R.L. Stine Returns Home for “Get Goosebumps in Columbus” Halloween Celebration

Columbus is going all-in on spooky season this year with the launch of “Get Goosebumps in Columbus“, a citywide Halloween celebration honoring hometown horror legend R.L. Stine.

The fun ties into the Aug. 5 release of Stine’s newest book, Goosebumps House of Shivers #5: The Last Sleepover, and the 10th anniversary of the Goosebumps movie. Visitors and locals can expect Halloween-themed events, food, and attractions all October long.

Highlights include:

• R.L. Stine Returns: On Thursday, Oct. 23, Stine will host a free author talk and book signing at the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Main Library. Tickets are required and available starting Aug. 28. That night, landmarks across Columbus will glow neon green in his honor.

• Free Outdoor Movie: A screening of Goosebumps kicks things off Oct. 2 at Columbus Commons with giveaways, Crew soccer activations, and a chance to see the team’s UV-activated “Goosebumps Kit.”

• Spooky Food & Drinks: Local restaurants and breweries are serving themed menus and cocktails, while Land-Grant Brewing Co. transforms into Nightmare on Town Street.

• Citywide Fun: From a Goosebumps reading challenge at Storyline Bookshop, ZipZone Halloween-themed night flight, to a themed scavenger hunt at Franklin Park Conservatory, to the HighBall Halloween costume spectacle, there are plenty of ways to join in.

For full details and a special interview with Stine about his Columbus roots, visit ExperienceColumbus.com/Halloween.

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