Columbus Celebrates Halloween Week With Haunted Houses, Tours, and Parties
Columbus is marking Halloween week with a lineup of haunted attractions, ghost tours, concerts, and community celebrations running through Nov. 1, 2026.
Halloween celebrations across Columbus kick off early with immersive horror attractions and neighborhood walking tours. Visitors can choose from large indoor haunted houses, historical ghost walks, electronic music festivals, and community fundraisers running throughout the week.
Fear Columbus Introduces Three New Attractions for 2026
For those seeking traditional scares, Fear Columbus Haunted House at 2605 Northland Plaza Dr. has opened its doors for the 2026 season with three new additions: “Shadow Pines,” “Dearly Departed – Critical Conditions,” and “Oddballs – Show Stopper.” The 40,000-square-foot indoor facility utilizes live actors, detailed sets, and special effects across its lineup.
Admission starts at $24.99 through Tuesday, increasing to $29.99 from Thursday through Nov. 1, which marks the final day of the season. Tickets must be purchased in advance online.
Columbus Ghost Tours Explores Local History
History buffs and ghost story enthusiasts can take part in guided walking tours led by paranormal historians through Columbus Ghost Tours. The organization offers several routes exploring local neighborhoods and dark history, including the 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. Ticket prices range from $25 to $40.
Excited for another amazing year with Fear Columbus Haunted House. Open select nights Sept. 11 – Nov. 2. The team has been working all year on brand new attractions, characters and plenty of other surprises!
KEMBA Live! Hosts Haunted Fest Columbus
Music fans looking for a live performance can attend Haunted Fest Columbus at KEMBA Live!, located at 405 Neil Ave., on Friday, Oct. 30. The electronic and house music event features a multi-artist lineup headlined by DJs it’s murph and Twin Diplomacy, alongside supporting acts MPH and SKILAH. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the first set starting at 7 p.m. General admission tickets start at $57.80.
Wyandotte Winery Combines 50th Anniversary With 1970s Theme
Wyandotte Winery at 4640 Wyandotte Dr. marks its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 31, by pairing its milestone with Halloween festivities from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The 1970s-inspired event features costume contests with prizes for best overall and best retro attire, live music from the Ken Schwartz Duo, board games, and a photo station. Attendees can sample “Witch’s Brew” mulled wine and half-priced small plates between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. The winery also hosts a family-friendly trick-or-treating event on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Both events are free to attend without a reservation.
Community Fundraisers and Carnivals Fill the Weekend
The Columbus Fashion Alliance is hosting a Halloween fundraiser at The Loom, located at 161 N. Grant Ave., from 7 p.m. to midnight. The event benefits Access Granted, a program working to remove financial barriers for memberships at The Loom’s fashion center and cultural hub. Tickets start at $28.52 for an evening featuring a DJ, costume contest, photo booths, food trucks, and a haunted house experience.
Additionally, Jackie O’s on Fourth brewery at 171 N. Fourth St. hosts the Jackie O’s Haunted Carnival on Saturday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The free-to-attend community event features Halloween-themed music, specialty drinks, traditional carnival games, and a fortune teller.
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