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Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival
70+ Asian lantern sets after hours — new dinosaur lanterns for 2026, with complimentary parking and select rides included.
WHO Family
WhenMon Oct 12 – Sun Oct 25, 2026 · Aug 20–Oct 25. Thu–Sun evenings 7:30–10:30 p.m
WhereColumbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Road (Delaware County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Honey Haven Fall Festival
8-acre family corn maze, indoor straw maze and small barnyard zoo.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 14 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Wed–Fri 3–7 PM; Sat 10 AM–7 PM; Sun Noon–6 PM
WhereHoney Haven Farm, 1327 County Road 1475, Ashland (Ashland County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Barktoberfest
Metro Parks: fun for you and your canine best friend.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15, 2026 · 4:00–7:00 PM
WhereRocky Fork Metro Park, 7180 East Walnut St, Westerville (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Halloween Spooktacular
City of Dublin: tricks, treats and spooky fun for the whole family at the south end of Coffman Park.
WHO Family
WhenThu Oct 15 – Fri Oct 16, 2026 · Thu Oct 15 4–8 PM; Fri Oct 16 1–5 PM (sensory- 1–1:30 PM)
WhereCoffman Park, 5200 Emerald Pkwy, Dublin (Franklin County)
CostFree (most activities)
Lynd Maze Fest
8-acre Back 2 the Future game maze plus a 1-acre Brave Dogs of America family maze.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Fri Oct 16 10-23, 10-30: 10 AM–10 PM; Sat Oct 17 10-24, 10-31: 10 AM–10 PM; Sun Oct 18 10-25, 11-01: 10 AM–7 PM
WhereLynd Maze Fest, 9851 Morse Road SW, Pataskala (Licking County)
CostMaze entry $13 (under 2 free); seniors/military/first responders $11 with ID; wagon ride $4
Spooky at the Pines: Enchanted Nights
A not-too-scary family Halloween night with a Spooky Barn, animal encounters, crafts, games, laser tag and a treat bag.
WHO Family
WhenFri Oct 16 – Fri Oct 30, 2026 · Fri Oct 16, Sat Oct 17, Fri Oct 23, Sat Oct 24, Fri Oct 30 · 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
WhereThe Pines at Buckeye Ridge, 3550 Blacklick-Eastern Rd NE, Millersport (Fairfield County)
CostFrom $15
Day of the Dead Columbus Festival
Latino Arts for Humanity’s Día de los Muertos at Green Lawn — ofrendas, Catrina contest, food vendors, live music, Aztec dancers, and kids activities.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m
WhereGreen Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Fall Festival & Bark in the Park
FREE hayrides, live music, local vendors.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 12-5 PM
WhereDowntown Lancaster (Zane Square), 104 N Broad Street (Fairfield County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Monster Bash
Location 588 S. 3rd St. from the event schema.org Place.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 6:30–10:00 PM
WhereGerman Village Society Meeting Haus, 588 S 3rd St, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
RidgeFest
RidgeFest at Glacier Ridge Metro Park in Plain City.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 12:00–4:00 PM
WhereGlacier Ridge Metro Park, 9801 Hyland Croy Rd, Plain City (Union County)
CostSee organizer website for details
WizFest (The Mini Ren of Delaware)
A fantasy mini-renaissance day at Boardman Arts Park — enchanted vendor booths, live music, and a new masquerade ball framing, hosted by Witches & Wizards Unite.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereBoardman Arts Park, 154 W. William Street, Delaware (Delaware County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Autumn Fiber Festival (13th Annual)
13th annual fiber producers, craftspeople, demos, and fiber animals fill the Richland County Fairgrounds Arts & Crafts Building.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Sat Oct 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun Oct 18, 2026 · 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
WhereRichland County Fairgrounds Arts & Crafts Building, 750 North Home Road, Mansfield (Richland County)
CostFree admission / free parking
Circleville Pumpkin Show (119th)
Ohio’s oldest festival — seven parades in four days, Poor Jack rides, giant pumpkins, and pumpkin foods. Admission is free; park-and-ride shuttles listed on the organizer.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 21 – Sat Oct 24, 2026 · Wed–Sat Oct 21–24, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. daily
WhereDowntown Circleville (Court & Main hub) (Pickaway County)
CostFREE (“The Greatest Free Show on Earth!” — organizer Admissions). Ride wristbands/tickets separate
Fourth Friday: Midnight Madness
Fourth Friday: Midnight Madness at Uptown Westerville (State Street) in Westerville.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 PM
WhereUptown Westerville (State Street), State Street (Uptown corridor) (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: none printed via uptownwestervilleinc.com
Halloween on the Green
Worthington Parks & Recreation's largest community event of the year.
WHO Family
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM
WhereWorthington Village Green, SR 161 and High St (Franklin County)
CostFree
The Great Gahanna Goblin Fest
City of Gahanna: spooktacular fun for the whole family.
WHO Family
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · 5:30–9:30 PM
WhereAcademy Park, 1201 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Wizards & Wands Festival: 4th Friday Celebration
Schedule includes the Giant Bubble Show (Circus Pop!), Magical Illusions (The Alans), COSI Science LIVE, Ottertuned a cappella, and Columbus Zoo animals.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · 4:30–9:00 PM
WhereWesterville Public Library, 126 S State St (Franklin County)
CostFree
Fall FunFest '26
Free night out: one free meal from four food trucks plus Kona Ice for every guest.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WhereLiving Word Lutheran Church, 7539 Dustin Rd, Galena (Delaware County)
CostFree
Genoa Township Fall Festival
Genoa Township Fall Festival at Freeman's Farm in Galena.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WhereFreeman's Farm, 6142 Lewis Center Rd, Galena (Delaware County)
CostFree (food, artisan goods and pumpkins for purchase)
Gigi's Walkin' the Dog: Free Dog Festival and Fundraising Walk
Second annual Walkin' the Dog, presented by Buckeye Paws.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WhereColumbus Commons, 160 S. High Street (Franklin County)
CostFree festival (fundraising walk)
Scarysville
Main Street Marysville’s Halloween uptown festival — costume and pet costume contests, pumpkin painting, mask making, inflatable slide, roller rink, and candy booths.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m
WhereHistoric Uptown Marysville (Main Street between 4th, 6th; Avalon Theatre hub 121 S. Main Street) (Union County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Día de los muertos 2026 at the Wex
Día de los muertos 2026 at the Wex at Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM
WhereWexner Center for the Arts, 1871 N. High Street, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostFree (ticket required)
Haunted Fest Columbus
Haunted Fest takes over KEMBA Live! for a Halloween music night outdoors in the Arena District.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 30, 2026 · Doors 6:00 PM
WhereKEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Let the Ghoul Times Roll
Downtown Urbana Halloween night on Monument Square — food trucks, kids games, trunk-or-treat, scavenger hunt, and a haunted maze.
WHO Family
WhenFri Oct 30, 2026 · 5:00–8:00 PM
WhereDowntown Urbana (Monument Square District) (Champaign County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Freedom's Never Free 2026
Annual appreciation celebration for Veterans, Military and First Responders with traveling military memorials and Field of Heroes.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 5 – Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Thu Nov 5 9 AM Field of Heroes setup; 12 PM memorial escort; 4 PM opening ceremony; Fri Nov 6 6-9 PM USO Dance with The Nostalgics; Sat Nov 7 closing Appreciation Ceremony
WhereFairfield County Fairgrounds, Ed Sands Building, 157 E Fair Avenue, Lancaster (Fairfield County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Crossroads Candles Fall Open House & Candle Sale
Factory open house and candle sale on Crossroads Boulevard — United Way pre-sale Wed–Thu, free public entry Fri–Sat.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 11 – Thu Nov 12, 2026 · Wed–Sat Nov 11–14, 2026 · Pre-sale Wed–Thu 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; public Fri–Sat 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
WhereCrossroads Candles Warehouse, 115 Crossroads Boulevard, Bucyrus (Crawford County)
CostPre-sale $5 ticket donation (United Way); general public Fri–Sat free entry
Aladdin Shrine FEZtival of Trees
Aladdin Shrine Center fills with decorated trees and raffle trees for the public FEZtival of Trees week.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 21–Sat Nov 28 · Contact organizer for hours · 2026
WhereAladdin Shrine Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City
Cost$5 per person; children 12 and under free