Gahanna Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Gahanna and nearby
Gahanna’s spooky season heartbeat comes from Halloween happenings, fall activities, and costume contests around its central districts. Near Creekside Park and the Big Walnut Creek, bright lights, decorated paths, and lively gatherings make October feel energetic.
Zombie runs, costume 5Ks, Halloween festivals, and haunted experiences give visitors several ways to join in. Families can choose daytime activities and friendly entertainment, while adults and older kids may prefer a more theatrical scare after dark.
Browse Halloween Near Gahanna by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Fall festival featuring live bluegrass music, local vendors, and family inflatables.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Live contemporary jazz, R&B classics, spoken word, and dancing.
Haunted Experiences
Extreme haunted house and forest attraction with graphic, violent horror.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Film screening followed by a live Q&A with the original cast.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Fall-themed local market with seasonal goods, flavors, and live music.
Editor's Picks
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LC Gahanna Harvest Fest
Fall festival featuring live bluegrass music, local vendors, and family inflatables.
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HighBall Halloween Costume Party
· Columbus
Elaborate open-streets celebration featuring the Costume Couture Fashion Show.
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Boo at the Zoo
· Powell
Merry-not-scary Halloween celebration with a trick-or-treat trail and character ambassadors.
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Dead Acres and Haunted Hoochie
· Pataskala
Extreme haunted house and forest attraction with graphic, violent horror.
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Howl-O-Ween at Columbus Commons
· Columbus
Dog-friendly Halloween celebration with costume contest
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Dublin Halloween Spooktacular
· Dublin
Family Halloween festival featuring a trunk-or-treat trail and live entertainment.
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