The Metro Parks are one of the great overlooked resources in our city - and nearly every program is free! With 20+ locations, you're never far from several Columbus Metro Parks. You'll find 75 miles of bike trails, 230 miles of trails, natural play areas, and so much more. The Columbus and … [Read more...] about Fall and Halloween fun at the Columbus Metro Parks
Powell Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day
Make room for your Thanksgiving Meal by running the Powell Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving, November 28, 2024. Put your turkey in the oven (with supervision) and head to downtown Powell to run a few miles among friends. Not only will you feel good after the exercise, there will be plenty of … [Read more...] about Powell Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day
Costume and Candy Crawl at Kingsdale Shopping Center
Dress in your Halloween best and Trick-or-Treat at Kingsdale Shopping Center on October 26, 2023 from 4 pm – 7 pm. There’s a costume contest, face painters, and balloon artists. Meet at the green for registration and a trick-or-treat bag to take along the route. This is a FREE … [Read more...] about Costume and Candy Crawl at Kingsdale Shopping Center
Safe trunk or treat at Candy by the Carload in Powell
The City of Powell offers a safe trick-or-treating event with Candy by the Carload at Seldom Seen Park (3232 Seldom Seen Rd.) on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Dress up your little goblins and princesses and bring them to this trick-or-treater's treasure chest as local … [Read more...] about Safe trunk or treat at Candy by the Carload in Powell
Inniswood Gardens Halloween Party
Join the spirits of Grace and Mary Innis welcome you from beyond the grave to the Annual Halloween Party at Inniswood Metro Garden on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. Numbered pumpkins will guide your way to family friendly Halloween fun! The party features pumpkins, crafts, … [Read more...] about Inniswood Gardens Halloween Party
Wag-O-Ween at Pins: Halloween Dog Costume Contest
Get the pups ready for Wag-O-Ween, the spookiest dog costume contest of the year, at Pins Mechanical Co.! Join the fun on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 6–8 p.m. at all three Columbus locations: Downtown Columbus, Easton Town Center, and Dublin’s Bridge Park. This doggie costume contest … [Read more...] about Wag-O-Ween at Pins: Halloween Dog Costume Contest
Hilliard Halloween Haunt in Old Hilliard
Old Hilliard Halloween Haunt, presented by Destination Hilliard, is a celebration of local businesses, community fun and Halloween on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Hilliard Halloween Haunt Trick or treat at participating businesses located in Downtown Hilliard! … [Read more...] about Hilliard Halloween Haunt in Old Hilliard
Halloween Family Funday at North Market Downtown
North Market Downtown is hosting a FREE Halloween Family Funday on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Families can enjoy fun activities, music, trick or treating with Market Merchants, facepainting, and more! While you're at Halloween Family Funday, stroll the … [Read more...] about Halloween Family Funday at North Market Downtown
New! Fright at the Museum at Ohio History Center
Due to the closure of Ohio Village during the revitalization they aren't hosting All Hallows' Eve at Ohio Village in 2024. Things will still get spooky this Halloween season with Fright at the Museum at Ohio History Center. Fright at the Museum at Ohio History Enjoy a new Halloween … [Read more...] about New! Fright at the Museum at Ohio History Center
Buy a turkey or pie for a good cause with the Fry Out Cancer Thanksgiving Fundraiser (plus volunteer opportunities)
Thanksgiving is coming up, and sometimes it's nice to outsource some of the cooking! Need just a turkey or some pies? The Fry Out Cancer Thanksgiving fundraiser is an amazing cause that can put food on your table, as well as families in need (all while fighting cancer!). Fry Out Cancer has been … [Read more...] about Buy a turkey or pie for a good cause with the Fry Out Cancer Thanksgiving Fundraiser (plus volunteer opportunities)
Halloween Sip & Shop at Outerbelt Brewing
Spend the afternoon at Outerbelt Brewing on Sunday, October 27, 2024, for their Halloween Sip & Shop event! From 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, you can Enjoy shopping and sipping from 1 pm - 5 pm at the Outerbelt Brewing & Taproom. This event will feature up to 35 vendors offering a … [Read more...] about Halloween Sip & Shop at Outerbelt Brewing
The Great Gahanna Goblin Fest
Gahanna’s Department of Parks & Recreation is holding their annual Halloween celebration with The Great Gahanna Goblin Fest on Friday, October 25, 2024. Gahanna Goblin Fest The FREE event is from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm, and includes all of your favorite Halloween and fall activities. Kids will … [Read more...] about The Great Gahanna Goblin Fest
Book sales and Book events for Literary Lovers
Bookworms, unite! If you live for libraries, collect more books than you'll every read, or dabble in writing yourself, you probably LOVE literary events and book sales. From book clubs, author talks, workshops, literary festivals, and the ever-popular book sales, you cannot get enough of the … [Read more...] about Book sales and Book events for Literary Lovers
$6 burgers for (614) Burger and Beer Week
A match made in heaven...burgers and beer. A good burger can easily run $12+, but during the Annual (614) Burger and Beer Week you'll get a bargain. From October 14-19, 2024, you can enjoy specialty burger creations for just $6-$8! Order a craft beer special on the side and you'll … [Read more...] about $6 burgers for (614) Burger and Beer Week
Grove City Boo off Broadway and Trick or Treat
Grove City hosts the annual Boo off Broadway on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from noon - 3 p.m. This family-friendly, safe version of Trick or Treat will take place at Town Center Park, 3359 Park St. Boo off Broadway Costumed kids can participate in costume contest before they collect candy … [Read more...] about Grove City Boo off Broadway and Trick or Treat