The spookiest of seasons is nearly upon us, and you have no shortage of fun ways to find your scares around Akron and North Canton this fall. Whether you're looking for a ghost tour highlighting local history or a fun spooky event for families, you're sure to find an event to love. Our real estate agents share some of the Halloween events and spooky ghost tours you can experience around Akron and North Canton.

Which Spooky Fall Activities Should You Try?

Looking for haunted history, ghost stories, or family-friendly Halloween activities? These local events offer something for everyone.

• Best for exploring Akron's haunted history: The Original Akron Ghost Tour, featuring spooky stories and historic downtown locations.
• Best for downtown Canton ghost stories: The Original Canton Ghost Tour, exploring local mysteries and legends.
• Best for cemetery history: Stones, Bones and Funny Headstones, a presentation about unusual graves, headstones, and cemetery lore.
• Best for spooky stories in Massillon: Original Massillon Ghost Tour, visiting six historic downtown locations.
• Best for a nighttime walking tour: Haunted History Walk of Canal Fulton, featuring local legends and historical sites.
• Best for Halloween fun with the family: Nightmare on Front Street, featuring costumes, entertainment, vendors, and seasonal activities.

Spooky Spots to Explore Around Akron and Canton, OH

The Original Akron Ghost Tour – Akron, OH

Address: Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308

Offered by locally owned and operated tour company Black Cat Tales & Tours near Akron homes for sale, you're sure to learn about a different side of the city on The Original Akron Ghost Tour. Discover ghost stories, haunted tales, and spooky locales on this 1-mile tour, which meets at Lock 3 Park. Tours are available on select October dates, with tickets available online.

The Original Canton Ghost Tour – Canton, OH

Address: 320 Market Ave. S., Canton, OH 44702

Interested in learning spooky stories close to Canton homes for sale, instead? The Original Canton Ghost Tour will walk you through terrifying tales of local history, with a ghost tour through downtown Canton, also available on select October dates from Black Cat Tales & Tours.

Stones, Bones and Funny Headstones – North Canton, OH

Address: North Canton Civic Center, 845 W. Maple St., North Canton, OH 44720

Do you prefer your haunted tales to come straight from the source? Stones, Bones and Funny Headstones explores cemeteries, haunted stories, and funny headstones, presented by host Sherri Brake. Discover the stories of the graves of everyone from famous figures to outlaws, with haunted tales around the corner from North Canton homes for sale on October 22, 2026.

Original Massillon Ghost Tour – Massillon, OH

Address: Lincoln Way E. and First St. NE, Massillon, OH 44646

Also offered by Black Cat Tales & Tours on select October dates, the Original Massillon Ghost Tour comes from years of research and a true love of local history. The tour lasts for around 90 minutes and covers six unique spooky locations near Massillon homes for sale, primarily downtown. Book your date online to make sure you don't miss out on this popular tour.

Haunted History Walk of Canal Fulton – Canal Fulton, OH

Address: North Canal Street and Market Street, near 129 N. Canal St., Canal Fulton, OH 44614

If you enjoyed Sherri Brake's Stones, Bones and Funny Headstones event, you won't have to travel far from Canal Fulton homes for sale to see her again. She also offers the Haunted History Walk of Canal Fulton, which is based on her book Haunted Stark County. Tours are available October 23-25, 2026, with each starting at 8 p.m.

Nightmare on Front Street – Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Address: Downtown Cuyahoga Falls, 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

A fun, spooky street festival for all ages, the popular Nightmare on Front Street returns close to Cuyahoga Falls homes for sale on October 17, 2026. Enjoy a day of shopping, costume contests, Halloween activities, live entertainment, great food, and fun prizes. Adults can sample a unique selection of craft cocktails and craft beers from Ohio breweries.

Find Your Home for Fall Fun in Akron and North Canton

Shopping for a new home for your family this fall? Our local team is here to help with all of your real estate needs. Contact us to buy and sell homes throughout the Akron and North Canton, OH, area.