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Haunt Season is what we’re all about — it’s our main Halloween season and the heart of Fear Columbus. This is when the full haunted attraction is open, running multiple nights a week with all houses operating at full capacity. Each year, we retheme, update, and enhance the stories we tell, adding new scenes, scares, and details so even returning guests get a fresh experience. This is our biggest season, highest energy time, and when everything we do comes together.

Call Times

Only operational hours will be listed on Sithon. Your call time is when you are expected to arrive before  opening to prepare for guests.

Department

Call Time

Makeup Artists

4:30pm

Event Lead

4:30pm

Performance Lead

4:30pm

Creepers

4:30pm

Keepers

4:30pm

Performance

5:30pm

New Event Staff

5:45pm

Event Staff

6:00pm

Haunt Season Operational Hours

All dates and times are solidified here and on sithon!

View your schedule on Sithon by clicking here!

Very Important Shit

We’re trying something new this year with orientation, including an operational walkthrough for all staff. Please review the details and RSVP either yes or no!

Click for info and to RSVP to orientation

Because we’ve had some significant changes and updates to the handbook over the last few years, we are requiring everyone on staff to sign this again before the 2026 season.

Review and Sign the Handbook

Spirit Saturdays

Ground Rules

1. Fun for Everyone
These days are meant to be fun and add some extra spirit to the season. Get creative, but keep things respectful and work-appropriate—avoid politics, explicit content, or anything mean-spirited.
September 12
2. Age Appropriate
In that same vein, keep in mind we have a vast range of ages on staff. No need to use these days to push the boundaries at work.
September 12
3. Don't forget a change of clothes
We’d love for everyone to participate and have fun with these spirit days! Just remember to bring your work uniform with you so you can change when needed. If you’re unsure what your uniform is, check out the FAQ page.
September 12
4. SPFX Makeup
Please keep in mind that SPFX makeup worn in may have to be removed prior to your shift...this goes for Event Staff and Performance.
September 12
5. Halloween
Performance, you'll change out of your Halloween costume and into your Haunt Costume. Event staff is free to wear their costumes during operations as long as they follow the other guidelines!
September 12

Themes

September 12: Future You
Dress like the future you! Where do you see yourself in a few or a lot of years? Don't use this opportunity to be “dead”. Too easy and also super sad. 🙁
September 12
September 19: Fancy and Formal
Dress to the damn nines! Your nicest dress, your finest suit. We’re having a high class evening here at Fear Columbus.
September 19
September 26: Dynamic Duo
Find a friend and dress up like an iconic pair. Bonus points if you use this opportunity to link up with a stranger and maybe even make a friend!
September 26
October 3: NPC Takeover
Dress up as a background character from a game, movie, or story. NPCs aren’t the main heroes—they’re the characters that help build the world, give quests, share information, or make the setting feel alive. Think villagers, shopkeepers, townsfolk, or random spooky background characters.
October 3
October 10: I thought it was ___ day!
This day is totally up to your interpretation! Dress for the Spirit Saturday you want, not the ones you got. Please keep in mind that you cannot use this day (or any Spirit Days really) as an excuse not to come in. "I thought it was skip work day" or anything like it is not allowed unless you want it to turn into "I thought it was get fired day".
October 10
October 17: Memes
Dress up as your favorite meme or video. The more niche, the better! Do this solo or grab backup to create the whole picture! Bonus points if you come ready to perform.
October 17
October 24: Spongebob/Cartoons
You know the…grill (get it, because he’s a fry cook?) Spongebob day is back because it’s never going anywhere. Dress like your favorite character from the show! Solo or with friends. If you aren’t hip to our lil yellow friend, you’ve got some time to watch the show…but feel free to dress up as any other cartoon character you like!
October 24
October 31: Halloween Costumes
Wear your Halloween costumes to work! Performance staff will need to change into their work costumes, and any SPFX makeup worn in may need to be removed. Event staff are welcome to wear their costumes throughout the night (no masks), but please go easy on SPFX makeup, as it may need to be removed before we open if it covers too much of your face.
October 31
November 7 (Tentative Date): Hobby Swap
Dress for a hobby you don't have!
November 7

Performance Positions

Performance Lead
Oversees entire performance staff with the assistance of House Creepers. To view everything that this role entails and to sign your Creeper Contract, please click below!
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House Creepers
Assist the Performance Lead by overseeing their zones in the attractions. To view everything that this role entails and to sign your Creeper Contract, please click below!
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Queue Line
Our icon characters who roam the outside lines. To view everything that this role entails and to sign your Queue Contract, please click below!
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Attraction Actors
Learn about the different types of attraction actors (icon, scene, and puppeteers) and your responsibilities.
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Scene Positions
All scenes and their scares for Haunt Season 2026
Coming Soon
Halloween Characters
Visuals of all the characters we'll have this season as well as access to the mask page.
Coming Soon
Speaker Scares
Find all your Haunt Season speaker scares, organized in attraction and scene order, by clicking below!
Coming Soon
Apply to be a Creeper!

Event Staff Positions

Event Lead
Oversees entire event staff with the assistance of Crypt Keepers. For a full description of duties and responsibilities, click below.
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Crypt Keepers
Assist the Event Staff Lead by overseeing their zones outside of the attractions. For a full list of duties and responsibilities, click below.
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Event Staff Positions
Descriptions of the different kinds of event staff and their zones along with their duties and responsibilities.
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Apply to be a Keeper!

Costumes

Costume Lead
Everything you need to know in the Costume Lead Position, including duties and responsibilities.
Coming Soon
Halloween Characters
Visuals of all the characters for the Halloween season as well as access to the mask page.
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Masks
List of all masks we have and scenes they can be used in.
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Makeup

Makeup Lead
Oversees the makeup team. For a full description of duties and responsibilities, click below.
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Makeup Artists
The team that creates our creatures each night. For a full description of duties and responsibilities, click below.
Coming Soon
Inspo Photos
Photos to guide you as you do makeup.
Coming Soon

Other Helpful Stuff

Request Forms

Need to call off? Have a scene or position you want to work? Have a scene or position you don’t want to work? Tired of me asking questions? Fill out the form you’re looking for by clicking below.

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Rules and Guidelines

Everything you need to know about dress code, processes for smooth sailing, and how to behave 🙂 Being on the same page helps all of us have the best experience when we’re together, so make sure you check it out!

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More Resources

Visit the Staff Homepage for more resources!

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Contact

Scoured the website and still can’t find what you’re looking for? We got you! 

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Interested in helping with Krampus setup?

Click Here for Details and Sign Up

Submit your form before October 19, 2026. Submissions after that may not get picked. This form disables on November 30, 2026.

Interested in helping with Krampus tear down?

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Submit your form before December 4, 2026. Submissions after that may not get picked. This form disables on December 31, 2026.