If you’re hunting for things to do this fall and comparing Halloween attractions around the Cleveland area, you’ve got lots of options. From kid-friendly festivals to full-throttle fright nights, Cleveland offers more than a few choices. But if your crew craves maximum screams, 7 Floors of Hell at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds is the region’s legendary choice, delivering seven unique haunted houses in one destination.
Family-friendly Halloween attractions around Cleveland
Cleveland piles on fall fun for all ages. Families love Trick-or-Treat Fest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (daytime candy trails and costumed characters), Pumpkin Village at Mapleside Farms (corn mazes, hayrides, live entertainment), and leaf-peeping rides on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Pet people? The Spooky Pooch Parade in Lakewood brings costumed dogs, contests, and a street-festival vibe. And if you want extra thrills nearby, Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends mixes daytime family fun with late-night frights. Some of these are great for families and affordable. But some, like a day at the amusement park, can come at a steep price tag.
Haunted houses & haunted attractions (the season starts in September)
Northeast Ohio is haunted-house heaven. Classics include Bloodview Haunted House in Broadview Heights (charity haunt run with the Legion of Terror), Canton’s mega-scale Factory of Terror, and Akron’s iconic Haunted Schoolhouse & Laboratory. These are all fan favorites each fall. Still, the premier scream park remains 7 Floors of Hell in Cleveland where your ticket unlocks seven differently themed haunts ranging from Egyptian curses in Anubis’ Revenge to space-horror in Wormhole, psychological terror in Asylum, the carnie evil of Cirque Macabre, and genre staples in Haunted Mansion, plus Blood Harvest, and The Swamp. The variety at 7 Floors of Hell keeps lines moving and the adrenaline spiking all night.
Plan your visit to 7 Floors of Hell (address, directions, calendar & tickets)
Set your GPS to 19201 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130, right at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, just off I-71 with ample onsite parking. It’s easy from I-480 and a quick hop from CLE airport, making it a painless meet-up spot for friends across Greater Cleveland. Check the season calendar (opening nights begin in September and run select nights through late October/early November) and lock in your time slot before peak weekends sell out.
Ready to scream?
• See open dates on the 7 Floors of Hell calendar.
• Buy tickets / reserve your time now.
Pro tip: Go early in the season or choose a weeknight for shorter waits—and save time between haunts by planning your route through all seven experiences.