Haunted Statehouse Tours

Haunted Statehouse Tours are back at the Ohio Statehouse on Halloween, Saturday, October 31. It's a tradition that returns for 2026, and this time around they've split the night into two different ways to experience the building.

If you're bringing kids or just want to keep things light, there's a non-spooky trick-or-treat tour. It's designed for families and younger crowds, so you can walk through the Statehouse and get some candy without any of the scares. It's a good way to see the interior of the building on a holiday without having to worry about who's going to jump out from behind a curtain.

For those who actually want the spooky side of things, there's the Spooky Halloween tour. That's the one that leans into the haunted theme, with the stories and the atmosphere that give the whole event its name. Between the two, you can choose the one that fits your group—the candy-focused walk for the little ones or the ghost-story version for everyone else.

Both tours happen on the same night, Saturday, October 31, at the Ohio Statehouse in downtown Columbus. Since it's Halloween, it's one of those things that works as a standalone activity or as part of a larger night out in the city.