Family Halloween Events in Columbus (Map + Calendar)
We're gathering your recommendations for kid-friendly Halloween events and putting them on our interactive map and calendar, so all Columbus families can easily find fun ways to celebrate this spooky season together!
Browse our always-growing list to find family Halloween events near you, and if we're missing a spooktacular event your family loves, share the link below to help improve our parent-to-parent resource.
Find even more inspiration on our list of fun things to do for Halloween, with plenty of activities the whole family can enjoy between Halloween movie marathons and pumpkin carving projects!
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Pickerington Haunted Village
The City of Pickerington will host its annual Haunted Village with ghost tours, hayrides, story-telling, a haunted house, entertainment, trick-or-treating, and more.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium - Boo at the Zoo
Join your favorite Boo at the Zoo Character Ambassadors for a merry-not-scary, frightfully delightful event of spirited fun for the whole family.
The Ohio State University - HalleBOOia!
Join for the annual Halloween concert featuring student vocalists and instrumentalists performing a variety of musical styles — from movie and TV themes to contemporary pop, folk, classical music spoofs and more.
Homestead Metro Park - Halloween Party
Celebrate the spookiest holiday at Homestead Metro Park! Bring your best costume and prepare for an evening of fun! They will have games, crafts, and a trick-or-treat trivia trail! They recommend that you bring a bag!
Candy by the Carload - Powell
The City of Powell will host the annual Candy by the Carload event at Seldom Seen Park. Local businesses and organizations will fill their car trunks and booths with candy and other Halloween goodies while little ones "trick-or-treat." Registration required.
Primary photo: Grahm S. Jones, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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