Gather up your little firefighters and learn all about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week from October 6-12, 2024. Many fire stations around Columbus will be holding events through the week to educate and entertain, and teach your family how to stay safe. The theme for this Fire … [Read more...] about Fire Dept. Open Houses in Columbus for Fire Prevention Week
Festivals
Stratford Ecological Center Fall Harvest Fair
Celebrate the fall season on the farm with the annual Fall Harvest Fair at Stratford Ecological Center is Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10 am - 2 pm. Kids of all ages can discover their inner farmer at this family friendly event. Climb a tractor, get your face painted, feed the … [Read more...] about Stratford Ecological Center Fall Harvest Fair
Plain City Fall Festival brings hayrides, trick or treat trail, and more fall fun to Pastime Park
Pastime Park in Plain City transforms into a bewitching wonderland on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 3 pm - 7 pm for the Plain City Fall Festival. This FREE spooktacular experience will include lots of safe Fall fun for families and kids to enjoy. Costumes are encouraged! Plain City Fall … [Read more...] about Plain City Fall Festival brings hayrides, trick or treat trail, and more fall fun to Pastime Park
Annual Dublin Halloween Spooktacular and Trick or Treat Trail
The City of Dublin’s annual Halloween Spooktacular is coming to Coffman Park on October 17-18, 2024. City of Dublin Halloween Spooktacular Coffman Park will be full of merry, not scary family fun. Guests of all ages can come in costume and enjoy this ghoulish … [Read more...] about Annual Dublin Halloween Spooktacular and Trick or Treat Trail
Day of the Dead Festival at Green Lawn Cemetery
Green Lawn Cemetery is again hosting a vibrant celebration of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead festival in Columbus on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 am - 6 pm. This Mexican holiday honors loved ones who have passed, blending traditional elements such as ofrendas … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead Festival at Green Lawn Cemetery
Days of Knights transports you to Medieval Times
Are you ready to party like it's 1399? Days of Knights is coming on October 5-6, 2024 to Lancaster, Ohio - less than 40 minutes from Columbus! Travel back in time and experience the Middle Ages during one of the largest medieval-focused living history events in the country. Days of … [Read more...] about Days of Knights transports you to Medieval Times
Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival
Fall is here and it's time to celebrate! The Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival is Saturday, October 18, 2025, and is just a 40 minute drive from Columbus. The festival is from 12 pm - 5 pm, and features activities for the whole family...including pets! Stop downtown for an … [Read more...] about Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival
Where to find Pawpaws: Ohio’s native fruit
It's the time of year to celebrate the Pawpaw! The what?! Pawpaws are Ohio's state fruit, and North America’s largest native edible fruit! It's little known fruit that is elusive, but prevalent. It has a tropical flavor, but is creamy. Pawpaws are a hidden gem that grow in Ohio's forests and … [Read more...] about Where to find Pawpaws: Ohio’s native fruit
Pickerington Oktoberfest and Bier Garden with Combustion Brewery
Celebrate a favorite Fall festival with Pickerington Oktoberfest on Friday, September 27 - Saturday, September 28, 2024. This outdoor event and bier garden will take place in the Combustion parking lot. The event features live music all day, food trucks, Oktoberfest Beer Mile, traditional … [Read more...] about Pickerington Oktoberfest and Bier Garden with Combustion Brewery
Go Fourth! A Block Party returns to Italian Village on September 22
Looking for a fun, free way to spend a Sunday in Columbus? Go Fourth! A Block Party for All is back for its third year in Italian Village, and it’s bigger than ever! Hosted by the Short North Alliance, this event will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a … [Read more...] about Go Fourth! A Block Party returns to Italian Village on September 22
RidgeFest at Glacier Ridge: A Fall Celebration for All Ages
Celebrate the season at RidgeFest, Glacier Ridge's annual fall festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This family-friendly event promises a day of fun, food, and festivities at Glacier Ridge Metro Park, located at 9801 Hyland Croy Rd, Plain City, OH. What to Expect … [Read more...] about RidgeFest at Glacier Ridge: A Fall Celebration for All Ages
Cycle UA Community Bike Ride
Enjoy a family-friendly community bike ride through Upper Arlington complete with built-in rest stops, parks and neighborhood views with Cycle UA. This is a hybrid event offering large group event ride or independent ride opportunities. Choose to complete the Cycle UA ride alongside … [Read more...] about Cycle UA Community Bike Ride
Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods
Learn about amazing life cycle and 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly at Blendon Woods Butterfly Weekend from August 31 - September 2, 2024. Butterfly Weekend The festival celebrates the 2,000 mile journey of the monarch butterfly and will feature live butterflies, displays, videos … [Read more...] about Butterfly Weekend at Blendon Woods
Ohio State Fire Marshal Festival celebrates our brave firefighters
Families will have a blast at the FREE Ohio State Fire Marshal Festival on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 10 am - 3 pm in Reynoldsburg. The festival is at the Ohio State Fire Marshal's campus, and kids will learn more about firefighters and the work they do. It's a celebration of … [Read more...] about Ohio State Fire Marshal Festival celebrates our brave firefighters
Family-friendly fun at New Albany Oktoberfest
New Albany Oktoberfest is a two-day community festival held September 27 and 28, 2024, presented by the City of New Albany and the New Albany Chamber of Commerce. This free family event features food vendors, live entertainment, beer, wine, cocktails, the OSU game on the Super Screen, and … [Read more...] about Family-friendly fun at New Albany Oktoberfest
