Columbus Halloween & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Columbus and surrounding areas
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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Editor's Picks (6)
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Downtown Auburn Trick or Treat
(Auburn)
Community-wide trick-or-treat with costume contest and local business participation.
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Uptown Columbus Halloween Fundraiser Gala
Elegant Halloween fundraiser with costume contest
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Haunted 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at Rotary Park
Haunted 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon with costume contest
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Fall Festival at Callaway Gardens
(Pine Mountain)
Seasonal fall festival with 'Pumpkins at Callaway' displays
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13th Annual Fright & Fabulous Halloween Festival: Hallo Queen Drag Show
Hallo-Queen Drag Show and dual-phase family/adult programming
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Pumpkins at Callaway
(Pine Mountain)
Enchanted Pumpkin Forest and Foggy Hollow light displays
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Columbus
Halloween parties, costume bashes, and spooky-themed food and drink events in Columbus.
Uptown Columbus Halloween Fundraiser Gala
Experience a frightfully elegant evening at the Uptown Columbus Halloween Gala, a premier...
View full details →13th Annual Fright & Fabulous Halloween Festival: Hallo Queen Drag Show
Get ready for a hauntingly spectacular night at the 13th Annual Fright &...
View full details →On The Tracks - Opelika Wine Trail
Embark on Opelika's signature annual wine trail, 'On The Tracks,' a festive journey...
View full details →Haunted Experiences Near Columbus
Haunted houses, scream parks, and spine-chilling attractions in Columbus.
Nature Nightmares
Dare to enter the darkness at Nature Nightmares, a terrifying haunted hike through...
View full details →Sleepy Hollow Haunted Farm
Dare to enter Sleepy Hollow Haunted Farm, where terrifying trails and chilling attractions...
View full details →Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment Near Columbus
Horror screenings, spooky shows, and Halloween entertainment in Columbus.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Prepare for a 'Bram'-new comedy that sinks its teeth into the legendary Dracula...
View full details →Other Halloween Activities Near Columbus
Additional Halloween activities and unique fall experiences in Columbus.
Springer Opera House Ghost Tours
Dare to explore the Springer Opera House's haunted history on a captivating ghost...
View full details →Fountain City Classic Kickoff
The Fountain City Classic Kickoff marks the start of a week-long celebration centered...
View full details →Haunted 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at Rotary Park
Lace up for a thrilling Halloween-themed race at Rotary Park! Choose your challenge...
View full details →Columbus Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
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Halloween Road Trips & Weekend Getaways
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