As part of International Bat Week, the first annual Ohio Bat Festival is on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 12 pm - 5 pm at Maple Ridge Lodge in Cincinnati. Ohio Bat Fest The Ohio Bat Fest is a fun, family-friendly, educational event on the Saturday before Halloween. While it was … [Read more...] about Learn all about bats at the Ohio Bat Fest at OSU
Halloween
Safe trunk or treat at Candy by the Carload in Powell – Oct 26
The City of Powell offers a safe trick-or-treating event with Candy by the Carload at Seldom Seen Park (3232 Seldom Seen Rd.) on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 4 p.m. â 6 p.m. Dress up your little goblins and princesses and bring them to this trick-or-treater's treasure chest as local … [Read more...] about Safe trunk or treat at Candy by the Carload in Powell – Oct 26
Halloween for dogs: Woof & Witches Pet Parade at Topiary Park
Looking for a fun Halloween event to enjoy with your pet in Columbus? đŸ The annual Woof & Witches on Parade at Topiary Park is back on Sunday, October 5, 2025, with an afternoon full of costumes, food, music, and pet-friendly fun. Hosted by Friends of the Topiary Garden and Ohio Pet … [Read more...] about Halloween for dogs: Woof & Witches Pet Parade at Topiary Park
Fright at the Museum at Ohio History Center
Due to the closure of Ohio Village during the revitalization they aren't hosting All Hallows' Eve at Ohio Village in 2025. Things will still get spooky this Halloween season with Fright at the Museum at Ohio History Center. Fright at the Museum at Ohio History Enjoy a new Halloween … [Read more...] about Fright at the Museum at Ohio History Center
2025 Trick or Treat in Columbus and Central Ohio
Whether youâre taking your little ones to trick or treat, or passing out candy at home, here is the Beggarâs Night or Trick or Treat Schedule in Columbus. Donât forget to drive carefully on these days, while kids are out walking around and hopped up on sugar. If you're looking for … [Read more...] about 2025 Trick or Treat in Columbus and Central Ohio
Find over 250 scarecrows on the Fairfield County Trail of Scarecrows
Fairfield County is back with a county-wide trail that will give you all the fall vibes. Through the entire month of October, Visit Fairfield County is hosting its annual Trail of Scarecrows. Fairfield County Trail of Scarecrows This is the only county-wide scarecrow contest of its kind in the … [Read more...] about Find over 250 scarecrows on the Fairfield County Trail of Scarecrows
Even more Haunted Woods, Haunted Houses, and more around Columbus
Are you ready to be scared? Halloween is almost here - are you brave enough for these Haunted Woods, Haunted Farms, and Haunted Houses around Columbus. Check the links for additional details and don't be a scared-y cat! Haunts are listed in order of distance from Downtown … [Read more...] about Even more Haunted Woods, Haunted Houses, and more around Columbus
Don’t miss the 2025 Haunted Ohio, Trick or Treat, and Statehouse Tours
The Haunted Ohio Statehouse Tours are back for 2025, and they've added new not-as-spooky experiences too! Get spooked at the Ohio Statehouse this Halloween season. This fall tradition brings together history, hauntings, and Halloween at the peoples' house. Haunted Ohio Statehouse … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the 2025 Haunted Ohio, Trick or Treat, and Statehouse Tours
Hitchcocktober Screenings at Gateway Film Center features Hitchcock movies
Catch classic scary movies at Gateway Film Center this October during the Annual Hitchcocktober Screening. Enjoy movies by Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense, everyday through the month of October to warm up for Halloween. You can catch 18 different Hitchcock movies through the … [Read more...] about Hitchcocktober Screenings at Gateway Film Center features Hitchcock movies
Ghost Story Tours in Uptown Westerville combine history and theatre for fun spooks
Ready to get creeped out with Uptown Westerville Ghost Story Tours? Learn the creepy, kooky, and fun spooky stories of the town with Uptown Westerville Ghost Story Walking Tour. This tour features stories collected across the community and presented in a slightly theatrical, … [Read more...] about Ghost Story Tours in Uptown Westerville combine history and theatre for fun spooks
12+ Spooky Ghost Tours around Columbus
Get spooked this Halloween with several haunted ghost tours around Columbus. If you're into haunted history, these tours are perfect for you - all the spooks, but without the gore and special effects of haunted houses. These tours are always popular and will sell out fast. Purchase … [Read more...] about 12+ Spooky Ghost Tours around Columbus
BOO! Wendyâs Frosty Boo Books: 5 Frosty’s for $1 (plus a $1.99 Kids’ Meal coupon)
Wendyâs is offering their Halloween Frosty Boo Books again this year! For $1, get a booklet of 5 coupons for free Jr. Frostyâs, plus a bonus coupon for a $1.99 kids' meal! For a limited time, every Kidsâ Meal comes with one of 6 NEW Frosty Fright figures. Wendy's Frosty Boo … [Read more...] about BOO! Wendyâs Frosty Boo Books: 5 Frosty’s for $1 (plus a $1.99 Kids’ Meal coupon)
Upper Arlington Fall Fest
Upper Arlington is celebrating the changing season with Fall Fest on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 1 p.m. â 5 p.m. at Fancyburg Park. Upper Arlington Fall Fest Take a hay ride and pick and decorate a pumpkin, then allow the kids to bounce, slide, and all the fall fun and … [Read more...] about Upper Arlington Fall Fest
Day of the Dead Festival at Green Lawn Cemetery
Green Lawn Cemetery is again hosting a vibrant celebration of DĂa de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead festival in Columbus on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10 am - 6 pm. This Mexican holiday honors loved ones who have passed, blending traditional elements such as ofrendas … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead Festival at Green Lawn Cemetery
Big List of the Best Fall Dates in Columbus
Most everyone can agree that fall is fantastic in Ohio with sweater weather, changing leaves, football, bonfires, fall events and so much more. Grab a date and enjoy the fall season with these great fall dates in Columbus. Single? Don't worry - these fall dates in Columbus would be just as … [Read more...] about Big List of the Best Fall Dates in Columbus
