Halloween is not just a single day celebration, it’s one entire season where tricks and treats happen, people put on their spookiest costumes and attend the eerie ghost tours in Columbus. Other than the regular traditions, there are crazy parties and Halloween events in Columbus lined up this 2025. You can be a master at cooking Halloween special recipes with cooking classes near you, drink the night away with the special Halloween pub crawl, attend family friendly events, take a haunted house tour or even attend a spooky Halloween 2025 party in Columbus. There are so many things to do to make this spooktacular season even more fun, explore with us and find the best suited events for your!
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160 S High St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215
What are the upcoming Halloween events in Columbus?
Here are the upcoming Halloween events in Columbus:
Free Sunset Movie: Wicked is happening on Thu 23 Oct 2025 from 7:00 PM onwards at 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215
R.L. Stine at Main Library is happening on Thu 23 Oct 2025 from 6:00 PM onwards at 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43215
Halloween party is happening on Sat 25 Oct 2025 from 8:00 PM onwards at 951 Frebis Ave, Columbus
HighBall Halloween 2025 is happening on Sat 25 Oct 2025 from 6:00 PM onwards at Short North Arts District - On High Street between Goodale St. and Nationwide Blvd., Columbus
As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, the capital city is preparing for
a spooktacular October filled with a diverse array of Halloween events and
activities. From haunted houses and costume parties to family-friendly
festivals and eerie attractions, Columbus is set to offer a wide range of
experiences to get everyone into the Halloween spirit. Here, we'll guide you
through the most anticipated Halloween happenings, ensuring you make the
most of this year's Halloween season in Columbus.
Spooky Halloween Things To Do In Columbus 2024
Dive into the spooky spirit with visits to haunted houses, where you can
test your courage and encounter thrilling scares. For those seeking a more
lighthearted experience, costume parties and masquerade balls abound,
providing the perfect opportunity to showcase your most creative Halloween
attire.
1) 8th Annual Halloween Hop
Come have a spook-tacular time at
8th Annual Halloween Hop
sensory-friendly Halloween special for kids who need an alternative to the
crowded, overstimulating trick-or-treat experience. Put on your favorite
costume, grab some treats, and groove to the tunes of the live musician.
They will have a fun activity in each room for your little ones to discover.
2) Halloween House Party 2024
Halloween House Party
is your ticket to a night of spooky thrills and chills. Guests are
encouraged to come dressed in their most imaginative and elaborate costumes,
turning the event into a vibrant and ghoulish spectacle. It is a
spine-tingling event that promises a night of eerie excitement, creative
costumes, and a Halloween celebration that you won't want to miss.
3) Ghosts & Glow Halloween Party
Get ready for the spookiest night of the year as they transform The Haunted
Mansion into a luminous realm of fright and delight! Join for the
Ghosts and Glow Halloween Party
, an unforgettable night of ghoulish fun. The entire mansion will be bathed
in eerie neon lights, creating a surreal atmosphere that will send shivers
down your spine.
4) HighBall Halloween 2024
HighBall Halloween
is the nation’s most elaborate costume party. This beloved Halloween Ball is
a true extravaganza, showcasing the city's creativity, fashion, and artistic
flair. With live music, jaw-dropping runway shows, and a captivating costume
contest, HighBall Halloween is a vibrant celebration of individuality and
self-expression.
5) In Person: Halloween Treat Bags & Food Drive
The
In-Person Halloween Treat Bags and Food Drive
is all about spreading the spirit of giving during this festive time. Bring
your family and friends to contribute to our food drive, helping those in
need, and in return, receive special Halloween treat bags filled with
goodies for the little ones. Here Children will learn about food insecurity
and assemble treat bags for clients at Broad Street Food Pantry.
Best Places To Go For Halloween 2025 Celebrations In Columbus
Columbus is packed with haunted happenings each October every year, from frightening to family-friendly. Celebrate the spookiest time of year with night-time parades, haunted houses, spooky movies, ghost tours, pumpkin picking, and beyond. Columbus has some fantastic venues that are hosting Halloween events this year, find them below:
Boo-ze & Brushes - Spooky House Edition hosted at Makers Social.
HighBall Halloween 2025 hosted at Short North Arts District - On High Street between Goodale St. and Nationwide Blvd..
Columbus Halloween Bar Crawl All Access hosted at Bernards Tavern.
Taylorween - a Halloween party for a Showgirl hosted at 2619 N. High St. Columbus OH 43202.
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) - Columbus hosted at Bernard's Tavern.
Spooky Season Shoots and Wolves at Greenlawn Cemetery hosted at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Columbus Spooky Halloween: A Family Ghost Hunt hosted at 1000 City Park Ave.
Little Artist Painting Day Oct - Ohio hosted at 1205 Polaris Pkwy.
Huli Huli Tiki Takeover at Combustion Clintonville hosted at Combustion Brewery & Taproom - Clintonville.
The Attic After Dark: Halloween Costume Dance Party! hosted at The Attic Comedy Club.
Ink & Alchemy: Halloween Craft & Costume Party hosted at 1761 Parsons Ave.
Nightlife & Horde Halloween Weekend Pass – Columbus 2025 hosted at Old North Arcade Bar.
Halloween Chocolate & Wine Tasting Class hosted at 418 E Mound St.
Cbus Singles - Halloween Party at Nocterra Audubon hosted at Nocterra Brewing Co. - Audubon.
Halloween Candle Making Experience- Thursday 10/30 hosted at 1128 N High St.
Where Should I Go To Celebrate Halloween 2025 In Columbus?
The hardest part when celebrating Halloween 2025 in Columbus is to decide what to do since the choice is great!!! as there are so many Halloween events, ghost Parties, and things to do in Columbus during Halloween. Columbus has some fantastic venues that are hosting Halloween events this year, find them below:
Awol Bar
Old North Arcade Bar
Bernards Tavern
10 Dillmont Dr
Reliable Social Hall
1205 Polaris Pkwy
Short North Arts District - On High Street between Goodale St. and Nationwide Blvd.
Santos Restaurant & Bar
Short North Arts District
AKIRA
TBA
Clintonville Books
1000 City Park Ave
Skully's Music-Diner
1128 N High St
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