Columbus Museum of Art, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Thu, Sep 24 +1 dates

DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

CBJ vs. Pittsburgh Penguins—family hockey night at Nationwide Arena.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Sep 24

Palmyra w/ Leo Vance at Woodlands Tavern

Palmyra w/ Leo Vance at Woodlands Tavern in Columbus

7:00 PM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus

$20+0–18 yrs

Thu, Sep 24

Ole 60 w/ Kolton Moore

Ole 60 w/ Kolton Moore at KEMBA Live!

7:00 PM KEMBA Live!, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Thu, Sep 24

Donna Mogavero

Donna Mogavero - FREE Happening Hour Show at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview Heights

13–18 yrs

Thu, Sep 24 +4 dates

Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival

Glowing lantern displays at Columbus Zoo—magical evening for families.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Sep 24

Groove is at The Yard - Angela Perley

Groove is at The Yard - Angela Perley in Columbus

6:00 PM Columbus

0–18 yrs

Thu, Sep 24

Fairy with Fireflies

Paint a magical fairy with fireflies design at Brush Crazy's guided studio class.

Brush Crazy, Columbus

5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Sep 24

From Paris to Provence: A Culinary Roadtrip

From Paris to Provence: A Culinary Roadtrip at The Well

The Well, Hilliard

0–18 yrs

Thu, Sep 24

Preseason Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL preseason action.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Sep 24 +1 dates

Storyline Book Club: Horror Book Club

Storyline Book Club: Horror Book Club at Storyline Bookshop

Storyline Bookshop, Upper Arlington

12–18 yrs

Thu, Sep 24

Short North Stage Sweeney Todd

Sondheim's darkly thrilling musical about a vengeful barber in Victorian London.

Columbus

13–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Sep 24

Preparing for the Mid-Term Elections: The Young Vote

Preparing for the Mid-Term Elections: The Young Vote at CML New Albany Branch 200 Market Street New Albany, OH 43054

6:30 PM CML New Albany Branch 200 Market Street New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 25

Scioto Mile Concert: Dan Tyminski Band

Free live concert at Bicentennial Park—Dan Tyminski Band performs.

7:00 PM Bicentennial Park, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Sep 25

ELLA LANGLEY with Kameron Marlowe and Laci Kaye Booth

ELLA LANGLEY with Kameron Marlowe and Laci Kaye Booth at Schottenstein Center

7:00 PM Schottenstein Center, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 25

Hulvey w/ Indie Tribe

Hulvey w/ Indie Tribe at Newport Music Hall

7:00 PM Newport Music Hall, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 25

Mac & Cheese Festival

Annual mac & cheese festival with food trucks & vendors at Easton's Yard.

4:00 PM Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Sep 25 +3 dates

Chair Barre: Balance and Strength Fall series

Chair Barre: Balance and Strength Fall series at Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the first floor 150 W. Main St New Albany, OH 43054

10:00 AM Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the first floor 150 W. Main St New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 25

Tiger

Paint a striped tiger with step-by-step guidance at Brush Crazy studio.

Brush Crazy, Columbus

5–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Sep 25

Columbus Children's Theatre Battle of the Books

Theatrical competition celebrating young readers and book lovers at Columbus Children's Theatre.

Columbus

5–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Sep 25

Way Dynamic

Way Dynamic at Ace of Cups

7:00 PM Ace of Cups, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 25

Octagon Homeschool Days

Drop-in homeschool programs exploring Ohio history and archaeology at Octagon Earthworks.

6:30 AM Octagon Earthworks, Columbus

Free5–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Sep 25

Nic Vans @ Forum - Columbus, OH - 09.25.26

Nic Vans @ Forum - Columbus, OH - 09.25.26 at Forum Columbus

9:00 PM Forum Columbus, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 25

Family Night - Scarecrows

We Amplify Voices Studio, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Sep 25 +3 dates

Rest and Restore Flow Fall Series

Rest and Restore Flow Fall Series at Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the first floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054

11:30 AM Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the first floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 25

Peter and the Wolf with Hixon Dance

Prokofiev's classic tale comes alive through dance and orchestral music at the McConnell Arts Center.

Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center, Worthington

4–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Sep 25

Horse Feathers

Horse Feathers at Natalie's Grandview

8:00 PM Natalie's Grandview, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 25 +3 dates

Jagged Little Pill

Jagged Little Pill at Studio One, Riffe Center

Studio One, Riffe Center, Columbus

12–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 25

Lamont Landers

Lamont Landers w/ Harper O'Neill at Rumba Cafe

8:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus

$26+0–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 25 +2 dates

Tiny Trailblazers – Fall 2026

Outdoor exploration for toddlers at Rose Run Park—nature walks and discovery.

10:00 AM Rose Run Park, New Albany

1–4 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Sep 26

Art Builds Community Paint a Luchador Mask with Cat Ramos

Paint a colorful luchador mask with local artist Cat Ramos at Bexley Public Library.

Bexley Public Library, Bexley

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Sep 26

Where You At? - Satele: Sounds by Satele, A6 Cam, Charlie Tunes

Where You At? - Satele: Sounds by Satele, A6 Cam, Charlie Tunes at A & R Music Bar

A & R Music Bar, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Sep 26

Saturday Afternoon with Author Michelle Herman

Wexner Center Film/Video Theater, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sun, Sep 27 +1 dates

Hands That Heal: CPR Certification

Hands That Heal: CPR Certification at Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the 1st Floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054 The parking lot and main entrance are located behind

10:00 AM Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the 1st Floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054 The parking lot and main entrance are located behind the building, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Sun, Sep 27

Spiegel Grove Squires home game

Watch Civil War–era base ball at the Hayes Home with the Spiegel Grove Squires vintage team.

9:00 AM Columbus

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Sep 27

Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami CF

MLS soccer: Columbus Crew face Inter Miami CF at home in ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.

7:00 PM ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Sep 27

Art in the Park

Outdoor art event at scenic Topiary Garden—family-friendly creativity & nature.

1:00 PM Topiary Garden at Deaf School Park, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Sep 27

Event on September 27

Family day at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.

Columbus Zoo, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Sep 28 +1 dates

English Language Conversation Tables

English Language Conversation Tables at New Albany Library 200 Market Street New Albany, OH 43054

1:00 PM New Albany Library 200 Market Street New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Mon, Sep 28

Community Health Talk: Midlife Metabolism Reset

Community Health Talk: Midlife Metabolism Reset at Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the 1st Floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054 The parking lot and main entrance are lo

6:00 PM Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the 1st Floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054 The parking lot and main entrance are located behind the building, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Mon, Sep 28 +3 dates

Chair Yoga: Fall Series

Chair Yoga: Fall Series at Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the first floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054

10:00 AM Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the first floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Mon, Sep 28

Storyline Event: Threshing Day Midnight Release Party

Midnight release party celebrating Rebecca Yarros's new book Threshing Day at Storyline Bookshop.

Storyline Bookshop, Upper Arlington

10–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Sep 28 +4 dates

Be Strong (boys in grades 4-7) Fall series

8:00 PM A&R Music Bar, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Tue, Sep 29 +1 dates

Lift Like a Girl: Fall #1 Series (Grades 7-10)

Strength training series for middle- and high-school girls to build confidence.

3:20 PM Philip Heit Center 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

12–16 yrsIndoor

Tue, Sep 29 +1 dates

Apiary Gatherings

Free apiary program at Franklin Park Conservatory—learn about bees.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus

Free4–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Sep 29

The Annual Reset Business Workshop

The Annual Reset Business Workshop at SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Bridge Park, Dublin, OH

8:00 AM SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Bridge Park, Dublin, OH, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Tue, Sep 29

The Big Table

The Big Table at New Albany Library 200 Market Street New Albany, OH 43054

1:00 PM New Albany Library 200 Market Street New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Tue, Sep 29 +4 dates

Music Together | Fall Session (10:30)

Music class for babies and toddlers with parent participation (10:30 session).

10:30 AM Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the first floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

0–4 yrsIndoor

Tue, Sep 29 +4 dates

Music Together | Fall Session (9:30)

Music class for babies and toddlers with parent participation (9:30 session).

The Big Table: Supporting Columbus Youth at Scioto Southland Community Center

4:00 PM Scioto Southland Community Center, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Tue, Sep 29 +2 dates

ReWild Child – Fall 2026

Nature play program for kids to explore, climb, and learn in an outdoor space.

3:40 PM Location: Nature Play Area near the ELC playground Arriving to the Program: For ELC students who attend all-day or PM class: the HNA Team will collect students directly from school and escort them out to the play area. For other students: parents can drop off students at the ELC playground. HNA Team will meet you before escorting the children to the nature space. Picking up from the Program: All students should be picked up behind the ELC building at the fence behind the ELC building. Please arrive on time to pick up your student., New Albany

5–10 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Sep 29 +4 dates

Music Together | Fall Session (11:30)

Music class for babies and toddlers with parent participation (11:30 session).

11:30 AM Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the first floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

0–4 yrsIndoor

Wed, Sep 30

Teddy Swims

Pop star Teddy Swims performs 'The UGLY Tour' at Nationwide Arena.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

13–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Sep 30

Rec League Show!

Rec League Show! at The Nest Theatre

The Nest Theatre, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Wed, Sep 30 +2 dates

Adventure Eagles – Fall ’26

Outdoor nature adventure program for intermediate-school students at Swickard Woods.

3:00 PM Location: Swickard Woods Arrival Options: For students at NAPLS Intermediate School – Jacob Bentley will collect students after school and escort them directly to Swickard Woods. To opt-in, simply choose this option on the Permission Form during registration. Students who do not attend NAPLS Intermediate School – can be dropped off at Swickard Woods right before the program starts., New Albany

10–13 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Sep 30

The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

Rock legends The Smashing Pumpkins bring 'The Rats In A Cage Tour' to Schottenstein Center.

8:00 PM Schottenstein Center, Columbus

13–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Sep 30 +1 dates

NIA: Holistic Fitness Practice Fall Series

7:00 PM A&R Music Bar, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 1 +3 dates

Buckeye Mind + Motion

7:00 PM Ace of Cups, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 1

DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. BUFFALO SABRES

McCoy Center for the Arts, New Albany

Free0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 2

Columbus Symphony Dvořák & Brahms

Columbus Symphony orchestra concert featuring beloved classical works by Dvořák and Brahms.

Columbus

8–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 2

Happy Hour w/ Hawa at Woodlands Tavern

MOVE Fest 2026 in Columbus

Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 3

Fluid Art

Fluid Art at Brush Crazy

Brush Crazy, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 3

21+ Event

21+ Event at Columbus Zoo

Columbus Zoo, Columbus

13–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 3

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen

Candlelit tribute concert celebrating Queen's greatest hits at CCAD Canzani Center.

CCAD Canzani Center Auditorium, Columbus

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 3

Breakaway Presents Łaszewo: Road to Breakaway Tour

Breakaway Presents Łaszewo: Road to Breakaway Tour at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 3 +1 dates

Walk With a Doc: Marion Franklin

Walk With a Doc: Marion Franklin at Marion Franklin Community Center

9:00 AM Marion Franklin Community Center, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 3

October Hops on High featuring HighBall Halloween

Free day of creative, festive Halloween fun for all ages in the Short North Arts District.

Short North Arts District, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 3

Event on OCT 3 - 25 (Weekends)

Event on OCT 3 - 25 (Weekends) at Columbus Zoo

Columbus Zoo, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 3

Autumn Blooms

Paint Autumn Blooms at Brush Crazy with step-by-step guidance.

Brush Crazy, Columbus

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 3

YWCA Columbus' 140th Anniversary Gala

YWCA Columbus' 140th Anniversary Gala at Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel, Columbus

10–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 3

Haunted Nights (Weekends OCT 3-25)

Columbus Zoo, Columbus

2–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 3

CBJ V. UTAH MAMMOTH

Columbus Blue Jackets face Utah Hockey Club in a regular-season game at Nationwide Arena.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 3

Blue Jackets vs. Utah Mammoth

Blue Jackets face the Utah Mammoth in NHL regular-season hockey.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 3

Candle Making

Make your own candles at Brush Crazy—a creative, hands-on craft session.

Brush Crazy, Columbus

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 3

Fall Hops on High

Free fall festival with creative, festive fun for the whole family.

Short North Arts District, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 3

Family Event

Family-friendly weekend activities at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium through October 25.

Columbus Zoo, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 3

DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. UTAH MAMMOTH

CBJ vs. Utah Mammoth—family hockey at Nationwide Arena with value packs.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 3

Laszewo w/ Arden Jones

Laszewo w/ Arden Jones at Newport Music Hall

8:00 PM Newport Music Hall, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 3

Heartfulness 5K

Heartfulness 5K at Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave Westerville, OH 43081

9:00 AM Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave Westerville, OH 43081, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 3

Parents Day Out at The Schoolhouse

Supervised childcare program gives parents a break while kids play and learn.

10:00 AM The Schoolhouse of New Albany 96 N High Street New Albany, Ohio 43054, New Albany

0–5 yrsIndoor

Sun, Oct 4

Charming Disaster with Emmy Lazarus and the Recently Deceased

Charming Disaster with Emmy Lazarus and the Recently Deceased at The Rambling House

The Rambling House, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sun, Oct 4

Monthly Quiet Hours

Sensory-friendly

Discover the profound impact of African art on world culture at Ohio History Connection.

5:00 AM Columbus

Free7–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Oct 4

New Exhibition—Trailblazers of Innovation: African American Inventors Who Changed America

Melanie MacLaren at Rambling House at The Rambling House

The Rambling House, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 6

Gabby Bryan - Columbus

Gabby Bryan - Columbus at Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant

Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 6

Freya Skye

Freya Skye at KEMBA Live!

8:00 PM KEMBA Live!, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 6

Storyline Presents: Book Launch & Signing with Sophia Huneycutt

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 8

Introduction to AI

Intro to AI at the library — great for curious tweens and teens.

10:00 AM New Albany Library 200 Market Street New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

9–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 8

COSI After Dark: Halloween Tattoo Carnival

COSI After Dark: Halloween Tattoo Carnival at COSI Columbus

COSI Columbus, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 8

Greenwood Forest at Rambling House

Greenwood Forest at Rambling House at The Rambling House

The Rambling House, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 8

Zach John King: Get To Drinkin' Tour

Zach John King: Get To Drinkin' Tour at A & R Music Bar

A & R Music Bar, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 8

Tab Benoit with Ghalia Volt: Soul of the Swamp Tour

Free family-friendly blues concert at Lincoln Theatre with touring artist Tab Benoit.

Columbus

Free0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 8

DENNETT - Back to the Roadhouse Tour 2026 - PITTSBURGH, PA

DENNETT - Back to the Roadhouse Tour 2026 - PITTSBURGH, PA at Forum Columbus

9:00 PM Forum Columbus, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 8

Sarah Potenza

Sarah Potenza at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview Heights

10–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 8

The Guitar Company

The Guitar Company at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview Heights

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 8

Light the Night, Blood Cancer United

Light the Night, Blood Cancer United at The Lawn at CAS

The Lawn at CAS, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 8

Dan + Shay: The Young Tour

Country duo Dan + Shay's family-friendly arena tour at Schottenstein Center.

7:00 PM Schottenstein Center, Columbus

8–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 8

CRUEL SUMMER - A Live Band Taylor Swift Tribute

Live Taylor Swift tribute band at Skully's Music Diner—perfect for Swifties.

8:00 PM Skully's Music Diner, Columbus

$32+10–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 8

Wolf Country

Wolf Country indie folk pop singer-songwriter Alexa Economos performs at Natalie's Grandview.

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview Heights

10–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 8

Bangin' on the Ivories w/ Patty Schaefs

Pianist Patty Schaefs performs favorite musical theater and contemporary pop tunes at Natalie's Grandview.

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview Heights

10–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 8

Religious Music and Sound Across Traditions: An Evening of Listening

Religious Music and Sound Across Traditions: An Evening of Listening at Grange Insurance Audubon Center

Grange Insurance Audubon Center, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9

It's A 2000's Party

It's a 2000's Party at A & R Music Bar

A&R Music Bar, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9 +1 dates

Event on October 9

Sensory-friendly

Sensory-friendly family outing at The Wilds animal preserve in Columbus.

The Wilds, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 9

Event at The Wilds on OCT 9

Sensory-friendly

Family-friendly and sensory-friendly celebration at The Wilds wildlife park.

The Wilds, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 9

Nourish Jr.: Sandwich Superstars

Kids cooking class focused on making delicious, creative sandwiches together.

3:30 PM Philip Heit Center Demo Kitchen on the first floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

5–12 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 9

Julia Wolf w/ Bee Blackwell

Julia Wolf w/ Bee Blackwell at Newport Music Hall

8:00 PM Newport Music Hall, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9

Silverada w/ Low Gap

Silverada w/ Low Gap at Natalie's Grandview

8:00 PM Natalie's Grandview, Columbus

$31+0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9

BUTT TOOT KING (18 and Over)

BUTT TOOT KING (18 and Over) at KEMBA Live!

8:00 PM KEMBA Live!, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9

Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Blue Jackets clash with Pittsburgh Penguins in regular-season NHL action.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 9

Columbus Italian Festival

Columbus Italian Festival with food, music, and cultural entertainment.

St. John the Baptist, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 9

Trick-or-Treat Trails

Sensory-friendly

Sensory-friendly Halloween trick-or-treat trails at The Wilds with calmer crowds.

The Wilds, Columbus

2–12 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 9

Lantern Festival

Sensory-friendly

Sensory-friendly lantern festival at The Wilds wildlife park with glowing light displays and calm atmosphere.

The Wilds, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 9

Nicole Atkins - WCBE Happy Hour Concert w/ Ziona

Nicole Atkins - WCBE Happy Hour Concert w/ Ziona at Rumba Cafe

6:30 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus

$26+0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9

Unknown Event

Sensory-friendly

Sensory-friendly family event at The Wilds wildlife park.

The Wilds, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 9

CBJ V. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

Columbus Blue Jackets play Pittsburgh Penguins in a regular-season hockey matchup at Nationwide Arena.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 9

The Pop Culture Popup: One Night in Horror Land

Nostalgic 90s pop-culture market with horror theming, perfect for kids who love collectibles and throwback vibes.

New Row Productions, Columbus

8–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 9

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. University of Washington Huskies Women's Volleyball

Ohio State Women's Volleyball: Buckeyes vs. Huskies at Covelli Center.

7:00 PM Covelli Center Columbus, Columbus

6–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 9

Hollywood Sci-Fi Spectacular

Columbus Symphony's family-friendly sci-fi musical tribute at the Riffe Center.

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, Columbus

5–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 9 +1 dates

Ella & Louis

Ella & Louis at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9

ImageOHIO/FotoFocus Biennial Exhibition: Franklinton Across Time: The Floodplain Imagination

ImageOHIO/FotoFocus Biennial Exhibition: Franklinton Across Time: The Floodplain Imagination at ROY G BIV Gallery for Emerging Artists

ROY G BIV Gallery for Emerging Artists, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9

Family Event

Family-friendly event at The Wilds wildlife park near Columbus with conservation activities.

The Wilds, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 9

DENNETT - Back to the Roadhouse Tour 2026 - COLUMBUS, OH

DENNETT - Back to the Roadhouse Tour 2026 - COLUMBUS, OH at Forum Columbus

9:00 PM Forum Columbus, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9

Homeschool Day: Amazing Adaptations

Learn how plants and animals adapt to survive at Franklin Park Conservatory's homeschool program.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus

$15 per person5–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 9

Storyline Presents: Author Talk & Signing with Jen DeLuca

Storyline Presents: Author Talk & Signing with Jen DeLuca at Storyline Bookshop

Storyline Bookshop, Upper Arlington

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9

Viv & Riley with Caroline Spence

Viv & Riley with Caroline Spence at CCAD Canzani Center Auditorium

CCAD Canzani Center Auditorium, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Hockey vs. University of Wisconsin Badgers Womens Hockey

Watch Ohio State Women's Hockey face Wisconsin in a thrilling college matchup.

6:00 PM Ohio State University Ice Rink, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 9

The Wonderlands at Rambling House

The Wonderlands at Rambling House at The Rambling House

The Rambling House, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9

Event on OCT 9 at The Wilds

Sensory-friendly

Family-friendly and sensory-friendly event at The Wilds on October 9.

The Wilds, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 9

DENNETT - Back to the Roadhouse Tour 2026

DENNETT - Back to the Roadhouse Tour 2026 at Skully's Music Diner

9:00 PM Skully's Music Diner, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9

Huntertones

Huntertones at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, Columbus

8–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9

Huntertones

Free performance by Huntertones at Lincoln Theatre Columbus — music for the whole family.

Columbus

Free8–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 9

Urban Scrawl

Columbus' longest-running mural festival returns with immersive street art from local artists.

400 Square, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 10

Inside the Music - Sensory Friendly Series

Sensory-friendly

Sensory-friendly orchestral music presented by New Albany Symphony Orchestra—free admission.

McCoy Center for the Arts, New Albany

Free0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 10

Hello Emerson's "Brief Interviews on Heartbreak"

Hello Emerson's "Brief Interviews on Heartbreak" at Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse

Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 10

'Spotlights and Serenades'

Denison Symphony Orchestra performs classic string repertoire at the Eisner Center.

Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts, Granville

10–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 10

Jeff Tobin and the 1099s with The Everlasting Happiness

Jeff Tobin and the 1099s with The Everlasting Happiness at The Rambling House

The Rambling House, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 10

Urban Jazz Coalition

Sensory-friendly orchestral concert featuring the New Albany Symphony—explore sound with Isabelle Durrenberger.

Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, New Albany

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 10

InPulse Dance Co. presents PULSE EXPRESSION Vol. 1

Watch local dancers showcase artistry and movement in this celebration of talent.

Columbus Performing Arts Center (Van Fleet Theater), Columbus

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 10

Imagine That! 15th Anniversary Cabaret

Community theater celebrates 15 years with a cabaret revue of songs and scenes.

Shadowbox Live, Columbus

13–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 10 +1 dates

Walk With a Doc: Dodge

Walk With a Doc: Dodge at Dodge Community Center

9:00 AM Dodge Community Center, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 10

Bollingen Conference: "Seven Stages of the Underworld Journey"

Bollingen Conference: "Seven Stages of the Underworld Journey" at First Community Church - South Campus

First Community Church - South Campus, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 10

Books Breath: Mysteries

Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Oct 11

NASO The Singing Rooms

The Lawn at CAS, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Oct 11

Make Art on High

Drop-in spooky art workshop with scratch-board & art supplies at Studios on High Gallery.

Studios on High Gallery, Columbus

4–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

CBJ V. FLORIDA PANTHERS

Columbus Blue Jackets battle Florida Panthers in a regular-season game at Nationwide Arena.

6:15 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

Tanner Dane at Woodlnds Tavern

Tanner Dane at Woodlnds Tavern at Woodlands Tavern

7:00 PM Woodlands Tavern, Columbus

$20+0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 13

PIG w/ Cyanotic

PIG w/ Cyanotic at Rumba Cafe

7:30 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus

$32+0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 13

DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. FLORIDA PANTHERS

CBJ plays Florida Panthers—catch pro hockey with family value packages.

6:15 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

Rebecca Black

Rebecca Black: Exhibitionism on Tour at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 13

Storybook Snacks: A Parent & Me Cooking Adventure

Parent-child cooking class bringing storybook characters to life through recipes.

4:00 PM Philip Heit Center Demo Kitchen on the first floor 150 W. Main Street New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

2–8 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

Indian Classics

Hands-on Indian cooking class at Mitchell Hall—learn spices and classic dishes.

AFI at Newport Music Hall

8:00 PM Newport Music Hall, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Wed, Oct 14 +2 dates

Little Zen & Me: A Playful Yoga Journey Fall #2

Little Zen & Me: A Playful Yoga Journey Fall #2 at Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the first floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054

9:30 AM Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the first floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Wed, Oct 14

Laura Veirs w/ Karl Blau

Laura Veirs w/ Karl Blau at Natalie's Grandview

7:30 PM Natalie's Grandview, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Wed, Oct 14

National Fossil Day - Fossil Tour of the Ohio Statehouse

7:30 PM Palace Theatre Columbus, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 15

Victor Jones

Victor Jones at Rumba Cafe

8:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus

$26+0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 15

COSTA

COSTA at Skully's Music Diner

8:00 PM Skully's Music Diner, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 15

2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics

2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics in Columbus

Columbus

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 15

Speak Easy: True Stories, Told Live

Speak Easy: True Stories, Told Live at Wild Goose Creative

Wild Goose Creative, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 15

Jon Lampley

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 16

Niko Moon

Niko Moon at KEMBA Live!

8:00 PM KEMBA Live!, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 16

Dana and Alden

Dana and Alden at A&R Music Bar

8:00 PM A&R Music Bar, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 17

A Cozy Acoustic Evening with Angela Perley, Lea Marra, & The River Boys

A Cozy Acoustic Evening with Angela Perley, Lea Marra, & The River Boys at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview Heights

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 17

Witch Kitty

Create a whimsical Witch Kitty painting with step-by-step guidance at Brush Crazy.

Brush Crazy, Columbus

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 17

La Vie en Rose: Third Annual Symphony Gala

La Vie en Rose: Third Annual Symphony Gala at The Lakes Golf and Country Club

The Lakes Golf and Country Club, Westerville

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 17

CBJ V. NEW YORK RANGERS

Columbus Blue Jackets face New York Rangers in a regular-season hockey game at Nationwide Arena.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 17

Celebrate Diwali: A Family Chai & Craft Experience

Make crafts & sip chai while celebrating Diwali with family at the Philip Heit Center.

11:00 AM Philip Heit Center Demo Kitchen on the first floor 150 W. Main Street New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

2–12 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 17

Dinner Detective Columbus- October 17th Public Show

Interactive comedy mystery dinner where guests solve a hilarious crime while eating—fun for older teens.

Embassy Suites Columbus, Columbus

13–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 17

Mozart's Great Mass

ProMusica's season opener featuring Mozart's elegant music at the historic Southern Theatre.

Southern Theatre, Columbus

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 17

CCT's SandBox Series: Abuela

30-minute immersive theatre celebrating imagination, family, and cultural heritage.

Columbus Children's Theatre OFFICE & STUDIOS, Columbus

3–10 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 17

Artist Opening Reception for Man-Wai Wu: Falling In Love with Art

Artist Opening Reception for Man-Wai Wu: Falling In Love with Art at Hayley Gallery 260 Market Street New Albany, OH, 43054

5:00 PM Hayley Gallery 260 Market Street New Albany, OH, 43054, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 17

Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers

NHL hockey showdown: Blue Jackets take on the Rangers at Nationwide Arena.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 17

DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. NEW YORK RANGERS

CBJ vs. New York Rangers—family hockey with discounted ticket bundles.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 17

Twenty One Pilots

Twenty One Pilots live at Ohio Stadium—arena rock for teens.

6:00 PM Ohio Stadium, Columbus

13–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 17

Community Crafters

Drop-in craft sessions at New Albany Library for kids to make and create together.

2:00 PM New Albany Library 200 Market Street New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Oct 18

Central Ohio Kidney Walk

Walk together at Coffman Park to support kidney patients and their families.

Coffman Park, 5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Oct 18

Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet + Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition - Masterworks I

Columbus Symphony performs two beloved Russian masterworks—Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet and Mussorgsky's Pictures.

Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, Westerville

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Oct 18

Chloe Kimes - Daredevil Tour

Chloe Kimes - Daredevil Tour at Natalie's Grandview

8:00 PM Natalie's Grandview, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sun, Oct 18

Spooky Pumpkin Patch

Paint a Halloween-themed pumpkin patch design with guided instruction at Brush Crazy.

Brush Crazy, Columbus

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Oct 18

Crowder LIVE! - Grove City, OH

Crowder LIVE! at The Naz Church—free family-friendly concert.

7:30 PM The Naz Church, Grove City

$44–$700–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 19 +1 dates

English Conversation Tables

English Conversation Tables at New Albany Library 200 Market Street New Albany, OH 43054

1:00 PM New Albany Library 200 Market Street New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Mon, Oct 19

Storyline Book Club: The Classics Book Club

Storyline Book Club: The Classics Book Club at Storyline Bookshop

Storyline Bookshop, Upper Arlington

10–18 yrs

Mon, Oct 19

25th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Practice (GSNEP 2026)

25th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Practice (GSNEP 2026) at Los Angeles, USA

Los Angeles, USA, Los Angeles

0–18 yrs

Mon, Oct 19

Community Health Talk: The Menopause Reset: Real Solutions

Community Health Talk: The Menopause Reset: Real Solutions at Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the 1st Floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054 The parking lot and main entr

6:00 PM Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the 1st Floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054 The parking lot and main entrance are located behind the building, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 20

Promise in Action Annual Fundraiser and Awards Luncheon

Promise in Action Annual Fundraiser and Awards Luncheon at The Boat House at Confluence Park

The Boat House at Confluence Park, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 20

Red Leather

Red Leather at A&R Music Bar

8:00 PM A&R Music Bar, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 20

Life With the Circus: Francis Beverly Kelley

Life With the Circus: Francis Beverly Kelley at Barn at Stratford

Barn at Stratford, Delaware

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 20

Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Professional ice hockey: Columbus Blue Jackets take on Toronto.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

The Band Memo

The Band Memo at Rumba Cafe

8:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus

$19+0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 20

DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs at Nationwide Arena—family-priced hockey.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

CBJ V. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Columbus Blue Jackets take on Toronto Maple Leafs in a regular-season game at Nationwide Arena.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

Vitamin String Quartet

8:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus

$26+0–18 yrs

Wed, Oct 21

Silly Goose w/ Cheem at A&R Music Bar

8:00 PM A&R Music Bar, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 23

Andyman's Tree House Presents: Fletch * Greenlawn Abby * 11+2=12+1

Andyman's Tree House Presents: Fletch * Greenlawn Abby * 11+2=12+1 at Rumba Cafe

8:00 PM Rumba Cafe, Columbus

$15+0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 23

The Army, The Navy: The Fake Brave Tour 2026 | Ella Woolsey

The Army, The Navy: The Fake Brave Tour 2026 | Ella Woolsey at A & R Music Bar

A & R Music Bar, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 23

Humanities on Tap: Joyful Advocacy in Troubled Times

Humanities on Tap: Joyful Advocacy in Troubled Times at Budd Dairy Food Hall

Budd Dairy Food Hall, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 23

Julia Cole

Julia Cole at Ace of Cups

6:00 PM Ace of Cups, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 23

Candlelight: Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter

Candlelight: Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter at Short North Church

Short North Church, Columbus

10–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 23

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Indiana University Women's Volleyball

Watch Ohio State Women's Volleyball take on Indiana at Covelli Center.

7:00 PM Covelli Center Columbus, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 23

Mysteries, Anthems & Victories - Columbus Symphony

Columbus Symphony's "Mysteries, Anthems & Victories" at Ohio Theatre.

Ohio Theatre, Columbus

10–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 23

ZipZone Night Flight Zip Line Tours

Zip line through the forest canopy on an exciting night flight tour at ZipZone.

ZipZone Outdoor Adventures, Columbus

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 23

American Steakhouse: Surf and Turf

LIVE @ Polaris presents: Boo & Brew at Polaris Fashion Place

Polaris Fashion Place, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 24

Pantry Band live at Pumpkin Patch

Annual pumpkin patch fundraiser with live music from the Pantry Band.

Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center (CRC), Columbus

6–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 24

Kyle Kinane

Kyle Kinane at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus

9:15 PM Funny Bone Comedy Club - Columbus, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 24

Once Upon a Time in Harlem (David Greaves, 2026)

Once Upon a Time in Harlem (David Greaves, 2026) at Wexner Center Film/Video Theater

Wexner Center Film/Video Theater, Columbus

12–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 24

Walk N' Roll

Walk N' Roll at Westerville Community Center

Westerville Community Center, Westerville

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 24

Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC

Catch the Columbus Crew battle Toronto FC in MLS action.

3:30 PM ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 24

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga at The OSU Wexner Medical Center’s Health & Fitness Center Studio 2 150 W Main Street New Albany, OH 43054

11:30 AM The OSU Wexner Medical Center’s Health & Fitness Center Studio 2 150 W Main Street New Albany, OH 43054, New Albany

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 24

Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild] (Adam and Zach Khalil, 2026)

Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild] (Adam and Zach Khalil, 2026) at Wexner Center Film/Video Theater

Wexner Center Film/Video Theater, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 24

Fall Flower Centerpiece Workshop

Fall Flower Centerpiece Workshop at Blossom Flower Bar

Blossom Flower Bar, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 24

Crow in the Cemetary

Paint a moody crow-in-the-cemetery scene with step-by-step help at Brush Crazy.

Brush Crazy, Columbus

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 24

Barbara Forever (Brydie O'Connor, 2026)

Barbara Forever (Brydie O'Connor, 2026) at Wexner Center Film/Video Theater

Wexner Center Film/Video Theater, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 24

DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights at Nationwide Arena—family-priced hockey.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 24

GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party!

K-pop dance party designed for kids at Skully's Music Diner.

11:00 AM Skully's Music Diner, Columbus

$19–$265–12 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 24

Walk With a Doc: Linden

Walk With a Doc: Linden at Linden Community Center

9:00 AM Linden Community Center, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 24

Dinner Detective Columbus- October 24th Halloween Event (Costumes Encouraged!)

Dinner Detective Columbus- October 24th Halloween Event (Costumes Encouraged!) at Embassy Suites Columbus

Embassy Suites Columbus, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 24

Pink Owl, The Electric Grandmother, Eternal Brian Damage & Jackoff Demons

Pink Owl, The Electric Grandmother, Eternal Brian Damage & Jackoff Demons at The Rambling House

The Rambling House, Columbus

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 24

CBJ V. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vegas Golden Knights hockey game.

7:00 PM Nationwide Arena, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 24

Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Volleyball vs. Oregon Ducks Volleyball

Watch Ohio State Women's Volleyball battle Oregon at Covelli Center.

7:00 PM Covelli Center Columbus, Columbus

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 24

WestFest 2026

Brush Crazy, Columbus

5–18 yrsIndoor

More events outside the Columbus area

1 event farther afield.

Sat, Oct 10

Yellow Springs Street Fair

Downtown street fair with vendors, crafts, and community fun in Yellow Springs.

Downtown Yellow Springs, Yellow Springs

0–18 yrsOutdoor