Free all-ages celebration of Día de los Muertos with personal ofrendas, poetry readings, dance performances, hands-on art activities and traditional refreshments.
Food truck Friday with tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos from Tortilla Street Food, which makes its own tortillas by hand.
Free Halloween party for kids with slime making, spooky games, a costume contest and prizes in the Short North.
Ninth annual mac and cheese festival and fundraiser for The James cancer center, with a 'Best Mac and Cheese' winner.
Free all-ages happy hour show by Columbus singer-songwriter Happy Chichester, his last of the year at Natalie's.
Columbus Crew home match against D.C. United on Fan Appreciation day at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
A family-friendly Halloween event featuring a Cage-or-Treat experience.
Free family-friendly trunk-or-treat Halloween afternoon with decorated car trunks and candy at Clever Bee Academy.
A family-friendly Halloween event featuring wildlife education and seasonal activities.
A family-friendly Halloween tram ride through the Blendon Woods Nature Center, encouraging attendees to wear costumes.
A family-friendly Halloween event where dog owners dress their pets in costumes for a hike at Quarry Trails Dog Park.
Family-friendly Halloween alternatives including safe trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating events across Columbus neighborhoods.
Community Halloween event with scavenger hunt, bouncy houses, face painting and balloon artist for all ages.
Free classical concert by the Candide Quartet at Broad Street Presbyterian Church, part of the Sunday at Central series.
A family day celebration of the traditional Mexican Day of the Dead, featuring cultural activities and education about the holiday.
Fall 2026 edition of the Ohio Bridal & Wedding Expo at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Mini bake-sale pop-up with local bakers at The Little Grand Market food hall.
A Halloween-themed baby storytime with books, rhymes and festive songs for babies and their caregivers, with costumes encouraged.
Monthly 90-minute art workshop for homeschool students in grades 1-8, combining hands-on making in the Studio with gallery exploration.
Free gallery tour for children aged 0 to 2 and their caregivers, part of the museum's 'Hidden and Revealed' theme.
Adult-led workshop to create a Pysanky, a traditional Ukrainian egg ornament, using the open-flame candle technique.
Annual holiday craft and gift show featuring handmade crafts, holiday decor, jewelry, wreaths, nuts, candy and food with hourly drawings.
A community cycling event where participants ride to collect food donations for the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center Food Pantry, followed by socialising and prizes.
Monthly art walk with gallery exhibitions, street performers, food and drinks in the Short North Arts District.
Family storytime session with books and activities to build early reading skills for infants, toddlers and young children.
Free family resource fair with competitions, robotics, math, arts and technology for all ages, presented by KidsLinked.com.
A casual chess session held at The Pizzuti, the Columbus Museum of Art's satellite campus in the Short North Arts District, where visitors can play on site.
Free mobile produce market at Dodge Community Center for eligible families, with walk-in and drive-thru distribution.
Candlelight concert in which the Listeso String Quartet plays Hans Zimmer's film music, including 'Time' and 'Dune Suite', at the historic Short North Church.
Children's play about a band of outlaws in the town of Dry Gulch, written by Michael Schirtzinger and directed by Stefanie Schirtzinger.
Birthday bash to mark the 100th anniversary of the Palace Theater, opening the centennial celebration that runs through 2028.
A free family day of kindness and service learning with activities, a hot chocolate station and a winter clothing drive, presented by WOSU Public Media.
A free, family-friendly winter community festival with local music, food trucks, seasonal craft beer, and festive activities like a mechanical reindeer and snowglobe.
A seasonal exhibition featuring hundreds of unique poinsettias, festive installations and holiday-themed activities across the Conservatory grounds.
A string quartet plays 90s rock hits by candlelight at the Columbus Museum of Art.
Workshop on supporting birds in your backyard, making a macrame bird feeder and a walk to see bird-loving plants.
Family workshop to make a mini gingerbread house with graham crackers, icing and candy at the Wells Barn.
All-Ford swap meet with Ford vehicles, parts, collectibles and memorabilia at the Ohio Expo Center.
Family holiday event with pancake breakfast and visits with Santa at the Wells Barn in the Franklin Park Conservatory.
A lively, song-filled family adaptation of A Christmas Carol in which three mischievous ghosts show Ebenezer Scrooge the true spirit of Christmas.
Holiday 5K run, 1-mile warrior walk and kids fun run with jingle bells, where all proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation, Central Ohio Chapter.
Hands-on workshop with instructor Nicole Tabit to make an evergreen winter wreath from greenery, berries and cones, with all supplies provided.
Family-friendly holiday musical tour with the songs 'You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch' and 'Welcome Christmas', recommended for all ages.
BalletMet's holiday production of The Nutcracker, with live music by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and a live chorus, at the Ohio Theatre.
Festive holiday breakfast with a pancake and waffle station, hot cocoa bar and a visit with Santa at The Joseph in the Short North Arts District.
Candlelight concert in which the Listeso String Quartet plays Michael Jackson's greatest hits under candlelight at the Columbus Museum of Art.
Contemporary holiday dance spectacle that mixes hip hop dance with Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber and opened by Kurtis Blow.
An evening experience featuring dazzling light displays, seasonal foliage, a whimsical Whirly Tree, and a life-sized Candyland board game.
A candlelit concert of Christmas classics and carols performed by the string quartet Listeso in the Canzani Auditorium.
Christmas breakfast with pancakes and a visit to Santa at the Wells Barn of the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
BalletMet's one-hour, sensory-friendly version of The Nutcracker, a shorter ballet for younger fans.
Reimagined for 2026, this all-ages holiday show wraps a whimsical Broadway-style musical around contemporary circus artistry.
A one-man variety show that blends juggling, stunts, acrobatics and comedy by an international gold medalist juggler, presented as a family fun event.
Family-friendly falconry demonstration with personal introductions to falcons, owls, hawks and buzzards, included with general admission.
Candlelit tribute to Fleetwood Mac in which the Listeso String Quartet plays the band's songs by candlelight in the museum's Cardinal Health Auditorium.
Evening of anthemic pop-rock songs by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons played by a string quartet under LED candles at the Columbus Museum of Art.
Candlelight concert in which the Listeso String Quartet reimagines The Beatles' songbook inside the Columbus Museum of Art.
A candlelit tribute concert in which the Listeso String Quartet plays Queen anthems in the Canzani Auditorium.
Candlelit tribute concert in which a group of musicians plays Fleetwood Mac songs live at the Columbus Museum of Art.
Family-friendly ProMusica library concerts and storytime sessions at the Columbus Metropolitan Main Library, pairing classical music with children's literature.
Two-act PG musical adaptation of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson novel, with a rock score and dazzling effects, for ages 8 and over.
World premiere musical by Columbus Children's Theatre inspired by the children's book of drag icon Nina West, a heartfelt adventure about kindness for all ages.
The nation's premier equine exposition featuring educational programs, trade shows, entertainment and horse competitions.
A condensed, sensory-friendly ballet performance by BalletMet designed to introduce young children to the classic Tchaikovsky story.
A celebrated half marathon and quarter marathon through vibrant Columbus neighbourhoods, with over 30 bands and entertainers along the route.
Ohio's largest STEAM celebration with hands-on events across the state, culminating in the Big Science Celebration at COSI.
All-ages dance party with live music from the Minneapolis duo Koo Koo at A&R Music Bar.
Candlelight tribute show in which a string quartet plays Adele's songs while the audience is surrounded by hundreds of candles.
A family-friendly fall experience featuring over 700 creatively carved pumpkins, spooky displays, and the illuminated Chihuly Collection at Franklin Park Conservatory.
Autumn flower show with thousands of pumpkins, chrysanthemums and cabbages, plus two pumpkin houses, at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
Open-ended art-making session where visitors of all ages explore a monthly theme inspired by the museum's exhibitions using a wide range of materials.
UniverSoul Circus returns with its big-top production 'WE ALL BELONG', blending circus acts, music and dance to celebrate the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance, Motown, Soul Train and hip hop.
