Fright Lights

Your Guide to a Spooktacular Visit

Make the most of your Fright Lights visit by planning ahead. Whether you're here for festive family fun or thrilling Halloween adventures, you can tailor your evening to fit your style—purchase activities individually or make the most of your visit with an activity wristband.

Your activity wristband includes unlimited access to select Fright Lights attractions throughout the evening, including:

• Haunted Heights Aerial Challenge Course
• Spidering Climbing Rock Wall
• Glow Putt
• Shimmering Swan Boats
• Spooky Storytime

Activity wristband pricing and purchase information coming soon.

Looking for a bigger thrill? The House of Screams is a separately ticketed haunted attraction and is not included with the activity wristband.

Fright Lights returns to Schenk Lake with a spectacular synchronized light and music show featuring glowing Halloween displays, festive favorites, and seasonal fun. Find a spot along the lakeside or hillside, enjoy the free show, then explore family-friendly attractions, seasonal treats, and more throughout the evening.

6 - 10 PM

Bigger Than Ever. Built for Brave Souls.

Dare to step inside the House of Screams, Oglebay's all-new, bigger-than-ever haunted house featuring more thrills, more surprises, and more ways to test your courage. Whether you're looking for spine-tingling suspense or unforgettable Halloween thrills, this bigger-than-ever haunted attraction is one you won't want to miss.

Recommended for ages 13 and older. Admission to the House of Screams requires a reserved timed-entry ticket. Ticket details, pricing, and on-sale information coming soon.

The House of Screams is a separately ticketed haunted attraction and is not included with the activity wristband.

Friday, October 2 | 4-8 PM
Saturday, October 3 | 4-8 PM
Sunday, October 4 | 1-4 PM

A Taste of the Screams to Come

Can’t wait for Fright Lights? Get a sneak peek during Oglebayfest Weekend with a small taste of the scares coming to the all-new House of Screams.

This limited preview offers just a glimpse of what’s waiting when the full House of Screams comes to life during Fright Lights. Brave the teaser experience now—then come back October 9–25 to see what’s lurking around the rest of the corners.

Take your Halloween adventure to new heights. Navigate the Haunted Heights Aerial Challenge Course after dark, then take on the Spider Climbing Rock Wall as glowing lights, crisp autumn air, and a touch of spooky fun transform the Adventure Center into an unforgettable nighttime experience.

Climb aboard an illuminated swan boat and glide across Schenk Lake as glowing Halloween lights dance across the water. It's a one-of-a-kind way to experience the magic of Fright Lights from a whole new perspective. 

Mini Golf Meets Halloween Magic

Take your best shot with a glowing golf ball as you putt your way through Oglebay's Halloween-themed miniature golf course. Whether you're chasing a hole-in-one or challenging family and friends, Glow Putt adds a colorful twist to a classic favorite and plenty of fun to your Fright Lights adventure.

6:15 PM | 7:15 PM | 9:15 PM

Gather at the Schenk Lake Boathouse for enchanting Halloween stories the whole family will love. Costumed storytellers bring festive tales to life with plenty of laughs, imagination, and just the right amount of spooky fun for little ghosts, goblins, and their grown-ups.

No Halloween celebration is complete without festive flavors. From spooky sweets to seasonal snacks and warm fall favorites, themed concessions will be available throughout Fright Lights to keep you fueled for an evening of family fun and Halloween adventure.

From big jumps to bigger smiles, the inflatable Fun Zone is packed with family-friendly fun for young Halloween fans. With giant inflatables to bounce, climb, and explore, it's the perfect place for kids to play while making even more Fright Lights memories.

Saturday, October 17

An Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner

A ghostly legend, an unforgettable dinner, and a mystery waiting to be solved. Join us for The Ghost of Oglebay Manor, a one-night-only interactive murder mystery dinner where every guest becomes part of the story. Enjoy an evening of delicious dining, suspicious characters, and unexpected twists as you work to uncover the truth—if you dare.

Make It a Halloween Getaway

Turn your Fright Lights visit into an unforgettable fall escape with a Spooky Stayover at Oglebay. After a night filled with glowing lights, Halloween adventures, and seasonal fun, relax in the comfort of Oglebay Lodge or a cozy cottage and wake up ready to make even more memories. It's the perfect way to enjoy everything Fright Lights has to offer—without the rush home.

Start your Fright Lights adventure with a delicious meal at Oglebay. Whether you're gathering the family for dinner before the festivities, enjoying handcrafted cocktails with friends, or grabbing a sweet treat to take along, you'll find plenty of ways to savor the season.

From elevated dining at Trace Chophouse and Skyline Kitchen & Bar to casual favorites at Route 88 Burgers & Brew and cozy coffee creations at Sarita's Coffee & Goods, there's something to satisfy every appetite before the Halloween fun begins.

Celebrate Halloween at Boo at the Zoo, Oglebay Good Zoo's family-friendly fall tradition.

Enjoy trick-or-treating, decorated pathways, Halloween costumes, festive activities, and up-close animal fun during this seasonal favorite. Presented by Hartley Law Group PLLC.