Columbus Halloween Fun

Columbus Halloween fun is just around the corner. What are some of the fun things you can see and do? You'll find plenty of fun things for the kids and adults listed below.

All Hallow's Eve

Look out for the Headless Horseman! Come join the Columbus Halloween fun at this 19th Century Halloween celebration. Get your fortune told, listen to the storytelling, lots of kid's activities, games and crafts!

Tickets Required - Prices are $6.00 to $11.00

Date: October 18, 2008 and October 25, 2008 from 5:30PM to 9:30PM
Location: Ohio Village, 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio - Phone: (614) 297-2266




Boo at the Zoo

Halloween witch on a broom

Columbus Halloween Fun times to be had at the Boo at the Zoo. You'll get treats rides, and lots of kid's activities...and...

Lunch with Batman, the Joker and Wonder Woman!
Join Batman, the Joker and Wonder Woman for an exclusive lunchtime show and autograph session October 18, 19, 25 and 26, 2008. Ticket prices are $15* and include lunch, a picture with Batman, face painting and a visit from some of Batman's animal friends! Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today!

*ticket price does not include parking or admission to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

October 17, 18, 19 and 24, 25 and 26, 2008; Friday's - 5PM to 9PM; Saturday's - 9AM to 9PM; Sunday's - 9AM to 8PM

Activities include:

   - Treat Stations sponsored by local businesses and organizations
   - Special activities for children at Habitat Holloween.
   - Batman begins Life Fighting Fear Friday 7:20PM - Saturday and Sunday 5:20PM and 7:20PM - Batman Begins TM and all related characters and elements are Trademarks of and © of DC Comics.
   - Special rides and attractions (for an additional cost up to $2 each) including the Creepy Hollow Express, SCAREousel and the Scarecrow Cruise.
   - An Endangered Species Graveyard teaching guests about many of the animals in danger of extinction.
   - Reptile Keeper Lab
   - Touch Pool
   - Diving demonstrations
   - Wings of "Fright" shows and more!

10th Annual Pumpkin Smash at Boo at the Zoo

October 18 & 25, 10AM to 3PM
Don't miss the Pumpkin Smash, Saturdays only, during Boo at the Zoo, when the animals will be presented with pumpkins as part of the Zoo's enrichment program. The Pumpkin Smash Schedule will be posted closer to the event.

Rates: Regular Zoo admission rates apply - Free to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium members

Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 9990 Riverside Drive, Powell, Ohio - Phone: (614) 645-3550

Children are welcome to dress in costume. However, only adults accompanied by a child or children under 13 years of age will be permitted to wear costumes on Zoo grounds.




The Halloween Ball at BOMA

Dancing

Celebrate Halloween at the biggest Costume Party in Central Ohio, "The Halloween Ball at BOMA" hosted by HMM CEO, apparel designer Beth Fithen with musical entertainment provided by the west coasts popular DJ Lady Kate (OC/LA).

This special event is expected to draw over 1500+ Halloween costumed guests: from scary to funny themes, provocative and edgy to old school favorites, this Ball is a full moon weekend you will want to experience - so bring your camera. This is an over 18 years old party and there is a general admission charge and a VIP area/VIP special passes available for purchase.

The Halloween Ball Entertainment and atmosphere includes:

   - Over 20,000 square feet of award winning atmosphere (BOMA is a renovated 17th century church which displays artwork and pieces throughout its galleries on three floors. BOMA hosts 7 bars, private dining areas, and two dance floors. It is the largest dance club venue in central Ohio, a must see if you have never been there!
   - Leading edge alternative, techno, and popular mix music will be the vibe on a state of the art sound system provided by DJ Lady Kate
   - Professional Break Dancing routines from LBX Productions
   - Choreographed Dance Routines on the cat walk by the Hot Mom Mafia
   - Halloween Costume Contests and prizes
   - Classic & Custom autos and bikes displayed in and around the club event
   - Drink specials by liquor and beer sponsors

Our home town OSU Buckeyes are on a bye week that Saturday, so come join us and celebrate Halloween - with or without a costume, from 8pm - 2am. Whether you join us early or stay late - either way, you will want to be a part of the fun and memorable holiday action! Trick or Treat!

Website: www.barofmodernart.com/mn.asp
Date: Saturday, November 1st, 2008 from 8PM to 2AM
Location: 583 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio




Ghost Tours by Lantern Light

haunted house

Stroll through the vaulted passageways and haunted marble halls by lantern light in the 146 year old Ohio Statehouse.

You'll find a reincarted relic room with the legends and spirits of the Statehouse past.

Tall yarns spun with facts will come to life right before your eyes as you're guided by people wearing strange costumes carrying oil lamps.

Don't hold your breath... the tour lasts for forty minutes... breathe... breathe... breathe...

Date: October 17 and 18, 2008, October 24 and 25, 2008

Tour Times: 7PM - 7:30PM - 8PM - 8:30PM - 9PM - 9:30PM - 10PM

Location: Ohio Statehouse, Broad, High, and Third Streets, Columbus, Ohio

To assure a place for you, guests must register and purchase tickets in advance. Tickets go on sale September 22, 2008. Phone: 614-728-4185



McDonald's Greenhouse Corn Maze

Halloween pumpkin

Can you defeat the five acre corn maze? Ah haa.... Come join the fun and try it! You'll also find a huge sand box, hay wagon rides, lasso a longhorn, cute baby farm animals, and choose a cool pumpkin!

You even get to go home with a pumpkin roll or caramel apple and fresh apple cider!

The season runs from the last weekend in August until Halloween. Fall hours are:
Corn Maze and Fall Farm Fun
Saturday: 10AM to 7PM
Sunday 1PM to 6PM
Weekdays and/or Groups: by appointment

Location: 3100 Adamsville Road, Zanesville, Ohio
(Located on State Route 93, just 2.5 miles north of the Adamsville Exit #157)
Information: E-mail: mcdonaldsgreenhouse@columbus.rr.com - Phone: (740) 452-4858




Drive Through the Haunted Park

Halloween Cat and Pumpkin

Drive through the haunted park and beware... each shelter house is haunted!

This is a drive-through only, you will have to stay in your vehicle. Limited drink and food is available, and souvenirs.

Price is $20.00 per vehicle

Dates: October 22, 23, 24, and 25, 2008; Hours: 7:30PM-9:30PM Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30PM-10:30PM Friday and Saturday

Location: Licking Park District - Infirmary Mound Park, State Route 37, Granville, Ohio
Information: E-mail: mail@lickingparkdistrict.com - Phone: (740) 587-2535




Get Lost In The MAiZE at Little Darby Creek

Get lost in the Haunted Maize at Little Darby Creek

They have an awesome amount of kid's activities and you'll meet the nicest people around!

Watch the Haunted Maize preview.....Beware of the Haunted Maize.

Dates: September 20, 2008 through November 2, 2008.

Hours of Operation: Friday - 5PM to 10PM; Saturday - Noon to 10PM; Sunday - Noon to 6PM; Weekdays by Group Reservations

Location: 8657 Axe Handle Road, Milford Center, Ohio

Contact: Phone: (937) 349-4781




Terror Park

Back for their 10th year of Fright, Terror Park promises to be the most intense experience in Fear. Cooper Stadium has been transformed into the ultimate haunted attraction in Columbus, Ohio this fall. It awaits you for unforgettable fright!

Dates: October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, and 31, 2008

Hours: Thursday: 7:30PM to 10PM; Friday and Saturday: 7:30PM to Midnight

Location: Cooper Stadium, 1155 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio




Columbus Landmarks Halloween Ghost Tours

Green Lawn Cemetery Tour—The Dead Do Tell Tales—Art, Architecture, and a 1000 Stories

This premier Central Ohio cemetery has served the city since the late 1840s. It is an outstanding example of the Cemetery Beautiful movement which transformed the concept of the church graveyard into the Victorian park-like landscape setting of monuments and markers. Here nature, fraternity, philosophy - concepts of the movement - combine with the natural terrain of the land to complement unusual monuments and landmark mausoleums. The 1902 chapel, designed by Columbus architect Frank Packard features mosaics and windows by the Tiffany Studios. There are 1000 stories about who is buried here - just one of them is about why Frank Packard did not design an Arts & Crafts mausoleum for himself.

Tour begins at the Green Lawn mausoleum (the 1902 chapel) near the center of the cemetery, past the cemetery offices, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue.

Saturday, October 26th, 10AM to Noon

The Famous Columbus Landmarks Ghost House Tours

13 Halloween walking (and a bus) tours to choose from—covering the architecture, folklore, and history of some of Columbus's most interesting and supposedly haunted spots. From Town Street's nexus of ghosts—which has more ghosts per square foot than any other Columbus location to Capitol Square's haunted theaters and The Ohio Statehouse - from Ohio State University's haunted residence halls and academic buildings to South High Street's haunted saloons - the tours include "the real ghost stories," sidebars on architecture and buildings of note, and include the history stories of Columbus. Tours start at various times from a number of locations. Check the website for exact dates, times, and latest sightings.

Wednesday, October 24th through Friday, October 31st




Pumpkin Patches around Columbus, Ohio

If you're looking for pumpkin patches, here are a few for you.

Circle S Farms
9015 London-Groveport Road
Grove City, Ohio
Phone: (614) 878-7980

Hann Farms
4600 Lockbourne Road
Columbus, Ohio
Phone: (614) 491-0812

Hoffman's Farm Market
800 Hilliard-Rome Road
Columbus, Ohio
Phone: (614) 878-5161

Schacht Farms
5950 Shannon Road
Canal Winchester, Ohio
Phone: (614)833-1932

If you have a community Halloween party and would like it listed, please use the form on my contact page. You can use the second form, select Holiday in the drop down box, and send the information!



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Enjoy the Columbus Halloween Fun!





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