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3 haunted houses near Columbus with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 2 towns. The earliest to open is Fear Columbus Haunted House, on September 11. The most intense, at 4 of 5 ghosts: Fear Columbus Haunted House, Pataskala Haunted Forest and The Haunt Columbus.
Large indoor haunt complex in Northland Plaza with three themed haunted houses under one roof, plus a retail store and food vendors.
Central Ohio's longest-running haunted attraction, a charity haunt operating in the woods outside Pataskala since 1989, built around a fictional family's 250-year secret.
Indoor haunted house on the east side, formerly Carnage, with two themed walk-throughs (a Louisiana bayou and an abandoned medical facility), live actors, darkness, loud noises and special effects.
Fear Columbus Haunted House, Pataskala Haunted Forest and The Haunt Columbus. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Fear Columbus Haunted House on September 11, 2026.
The most intense in this guide are Fear Columbus Haunted House, Pataskala Haunted Forest and The Haunt Columbus, rated up to 4 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. Check each venue's own age guidance before you go.
Fear Columbus Haunted House: From $24.99 (dynamic pricing by date/demand); Pataskala Haunted Forest: See tickets page (on sale Sept. 28, 2026). Prices are from each official site.
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