See all Newark Halloween happenings this year!
Newark comes alive for Halloween 2025 around the city center with macabre happenings and theatrical scares staged near the historic downtown square. Find haunted events, costume festivities and seasonal attractions that keep neighborhoods buzzing all month.
Find the best Newark Halloween happenings this year!
Top Halloween In and Around Newark
- The 175th Fairfield County Fair (Lancaster)
- Spring Hills Trunk or Treat (Granville)
- Dead Acres and Haunted Hoochie (Pataskala)
- Downtown Zanesville Ghost Tours (Zanesville)
- Fall Festival & Bark in the Park (Lancaster)
- Pataskala Haunted Forest (Pataskala)
- Central Ohio Trick or Treat (Columbus)
- Fear Columbus Haunted House (Columbus)
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening (Mansfield)
- Columbus Coffee Festival (Hilliard)
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Newark Halloween
Newark Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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The 175th Fairfield County Fair invites attendees to a week-long celebration of community, agriculture, and tradition. From October 5-11, 2025, experience thrilling grandstand events like the auto demolition derby, explore the vibrant midway, and witness impressive livestock shows. Discover local talent in open and junior fair competitions, and delve into the fair's rich history. This cherished annual event offers a classic fairground experience for all ages.
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Join the Spring Hills community for their annual Trunk or Treat event, a festive gathering designed for families. Children can enjoy collecting candy and playing games as they visit decorated car trunks. It's a wonderful opportunity for all ages to come together for an evening of fun and community spirit.
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Celebrate the autumn season at the annual Fall Festival & Bark in the Park in downtown Lancaster. This vibrant community event features free hayrides, live music, and local vendors. Don't miss the popular pet costume contest, making it a perfect outing for families and their four-legged companions.
Newark Haunted Experiences
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Prepare for a full sensory assault at Dead Acres and Haunted Hoochie, an extreme haunted attraction designed to shock and thrill. This is not for the faint of heart, featuring intense scares, tight spaces, and a simulated live demon birth. Monsters may interact with visitors, so be prepared for a heart-pounding horror show.
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Dare to enter the Pataskala Haunted Forest, Central Ohio's longest-running haunted attraction. Established in 1989, this outdoor forest experience continues the chilling Murdock Family saga. Prepare for intense scares, loud noises, and immersive environments designed to test your bravery. Actors are committed to delivering frights, and the attraction is updated annually with fresh designs and new scares.
Newark Other Halloween Activities
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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 for this chilling journey into Zanesville's past.
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