Halloween activities in Columbus, Ohio

Get crafty with pumpkin carving, watch spooky movies, and grab your costume to party for Halloween.

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We’re officially one week away from Halloween, and if you’re still trying to finalize plans + get in the spooky spirit, we’ve got you covered.

If you’re feeling crafty 🎃

  • Halloween Cake & Cocktails | Wed., Oct. 26 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Standard Hall, 1100 N. High St. | $45 | Tickets include a free drink, a six-inch cake + decorating materials for a seasonal design.
  • Townhall Short North Family Pumpkin Carving | Wed., Oct. 26 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Townhall Short North, 792 N. High St. | $10 | All pumpkins and tools for carving are provided at this family-friendly event with the full food and drink menu available.
  • Pumpkin Painting | Wed., Oct. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | The Dry Mill, 79 S. 4th St. | $5 | The pumpkins and art supplies for painting will be available to kids of all ages.

No costume? No problem 👻

  • October Beer Tasting | Thurs., Oct. 27 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Barn, 5451 Edwards Farms Rd. | $22 | Sample five seasonal Rhinegeist beers.
  • Halloween Movie Night — Double Feature | Mon., Oct. 31 | 6 p.m. | Forty Deuce, 3959 Brighton Rose Square | Free | Reserve a seat for showings of “Hocus Pocus” and “Sinister.”

Ready to party 🤡

  • Orange Soda Halloween Edition | Fri., Oct. 28 | 10 p.m. | Skully’s Music Diner, 1151 N. High St. | $15+ | Dress up for a night of 2000s hip-hop and R&B music.
  • Spooky Halloween Bar Crawl | Sat., Oct. 29 | 2-8 p.m. | Callahan’s, 520 Park St. | $10+ | Tickets include free admission to participating bars in the crawl, two free drinks, drink specials, and a costume contest.
  • Halloween Bar Crawl | Sat., Oct. 29 | 4-10 p.m. | Bernards Tavern, 630 N. High St. | $20+ | Enjoy two free drinks, a $1,000 costume contest prize, and specials at downtown bars.
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Hanna is based in Columbus, OH and is a graduate from The Ohio State University. Her experience is in broadcasting, and she reports for OSU athletics, the Big Ten Network, and hosts for the Columbus Clippers. In her free time she loves staying active, supporting the Buckeyes, and exploring new restaurants.
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