Central Ohio Halloween Events and Attractions

Trick or Treat isn’t the only thing going on in October! Check out these local events for ways to get into the Halloween spirit.

Halloween Events 2012

No Halloween is complete without a trip to the local pumpkin patch. Listed are some of the best patches in central Ohio. Also don’t forget about the Circleville Pumpkin Show!

Circleville Pumpkin Show

Dates: October 17-20, 2012
Location: Circleville
Hours: Tuesday 5-10 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Admission: Free
Address: 159 E. Franklin St., Circleville, 43113
Phone: 740-474-7000
Web: www.pumpkinshow.com

Nothing symbolizes the arrival of autumn more than Giant Pumpkins. If you're looking for pumpkins with flair of homespun Americana, there's no better place to go than to one of the nation's largest pumpkin festivals, the 106th Circleville Pumpkin Show. The event attracts over 400,000 visitors to this small Midwest community of 13,000.Visitors from all 50 states and many foreign countries come to see giant pumpkins, 7 parades, entertainment, contests and sample pumpkin-flavored delicacies. Reportedly Ohio's oldest and largest festival, this show has been called The Greatest Free Show on Earth.

Pumpkin Patches

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
Kids
While Halloween can be a spooky time of year for young children, Central Ohio offers a variety of great attractions fit for the whole family.

All Hallow's Eve Dates: October 13-20, 2012 Location: Ohio History Center/Ohio Village Hours: Saturday 5:30-9:30 p.m. Admission: Adults $12. Youth (6-12) $9. Children 5 and under free. Address: 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, 43211 Phone: 614-297-2300, 800-686-6124 Web: www.ohiohistory.org Be part of an Ohio Village tradition-a family-focused, 19th-century Halloween celebration. Fortune telling, street theatre, the Museum of Oddities, games, crafts and special activities for children lead up to spectacular fireside readings of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and an appearance of the fearsome headless horseman. Boo at the Zoo Dates: October 19-28, 2012 Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Hours: Friday 5-9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Address: 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell, 43065 Phone: 614-645-3550, 800-666-5397 Web: www.columbuszoo.org Make a trip out to the Zoo for this merry-not-scary Halloween celebration. Young ghosts and goblins can visit candy stations, watch live shows, meet some superheroes, board a haunted train, interact with pirates, stroll through the Little Boo Mansion and a whole lot more spooktacular surprises. Haunted Ship Dates: October 25-27, 2012 Location: Santa Maria Hours: Thursday-Saturday 7-10 p.m. Admission: Adults $5. Youth 3-11 $3. Address: Battelle Riverfront Park, 25 Marconi Blvd., Columbus, 43215 Phone: 614-645-0351 Web: www.santamaria.org Every year at the end of October the ship takes on an eerie appearance as it is transformed into a "Haunted ship" and the tale of Captain Booney and his fated crew is told. A family friendly adventure thru the ship with a little Halloween fun for everyone. This is a family friendly adventure guaranteeing a little "boo" for all ages. Adults Some of these Halloween themed attractions and events are not recommended for the little ones…adults who scare easily might not want to go either! Central Ohio Haunted House Attractions The Haunted Hoochie  A state-wide attraction, and not to be missed by the adrenaline junkies! Truly ADULT content, including demon birth simulation. Thursday-Saturday Doors open at 8:30pm, open as long as there’s a line to get in. Tickets are $20 and $30 each. Open 9/27-11/3. Scareatorium A great scare, and two venues in one. Also offer face-painting for an additional fee. Fridays-Saturdays 7:30pm-12:00am Oct 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, Nov 11-2, and Sundays 7:30-10:00pm Oct 14, 21, 28. General Admission Tickets are $20 6765 Dublin Center Drive, off of Sawmill Road Not for children on most days, but they do have a “Lights On Sunday” event with lights on/no actors that may be fun for the very brave over-six set! Sundays 5:00-7:00pm Family Lights-On (No Actors) Check website for ticket pricing. Events and Gatherings BalletMet: Dracula Dates: October 26 - November 3, 2012 Location: Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center Hours: Friday-Saturday 8 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20-$58 Address: 77 S. High St., Columbus, 43215 Phone: 614-229-4848, 614-229-4860 Web: www.balletmet.org Surrender to the passion, the seduction and romance of this exciting ballet inspired by the Bram Stoker novel. Dracula is a BalletMet classic that audiences beg for year after year, and critics call "perfection." HighBall Halloween: Masquerade on High Dates: October 27, 2012 Location: Short North Arts District Hours: Saturday 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Admission: $5 Address: Along High Street in the Short North, Columbus, 43201 Phone: 614-299-8050 Web: www.highballhalloween.com The annual HighBall Halloween is a cross between Carnivale and Mardi Gras with a pinch of Halloween and a healthy splash of the Short North's artistic spirit. The evening's festivities will include Outrageous Costume Contests (all entries are welcome!), a Couture Costume Fashion Showdown for fashion professionals, live bands, the city's hottest DJs, and prizes! ** Be sure to check back tomorrow, and every day leading up to Halloween for our 13 Days of Halloween Haunted House Countdown! These spooky homes will get you in the spirit for your own haunted piece of real estate! **