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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
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
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
Trick or Treat at Destination Outlets
Retailers hand out free treats around Destination Outlets in Jeffersonville.
WHO Family
WhenTue Oct 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM–6:30 PM
WhereDestination Outlets, 8000 Factory Shops Blvd, Jeffersonville (Fayette County)
CostFree
CAPA Haunts the Palace
A free indoor Halloween trick-or-treat for the Palace’s 100th anniversary — falconry creatures, Castle on a Cloud character, Day of the Dead display, and selfie stations. ASL interpreters available.
WHO Family
WhenWed Oct 21, 2026 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
WherePalace Theatre, 34 W. Broad Street, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostFree
Boo Off Broadway
Family-friendly Halloween fun in historic Town Center.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 12:00–3:00 PM
WhereTown Center Park, 3359 Park St, Grove City (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Kid's Trick-Or-Treat After Dark at Brownella Cottage
Kid's Trick-Or-Treat After Dark at Brownella Cottage at Brownella Cottage in Galion.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
WhereBrownella Cottage, 132 S. Union St., Galion (Crawford County)
CostFree
Trunk or Treat at the Madison County Historical Society
Trunk or Treat at the Madison County Historical Society at Madison County Historical Society in London.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 4-6 PM
WhereMadison County Historical Society, 260 E High Street, London (Madison County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Candy by the Carload
Trunk-or-treat with Powell community organizations at Adventure Park; free, open to all, no registration.
WHO Family
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where260 Adventure Park Dr, Powell (Delaware County)
CostFree
Dayspring Trunk-or-Treat
Kids trick-or-treat at 50+ decorated trunks, then caramel apples and a hay ride.
WHO Family
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours (afternoon)
WhereDayspring Wesleyan Church, 2431 Marion Mt. Gilead Rd., Marion (Marion County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Groveport's Halloween Block Party & Trick-or-Treat
Questions: Groveport Town Hall, 614-836-3333.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 29, 2026 · 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
WhereFront Street (Main to Elm), Groveport, Front St (from Main St to Elm St) (Franklin County)
CostSee organizer website for details
Ohio Statehouse Trick-or-Treat Tour
A free costumed trick-or-treat tour of the Statehouse for younger visitors.
WHO Family
WhenFri Oct 30, 2026 · 10:00 AM
WhereOhio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus (Franklin County)
CostFree
Trick-or-Treat Down Main Street
Trick-or-treat at the final Farmers’ Market of the season, from all market vendors and some participating businesses.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WhereMain Street Delaware Farmers’ Market (downtown Delaware), 20 E William St (Delaware County)
CostSee organizer website for details