The Dent Schoolhouse
Haunted attraction · Cincinnati · Ohio
The Dent Public School opened in 1894 and, as the legend goes, gave up the remains of missing students from its basement in 1955. Cincinnati's flagship haunt now fills the building with the murderous janitor Charlie McFree and a killer faculty.
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Plan your visit
Weekends in Sept, most nights in Oct; Lights Out Nov 7, Slasher Night Nov 13
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 16–October 20
Color builds from October 10 · mostly bare by November 9
Sampled at The Dent Schoolhouse’s own coordinates and elevation (258 m) rather than a regional average.
22 weather points cover Ohio, and the model shifts their answer 1 day later, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 5 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to The Dent Schoolhouse
The color window runs about 17 days, holding until around October 27. That is about 2 days later than Ohio as a whole.
It is in Cincinnati, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.
The Dent Schoolhouse on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Ohio, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is The Dent Schoolhouse open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 11 – Nov 13. Weekends in Sept, most nights in Oct; Lights Out Nov 7, Slasher Night Nov 13. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does The Dent Schoolhouse peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 16–October 20 (best estimate October 18). Color starts around October 10 and is mostly bare by November 9.
- How do I get to The Dent Schoolhouse?
- The Dent Schoolhouse is in Cincinnati. The closest city is Cincinnati, about 9 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Ohio's fall lineup.
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