Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
A guide to Jackie O's On Fourth at 171 North Fourth Street in Columbus, with its 30-tap indoor bar, dog-friendly patio, and the Goood Friends sandwich menu. Includes beer highlights, food prices, and the 7:30 pm age restriction.
All-ages rock show by American Aquarium at Rumba Cafe, with doors at 6:30 PM.
Free Halloween trick-or-treat tour for children in costume through the Ohio Statehouse, where they collect treats and learn about the Capitol.
Introduction to the history, culture and rules of chess held at the Barnett Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.
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The Wexner Center for the Arts hosts its fourth annual, free Día de los Muertos celebration on Friday, Oct. 30, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with food, dance, and workshops, plus a Brutus-themed drawing contest.
WitchLab is an occult shop and bookstore in Columbus, selling tarot decks, books, handmade herbs and teas, and offering readings and classes. The store is preparing to move in early November 2026 after a lease dispute.
World premiere of Greg Vovos' full-length play, the first production of MadLab's 2026-2027 season, with final performances on October 30-31.
Adults-only beer tasting of ten Christmas beers hosted by Andy Wuelfing, with live music from the Possum Posse and a screening of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
Release party for a new bottled Espresso Martini spirit, a collaboration between the Columbus Coffee Festival and Echo Spirits, with bottles for sale.
Stand-up show by Emmy-winning comedian and former Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper at Mershon Auditorium.
Screening of the 4K restoration of Hitchcock's 'Psycho' at the Gateway Film Center, part of its Hitchcocktober series.
The Columbus Crew lost the U.S. Open Cup final to St. Louis City SC on penalties after a scoreless 120 minutes at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on October 21. The club has not won the cup since 2002, and the post looks at the tournament's history and the team's next home games.
Columbus Architectural Salvage sells doors, mantels, lighting, hardware and antiques salvaged from historic Ohio buildings. This post covers the inventory, price range, opening hours and store policies.
The Wexner Center's Unorthodocs documentary festival returns for its 10th year from October 22 to 30, with a single-screen program of premieres and director talks. Part of the FotoFocus Biennial, it runs alongside a month-long regional celebration of photography.
The Columbus Zoo's Lantern Festival runs through October 25, with more than 70 handcrafted LED lanterns, a full schedule of entertainment, food, and animal viewing after hours. Covers hours, new 2026 additions, included rides, and VIP tours.
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The nation's largest multi-sport festival with over 10,000 athletes from 80+ nations competing in 50+ sports, alongside a global trade show for fitness and wellness.
A family-friendly fall experience featuring over 700 creatively carved pumpkins, spooky displays, and the illuminated Chihuly Collection at Franklin Park Conservatory.
The iconic musical theatre by Richard O'Brien returns to Short North Stage for its ninth year as the venue's beloved Halloween tradition, part of the 2026-27 season.
