👻Explore 7 Hauntingly Good Experiences Around Lake County This Season
Halloween Drive-thru green skull - Michelle Romeo
Discover the Haunted Side of Lake County, Ohio, This October!
Let your curiosity lead the way to Lake County, Ohio where haunted attractions and Halloween festivities set the stage for unforgettable fall adventures. From eerie local lore and chilling experiences to seasonal events, festive fall stops, and late-October thrills, Lake County is sure to offer you a scary good time.
Choose Your Adventure. . . if you dare
Skeleton Grove
1) 💀Skeleton Grove - The Holden Arboretum
The skeletons have returned to Holden Arboretum—and they’re bolder, and more bone-rattling than ever. Get ready to wander through a forest where towering, artist-designed skeletons strike playful poses among the season’s spectacular fall colors.
September 19 – November 1, 2026
Included with admission
Hallofest at Regal Vineyards
2) 🧙Hallowfest at Regal Vineyards
HALLOWFEST is the ultimate destination for Halloween enthusiasts in Ohio. Join us for a thrilling experience filled with spooky attractions, live entertainment, and wine, beer, & cocktails. Let us take you on a journey into the world of Halloween magic and excitement.
Open September 25 - October 31
Friday & Saturday 7-10PM
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🍷Dinner and a Thrill:
Plan the ultimate fright night with Dinner and a Thrill, a frightfully delicious experience with Grand River Cellars and Regal Vineyards. Kick off the evening with a hauntingly delicious sip of our signature Fright White Wine and Blood Red Wine, paired perfectly with a bite from our extensive menu. Then, continue the adventure just 7.8 miles down the road at Hallowfest at Regal Vineyards. There, you’ll be transported into a world of chills and thrills with spine-tingling attractions, eerie ambiance, and electrifying live entertainment.
Ticket price $32 per person ($40 value)
Select Fridays and Saturdays in October | Learn more
🐈⬛Wines & Witches Night Out:
Grab your coven and join Regal Vineyards for an enchanting evening of wine, potions, dancing & a little bit of magic! Your ticket includes a wickedly fun “Witch Craft” where you’ll create and decorate your very own potion bottle to take home — with all supplies provided, so all you need to bring is your creativity (and maybe a little witchy inspiration). Come dressed in your witchiest attire and ready to show it off in our costume contest — and start practicing that cackle, because we’ll also be putting your best witchy laugh to the test!
October 15th & October 22nd | Learn more
Halloween Drive-thru
3) 🔮Halloween Drive-Thru at Lake Metroparks
Travel Farmpark’s trails and roadways after dark in the comfort of your own vehicle and experience many playfully frightful sites throughout the park–some that you have come to love and some new surprises.
Tickets sold online only. Fee: $27.50 per carload
October 9, 2026 - October 11, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PMOctober 16, 2026 - October 18, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PMOctober 23, 2026 - October 25, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cocktails at Grand River Cellars
4) 🍬Trick or Treat Wine & Cocktail Trail
Select wineries and distilleries have conjured up a great time in the Grand River Valley with an Adult Trick or Treat Wine and Cocktail trail! Enjoy 2 wine samples or a mini cocktail and a fall-themed or ghoulish appetizer for $10 per person at each location. Try the featured signature cocktail/sangria for an additional fee.
Pick up a trail card at any location and turn in your completed card at your last stop within the month of October for a chance to win an Overnight Getaway Package. Prize includes an overnight stay at one of the participating hotels and $25 gift certificates to each participating location!
October 1-31st | Learn more
Murder Mystery Dinner: Murder Aboard the Train
5) 🎃Murderously Good Experiences at the Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub
👻Spooky Stories by The Haunted Housewives
Join your favorite ghost hunters at Ohio's most beautiful haunted location, the Steele Mansion Inn & Gathering Hub! Hear ghostly tales of Steele Mansion and other historic buildings! Afterwards, you'll have the chance to explore the mansion and see why we think it's a historic haunted treasure. What kind of paranormal activity will we find?
October 21st | Learn more
Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky twist on our guided tours! Join us for a Haunted Mansion Tour at Steele Mansion! Come learn about the incredible history and the spine-chilling stories that lie within. This is the Halloween edition of our public guided tours, an exclusive event led by owner and historian, Carol Shamakian, who will lead you on a journey through the past and reveal the secrets behind the mansion's haunting reputation.
Grab your friends and get ready for a night of history and hauntings!
⚰️Murder Mystery Dinner: Murder Aboard the Train
Cocktail Hour 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Dinner and Show 6:30PM
November 20th | Learn more
Willoughby Ghost Walk
6) Get Spooked on The Willoughby Ghost Walk
Join the Willoughby Ghost Walk on a lantern-lit tour of the haunted historic district of Downtown Willoughby, Ohio! Come experience a Willoughby many don’t realize exists, where ghostly haunts connect with history, legend, mysteries and suspense.
This is the original award-winning Willoughby Ghost Walk tour, locally owned and operated by Willoughby Ghost Lady, Cathi Weber. They are proud to say our one of a kind walking tour has been in operation for almost two decades!
Select Weekends in October | Learn more
Lake County Historical Society
7) 🔦Flashlight and Ghost Tours at the Lake County Historical Society
🕸️Flashlight Tour | October 9th, 16th, 30th
Free roam the Lake County History Center after dark- one of Ohio's most haunted buildings
🔮Flashlight Tour After Hours | October 10th, 17th, 31st
After midnight free roaming of the haunted Lake County History Center.
👻Public Ghost Hunt | October 10th, 17th
Join us for a public ghost hunt at the former Lake County Poor House, Led by A Ghost in the Studio Productions.
Bring your own equipment or use ours. A general tour and overview of the history of the building will kick off the night; then groups can break off on their own to experience the paranormal happenings of the 150 year old County Home. Off Limits parts of the building will be open for private exploration including the Jail Cells and Infirmary. Pizza, snacks, and beverages provided.
⚰️Victorian Funeral Tea | October 13th
High Tea with a presentation about Victorian Funeral Practices and museum exhibit.
Join us for High Tea and immerse yourself in the culture of Victorian Funerals. Dress in your best mourning attire and enjoy sandwiches and baked goods while hearing a presentation by Mandy Spencer about Victorian Funeral practices with a private tour of the new Victorian Funeral museum exhibits.
✨Lantern Tour | October 13th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, & 29th
A night tour of the History Center to learn the history of the building and hear the stories of the residents past and present.
Take a guided tour of the former Lake County Poor House to learn about it's tragic history. Hear the stories of the people who lived there and the spirits that still linger.