The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling back into Columbus for one day only on Saturday, October 11, 2025! From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the popular, all-pink cafe on wheels will be parked at Easton Town Center in Town Square near Crate & Barrel. Fans of Hello Kitty can look forward to … [Read more...] about Hello Kitty Cafe Truck rolls into Easton Town Center (Oct 11)
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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)
Caverns, animals, and adventure at Olentangy Caverns
Get out of the house and spend a couple of hours at Olentangy Caverns just north of Columbus. If it's your first time there, you'll wonder why you've never gone before! They opened for the season on March 21, 2025, and there's still plenty of time to visit! There's so much to do...from caverns, … [Read more...] about Caverns, animals, and adventure at Olentangy Caverns
Westerville Fire Prevention Week Open House
Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11, 2025 and Westerville Division of Fire is kicking it off with WFD's annual Fire Prevention Open House on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Station 111 (400 W. Main St.). Westerville Fire Prevention Week Open House This free community event features … [Read more...] about Westerville Fire Prevention Week Open House
KidsLinked.com’s Columbus STEM & Arts Expo (Nov 2)
Get out of the house this weekend for a free fun learning event with the KidsLinked.com's Columbus STEM & Arts Expo on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Polaris Fashion Place. The STEM & Arts expo is your families resource fair to find neat things to help … [Read more...] about KidsLinked.com’s Columbus STEM & Arts Expo (Nov 2)
Fire Dept. Open Houses in Columbus for Fire Prevention Week
Gather up your little firefighters and learn all about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week from October 5-11, 2025. 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
Fun and Tasty Adventure Trails in Ohio
Whether you're a foodie, love a good drink, or you just want to explore, these tasty and fun trails will take you on an adventure in Ohio. Take a day or weekend to complete a trail, or take all year! Some adventure trails offer a prize at the end, but if not, you'll enjoy the treats and the … [Read more...] about Fun and Tasty Adventure Trails in Ohio
Annual Dublin Halloween Spooktacular and Trick or Treat Trail (Oct 16-17)
The City of Dublin’s annual Halloween Spooktacular is coming to Coffman Park on October 16-17, 2025. 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 (Oct 16-17)
Don’t miss the 2025 Haunted Ohio, Trick or Treat, and Statehouse Tours
The Haunted Ohio Statehouse Tours are back for 2025, and they've added new not-as-spooky experiences too! Get spooked at the Ohio Statehouse this Halloween season. This fall tradition brings together history, hauntings, and Halloween at the peoples' house. Haunted Ohio Statehouse … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the 2025 Haunted Ohio, Trick or Treat, and Statehouse Tours
Indoor Playground at Recreations Outlet open 7 days/week
Imagine your kids playing on huge playground structures, trampolines, basketball courts, swings, and outdoor recreational equipment, no matter what the weather conditions and temperature. At Recreations Outlet in Powell, they can play on the best playground equipment in the huge … [Read more...] about Indoor Playground at Recreations Outlet open 7 days/week
Franklin County Engineer’s Office Touch-And-Ride-A-Truck (Oct 16)
The Franklin County Engineer's Office (FCEO) brings back the annual Touch-And-Ride-A-Truck event at Fortress Obetz on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Kids and families will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with a variety of trucks, equipment, and service … [Read more...] about Franklin County Engineer’s Office Touch-And-Ride-A-Truck (Oct 16)
The Best Accessible Playgrounds in Columbus for all abilities
Kids of ALL abilities need to play and enjoy playgrounds, so its important to have plenty of options of accessible playgrounds for kids with disabilities or special needs. Accessible and inclusive playgrounds allow kids living with disabilities to play alongside kids without disabilities, which … [Read more...] about The Best Accessible Playgrounds in Columbus for all abilities
The Great Gahanna Goblin Fest – Oct 24
Gahanna’s Department of Parks & Recreation is holding their annual Halloween celebration with The Great Gahanna Goblin Fest on Friday, October 24, 2025. 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 – Oct 24
Fright at the Museum at Ohio History Center – Oct 25
Due to the closure of Ohio Village during the revitalization they aren't hosting All Hallows' Eve at Ohio Village in 2025. 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 Fright at the Museum at Ohio History Center – Oct 25
