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)
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100+ events celebrating Fall and Halloween in Columbus
Fall is one of the greatest seasons in Ohio, with cooler weather and so much to do. There are over 100 events celebrating fall and Halloween in Columbus for 2025! There's no shortage of fun, fall festivals, pumpkins, and spooky (or silly) Halloween events. You'll find pumpkin patches, … [Read more...] about 100+ events celebrating Fall and Halloween in Columbus
68+ Trunk-or-Treat and community Halloween parties in Columbus
Community trick-or-treating events are a wonderful and safe alternatives for young kids. We've gathered a huge list of Halloween parties and trunk-or-treating events in Columbus during the 2025 Halloween season. These family-friendly events are often held during the day and are … [Read more...] about 68+ Trunk-or-Treat and community Halloween parties in Columbus
Pumpkin EVERYTHING at The Great Circleville Pumpkin Show
Don't miss the oldest and largest (and highly anticipated) festival in Ohio this fall! The Circleville Pumpkin Show is from Wednesday, October 15 – Saturday, October 18, 2025. This huge pumpkin festival always starts the 3rd Wednesday of October - just in case you need to request off work … [Read more...] about Pumpkin EVERYTHING at The Great Circleville Pumpkin Show
Fall beauty and Pumpkins Aglow returns to Franklin Park Conservatory
It's about to get spooky fun at Franklin Park Conservatory with Pumpkins Aglow! Experience the magic of the harvest season at the Conservatory under the stars, surrounded by glowing pumpkins and enchanting scenery. While the Harvest Blooms exhibition is the daytime attraction in the fall, … [Read more...] about Fall beauty and Pumpkins Aglow returns to Franklin Park Conservatory
Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival (Oct 10-12)
Take a staycation to Italy with the Columbus Italian Festival on October 10-12, 2025 in Italian Village near the Short North. Columbus Italian Festival This family-friendly event is full of live entertainment, open-air markets, dancing, food, and Bocce. Kids will have a blast in Zona … [Read more...] about Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival (Oct 10-12)
Fall Fun! Columbus Pumpkin Patches, Farm Activities, Corn Mazes
Fall in Ohio is truly amazing—colorful leaves, crisp air, football weekends, and plenty of seasonal fun. Central Ohio is packed with farms, pumpkin patches, and fall festivals for every kind of outing. Whether you’re looking for a simple pumpkin patch, a family-friendly corn maze, or an all-day farm … [Read more...] about Fall Fun! Columbus Pumpkin Patches, Farm Activities, Corn Mazes
Fall fun on the Farm at Van Buren Acres
Central Ohio has some amazing farms to visit in the fall for pumpkins, activities, and agri-tourism, and Van Buren Acres in Hebron is one of the best for fall and holiday farm fun! If you've driven east on Columbus on Rt. 70, you've probably seen this fun farm in the Columbus area. Van … [Read more...] about Fall fun on the Farm at Van Buren Acres
Guide to Ohio State Football Games and Tailgating on OSU Campus
Heading to OSU campus for an Ohio State Football game? Whether you're going to the game, or just going down to campus for the tailgate fun, you'll want to know where to park, eat, and drink, and where to watch the OSU game on campus. This guide to Ohio State Football Games on OSU campus will help … [Read more...] about Guide to Ohio State Football Games and Tailgating on OSU Campus
See TBDBITL Skull Sessions before home Ohio State football games!
Get ready for the Skull Sessions with the OSU Marching Band at Ohio State University football games! Plus, you can watch TBDBITL rehearse before the season starts! Read below for details on how you can watch The Ohio State Marching Band this year - for free! Ohio State Football Tickets can … [Read more...] about See TBDBITL Skull Sessions before home Ohio State football games!
Zombie Halloween Pool Party at Westerville Community Center (Oct 26; registration required)
Sometimes zombies are on your side... Join the Zombie lifeguards for a haunted trick or treat trail through the Westerville Community Center, and then head to the pool for the Zombie Halloween Pool Party. Zombie Halloween Pool Party The silly scary fun is on Sunday, October … [Read more...] about Zombie Halloween Pool Party at Westerville Community Center (Oct 26; registration required)
RidgeFest at Glacier Ridge: A Fall Celebration for All Ages (Oct 18)
Celebrate the season at RidgeFest, Glacier Ridge's annual fall festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025, 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 (Oct 18)
Fall Color in Ohio: Best hikes and scenic drives
There's so much to love about fall in Ohio! With all of the pumpkin patches, apple orchards, back to school/sports events, and fall fun, it's easy to stay busy. But don't forget to stop and smell the autumn air and take in the beautiful fall color as the leaves change in Ohio! With the cooler … [Read more...] about Fall Color in Ohio: Best hikes and scenic drives
Grove City Boo off Broadway and Trick or Treat
Grove City hosts the annual Boo off Broadway on Saturday, October 25, 2025, 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
Plain City Fall Festival brings hayrides, trick or treat trail, and fall fun to Pastime Park – Oct 18
Pastime Park in Plain City transforms into a bewitching wonderland on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 2 pm - 6 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 fall fun to Pastime Park – Oct 18
