Lancaster Other Halloween Activities 2025

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Circleville Pumpkin Show

Circleville, OH 20 mi from Lancaster
$
👻 Scare Factor: 1/5
Oct 15 – Oct 18

The 'Greatest Free Show on Earth' with over 100,000 pounds of pumpkins.

The Circleville Pumpkin Show, a beloved Ohio tradition, transforms the town into a vibrant celebration of all things pumpkin. Visitors can marvel at over 100,000 pounds of pumpkins on display, indulge in unique pumpkin-flavored treats, and enjoy a wide array...

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Uptown Ghost Story Tours

Westerville, OH 33 mi from Lancaster
$$
👻 Scare Factor: 3/5
Sep 26 – Nov 1

Spine-tingling ghost stories woven into a historical walking tour.

Venture into the heart of Uptown Westerville for a spine-tingling ghost story tour. This walking adventure weaves together eerie local legends and historical mysteries, offering a spooky yet entertaining experience. Tours depart from Otterbein Cemetery and conclude near the historic...

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Downtown Zanesville Ghost Tours

Zanesville, OH 35 mi from Lancaster
$$
👻 Scare Factor: 3/5
Oct 3 – Oct 25

90-minute guided walking tours of downtown Zanesville's haunted history

Uncover the haunted history and eerie legends of downtown Zanesville on a spine-tingling 90-minute guided walking tour. Led by costumed guides from the Zane Trace Players, this immersive experience delves into the city's most mysterious sites. Comfortable shoes are recommended...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do we spread Halloween season events across October weekends in Lancaster?

Match events to their natural weekend: farms and festivals shine in the calm first half of October, haunted attractions and big parties peak the final two weekends, and Día de los Muertos events land October 31 through November 2. Book anything sellable, tours, shows, timed tickets, in September. One anchor event per weekend beats cramming three into the last Saturday.

What's the photography etiquette at cultural and community events in Lancaster?

Wide crowd shots are fine; portraits need permission, especially of children, performers mid-ritual, and personal ofrendas at Día de los Muertos events, where some altars honor recent losses. Ask first, accept no gracefully, and skip flash at night processions and candlelit events, where it genuinely disrupts. When an event posts photography guidance, that overrides all defaults. Buy from artists you photograph.

How do we pair a ghost tour with dinner in Lancaster?

Eat first: tours run 90 minutes of walking, and most start between 7 and 9 pm, so book dinner two hours before the tour within a short walk of the meeting point, and keep it lighter than you would for a movie night. Afterward, a nightcap spot near the route's end lets the group unpack the stories, the debrief is half the fun.

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