🎃 Canton, OH · Halloween 2026
Carnival of Horrors — Canton, OH
Carnival of Horrors brings Halloween to Canton for the 2026 season — october 3 – november 1, 2026 at Stark County Fairgrounds.
🎯 CANTON, OH📅 October 3 – November 1, 2026📍 Stark County Fairgrounds🔞 13+ RECOMMENDED🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Carnival of Horrors is one of Canton's premier haunted attractions for the 2026 Halloween season, packing multiple scare zones, live actors, and Hollywood-style sets into one terrifying walkthrough. Expect strobe lights, tight corridors, and jump scares around every corner — this is not a kid-friendly stroll.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: Stark County Fairgrounds — 699 Wertz Ave NW, Canton, OH 44708
📅 Dates: October 3 – November 1, 2026
🕐 Hours: Fri 7:30-11:00 PM; Sat 7:30 PM – midnight; Sun 7:30-9:30 PM
🎫 Price: $28, Fast Pass $35
👶 Ages: 13+ Recommended
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://carnivalofhorrors.com
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Teenagers, date nights, and hardcore haunt fans chasing the biggest scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Arrive early or go on weeknights — Friday and Saturday lines can top an hour; Sunday–Thursday means shorter waits.
🎃 Know the scare rules — actors won’t touch you, but strobes, fog, and loud sounds are constant; skip it if you’re sensitive.
🎃 Wear closed-toe shoes — you’ll be moving through dark, uneven sets; leave the costume pieces that drag at home.
🎃 13+ is the sweet spot — younger kids are allowed with adults at most haunts but rarely last the whole walkthrough.
🎃 Buy tickets online in advance — weekend nights regularly sell out, and online prices are usually lower than the door.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Carnival of Horrors open for Halloween 2026?
Carnival of Horrors runs October 3 – November 1, 2026. Hours are typically evenings — check the official site for the exact nightly schedule, as hours vary by day of week.
How much are tickets to Carnival of Horrors?
General admission is ticketed; prices vary by night with peak pricing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween week. $28, Fast Pass $35. Buy online ahead for the best price and guaranteed entry.
Is Carnival of Horrors too scary for kids?
This is an intense haunted attraction recommended for ages 13 and up. Younger children are generally admitted with an adult but the experience includes strobes, fog, loud noises, and graphic scenes.
