The Ohio Historical Society’s Ohio Village hosts a traditional 19th Century Halloween celebration every year with All Hallows' Eve. While All Hallows' Eve can't be held in the typical way for 2020, they have a new way to enjoy a family-friendly haunted event with All Hallows' Eve Sleepy Hollow … [Read more...] about Ticket still available for ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ at Drive-In at Ohio Village for Friday!
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IHOP: Free Mr. Mummy Pancake for kids for 5 days
Pancakes get a Halloween makeover at IHOP. The Mr. Mummy Pancake is a large green pancake topped with zig zags of cream cheese icing “bandages”, banana slices and chocolate chip eyes, and a sweet, purple whipped icing smile. Also available in buttermilk. Free Mr. Mummy pancake at IHOP IHOP is … [Read more...] about IHOP: Free Mr. Mummy Pancake for kids for 5 days
Find cheap Halloween costumes, or DIY with 100+ options!
Halloween is nearly upon us, so if you still need Halloween costumes for you or your kids, we have some ideas of where to get them - on the cheap! Before long, the stores will be running low on options, so why spend $30 for a generic, poorly fitting nylon costume when you could get creative … [Read more...] about Find cheap Halloween costumes, or DIY with 100+ options!
Trick or Treat and Food Allergies: Teal Pumpkin Project
Halloween is a fun holiday for kids- with the fun decorations, costumes, and of course, the treats. Kids who suffer from food allergies or have special dietary restrictions such as diabetes, are somewhat limited with trick or treating. FARE, or Food Allergy Research & … [Read more...] about Trick or Treat and Food Allergies: Teal Pumpkin Project
Marcus Theatres Fall Passport: 4 movies for $20
It's a great time to catch a movie, as crowds are minimim and sanitation is maximum. And now you can save money on movie tickets with the Marcus Theatres Fall Passport! While the passport previously was available for redemption on Sundays only, it's now valid ANY Movie, ANY Day, ANY Time … [Read more...] about Marcus Theatres Fall Passport: 4 movies for $20
Haunted Woods, Haunted Houses, and a Haunted Car Wash around Columbus
Are you ready to be scared? Halloween is almost here - are you brave enough for these Haunted Woods, Haunted Farms, and Haunted Houses around Columbus. Check the links for additional details and don't be a scared-y cat! Haunts are listed in order of distance from Downtown … [Read more...] about Haunted Woods, Haunted Houses, and a Haunted Car Wash around Columbus
Hitchcocktober Screenings at Gateway Film Center
Catch classic scary movies at Gateway Film Center this October during the Annual Hitchcocktober Screening. Enjoy movies by Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense, everyday through the month of October. Not ready to go to the movies? Get your thrills at home with Hitchcocktober … [Read more...] about Hitchcocktober Screenings at Gateway Film Center
$6 burgers for (614) Burger and Beer Week
A match made in heaven...burgers and beer. A good burger can easily run $10+, but during the Annual (614) Burger and Beer Week you'll get a bargain. From October 26-31, 2020, you can enjoy specialty burger creations for just $6! Order a craft beer special on the side and you'll have a … [Read more...] about $6 burgers for (614) Burger and Beer Week
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Boo at the Zoo
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium presents a merry-not-scary Boo at the Zoo, presented by bubly on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of weekends October 16-18, October 23-25, October 31-November 1, 2020. Reservations are required*, so scroll for details and make yours now! Join the Zoo Character … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Boo at the Zoo
Sample the best at Taste of Bexley
The Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce Taste of Bexley can't be held in person this year, but it's taking on a new, fun format this year. All of the deliciousness will be via carryout for 2020 Taste of Bexley: At Home Edition. Try new restaurants or order from favorites. There are no … [Read more...] about Sample the best at Taste of Bexley
Get huge deals on the (delayed) Amazon Prime Day
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Amazon Prime Day is supposed to be celebrated as Christmas in July, or “Black Friday in July”. But since nothing is like it should be in 2020, it's delayed to October 13th and 14th, 2020. I'm a fan of the delay, because the closer with get to Christmas, the easier it is to know what my kids and … [Read more...] about Get huge deals on the (delayed) Amazon Prime Day
Columbus Festival for Good celebrates local social enterprises
Find the helpers in the community at the Columbus Festival for Good. The Festival for Good brings awareness to social enterprises operating in Central Ohio. Learn about some of the 100 social enterprises that exist in Columbus and surrounding communities, and how they give back and support growth … [Read more...] about Columbus Festival for Good celebrates local social enterprises
Drive-in Popups and Outdoor movies around Columbus this Fall
Enjoy movies under the stars with friends and family around Columbus throughout the summer and fall. While some communities have cancelled their outdoor movies for 2020, there are still some happening this year! There are also plenty of drive-in style movies that give you the outdoor movie … [Read more...] about Drive-in Popups and Outdoor movies around Columbus this Fall
Annual Dublin Halloween Spooktacular month of events
Dublin’s annual Halloween Spooktacular can't be held in the traditional way for 2020, but organizers have pivoted to find ways to celebrate this year. The City of Dublin’s annual Halloween Spooktacular will feature in-person and online socially distanced activities throughout the month of … [Read more...] about Annual Dublin Halloween Spooktacular month of events
Columbus Moonlight Market on Gay Street
The Columbus Moonlight Market on Gay Street is a great Saturday night date or outing! The monthly outdoor street festival marketplace in Downtown Columbus takes place select Saturdays from April through October (some dates differ, so check schedule below), and it gets bigger every … [Read more...] about Columbus Moonlight Market on Gay Street
