Columbus Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Columbus and nearby
Columbus centers Halloween 2026 in the Short North and Scioto Mile with ghostly experiences, pop-up haunts, and fall celebrations in downtown.
Explore creepy attractions, family festivals, and nighttime scare events featuring haunted mazes, pumpkin markets, and neighborhood trick-or-treating.
Browse Halloween Near Columbus by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Dog-friendly Halloween celebration with costume contest
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Costumed pub crawl visiting over four venues with drink specials.
Haunted Experiences
Lantern-lit ghost tours through the darkened corridors of the Ohio Statehouse.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Back for its ninth year with campy, edgy Halloween musical fun.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Hands-on class where participants decorate and take home a fall-themed cake.
Editor's Picks
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HighBall Halloween Costume Party
Elaborate open-streets celebration featuring the Costume Couture Fashion Show.
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Howl-O-Ween at Columbus Commons
Dog-friendly Halloween celebration with costume contest
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Haunted Ohio Statehouse Tours
Lantern-lit ghost tours through the darkened corridors of the Ohio Statehouse.
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The Rocky Horror Show at Garden Theater
Back for its ninth year with campy, edgy Halloween musical fun.
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Fear Columbus Haunted House
Large-scale indoor production featuring three original themes and elaborate horror sets.
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The Blair Witch Project: Film Screening and Q&A with Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, and Michael C. Williams
Film screening followed by a live Q&A with the original cast.
Events Happening Soon
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about Halloween events and activities in Columbus
- Central Ohio Haunted Attractions for Fall Published: Mon, Oct 5, 2026
- Thousands expected for Columbus High Street Halloween events Published: Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Columbus Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
