Spooky Season is Brewing in the Trackside District

Last Updated 10/2/2025

October is here, and that means the Trackside District is transforming into a hub of Halloween fun! From family-friendly activities to creative workshops and late-night costume parties, there's something for everyone. Mark your calendars! You won't want to miss these frightfully fun events happening all month long.

Night at the Boo-seum

Tuesday, October 21 | 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Columbus Area Children’s Museum
Join the Children’s Museum for an evening filled with ghoulie games, creepy crafts, treats, and treasures! Kids can also show off their best costumes in the costume contest.
Admission: $6 for members, $8 for non-members (Adults get in FREE)

StoryART: Halloween Edition

Thursday, October 23 | 10:30 – Noon & 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Columbus Public Library – Children’s Room
Enjoy a 30-minute Halloween-themed story, then create a fun art project inspired by the tale. Gus the Therapy Dog will also make a special visit!

Halloween Cookie Decorating Class

Thursday, October 23 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Barrel House Bar, 2311 14th St.
Sprinkled Sweet is hosting a spooktacular sugar cookie decorating class! Learn how to make ghost, candy corn, bat, witch hat, jack-o-lantern, and skull cookies.
Tickets: $55/person
👉 Register Here 

Elvis Tribute Show

Saturday, October 25 | 7:00 p.m.
Eagles Club
America’s Got Talent star Joseph Hall brings his famous Elvis Tribute Show to Columbus!
Tickets: www.JosephHallElvis.com | 402-617-4477

Pumpkin Carving in Frankfort Square

Sunday, October 26 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Frankfort Square
Bring your creativity for this free pumpkin carving event! All materials provided. Registration required.
👉 Sign Up Here

Mask Bedazzling Workshop

Tuesday, October 28 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Columbus Public Library – Creativity Corner
Tweens and teens can create their own sparkling masks in this free workshop, hosted in collaboration with the Center for Survivors and Trax Creative District.

Storytime with Author Tim Welch

Thursday, October 30 | 10:30 – Noon
Columbus Public Library
Author Tim Welch will share his children’s book ’Twas the Night Before Halloween. Kids will enjoy playtime, balloon animals, snacks, and a visit from Gus the Therapy Dog!

Trackside District Trunk-or-Treat

Thursday, October 30 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Columbus Community Building Parking Lots (Both lots!)
The biggest Trunk-or-Treat in town is back for its 3rd year! Candy, costumes, music, and maybe even a ghostly surprise await.

Halloween Bingo Bash

Thursday, October 30 | 7:00 p.m.
Eagles Club
A Halloween spin on Bingo! Expect spooky decorations, themed food, $100+ specials, and a costume contest at intermission.

Karaoke Costume Party

Friday, October 31 | 8:30 p.m.
Ski’s Bar & Grill
Sing the night away in your best costume! Cash prizes, drink specials, karaoke, and plenty of Halloween fun.

From family activities at the library and museum to adult nights out with live music, bingo, and karaoke, the Trackside District is the place to celebrate Halloween this October. Whether you're carving pumpkins, decorating cookies, or showing off your best costume, you'll find plenty of ways to get into the spooky spirit.

To get more information about everything happening in the Trackside District check the community calendar at www.tracksidedistrict.com/calendar.

Don't miss out -- come dine, shop, explore and experience Halloween in the Trackside District.

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