Columbus Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Columbus and nearby
Columbus marks Halloween 2026 at well-known attractions and the town square with haunted experiences and autumn festivities.
Local favorites include ghostly experiences, autumn celebrations, spooky entertainment, family pumpkin events, and themed evening tours.
Browse Halloween Near Columbus by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Features a trick-or-treating parade, live music, and costume contests.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Features wine tasting, a full course dinner, and live music.
Haunted Experiences
Multiple haunted attractions with live actors and special effects
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Live pipe organ accompaniment to classic silent horror-comedies and radio drama.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Bartholomew County’s oldest and largest multi-day autumn festival.
Editor's Picks
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Hope Heritage Days
· Hope
Bartholomew County’s oldest and largest multi-day autumn festival.
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Hanna Haunted Acres 2026 Season
· Indianapolis
Multiple haunted attractions with live actors and special effects
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The Thirteenth Hour
· Indianapolis
All attendees must sign a waiver prior to entry.
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Dennis James Hosts Halloween
· Bloomington
Live pipe organ accompaniment to classic silent horror-comedies and radio drama.
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Fright Manor Haunted House
· Indianapolis
Two new haunts: Legends of the Manor and Slasher.
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Greenwood Halloween Fest
· Greenwood
Features a trick-or-treating parade, live music, and costume contests.
Events Happening Soon
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about Halloween events and activities in Columbus
- Short North Celebrates Halloween Spirit Published: Sun, Oct 4, 2026
- Thousands Gather for HighBall Halloween Published: Sun, Oct 4, 2026
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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