Looking for a fun Halloween event to enjoy with your pet in Columbus? 🐾 The annual Woof & Witches on Parade is at The Wag in Grandview on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with an afternoon full of costumes, food, music, and pet-friendly fun. The spirits have spoken... and they're calling all pets … [Read more...] about Halloween for dogs: Woof & Witches Pet Parade at The Wag – Oct 4
Festivals
Shop/explore/eat at Short North Gallery Hop – 1st Saturday of the month
Short North Gallery Hop is a monthly tradition that spans 30 years. celebrating art, local shops, and good food. On the first Saturday of each month, thousands of people head to the Short North Arts District for new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks … [Read more...] about Shop/explore/eat at Short North Gallery Hop – 1st Saturday of the month
Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival – Oct 17
Fall is here and it's time to celebrate! The Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival is Saturday, October 17, 2026, 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 … [Read more...] about Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival – Oct 17
KidsLinked Fall Festival and Treatfests
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 Festival and Treatfests
Stratford Ecological Center Fall Harvest Fair – Oct 3
Celebrate the fall season on the farm with the annual Fall Harvest Fair at Stratford Ecological Center is Saturday, October 3, 2026 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 – Oct 3
Family-friendly fun at New Albany Oktoberfest -Oct 3
New Albany Oktoberfest is a community festival held October 3, 2026 from 12 pm - 4 pm at Rose Run. Enjoy a lively mix of entertainment, from traditional German music by the Route 161 Happy Wanderers to performances by The Flame Keepers and The Ten Band (2026 Oktoberfest headliner) and sets … [Read more...] about Family-friendly fun at New Albany Oktoberfest -Oct 3
Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival
Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food for many, so get ready to be comforted at the Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival at The Yard at Easton Town Center. Get cheesy on Friday, September 25, 2026 from 4-7:30 p.m. - and it's all for a good cause to #MacOutCancer for the adolescent and young … [Read more...] about Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival
Bob Evans hosts Annual Farm Festival, October 9-11
This fall, the Bob Evans Farm Festival returns for its 53rd year, running from October 9-11, 2026 at the original Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande, Ohio (about an hour and a half from Columbus). The annual celebration honors the farming community during the harvest season. Guests will … [Read more...] about Bob Evans hosts Annual Farm Festival, October 9-11
Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
Head to Uptown Westerville for Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays from May through October from 6-9 pm. There will be fun for everyone with live entertainment, kids' activities, food carts, and street vendors. Plus, the Uptown shops will stay open late, so you'll get to explore the wide variety … [Read more...] about Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville
Annual Dublin Halloween Spooktacular and Trick or Treat Trail (Oct 15-16)
The City of Dublin’s annual Halloween Spooktacular is coming to Coffman Park on October 15-16, 2026. 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 15-16)
Annual Moon Festival and Ohio Kung Fu Tai Chi Day
The Ohio Moon Festival and and Ohio Kung Fu Tai Chi Day is an annual event in Central Ohio, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 26, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Dublin Riverside Crossing Park. The festival celebrates a significant cultural holiday across many Asian Cultures … [Read more...] about Annual Moon Festival and Ohio Kung Fu Tai Chi Day
Delaware County Fair, Little Brown Jug and All Horse Parade
The Delaware County Fair runs from September 19-26, 2026, and features The Little Brown Jug on September 24, 2026. The fair is always preceded by the All Horse Parade, so mark your calendar for all events! Delaware All Horse Parade But before the fair starts, don't miss the All Horse Parade … [Read more...] about Delaware County Fair, Little Brown Jug and All Horse Parade
The Great Gahanna Goblin Fest – Oct 23
Gahanna’s Department of Parks & Recreation is holding their annual Halloween celebration with The Great Gahanna Goblin Fest on Friday, October 23, 2026. 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 23
Revisit the trials of the first settlers at Frontier Spirit 1799
Experience the trials and tribulations that the first settlers in the Ohio Territory endured as they fought for and carved out a home with Frontier Spirit 1799 on September 26-27, 2026. Frontier Spirit 1799 showcases the events and lives of these settlers featuring characters from early Fairfield … [Read more...] about Revisit the trials of the first settlers at Frontier Spirit 1799
Celebrate Festive Fun with Germania Singing and Sports Club Society
Germania Singing & Sports Society is one of Columbus' oldest cultural organizations. Founded in 1866, Germania is celebrating its 160th Anniversary in 2026 and 100 years in the Brewery District community. While Germania is known for the oldest and original Germania Oktoberfest, they also … [Read more...] about Celebrate Festive Fun with Germania Singing and Sports Club Society
