one flagship haunt plus the midway rather than a four-attraction death march. Shared adrenaline is the whole point: the queue is the conversation time, so skip fast passes on a quiet night. End somewhere warm and lit for the debrief, and check closing times before planning dessert.
Closed-toe shoes with real tread are non-negotiable; trails are dark, rooted, and often muddy after rain. Add layers you can zip while standing in outdoor queues, and skip dangling scarves, heels, and anything you'd mourn if it snagged a cornstalk. Leave costume masks at home, since most haunts ban them for guests, and keep hands free for railings and unexpected sprints.
Haunts send guests through in pods of 4-8, so a group of 12 will get split; pre-sort your pods so nervous friends aren't stranded with strangers. Pick a lit landmark as the regroup point after each attraction, since phones are useless inside. Buy tickets in one order for the same time window, and agree on the night's attraction order before anyone queues.