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Horror Writing Workshop for Teens
Teen horror-writing workshop at Thurber Center—craft spooky stories with guidance from authors.
October Chihuly Night
Stunning glass art installation by Chihuly at Franklin Park Conservatory.
MOVE Fest 2026
MOVE Fest 2026 in Columbus
Fluid Art
Fluid Art at Brush Crazy
Lantern Festival
Lantern Festival at Columbus Zoo
21+ Event
21+ Event at Columbus Zoo
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
Candlelit tribute concert celebrating Queen's greatest hits at CCAD Canzani Center.
Breakaway Presents Łaszewo: Road to Breakaway Tour
Breakaway Presents Łaszewo: Road to Breakaway Tour at Newport Music Hall
Walk With a Doc: Marion Franklin
Walk With a Doc: Marion Franklin at Marion Franklin Community Center
October Hops on High featuring HighBall Halloween
Free day of creative, festive Halloween fun for all ages in the Short North Arts District.
Event on OCT 3 - 25 (Weekends)
Event on OCT 3 - 25 (Weekends) at Columbus Zoo
Boo at the Zoo
Trick-or-treat through the Columbus Zoo on select weekends with Halloween activities for the whole family.
Autumn Blooms
Paint Autumn Blooms at Brush Crazy with step-by-step guidance.
YWCA Columbus' 140th Anniversary Gala
YWCA Columbus' 140th Anniversary Gala at Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
Haunted Nights (Weekends OCT 3-25)
Haunted Nights (Weekends OCT 3-25) at Columbus Zoo
Walk With a Doc: Woodward
Walk With a Doc: Woodward at Woodward Park Community Center
Revocation
Revocation at Ace of Cups
Unknown Event
Unknown Event at Columbus Zoo
Fashion Lab Day: Hand Embroidery for Kids/Teens
Kids and teens learn hand embroidery techniques in this Saturday workshop at Columbus Fashion Academy.
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest at Rose Run Park
Robin Trower
Robin Trower w/ Strange Vine at KEMBA Live!
Descendant’s Day
Celebrate Zoar heritage with descendants, guest speakers, and activities honoring the Separatists.
Austin & The Syd Experience Presents: "A Psychedelic Soiree & ASYD Birthday Party�
Austin & The Syd Experience Presents: "A Psychedelic Soiree & ASYD Birthday Party� at The Rambling House
Johnston Farm & Indian Agency's Autumn Evenings on the Farm
Autumn wagon rides, farmhouse tours, and hearth-cooked treats at Johnston Farm & Indian Agency.
Trick-or-Treat Trails
Halloween trick-or-treating adventure on zoo trails through October weekends.
CBJ V. UTAH MAMMOTH
Columbus Blue Jackets face Utah Hockey Club in a regular-season game at Nationwide Arena.
Blue Jackets vs. Utah Mammoth
Blue Jackets face the Utah Mammoth in NHL regular-season hockey.
Candle Making
Make your own candles at Brush Crazy—a creative, hands-on craft session.
Sweeney Todd
Stephen Sondheim's dark musical thriller at Short North Stage—a sophisticated theatrical experience.
Fall Hops on High
Free fall festival with creative, festive fun for the whole family.
Family Event
Family-friendly weekend activities at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium through October 25.
The Art of Slowing Down
The Art of Slowing Down at Philip Heit Center Conference Room on the first floor 150 W. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054
DISPATCH FAMILY VALUE PACK-CBJ VS. UTAH MAMMOTH
CBJ vs. Utah Mammoth—family hockey at Nationwide Arena with value packs.
Laszewo w/ Arden Jones
Laszewo w/ Arden Jones at Newport Music Hall
Heartfulness 5K
Heartfulness 5K at Sharon Woods 6911 Cleveland Ave Westerville, OH 43081
Parents Day Out at The Schoolhouse
Supervised childcare program gives parents a break while kids play and learn.
Charming Disaster with Emmy Lazarus and the Recently Deceased
Charming Disaster with Emmy Lazarus and the Recently Deceased at The Rambling House
Monthly Quiet Hours
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly quiet hours at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.
1950s: Building the American Dream
Step into a 1950s home at the Ohio History Center and explore post-war American life.
Hide and Seek: Finding Young Ohioans in the Archives
Interactive exhibit celebrating young Ohioans throughout history as poets, musicians & explorers.
October Community Day
Free community day at Franklin Park Conservatory with gardens and activities.
Sunday Supper | Flavors of Fall Participatory Dinner Party
Sunday Supper | Flavors of Fall Participatory Dinner Party at The Kitchen
Esther Rum Tasting at Wiseguy Lounge
Esther Rum Tasting at Wiseguy Lounge at Goodfellas Pizzeria
Schoenbrunn: Inside Ohio's First Settlement: A Guided Tour
Guided tour of Schoenbrunn, Ohio's first settlement, first Sundays June–October at 12:30pm.
Ellisa Coston: Tribute to Tramaine Hawkins, Gospel Soul Series
Gospel soul tribute to Tramaine Hawkins at Natalie's Grandview in the Gospel Soul Series.
Special exhibit: “Welcome to the World’s Fair: Philadelphia 1776”
Travel back to 1876 and discover how America celebrated 100 years of independence.
GLAIVE - GOD SAVE THE THREE TOUR
All-ages rock concert featuring GLAIVE and special guests at The Bluestone.
African Art: Form, Function, and Fraught Histories Exhibit
Discover the profound impact of African art on world culture at Ohio History Connection.
New Exhibition—Trailblazers of Innovation: African American Inventors Who Changed America
New permanent exhibit celebrating African American inventors who revolutionized everyday life.
Special exhibit: Wounded Warrior Dogs
Sculpture exhibit honoring military working dogs at Ohio History Connection.
Zoar Agriculture Tours
Guided tour of historic Zoar farming heritage at Ohio History Connection.
Storyline Book Club: Lit Fic Book Club
Storyline Book Club: Lit Fic Book Club at Storyline Bookshop
Kyle Gordon
Kyle Gordon at Skully's Music Diner
Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter
Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter at Newport Music Hall
Blooming Joy
Paint Blooming Joy at Brush Crazy—a guided, beginner-friendly art session.
Muna w/ Hemlocke Springs
Muna w/ Hemlocke Springs at KEMBA Live!
Armstrong Remastered Exhibition
Stunning remastered NASA photos from Apollo 11 and Gemini VIII at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum.
Bobby Floyd Trio
Bobby Floyd Trio - FREE Soul Sunday Show at Natalie's Grandview