Fun and Scarey Halloween Events in Columbus Ohio

Halloween has always been a favorite holiday of mine. Its such a stress free holiday and there is nothing better then getting to dress up as someone or something else and eat candy. And the best thing is it is fun for adults and children.

Here are some of the top fun Halloween events that will be held in and around Columbus Ohio.

Boo At The ZooDates: October 16-25, 2009
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. Treat Stations open at 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday
Admission: Adults $12. Seniors/children 2-9 $7. Children under 2 free. Parking $5.
Address: 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell, 43065
Phone: 614-645-3550, 800-666-5397
Web:www.columbuszoo.org

This is a fabulous Halloween event for families and animal lovers. Be sure and buy tickets in advance as they do sell out rather quickly. They will have characters on hand such as Batman, Joker etc. Also offered is a haunted train ride, story tellers and magicians.

Haunted Statehouse ToursDates: October 16-24, 2009
Location: Ohio Statehouse
Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Adults $8. Children under 16 $4.
Address: High Street at Broad Street, Columbus, 43215
Phone: 614-728-9234, 888-OHIO-123
Web:www.ohiostatehouse.org

This Columbus Ohio Halloween event takes you on a guided historical tour by lantern and is appropriate for all ages. They also offer free children Halloween activities before and after the tour.

Halloween On The Hocking Full Moon Canoe Trip
Dates: Oct 31st
Location: Hocking Hills, Ohio
Admission: $25.00
Phone: 800-686-0386
Web: www.hockinghills.com/calendar_of_events.html

This Halloween event is for those people looking for something different and a little more physical. This Halloween tour takes you on a haunted canoe trip followed by a campfire, refreshments and music.

Haunted Prison Experience 2009
Dates: Sept 25th through Nov 1st
Location: Mansfield, Ohio
Admission: $15.00 Group rates: Must have a group of 20 or more
Address: 100 Reformatory Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44905
Web: www.shop.hauntedx.com/main.sc

This is a must see tour for those people who like to actually be scared on Halloween. This is a real prison that is reportedly haunted. This Halloween event is probably the most talked about Halloween tour in Ohio. Children must be at least 13 to enter. This is another Columbus Ohio event that sells out quickly so be sure and buy tickets in advance on their website.