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Date Event Venue
25 Oct 2025 Columbus Halloween Bar Crawl Bernards Tavern, Columbus
31 Oct 2025 The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) - Columbus Howl at the Moon Columbus
20 Sep 2025 The Love Shack Candles 1st Halloween Candle Sale 1188 BRYDEN ROAD, 43205, Columbus
24 Oct 2025 Mischief Global Gallery 2025 Global Gallery, Columbus
18 Oct 2025 Columbus Halloween Bar Crawl All Access Bernards Tavern, Columbus

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Halloween 2024 Celebrations In 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:

  • Columbus Halloween Bar Crawl All Access hosted at Bernards Tavern.
  • The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) - Columbus hosted at Howl at the Moon Columbus.
  • The Ultimate Kickback Experience - Halloween Edition hosted at 3370 E 5th Ave.
  • High Spirits Art + Music Festival - Columbus OH hosted at Warehouse District.
  • Clintonville Books welcomes Cameron Chaney hosted at Clintonville Books.
  • The Love Shack Candles 1st Halloween Candle Sale hosted at 1188 BRYDEN ROAD, 43205.
  • Mischief @ Global Gallery 2025 hosted at Global Gallery.
  • Boo Day (Adult Prom Costume Party) hosted at 10 Dillmont Dr.
  • Pumpkin Painting Party - Sept 11 - Ohio hosted at 1205 Polaris Pkwy.

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:

  • Bernards Tavern
  • 1205 Polaris Pkwy
  • 3370 E 5th Ave
  • Howl at the Moon Columbus
  • Global Gallery
  • Clintonville Books
  • 10 Dillmont Dr
  • Warehouse District
  • 1188 BRYDEN ROAD, 43205
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