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Haunted Hoochie at Dead Acres
An extreme haunted house and forest on East Broad Street, open Thursday through Saturday nights to Halloween.
WHO Adult only
WhenThu–Sat nights through Sat Oct 31, 2026 · 8:30 PM–1:00 AM
WhereDead Acres / Haunted Hoochie, 13861 Broad St SW, Pataskala (Licking County)
Cost$35 general; $60 VIP/Speed Pass
All American Quarter Horse Congress
The world's largest single-breed horse show plus a trade show, free to walk in.
WHO Everyone
WhenThrough Sat Oct 24, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereOhio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostGeneral admission free (separate tickets for Freestyle Reining and PBR)
Harvest Blooms
Thousands of pumpkins, mums and ornamental cabbages fill the gardens, with two pumpkin houses to explore.
WHO Everyone
WhenThrough Sun Nov 1, 2026 · 10 AM–4 PM (general admission); 5–9 PM on Pumpkins Aglow nights
WhereFranklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostIncluded with admission
Photo: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens via fpconservatory.org
Fairfield County Fair
The 176th “Last and the Best of the Season” — NTPA pull Sunday, veterans free Monday, seniors free Wednesday.
WHO Family
WhenMon Oct 12 – Sat Oct 17, 2026 · Sun Oct 11–Sat Oct 17. Sun gates noon; Mon–Sat gates 7 a.m
WhereFairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Avenue, Lancaster (Fairfield County)
CostFree admission Sunday Oct 11; other days ages 10+ $10, 9 and under free (2026 Visit Fairfield / organizer Facebook)
Boo at the Zoo
Merry-not-scary Halloween in Adventure Cove — Trick-or-Treat Trail, character ambassadors, mazes, pumpkin carving, and rides included with Zoo admission.
WHO Family
WhenMon Oct 12 – Sun Oct 25, 2026 · Saturdays & Sundays Oct 3–4, 10–11, 17–18, 24–25, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m
WhereColumbus Zoo and Aquarium — Adventure Cove, 4850 W. Powell Road (Delaware County)
CostIncluded with Zoo admission
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
Dupler's Pumpkin Land
Dupler's Pumpkin Land at Dupler's Pumpkin Land in Newark.
WHO Everyone
WhenMon Oct 12 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Sun–Fri 12–7 PM; Sat 10 AM–7 PM
WhereDupler's Pumpkin Land, 5766 Jacksontown Rd., Newark (Licking County)
CostActivity pricing $5 (ages 3+), 2 and under free; weekend wagon rides $3; paintball range $5 for 50 shots
Fall Activity Area at The Pickwick Place
Corn maze, mega slide, and apple cannon weekends through October at The Pickwick Place outside Bucyrus.
WHO Family
WhenMon Oct 12 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Sat–Sun through October 2026 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
WhereThe Pickwick Place, 1875 North Sandusky Avenue, Bucyrus (Crawford County)
Cost$12 access; $10 grandparents; ages 3 and under free
Goodman Family Farms Fall on the Farm
Fifth-annual Fall on the Farm weekends stack 30+ farm activities, pumpkins, and food trucks outside Mount Gilead.
WHO Family
WhenMon Oct 12 – Sun Nov 1, 2026 · Sat–Sun Sep 26–Nov 1, 2026 · 12:00 PM–6:30 PM
WhereGoodman Family Farms, 5684 Township Road 121, Mount Gilead (Morrow County)
Cost$12 / person; kids under 2 free
Haunted Hoorah
Military/sci-fi haunted attraction across 15,000 sq ft and 10 acres on Rose Avenue — Fri/Sat nights through Nov 1.
WHO Everyone
WhenMon Oct 12 – Sun Nov 1, 2026 · Fri–Sat Sep 19–Nov 1, 2026 · 8:00 PM–midnight
WhereHaunted Hoorah, 311 Rose Avenue, Marion (Marion County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Pumpkins Aglow
700+ hand-carved pumpkins in themed evening displays, the pumpkin house photo spot, food trucks, and live entertainment 6–8 p.m. nightly.
WHO Family
WhenMon Oct 12 – Sun Nov 1, 2026 · Oct 7–11, 14–18, 21–25 & Oct 28–Nov 1, 2026 · Wed/Thu/Sun 5:00–9:00 p.m.; Fri/Sat 5:00–10:00 p.m. (Conservatory closes 4:00 p.m. and reopens 5:00 p.m. on Aglow dates). Fri Oct 16 tickets noted unavailable at verify; Thu Oct 29 closed for Cocktails at the Conservatory
WhereFranklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Hitchcock & Carpenter Classics
October classic film series at the Strand, presented by the Strand Theatre and Cultural Arts Association.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Oct 13 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Tue Oct 13 7:00 PM The Birds (1963); Tue Oct 20 7:00 PM The Fog (1980); Tue Oct 27 7:00 PM They Live (1988); Sat Oct 31 midnight Halloween (1978)
WhereThe Strand Theatre, 28 East Winter Street, Delaware (Delaware County)
CostSee organizer website for details
The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow
Some displays use flashing lights and fog; all areas are ADA accessible.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 14 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Wed Oct 14 7:00 PM (sensory- night); Thu Oct 15 6:30 PM-10:00 PM; Fri Oct 16 6:30 PM-10:00 PM; Sat Oct 17 6:30 PM-10:00 PM; Sun Oct 18 6:30 PM-10:00 PM
WhereHeritage Park, 60 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville (Franklin 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
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)
Jon Lampley
Jon Lampley at Natalie’s Grandview – Music Hall Stage in Columbus.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15 – Fri Oct 16, 2026 · Thu Oct 15 7:30 PM; Fri Oct 16 8:00 PM
WhereNatalie’s Grandview – Music Hall Stage, 945 King Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Kenyon College: Shakespeare's The Tempest
Directed by Professor Jonathan Tazewell.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15 – Sat Oct 17, 2026 · Thu Oct 15 8:00 PM; Fri Oct 16 8:00 PM; Sat Oct 17 8:00 PM
WhereBolton Theater, Kenyon College, 205 College Park St., Gambier (Knox County)
CostFree; seating first come, first served
Almost, Maine (The Lancaster Playhouse)
Directed by Gary Brose, Mary Murphy, Jane O'Brien and John Pekar.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Thu Oct 15 7:30 PM; Fri Oct 16 7:30 PM; Sat Oct 17 2:00 PM; Sun Oct 18 2:00 PM
WhereEvent Space at Maria's Mexican Restaurant, 129 E Main St, Lancaster (Fairfield County)
Cost$20 adults / $10 students (reserved seats, no fees)
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books at Studio Two Theatre, Riffe Center in Columbus.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Thu Oct 15 7:00 PM; Fri Oct 16 7:00 PM; Sat Oct 17 2:00 PM / 7:00 PM; Sun Oct 18 2:00 PM
WhereStudio Two Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S High St, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Lily Bloom
WHO differs by date: Adult only (Oct 15); Everyone (Oct 18).
WHO Adult
WhenThu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Thu Oct 15 6:30 PM; Sun Oct 18 7:00 PM
WhereNatalie's Grandview – I Like It Like That, 945 King Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: none printed via nataliesgrandview.com
Sweeney Todd
Sondheim's demon barber returns to CAPA's Garden Theater for a multi-week Short North run.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Thu Oct 15 7:00 PM; Fri Oct 16 7:00 PM; Sat Oct 17 2:00 PM (ASL interpretation) / 7:00 PM; Sun Oct 18 2:00 PM
WhereGarden Theater, 1187 North High Street, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Little Shop of Horrors
Music by Alan Menken; lyrics and book by Howard Ashman; directed by Alan Tyson.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 25, 2026 · Thu Oct 15 7:00 PM (understudy performance); Sat Oct 17 7:00 PM; Sun Oct 18 2:00 PM; Thu Oct 22 7:00 PM; Sat Oct 24 7:00 PM; Sun Oct 25 2:00 PM
WhereRoth/Resler Theater, JCC of Greater Columbus, 1125 College Ave. (Franklin County)
Cost$35
Haunted Mountain: The Dracula Experience ("The Immortal Dracula")
Oct 15 is Sensory Trail Night; Oct 29 is Trail and Escape Room Only.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Facility 5:30 PM–11:00 PM; show 7:15 PM; haunted trail 8:45 PM
WhereSugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre, 5968 Marietta Road, Chillicothe (Ross County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Rewrite
MadLab presents the world premiere of Greg Vovos' Rewrite, Oct 15-31.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Thu Oct 15 8 PM; Fri Oct 16 8 PM; Sat Oct 17 8 PM; Fri Oct 23 8 PM; Sat Oct 24 8 PM; Fri Oct 30 8 PM; Sat Oct 31 8 PM
WhereMadLab Theatre, 227 N 3rd St, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Speak of the Devil: A Haunting Rock Experience
A Shadowbox Live rock show inspired by the music of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath; the run is Sep 10-Nov 15.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15 – Thu Nov 12, 2026 · Thu & Fri 7:00 PM; Sun 2:00 PM
WhereShadowbox Live, 503 S Front St, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Dana and Alden: Papa's Boat Tour
Dana and Alden: Papa's Boat Tour lands at A&R Music Bar next to KEMBA Live!.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · Doors 7:00 PM
WhereA&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Fall Concert Series: Ladies of Longford
Grove City Parks & Recreation open-air fall concert in historic Town Center.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 6:00–7:30 PM
WhereTown Center Park, 3359 Park St, Grove City (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: none printed via ladiesoflongford.com
Fall Into Fun — The Woodward Hometown Series
Community vaudeville and variety show of local musicians, humor and stories.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WhereThe Woodward Opera House, 107 South Main St., Mount Vernon (Knox County)
Cost$15 general admission
Guest Artist: John O'Conor, piano
Otterbein says its professional and student concerts are open to the public and free of charge.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM
WhereRiley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, Otterbein University, 170 W. Park St., Westerville (Franklin County)
CostFree
HallowEATS Food Truck Friday
City of Reynoldsburg Halloween-themed Food Truck Friday.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 5:00–8:00 PM
WhereJohn F. Kennedy Park, 7232 E Main St, Reynoldsburg (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Haunted Illusions with David Caserta
Levitations, vanishes and comedy; billed as family entertainment.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM (doors 45 min before)
WhereGloria Theatre, 216 S Main Street, Urbana (Champaign County)
CostSee organizer website for details
High Fidelity with Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble
McConnell Arts Center Bluegrass Series.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WhereMcConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St, Worthington (Franklin County)
Cost$30 adult, $10 student (fees not included)
Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again
Jonas Brothers revisit The Burning Up Tour All Over Again at Nationwide Arena.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM
WhereNationwide Arena, 200 West Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Killers of Kill Tony
Lineup: David Lucas, Hans Kim, Martin Phillips, Dedrick Flynn (subject to change).
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WhereMershon Auditorium, 1871 N. High Street, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Niko Moon: Back To My Roots Tour
Niko Moon: Back To My Roots Tour hits KEMBA Live! in the Arena District.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · Doors 7:00 PM
WhereKEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Playing to Vapors & Light Sleeper: Anna's 25th Birthday Rager
Playing to Vapors with Light Sleeper at Rumba Cafe in Columbus.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM
WhereRumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St, Columbus (Franklin County)
Cost$6
Pumpkin Walk Around The Pond
Easy half-mile walk around Turtle Pond to see pumpkins and pick up treats at stops.
WHO Family
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 5:30–7:00 PM
WhereThree Creeks Metro Park, 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
The Haunt Columbus
The Haunt Columbus at The Haunt Columbus in Columbus.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereThe Haunt Columbus, 3770 Refugee Rd (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
The MAiZE at Little Darby Creek corn maze
8-acre corn maze, cow train, petting zoo, slides, laser tag and more with base admission.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · Fri 5–10 PM; Sat 12–10 PM; Sun 12–6 PM
WhereThe MAiZE at Little Darby Creek, 8657 Axe Handle Rd., Milford Center (Union County)
CostBase admission ages 3–59 $15 online / $17 at farm; 60+ $8.50 / $10.50; 2 and under free; "The Works" $20 / $22
The Quasi Kings
Billed artists: The Quasi Kings, The Ark Band, DJ Sammy Macchiato.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · Doors 7:00 PM
WhereThe Bluestone, 583 East Broad Street, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Trad Nua Concert Series: Open the Door for Three
Trad Nua Concert Series: Open the Door for Three at Natalie’s Grandview – Charlie’s Stage in Columbus.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 8:30 PM
WhereNatalie’s Grandview – Charlie’s Stage, 945 King Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: none printed via nataliesgrandview.com
Voyage: Celebrating the Music of Journey
Voyage at Hollywood Casino Columbus in Columbus.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
WhereHollywood Casino Columbus, 200 Georgesville Rd (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Amber Autry
Nashville-based stand-up Amber Autry, with Drybar and Netflix Is a Joke sets (Improv bio).
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sat Oct 17, 2026 · Fri Oct 16 7:00 PM / 9:45 PM; Sat Oct 17 6:30 PM / 9:15 PM
WhereColumbus Funny Bone Comedy Club, 145 Easton Town Center (Franklin County)
Cost$32–$37
Photo: Columbus Funny Bone via columbus.funnybone.com
Groveport's Blacklick Haunted Park
Parental discretion is advised for the night trail.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sat Oct 17, 2026 · Fri Oct 16 7:30-11 PM; Sat Oct 17 11 AM-1 PM free Kids Event, ages 3-10 / 7:30-11 PM (night trail)
WhereGroveport Blacklick Park, 770 Blacklick St (Franklin County)
Cost$5 per person (night trail); Kids Event free
Haunted Village
Haunted Village at Hilliard Historical Village (Franklin County Fairgrounds) in Hilliard.
WHO Family
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sat Oct 17, 2026 · Fri Oct 16 6–9 PM; Sat Oct 17 6–9 PM
WhereHilliard Historical Village (Franklin County Fairgrounds), 4100 Columbia St (Franklin County)
Cost$5 per person; kids 3 and under free
Dracula: A Horror Story
Dracula: A Horror Story at Theatre 166 in Mansfield.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Fri Oct 16 7:30 PM; Sat Oct 17 7:30 PM / 10:30 PM; Sun Oct 18 2:30 PM
WhereTheatre 166, 166 Park Avenue West, Mansfield (Richland County)
CostGeneral admission $30+
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
The Great Pumpkin Glow
Illuminated pumpkin display nights light Kingwood Center Gardens across three October evenings.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Fri Oct 16 4–9 PM; Sat Oct 17 4–9 PM; Sun Oct 18 4–9 PM
WhereKingwood Center Gardens, 50 North Trimble Road, Mansfield (Richland County)
CostNon-members $12 ages 13+, $6 ages 7–12, free 6 and under; members $10/$5
BalletMet: Marilyn
A full-length ballet weaving Marilyn Monroe's Hollywood stardom with the woman behind the icon.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sat Oct 24, 2026 · Fri Oct 16 11:00 AM (Senior Dress Rehearsal) / 7:30 PM; Sat Oct 17 7:30 PM; Sun Oct 18 2:00 PM; Thu Oct 22 7:30 PM; Fri Oct 23 7:30 PM; Sat Oct 24 7:30 PM
WhereDavidson Theatre, Vern Riffe Center, 77 S. High St., Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: BalletMet via balletmet.org
Statehouse Haunted Tours
Lantern-lit tours follow costumed conductors through the darkened Statehouse halls.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri–Sat Oct 16–17 & Oct 23–24, 2026 · Tours every 30 min, 7:00–8:30 PM
WhereOhio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus (Franklin County)
Cost$16 per person (ages 12+)
Leeds Farm Fall Family Fun
Hayrides, maze, pumpkins, animals, and slides on timed tickets — adults 55+ $5 any date on the hours page.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 25, 2026 · Fri Oct 16 10 AM–5 PM; Sat Oct 17 10 AM–5 PM; Sun Oct 18 10 AM–5 PM; Sat Oct 24 10 AM–5 PM; Sun Oct 25 10 AM–5 PM
WhereLeeds Farm, 8738 Marysville Rd, Ostrander (Delaware County)
CostAdults 55+ $5; ages 3–54 see organizer rate chart; ages 2 and under free; Big Zip $5 extra
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
J&J Field of Screams
J&J Field of Screams at J&J Field of Screams in Shelby.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereJ&J Field of Screams, 5482 St Route 61 South, Shelby (Richland County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Mohican Haunted Schoolhouse
Three floors of horror in a 1924 schoolhouse: Classic Monsters, a boarding school and Contagion Industries.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Fri Oct 16 7–11 PM; Sat Oct 17 7–11 PM; Fri Oct 23 7–11 PM; Sat Oct 24 7–11 PM; Sun Oct 25 6–8 PM Scaredy Cat Night (no actors); Fri Oct 30 7–11 PM; Sat Oct 31 7–11 PM
WhereMohican Haunted Schoolhouse, 155 W 3rd St, Perrysville (Ashland County)
CostOnline $25.99 Fridays, $27.99 Oct 17 & 24; Oct 25 $15.99; Oct 31 $25.99; add $5 on site; Fast Pass +$10
The MAiZE Field of Fright
Haunted attraction at The MAiZE, Friday and Saturday nights Oct 9–31; not open Sundays.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereThe MAiZE at Little Darby Creek, 8657 Axe Handle Rd., Milford Center (Union County)
Cost$18.50–$50.00
Uptown Ghost Story Tours
A walking ghost story tour of Uptown Westerville by Good Medicine Productions with Uptown Westerville, Inc.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Fri Oct 16 7 PM & 9 PM; Sat Oct 17 7 PM & 9 PM; Fri Oct 23 7 PM & 9 PM; Sat Oct 24 7 PM & 9 PM; Fri Oct 30 7 PM & 9 PM; Sat Oct 31 7 PM & 9 PM
WhereOtterbein Cemetery (back, at Walnut & Grove), 174 S Knox St, Westerville (Franklin County)
Cost$25
Blood Prison: Apocalypse
Haunted house season inside the historic Ohio State Reformatory — Fri/Sat/Sun nights, tickets online only.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sun Nov 1, 2026 · Gates open 6:45 PM
WhereOhio State Reformatory, 100 Reformatory Road, Mansfield (Richland County)
CostSee organizer website for details
A Cozy Acoustic Evening with Angela Perley, Lea Marra, & The River Boys
A Cozy Acoustic Evening with Angela Perley, Lea Marra, & The River Boys at Natalie’s Grandview – Charlie’s Stage in Columbus.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 9:00 PM
WhereNatalie’s Grandview – Charlie’s Stage, 945 King Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Touring Irish music and dance production from Off-Broadway and the West End.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM
WherePalace Theatre, 34 W. Broad Street, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Night
Free entry to the Hall of Fame Museum, a ride-in bike show, motorcycle vendors, food trucks and an America 250 scavenger hunt.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
WhereAMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington (Fairfield County)
CostFree
Ashland Symphony Orchestra: Symphony and Scream!
Spooky classical program: Holst "Mars" with NASA film, Danse macabre, Peer Gynt, Pictures at an Exhibition and Symphonie fantastique movements.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM
WhereRobert M. & Janet L. Archer Auditorium (Ashland High School), 1440 King Road (Ashland County)
CostSee organizer website for details
BIGGER, PLEASE!
BIGGER, PLEASE! at Marion Palace Theatre in Marion.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM (Preferred GA doors 6:00 PM)
WhereMarion Palace Theatre, 276 West Center Street (Marion County)
Cost$30 general admission; $50 preferred general admission (plus $3 restoration fee per ticket)
Candlebox – Can’t Quit You Tour, Fall 2026
Billed artists: Candlebox, The Verve Pipe.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · Doors 7:00 PM
WhereThe Bluestone, 583 East Broad Street, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
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
Dayspring Youth Craft Show & Community Event
A youth fundraiser with a craft show, silent auction, cornhole tournament, food trucks and inflatables.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
WhereDayspring Wesleyan Church, 2431 Marion Mt. Gilead Rd., Marion (Marion County)
CostFree
Downtown ScareFEST
Family Halloween downtown on Main Street — trick-or-treating, entertainment, food vendors, and a Fire/EMS open house partnership.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 12:00–4:00 PM
WhereDowntown Washington Court House (Main Street corridor) (Fayette 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
Fall Harvest Festival at the BFEC
Free family event: hayrides, live music, food trucks, children’s activities, farm animals, a campfire.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WhereBrown Family Environmental Center (Kenyon College), 9781 Laymon Rd, Gambier (Knox County)
CostFree
Photo: none printed via kenyon.edu
Griffin House
Griffin House is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller. Touring and making records for over 20 years, House has a discography that includes over 13 albums.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 8:00 PM
WhereNatalie’s Grandview – Music Hall Stage, 945 King Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: none printed via nataliesgrandview.com
Halloween Scream-along with Eric Nassau
Halloween Scream-along with Eric Nassau at Westerville Public Library in Westerville.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 10:00–10:45 AM
WhereWesterville Public Library, 126 S State St (Franklin County)
CostFree
Historic Window Restoration Breakfast
Historic Window Restoration Breakfast at Blendon Lodge #339 in Westerville.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 9:00–11:30 AM
WhereBlendon Lodge #339, 130 S State St, Westerville (Franklin County)
CostDonations accepted
Mansfield Symphony: Game On — The Sound of Play (Featuring PROJECT Trio)
Mansfield Symphony teams with PROJECT Trio for a video-game music program at Renaissance Main Stage.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM
WhereRenaissance Theatre, 138 Park Avenue West, Mansfield (Richland County)
CostFrom $20+ (see pricing tiers on organizer)
McDonald's Greenhouse Fall Farm Fun & Corn Maze
31st season; 5-acre corn maze, haywagon ride, petting zoo, cider and pumpkin donuts.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · Weekdays 9:30 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–6 PM; Sun 12–6 PM
WhereMcDonald's Greenhouse, 3220 Adamsville Road, Zanesville (Muskingum County)
Cost$10 per person
Medieval Makers Market
Birdie Books' first Medieval Makers Market, with handcrafted goods from local artisans and live entertainment.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
WhereBirdie Books, 74 N State St, Westerville (Franklin County)
CostFree entry; some activities paid ($)
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
Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour
Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour hits KEMBA Live! in the Arena District.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · Doors 7:00 PM
WhereKEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Retrospective IV: New Vision Dance Company
New Vision Dance Company celebrates 20 years of dance with favorite works.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 2:00 PM; 6:30 PM
WhereMcCoy Center for the Arts, 100 E Dublin Granville Rd, New Albany (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
Spooky Pet Parade
All paws, scales and tails welcome; pre-register or sign up at the parade.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 1:00–3:00 PM
WhereHuber Park (Heritage Sports Complex), 1520 Davidson Dr, Reynoldsburg (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
The Stranger Said Album Release Show with Sam Frampton & Mad County
The Stranger Said, Sam Frampton, Mad County at Rumba Cafe in Columbus.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 8:00 PM
WhereRumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St, Columbus (Franklin County)
Cost$12
Twenty One Pilots
Twenty One Pilots play Value City Arena on a Saturday night.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM
WhereValue City Arena at the Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus (Franklin 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
Mystics and Marvels: A Faire of Unusual Things
A mystical vintage-style faire — fortune tellers, live interactive music, demos, food, and vendors from the Angels & Aliens / Gift of Light Expo promoters.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Sat Oct 17 10:00-5:00 PM; Sun Oct 18 10:00-5:00 PM
WhereFranklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia Street, Hilliard (Franklin County)
Cost$6 all ages; strollers free; free parking; tickets at the door
Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
The marathon weekend is Oct 17-18, 2026, starting and finishing at North Bank Park.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Sat Oct 17 9 AM Jesse Owens 5K & 1 Mile; 11 AM Kids Run; Sun Oct 18 7:25 AM wheelchair start; 7:30 AM Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
WhereNorth Bank Park, 311 W Long St, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
ProMusica: Mozart's Great Mass
Season opener led by Music Director David Danzmayr.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17 – Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Sat Oct 17 7:00 PM; Sun Oct 18 7:00 PM
WhereSouthern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: ProMusica Chamber Orchestra via promusicacolumbus.org
All Hallows' Eve at Ohio Village
All Hallows' Eve at Ohio Village at Ohio Village in Columbus.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 17 – Sat Oct 24, 2026 · Sat Oct 17 5:30-9:30 PM; Sat Oct 24 5:30-9:30 PM
WhereOhio Village, 800 E 17th Ave, Columbus (Franklin County)
Cost$18 adult; $14 youth (4-12); free 3 & under; member discounts
Mayhem on Main Street: Lancaster Dark History
Mayhem on Main Street: Lancaster Dark History at The Mithoff Building in Lancaster.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Sat Oct 17 7-8:30 PM; Sat Oct 24 7-8:30 PM; Sat Oct 31 7-8:30 PM
WhereThe Mithoff Building, 162 W Main Street, Lancaster (Fairfield County)
Cost$14.79
The Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze at Hartland Farm
Family-friendly corn maze, back in a new location this year, takes 10-15 minutes.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Sat Oct 17 12-6 PM; Sun Oct 18 12-6 PM; Sat Oct 24 12-6 PM; Sun Oct 25 12-6 PM; Sat Oct 31 12-6 PM
WhereHartland Farm, 2899 Lifer Lane SW, Lancaster (Fairfield County)
CostCorn maze $5 per person; hayrides $3; bounce houses $5; Do-It-All wristband $12; family pack (4 wristbands) $40; pumpkins $10
Screamers: A Nightmare-Fueled Sketch Comedy and Music Experience
Shadowbox Live's sketch comedy and rock music show; the run is Aug 20-Nov 14.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17 – Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Sat Oct 17 7 PM; Sat Oct 24 7 PM; Sat Oct 31 7 PM; Sat Nov 7 7 PM
WhereShadowbox Live, 503 S Front St, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Car-Tober Fest Car, Truck & Bike Show
All makes and models — cars, trucks and motorcycles — line up for Car-Tober Fest at Braden Cadillac GMC.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026 · Sun Oct 18 · noon–6 PM (registration noon–3 PM)
WhereBraden Cadillac GMC, 3733 Claypool St NW, Carroll, OH 43112
Cost$20 per show vehicle; spectators see organizer website
Chloe Kimes – Daredevil Tour
Chloe Kimes at Natalie’s Grandview – Charlie’s Stage in Columbus.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026 · 8:00 PM
WhereNatalie’s Grandview – Charlie’s Stage, 945 King Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Hocus Pocus Tribute Drag Brunch
Hocus Pocus Tribute Drag Brunch at Columbus Funny Bone Comedy Club in Columbus.
WHO Adult
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026 · 2:00 PM
WhereColumbus Funny Bone Comedy Club, 145 Easton Town Center (Franklin County)
Cost$27–$42
Lilyisthatyou: The Flowers Have Feelings Tour
Lilyisthatyou: The Flowers Have Feelings Tour lands at A&R Music Bar next to KEMBA Live!.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026 · Doors 6:00 PM
WhereA&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Avenue, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
SHAWN JAMES "FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN TOUR"
Shawn James at The Bluestone in Columbus.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026 · Doors 7:00 PM
WhereThe Bluestone, 583 East Broad Street, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: none printed via promowestlive.com
The Vampire Circus
Billed as "Tim Burton meets Cirque du Soleil" and "Family Friendly Fun".
WHO Family
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM
WhereMidland Theatre, 36 N Park Place, Newark (Licking County)
Cost$39.75 - $89.75*
Westerville Symphony: Masterworks I
Westerville Symphony at Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, Otterbein University in Westerville.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026 · 5:00 PM
WhereFritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, Otterbein University, 30 S. Grove St., Westerville (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Whitehall Founder's Day and Car Show
Whitehall's first Founder's Day pairs a city celebration with a car show at Whitehall Community Park.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026 · Sun Oct 18 · noon–4 PM
WhereWhitehall Community Park, 402 N. Hamilton Rd., Whitehall
CostFree
Lehner's Pumpkin Farm fall season
10-acre corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkin patch, petting zoo, hayrides, two indoor play barns and slides.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Oct 12 – Oct 31 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereLehner's Pumpkin Farm, 2920 State Route 203, Radnor (Delaware County)
CostSee organizer website for details