The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow returns to Heritage Park in Westerville! Wind your way through the enchanting trail of 1,500 carved glowing pumpkins. There are fun activities included with admission for more of a festival experience. The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow From … [Read more...] about 1000’s of carved pumpkins at The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow (Oct 16-19)
Thurber House Tours, Book Bar Mixer, Halloween parties and more
Thurber House is a nonprofit literary arts center that serves as an educational gathering place for readers, writers, and artists from all over the world. Since 1984, Thurber House and the Thurber Center next door have held author events, creative programming, writing workshops for kids … [Read more...] about Thurber House Tours, Book Bar Mixer, Halloween parties and more
Horror at the Library for Super Saturday at Columbus Main Library
Make Columbus Main Library Branch your destination on one Saturday of every month for Super Saturdays. Enjoy special programming and activities for adults and families. Super Saturdays at Main Library On October 25, 2025 from 12 pm - 4 pm, get ready for a spooky day with the Ohio Horror … [Read more...] about Horror at the Library for Super Saturday at Columbus Main Library
ProMusica Family-friendly Library Concerts
Join ProMusica Chamber Orchestra musicians at local library branches for FREE family-friendly concerts as part of the Columbus Metropolitan Library Series. These fun concerts combine classical music and children’s literature and give you a chance to check out libraries throughout Central … [Read more...] about ProMusica Family-friendly Library Concerts
Annual 24 Hour Board Game Marathon for Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Nov 8-9)
The Beers and Board Games Club of Columbus is hosting the Annual 24 Hour Board Game Marathon for Nationwide Children’s Hospital on Saturday, November 8-9, 2025. They'll be gaming from 11am on Saturday, November 8 through 10am on Sunday, November 9. The fun starts at 11 am at Olentangy … [Read more...] about Annual 24 Hour Board Game Marathon for Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Nov 8-9)
Smashburger: Kids eat free on Wednesdays
When the first Smashburger opened, they wanted to create a new category of burger - literally, a smashed burger. This tasty version of a burger is created by smashing a fresh 100% Certified Angus Beef hand-packed ball of meat on a hot seasoned grill. They succeeded, and now Smashburger … [Read more...] about Smashburger: Kids eat free on Wednesdays
Early Music in Columbus Concert Series
Early Music in Columbus aims to foster love and appreciation of early music written before 1800 among all members of the community. Each year, they produce concerts with local, national, and international artists who specialize in music written before 1800. These concerts are held at … [Read more...] about Early Music in Columbus Concert Series
KidsLinked Fall festivals and Pumpkin Runs
KidsLinked.com puts of fun and free festivals throughout the year all over the city. These KidsFest events are planned with kids and parents in mind! They featured fun and freebies, scavenger hunts, games, and activities for kids, plus vendors with great resources for parents. Past … [Read more...] about KidsLinked Fall festivals and Pumpkin Runs
Columbus Symphony Pops Concerts featuring legends and movies
Pops concerts with Columbus Symphony are fun for all music lovers. And the series brings a few movie-themed concerts that will draw in movie and music lovers to the symphony. Pops concerts with Columbus Symphony The Pops concerts are a perfect way to introduce someone new to the … [Read more...] about Columbus Symphony Pops Concerts featuring legends and movies
Annual TWIG Bazaar benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Get some holiday shopping done - and support an amazing cause - with the 102nd Annual TWIG Bazaar benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Annual TWIG Bazaar benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital The annual TWIG Bazaar is Sunday, November 9, 2025 from 10 am - 3 pm at Bridgewater Banquet … [Read more...] about Annual TWIG Bazaar benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Free Columbus Blue Jackets student ticket offer for Student Achievers
The Columbus Blue Jackets Student Achievers celebrates high performing and improving students for their academic accomplishments with free tickets to a Blue Jackets game! What makes this offer so inclusive is that it only requires that a student improves by one grade letter, without a … [Read more...] about Free Columbus Blue Jackets student ticket offer for Student Achievers
Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County (Oct 17-19)
Just 35 minutes outside of Columbus, Wands and Wizards is a weekend-long appreciation of the wizarding world filled with activities the whole family will enjoy. Wands and Wizards Weekend Wands and Wizards Weekend—every Muggle’s dream event—is returning to Fairfield County from October … [Read more...] about Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County (Oct 17-19)
Applebees Spooky Sips and Dirty Fountain Sodas
Dining out can be expensive, but Applebee's Grill & Bar always has offers that'll make it a little less expensive. Whether you're dining out with kids, on a date, or with friends, they have something for everyone (and probably a deal for it too). Applebee’s menu includes steaks, sandwiches, … [Read more...] about Applebees Spooky Sips and Dirty Fountain Sodas
Ronald McDonald House Handbag HULLABALOO!™, Bake Sale, Pop Tab Donations and more
For more than three decades, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio (RMHC) has been keeping families close at the Columbus Ronald McDonald House while children receive life-saving treatment. From its beginnings as a grassroots movement established by a partnership between volunteers and … [Read more...] about Ronald McDonald House Handbag HULLABALOO!™, Bake Sale, Pop Tab Donations and more
Explore the Best Things to Do in Marysville, Ohio – Fall and Holiday fun
Looking for a fun day trip or weekend getaway near Columbus? Head to Marysville, Ohio! Just 30 minutes northwest of downtown Columbus, this charming town offers a mix of outdoor adventure, family-friendly activities, and local dining that makes it well worth the visit. With over 348 acres of … [Read more...] about Explore the Best Things to Do in Marysville, Ohio – Fall and Holiday fun
