Columbus honors R.L. Stine with eerie events

Zoom in: Unfortunately, Stine's free talk at the Main Library on Oct. 23 is already sold out, but you can still enjoy other festivities.

• Local landmarks, including LeVeque Tower, City Hall and the Short North arches, will light up neon green that night to welcome him home.

What else is happening:

🍿 A free screening of the 2015 "Goosebumps" movie starring Jack Black, 7pm Thursday at the Columbus Commons.

📖 A reading challenge at Storyline Bookshop, including a bracket to decide the series' best book.

🍸 A themed menu at Law Bird, plus drinks at Budd Dairy Food Hall, Lincoln Social and Stories on High.

🍺 Nightmare on Town Street, Land-Grant's Halloween-themed transformation.

🔎 A scavenger hunt, decor and drinks at Franklin Park Conservatory Oct. 22-26.

🦇 A "Goosebumps & Ghouls" night flight with ZipZone Outdoor Adventures Oct. 24-25 — costumes encouraged.