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
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.
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!
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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! **
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