Looking for the best family-friendly Halloween events in Columbus this year without the fear of potentially scarring your children for life?
Halloween
The 5 CRAZIEST Corn Maze Designs in Central Ohio
From Ryan Day to Marty McFly, these are the 5 craziest corn maze designs in Central Ohio you need to see this fall.
The 5 Creepiest Places in Columbus You Didn’t Know Existed
Explore the creepiest places in Columbus, from a lost 1800s asylum to the Gates of Hell tunnel, plus the real history behind every ghost story.
The Best Corn Mazes Near Columbus for a Full Fall Day
Find the best corn mazes near Columbus with drive times, prices, hours, and what else is on-site, plus our pick for the most kid-friendly maze.
Columbus Oddities Shops with Halloween Decor You Won’t Find at Spirit Halloween
Skip the plastic skeletons. These Columbus oddities shops sell real taxidermy, bones, and wet specimens for Halloween decor that’s one-of-a-kind.
Our Guide to Central Ohio’s Most Haunted Places
If the average “haunted house” attraction isn’t doing it for you, you may want to consider visiting these supposedly “real” haunted places.
The Ultimate October Spooky Bucket List for Central Ohio
Central Ohio’s ultimate spooky bucket list. Ghost tours, ranked haunted houses, and even hidden cemeteries, all October long.
Real Columbus Ghost Stories and Haunted Legends to Tell Around the Bonfire
Whether you’re a believer in ghosts or simply want to lean into spooky season with some good storytelling, these stories should bring a chill to the air, no matter how hot the bonfire burns.
Guide to Fall Festivals This Season in Central OH
Whether it’s as specific as cider, sauerkraut, or pumpkins – we’ve got every fall festival in the book here in Central OH.
The Circleville Pumpkin Show: A Giant-Sized Slice of Fall in Ohio
Discover the Circleville Pumpkin Show in Ohio. We’re talkin’ giant pumpkins, parades, rides, and the ultimate pumpkin patch experience. Free admission every October!
10 Festive Places to Pick Pumpkins in Central OH
Fall is basically here, and that means pumpkin-patching is about to commence. Get your pumpkin fix this Fall!
The Best Ghost Tours and Paranormal Events in Central Ohio This Fall
From a haunted downtown bar crawl to being locked inside a 360-acre cemetery after dark, here’s our complete guide to Central Ohio’s best local ghost tours.
This Ohio Pumpkin Farm Was Named the #1 Pumpkin Patch in the Entire Country by USA Today
Lehner’s Pumpkin Farm in Radnor, Ohio just won the #1 spot on USA Today’s 10Best Pumpkin Patches in the country! After seeing what this place offers, you’ll totally understand why.
The Scariest Haunted Houses in Central Ohio This Fall, Ranked
When you get the text from a friend saying “we should go to a haunted house this weekend,” you probably have no clue where you should be spending money. We pulled the best haunted houses in (and around) Central Ohio this fall so you know what you’re getting before you even buy the ticket.
Buried Secrets: The Hidden Cemeteries Inside Columbus Metro Parks
Discover the hidden cemeteries inside Columbus Metro Parks, from historic Quarry Trails graves to haunted Battelle Darby Creek.
12 Fall Ice Cream Flavors in Columbus You Need To Try Before They’re Gone
Craving fall flavors? Try these limited-time ice creams in Columbus and Central Ohio — from pumpkin pie to caramel apple crumble — before they’re gone!
The 4 Best Streets in Columbus that Go All In for Halloween
These Columbus neighborhoods don’t just decorate for Halloween — they transform. From Upper Arlington to Olde Towne East, here are the best streets that go all in for spooky season.
They Turned This World-Famous Maximum Security Prison in Ohio Into a Haunted House Straight Out of a Nightmare
Step inside the REAL Shawshank Prison. The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield transformed into Blood Prison — one of Ohio’s scariest haunted houses.
This October, You’re Part of the Story in Columbus’ Immersive (and Spooky) Wizard of Oz Experience
This Halloween season, the Columbus Children’s Theatre has taken over an office building and transformed it into something truly wild: In The Land of Oz, an 8,000-square-foot immersive experience that’s equal parts haunted house and interactive play.
Locked in a Cemetery at Night: Only on this INSANE Columbus Ghost Tour
Discover the spooky side of Columbus with Columbus Ghost Tours. From haunted bars to being locked inside Green Lawn Cemetery at night, these tours mix real history, chills, and laughs you’ll never forget.
Boo at the Zoo in Columbus Ohio: A Can’t-Miss Halloween Tradition for All Ages
Celebrate Halloween at Boo at the Zoo Columbus Ohio with costumes, candy, and animals. Fun for all ages at the Columbus Zoo this October 2025!
