Feb 24, 2026
Ohio Goes to the Movies
Ohio’s contributions to the movies will be celebrated through a statewide movie series with communities across Ohio hosting free movie showings throughout 2026. Films cover many genres in a variety of venues.
Apr 20, 2026
What’s Going On This Weekend!
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these upcoming events in Stark County!
Factory of Terror
Dates for 2025 Festival: September 20- November 8, 2025
Description of Festival Activities: The Factory of Terror is a Guinness World Record-holding indoor haunted house, over a mile long. It features four intense scare zones—Forsaken Asylum of Dr. Morbidius, Industrial Nightmare, Massacre on Mahoning, and The Abyss—populated with 130+ live actors, animatronics, special effects like moving walls, smoke, strobe lights, and more. Guests also traverse themed bars—Carnevil Circus, Poison Ivy’s Greenhouse, and One-Eyed Jack’s Pirate Bar—and can visit All American Battle Bar with axe throwing, games, food trucks, live DJs, and a gift shop called The Scream Shop. Zombie Bar Crawl nights also take place Friday and Saturday evenings.
Days of the Week and Times are Open: Fridays & Saturdays: 7:00 PM – Midnight Sundays: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Admission for adults, children, seniors, etc.:
Admission: No formal age limit, but due to intensity it's not recommended for children under 12.
Guests 15 and younger must be accompanied by a chaperone aged 21+ (one adult per six minors) who holds a valid ID. Lap children and strollers are not permitted.
General Admission includes entry to all haunted house attractions and access to open themed bars (drinks purchased separately). Pricing includes city tax and tends to rise on peak nights in late October.
VIP Fast Pass Admission (21+ only) available except Sundays—provides expedited entry access.
Kids’ Sunday Admission (16 and under) must be purchased with an adult admission (up to four kids per adult).
Season Passes:
Haunted Ohio Season Pass, priced at $160, grants unlimited VIP Fast Pass access to both Factory of Terror and Akron Haunted Schoolhouse & Laboratory through December 31, 2025. Includes admission to off-season haunted events (excluding the Ohio Christmas Factory) and a Buddy Pass to bring up to 4 guests at 50% off per visit.
Apr 08, 2026
Five Ways to Experience Downtown Canton’s Arts Scene
Downtown Canton is more than a destination—it’s an experience. In fact, in 2023, the Canton-Massillon community was named one of the most arts-vibrant mid-size communities in the country—and once you’re here, you’ll understand exactly why.
Around every corner, art shows up in unexpected ways: on building walls, inside historic spaces, through music you can feel, and in moments that make you stop and look twice.
Whether you're visiting for the first time or rediscovering your own backyard, here are five ways to immerse yourself in Canton’s vibrant downtown arts scene!
Apr 23
Speaking of Books Author Series 11th Season — Derek Hough
Season after season, millions of fans tune into Dancing with the Stars to watch three-time Emmy Award winner Derek Hough, the talented, consummate competitor whose skill and commitment made him the show's all- time champion. Hough is the author of New York Times Best-Seller Taking the Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion. Derek’s extraordinary journey from bullied little boy to accomplished performer shows all of us how we can overcome obstacles and become winners—not just on the dance floor but in life.