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Columbus delivers Halloween 2025 across the Riverwalk and historic districts with haunted tours and spine-chilling activities near central sites. Look for theatrical scares, pumpkin patches, seasonal celebrations, family events, and immersive haunted experiences throughout October.
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Top Halloween In and Around Columbus
- Uptown Columbus Halloween Fundraiser Gala
- Haunted 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at Rotary Park
- Fall Festival at Callaway Gardens (Pine Mountain)
- 13th Annual Fright & Fabulous Halloween Festival: Hallo Queen Drag Show
- Pumpkins at Callaway (Pine Mountain)
- Springer Opera House Ghost Tours
- Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
- Columbus Botanical Garden BOOtanical: Not-So-Scary Halloween
- Fountain City Classic Kickoff
- Halloween In The Park: Costume Contest (Pine Mountain)
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Columbus Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Discover the beauty of autumn at Callaway Gardens' Fall Festival. This event offers a chance to explore the stunning 2,500-acre landscape, featuring seasonal decorations and activities. Visitors can enjoy the vibrant fall foliage, visit attractions like the Day Butterfly Center, and experience the popular 'Pumpkins at Callaway' event, which transforms the gardens with festive displays.
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Discover a magical fall experience at Pumpkins at Callaway, where gardens transform by day and glow by night. Explore the Garden of Giants, navigate Cason's Corn Maze, and savor seasonal treats. As dusk falls, wander through the Enchanted Pumpkin Forest and Foggy Hollow, illuminated by hundreds of glowing jack-o'-lanterns and enchanting light displays.
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Bring your little ghosts and goblins to the Columbus Botanical Garden for a 'Not-So-Scary Halloween' event. Explore the garden while enjoying carnival games, inflatables, and crafts, with candy awarded for completing activities. Live bat and snake shows, magic shows, and a carnivorous plant program add to the excitement. A dedicated zone for toddlers and owl pellet dissections offer unique learning experiences.
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Get ready to show off your most creative and spooky ensembles at F.D. Roosevelt State Park's Halloween In The Park Costume Contest. This exciting event invites participants of all ages, including their furry friends, to compete for top honors. Meet near the Trading Post and let your costumes shine!
Columbus Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
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Experience a frightfully elegant evening at the Uptown Columbus Halloween Gala, a premier fundraiser for the season. This 21+ event features delicious food, live entertainment, and a spirited costume contest. Support Uptown Columbus's revitalization efforts while enjoying a night of eerie enchantment. Signature drinks are available for purchase.
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Get ready for a hauntingly spectacular night at the 13th Annual Fright & Fabulous Halloween Festival, presented by ColGAY PRIDE. This event seamlessly blends fright with fabulousness, offering a dazzling drag extravaganza. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating and a costume contest from 5-8 PM, while adults can dive into the Hallo-Queen Drag Show, an adult costume contest, a cemetery tour, and a dance party from 8-11 PM. Experience spooky graveyard scenes, glittering performances, and vibrant decorations.
Columbus Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
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Prepare for a 'Bram'-new comedy that sinks its teeth into the legendary Dracula tale with the zany humor of Mel Brooks and Monty Python. Follow Jonathan Harker's perilous journey to Transylvania and a whirlwind chase across continents filled with gender-bending roles and pop culture references. This performance guarantees blood-curdling screams of laughter!
Columbus Other Halloween Activities
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Lace up for a thrilling Halloween-themed race at Rotary Park! Choose your challenge with a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon. The paved, shaded course is perfect for runners and walkers alike. Don your best costume for a chance to win the 'Best Costume' award. This event promises a fun and spooky experience for all participants.
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Dare to explore the Springer Opera House's haunted history on a captivating ghost tour. This unique behind-the-scenes experience grants access to rarely seen areas of the legendary landmark, uncovering its possibly paranormal past. Perfect for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike, these tours promise an unforgettable journey into eerie legends and ghostly tales.
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The Fountain City Classic Kickoff marks the start of a week-long celebration centered around the historic football game between Fort Valley State University and Albany State University. This event draws thousands to Columbus, Georgia, for a vibrant mix of competition, community, and tradition. Beyond the game, expect a parade, tailgating, and a variety of other engaging activities.
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