Halloween activities will take place in and around Columbus throughout the week. Credit: Helena Hennessy | Managing Arts & Life Editor.
As Halloween weekend nears, opportunities for celebration can be found in and around Columbus. From haunted houses and live music to spooky carnivals, Columbus features something for every ghoul.?
Read on to learn more about Columbus’ Halloween activities that will be held throughout the week.?
Tuesday, Oct. 27th through Sunday, Nov. 1st:?
For those looking to get their adrenaline pumping this Halloween season, Fear Columbus Haunted House, located at 2605 Northland Plaza Dr., is introducing three new attractions for the 2026 season.
This year’s lineup will debut “Shadow Pines,” “Dearly Departed – Critical Conditions” and “Oddballs – Show Stopper,” according to the website, each offering visitors a different horror-themed experience.
Fear Columbus offers visitors an immersive experience featuring live actors, elaborate sets and special effects designed to keep guests on their toes throughout the 40,000-square-foot indoor experience, according to the website.?
Tickets start at $24.99 through Tuesday and increase to $29.99 for Thursday through Nov. 1, the final day of the 2026 Halloween season. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.?
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Fear Columbus’ website.
Tuesday, Oct. 27th through Saturday, Oct. 31st:
Those interested in exploring Columbus’ haunted history and hearing long-standing ghost stories can support a local business through a guided tour with Columbus Ghost Tours.?
The program features tales of ghosts, ghouls and murder, told by paranormal historians with a passion for storytelling and Columbus’ history, alongside walking tours of various Columbus neighborhoods, according to the website.?
Tours offered throughout the week include Creepy Downtown Columbus Walking Tour, Ghosts of German Village Walking Tour, Booze and Boos Downtown Walking Tour and OSU Hallowed Halls of Horror Walking Tour, according to the website.
Tickets for walking tours range in price from $25 to $40. For more information and booking options, visit the website.?
Friday, Oct. 30th:
For concert connoisseurs looking for a musical celebration this Halloween, KEMBA Live!, located at 405 Neil Ave., will host Haunted Fest Columbus — a multi-artist lineup of live performances.
The event will feature performances by DJs it’s murph and Twin Diplomacy, along with artists MPH and SKILAH, according to the website. Each featured artist specializes in electronic and house music.?
Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the first performance beginning at 7 p.m.
Tickets for Haunted Fest Columbus can be purchased through KEMBA Live!’s website, starting at $57.80 for general admission.?
Saturday, Oct. 31st:?
Wyandotte Winery, located at 4640 Wyandotte Dr., will combine Halloween festivities with its 50th anniversary celebration from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday with live music, costume contests and seasonal drinks.
The event will celebrate the winery’s 50 years in business with a 1970s-inspired theme, according to the Facebook page.
Guests are encouraged to dress in 1970s-inspired outfits or Halloween costumes for a costume contest taking place from 5-6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for both the best 1970s-style costume and best overall costume.
The celebration will also feature live music from the Ken Schwartz Duo from 5-7 p.m., along with board games, Halloween-themed television shows and a retro photo station, according to the Facebook page.
Visitors can enjoy “Witch’s Brew,” a Halloween-inspired mulled wine, throughout the day, as well as half-priced small plates from 4-5 p.m.
The winery will also host a family-friendly trick-or-treating event Thursday from 4-8 p.m., with candy for children, board games and a photo station, according to a Facebook post.
Both events are free to attend, and no RSVP is required. For more information, visit Wyandotte Winery’s website.
In a Halloween-themed evening hosted by the Columbus Fashion Alliance, attendees will be invited to party for a good cause in fundraising for Access Granted.
Access Granted aims to eliminate financial barriers for memberships to The Loom — a fashion center and cultural hub located at 161 N. Grant Ave. The center aims to support those immersed in Columbus’ fashion community, according to the website.?
The event will be held at The Loom from 7 p.m. to midnight, according to the website, and will feature a DJ, a costume contest, photo opportunities, a haunted house experience, food trucks, drinks and other surprises throughout the evening.?
Tickets start at $28.52 and can be purchased on the website.?
For those looking for an interactive community-based Halloween event, Jackie O’s on Fourth brewery, located at 171 N. Fourth St., will host Jackie O’s Haunted Carnival Saturday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.?
The carnival will feature a DJ with a curated selection of Halloween-themed tracks, festive drinks, signature carnival games and a fortune teller, according to the website.?
The event is free to attend. For more information, visit the website.
