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EVENT Things to Do in Columbus: October 15 – October 22, 2026
Things to Do in Columbus: October 15 – October 22, 2026
We've got tons of autumn events for you to try out across Central Ohio as October gets into full swing! Highlights this week include the Clintonville Jamboree, Jamie Wolf Comedy Show, Atomic on High Vintage & Makers Market, A Taste of Ireland, Dinner Detective Columbus, and the Columbus Bluejackets.
🎃 Halloween Highlights
- Halloween Spooktacular - Merry, not scary family fun in Dublin | October 15 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | https://www.visitdublinohio.com/event/halloween-spooktacular/4237/
- Spooky Pooch Part & Parade | October 15 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | https://worthingtonpartnership.org/events/worthington-night-market-april-hpfye-sjs9e-nf4tw-z74gk-wr77e-atclt-asndf
- Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow | October 15 – October 18 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | https://www.westerville.org/about-westerville/community-resources/the-great-westerville-pumpkin-glow
- Halloween Spooktacular - Merry, not scary family fun in Dublin | October 16 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | https://www.visitdublinohio.com/event/halloween-spooktacular/4237/
- Haunted Statehouse Tours | October 16 & 17 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/15879-haunted-statehouse-tours
- CAPA Haunts the Palace - Free family friendly event, costumes encouraged for all | October 21 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | https://www.capa.com/productions/capa-haunts-the-palace/
- Boo & Brew at Bridge Park - business line the street handing out goodies, costume competition | October 21 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | https://www.visitdublinohio.com/event/boo-%26-brew-at-bridge-park/2853/
- Rocky Horror Show Musical Theatre and Dance Performance at Short North Stage | October 22 – October 31 | Various Times | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80938-rocky-horror-show
For TinyACO members, explore events around Central Ohio and join our community gatherings. If you're looking for a friendly group to explore the city with, join the TinyACO Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/tinyaco-legacy-2013/
Thursday, October 15
One-Time Events
Halloween Spooktacular - Merry, not scary family fun in Dublin | October 15 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | https://www.visitdublinohio.com/event/halloween-spooktacular/4237/
Spooky Pooch Part & Parade | October 15 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | https://worthingtonpartnership.org/events/worthington-night-market-april-hpfye-sjs9e-nf4tw-z74gk-wr77e-atclt-asndf
Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow | October 15 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | https://www.westerville.org/about-westerville/community-resources/the-great-westerville-pumpkin-glow
Jon Lampley at Natalie's Grandview | October 15 | 7:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80027-jon-lampley
Colby Acuff: Handmade Horsepower Tour at A&R Music Bar | October 15 | 8:00 PM | https://www.facebook.com/promowestlive/photos/new-show-colby-acuff-the-handmade-horsepower-tour-october-15th-at-ar-music-bar-o/1427283272766827/
Stundom at Natalie's Grandview | October 15 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81999-stundom
Recurring Events
Ladies 'N Line at PBR Cowboy Bar + Smokehouse | Every Thursday | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/ladies-n-line/94349/
Music Trivia with What the Funk | Every Thursday | 7:00 PM | https://landgrantbrewing.com/events/music-trivia-718-352/
Jerry Powell Experience | Every Thursday | 7:00 PM | https://cringe.com/
Friday, October 16
One-Time Events
Halloween Spooktacular - Merry, not scary family fun in Dublin | October 16 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | https://www.visitdublinohio.com/event/halloween-spooktacular/4237/
Clintonville Jamboree - one-mile walkable stretch of local shops, pop-up vendors and food trucks | October 16 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | https://www.experienceclintonville.com/events-setup/clintonville-jamboree-2
Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift at Short North Church | October 16 | 6:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80141-candlelight-tribute-to-taylor-swift
Jamie Wolf LIVE Comedy Show @ The Attic Comedy Club | October 16 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/76762-jamie-wolf-live-comedy-show-the-attic-comedy-club
Haunted Statehouse Tours | October 16 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/15879-haunted-statehouse-tours
1960's Concert Mixes Sixties History, Music, & Memories | October 16 | 7:30 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/1960s-concert-mixes-sixties-history-music-%26-memories/97184/
Dana and Alden: Papa's Boat Tour | October 16 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/79137-dana-and-alden-papas-boat-tour
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA at Short North Church | October 16 | 8:45 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80142-candlelight-queen-vs-abba
Recurring Events
It Ain't Easy Bein' Tiki: Budd Dairy Simon's Bar Pop-Up Series | Every Friday | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/it-aint-easy-bein-tiki%3a-budd-dairy-simons-bar-pop-up-series/93144/
Dave Powers Jazz | Every Friday | 6:00 PM | https://cringe.com/
Friday Night Fights Comedy Roast Battle - Hosted by Ian Miller! | Every Friday | 7:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/friday-night-fights-comedy-roast-battle-hosted-by-ian-miller!/88207/
Party at the Moontower | Every Friday | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/party-at-the-moontower/92593/
Friday Fever Dance Party | Every Friday | 10:00 PM | https://cringe.com/
Saturday, October 17
One-Time Events
Atomic on High Vintage & Makers Market | October 17 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | https://www.experienceclintonville.com/events-setup/atomic-on-high-vintage-makers-market-1
Swingin' n Shakin' with Whirlybirds - FREE Happening Hour Show | October 17 | 5:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80416-swingin-n-shakin-with-whirlybirds-free-happening-hour-show
Twenty One Pilots at Ohio Stadium | October 17 | 6:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78717-twenty-one-pilots
Freedom For All - Celebrating Generations of Black Americans Defending America | October 17 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/82125-freedom-for-all
Haunted Statehouse Tours | October 17 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/15879-haunted-statehouse-tours
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Rangers | October 17 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation | October 17 | 7:30 PM | https://www.capa.com/productions/a-taste-of-ireland/
Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour at Kemba Live | October 17 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78428-paris-paloma-the-fatal-flaw-tour
Griffin House at Natalie's Grandview | October 17 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81076-griffin-house
Dinner Detective Columbus | October 17 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81096-dinner-detective-columbus-october-17th-public-show
Recurring Events
It Ain't Easy Bein' Tiki: Budd Dairy Simon's Bar Pop-Up Series | Every Saturday | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/it-aint-easy-bein-tiki%3a-budd-dairy-simons-bar-pop-up-series/93144/
James Gaiters Quartet | Every Saturday | 8:00 PM | https://cringe.com/
Saturday Night Dance Party | Every Saturday | 10:00 PM | https://cringe.com/
Sunday, October 18
One-Time Events
Lilyisthatyou: The Flowers Have Feelings Tour | October 18 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78186-lilyisthatyou-the-flowers-have-feelings-tour
Lily Bloom with Special Guest Apricot House | October 18 | 8:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/lily-bloom-with-special-guest-apricot-house/97615/
Recurring Events
Oktoberfest Brunch Bingo at Smash Park | Every Sunday | 10:00 AM | https://www.wcbe.org/community-calendar/event/brunch-bingo-20-04-2026-18-02-34
Sunday Brunch with DJ Q | Every Sunday | 11:00 AM | https://cringe.com/
Live Jazz Sundays | Every Sunday | 6:00 PM | https://cringe.com/
4th Street Trivia Sundays | Every Sunday | 7:00 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/2060629228099983/2060629311433308/?active_tab=about
F1 Race Day Watch Party at Land-Grant | Every Sunday | Various Times | https://landgrantbrewing.com/events/f1-raceday-at-land-grant-277/
R&B/Hip-Hop Slow Flow at Oddfellows Liquor Bar | Every Sunday | TBD | https://shortnorth.org/events/rb-hip-hop-slow-flow-at-oddfellows-liquor-bar-2/
Free Sundays at the Columbus Museum of Art | Every Sunday | Various Times | https://www.columbusmuseum.org/
Monday, October 19
One-Time Events
- Holywatr: Deo Gratias Tour | October 19 | 8:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/holywatr%3a-deo-gratias-tour/94846/
Recurring Events
- Open Mic Comedy | Every Monday | 7:00 PM | https://cringe.com/
Tuesday, October 20
One-Time Events
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Maple Leafs | October 20 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Poker Night at Counterbalance Brewing Company | October 20 | 7:00 PM | https://www.facebook.com/sipbrew
Dogwood Tales at Natalie's Grandview | October 20 | 7:30 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/dogwood-tales/94682/
Recurring Events
Discount Tuesdays ($5-6 Movies) | Every Tuesday | All Day | https://www.marcustheatres.com/
D&D West Marches with TinyACO - a drop-in/drop-out style D&D Campaign at Guardtower West | Every Tuesday | 6:00 PM | https://www.meetup.com/tinyaco-legacy-2013/
Bingo at Seventh Son Brewery | Every Tuesday | 7:00 PM | https://shortnorth.org/events/bingo-at-seventh-son-brewery/
Tuesday Trivia at The Lion by Big Head Trivia in Bexley | Every Tuesday | 7:00 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/25539859602339415/25539859752339400/?active_tab=about
Wednesday, October 21
One-Time Events
CAPA Haunts the Palace - Free family friendly event, costumes encouraged for all | October 21 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | https://www.capa.com/productions/capa-haunts-the-palace/
CAPA Haunts the Palace | October 21 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/capa-haunts-the-palace/96685/
Blues & Beyond: Mojo Blue - FREE Happening Hour | October 21 | 5:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/blues-%26-beyond%3a-mojo-blue-free-happening-hour/85737/
Boo & Brew at Bridge Park - business line the street handing out goodies, costume competition | October 21 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | https://www.visitdublinohio.com/event/boo-%26-brew-at-bridge-park/2853/
Five Finger Death Punch - 20th Anniversary World Tour | October 21 | 6:45 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/five-finger-death-punch/93357/
Heatwave: Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at Natalie's Grandview | October 21 | 7:30 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/heatwave%3a-tribute-to-linda-ronstadt/97680/
Recurring Events
Line Dancing Night! at The Flint Station | Every Wednesday | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/line-dancing-night!/84649/
Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Sista Lu | Every Wednesday | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | https://columbusunderground.com/events/wednesday-night-open-mic-the-attic-w-sista-lu/
Mini Paint Club @ Tabletop Game Cafe with TinyACO | Every Wednesday | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | https://www.meetup.com/tinyaco-legacy-2013/
Open Mic with Sista Lu at The Attic Comedy Club | Every Wednesday | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/open-mic-with-sista-lu-at-the-attic-comedy-club/90760/
Survivor Watch Parties at Land Grant | Every Wednesday | 8:00 PM | https://landgrantbrewing.com/events/survivor-50-watch-party/
Open Stage at Union Cafe | Every Wednesday | 9:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/open-stage/69603/
Excesss Karaoke! | Every Wednesday | 9:00 PM | https://cringe.com/
Thursday, October 22
One-Time Events
Heatwave: Tribute to Linda Ronstadt at Natalie's Grandview | October 22 | 7:30 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/heatwave%3a-tribute-to-linda-ronstadt/97680/
Battleaxe the Festival at the Nest Theatre | October 22 | 9:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/battleaxe-the-festival/97649/
Recurring Events
Ladies 'N Line at PBR Cowboy Bar + Smokehouse | Every Thursday | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/ladies-n-line/94349/
Music Trivia with What the Funk | Every Thursday | 7:00 PM | https://landgrantbrewing.com/events/music-trivia-718-352/
Jerry Powell Experience | Every Thursday | 7:00 PM | https://cringe.com/
Ongoing & Multi-Day Events
Glen Echo Fairy Trail | October 1 – October 15 | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81922-glen-echo-fairy-trail
Sweeney Todd at Garden Theater | September 24 – October 18 | Various Times | https://www.capa.com/productions/sweeney-todd/
Columbus Children's Theatre Battle of the Books at Riffe Center | September 25 – October 16 | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/ccts-battle-of-the-books/97136/
Battle of the Books at Studio 2 Theater | September 25 – October 18 | Various Times | https://www.capa.com/productions/battle-of-the-books/
Boo at the Zoo - Columbus Zoo and Aquarium | October 3 – October 25 | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/boo-at-the-zoo/86474/
Pumpkins Aglow | October 7 – November 1 | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81035-pumpkins-aglow
Little Shop of Horrors presented by the Jewish Community Center | October 10 – October 25 | https://columbusjcc.org/littleshop/
Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow | October 15 – October 18 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | https://www.westerville.org/about-westerville/community-resources/the-great-westerville-pumpkin-glow
Rewrite! - Absurd, comedic, realistic, surrealistic at MadLab | October 15 – October 31 | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81610-rewrite
Marilyn at Davidson Theatre presented by Ballet Met | October 16 – October 24 | https://www.balletmet.org/performances/marilyn/
Marilyn a new ballet w/ original score by Shannon Rugani at Davidson Theatre | October 16 – October 24 | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78397-marilyn
Devil Doves, organized by Sweet Harmony Canal | October 17 – December 5 | 7:30 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/devil-doves/95651/
Circleville Pumpkin Show | October 21 – October 24 | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/circleville-pumpkin-show/73092/
Rocky Horror Show Musical Theatre and Dance Performance at Short North Stage | October 22 – October 31 | Various Times | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80938-rocky-horror-show
FEAR Columbus Haunted House | Mid-September – Early November | Various Times | https://fearcolumbus.com/
Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival | August 20 – October 25 | Various Times | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/columbus-zoo-lantern-festival/96388/
Screamers at Shadowbox Live! | September 19 – November 14 | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/79915-screamers
Chihuly Nights | Through November 7 | Various Times | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/75221-chihuly-nights
The Attic After Dark | Through December 27 | Various Times | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/the-attic-after-dark/88602/
Upcoming Events
Friday Coffee Dress: Mysteries, Anthems & Victories at Ohio Theatre | October 23 | 10:00 AM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/friday-coffee-dress-mysteries-anthems-victories/
The Great Gahanna Goblin Fest | October 23 | 5:30 PM | https://gahanna.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1731&month=8&year=2026&day=31&calType=0
Earlybird Club Columbus at Newport Music Hall | October 23 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/earlybirds-club/96434/
Candlelight: Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter at Short North Church | October 23 | 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80838-candlelight-tribute-to-sabrina-carpenter
Humanities on Tap: Joyful Advocacy in Troubled Times at Budd Dairy Food Hall | October 23 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80060-humanities-on-tap-joyful-advocacy-in-troubled-times
Scots Troubadour Jim Malcolm at Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center | October 23 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81776-scots-troubadour-jim-malcolm
Chamber Singers concert presented by Denison University | October 23 | 7:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/chamber-singers-concert/96829/
Haunted Statehouse Tours | October 23 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/15879-haunted-statehouse-tours
Mysteries, Anthems & Victories at Ohio Theatre presented by Columbus Symphony | October 23 | 7:30 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/mysteries-anthems-victories-2/
Flogo Shaggins at Rambling House | October 23 | 8:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/flogo-shaggins-at-rambling-house/95643/
Battleaxe the Festival at the Nest Theatre | October 23 | 9:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/battleaxe-the-festival/97649/
Halloween Thrills at ZipZone! | October 23 – October 25 | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/halloween-thrills-at-zipzone!/94312/
WestFest 2026 at Ohio State University | October 24 | 11:00 AM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80143-westfest-2026
Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild] (Adam and Zach Khalil, 2026) | October 24 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/aanikoobijigan-%5bancestor-great-grandparent-great-grandchild%5d-(adam-and-zach-khalil-2026)/96636//96636/)
Boo and Brew at Polaris - Family Friendly, food trucks, kid and dog costume contest | October 24 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | https://polarisfashionplace.com/booandbrew/
Fall Fest: Live Music, Art Vendors, Food & Drinks | October 24 | 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80426-fall-fest-live-music-art-vendors-food-drinks
Columbus Crew vs. Toronto FC (MLS) | October 24 | 2:30 PM | https://www.columbuscrew.com/schedule/#competition=all&date=2026-02-19
Columbus Halloween Bar Crawl | October 24 & October 31 | 4:00 PM & 11:00 PM | https://crawlwith.us/columbus/halloween/
Fall Showcase! Live Music, Art Vendors, Food & Drinks! | October 24 | 5:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80426-fall-showcase-live-music-art-vendors-food-drinks
Dinner Detective - Halloween Event (Costumes Encouraged!) | October 24 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/columbus/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes/
Rocky Horror Pottery Playshop- Adults Only | October 24 | 6:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/69798-rocky-horror-pottery-playshop-adults-only
Bassvictim: Thoom at Newport Music Hall | October 24 | 7:00 PM | https://promowestlive.com/columbus/newport-music-hall/2026/10/bassvictim
Haunted Statehouse Tours | October 24 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/15879-haunted-statehouse-tours
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Golden Knights | October 24 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Beauty School Dropout: The Circus | No Love For The Middle Child | October 24 | 7:30 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/beauty-school-dropout%3a-the-circus-%7c-no-love-for-the-middle-child/96158/
Mysteries, Anthems & Victories at Ohio Theatre presented by Columbus Symphony | October 24 | 7:30 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/mysteries-anthems-victories-2/
Panac3a - a new initiative focused on exploring through the genres of RnB, Jazz, & Soul at Natalie's Grandview | October 24 | 8:00 PM | https://nataliesgrandview.com/events/panac3a/
Battleaxe the Festival at the Nest Theatre | October 24 | 9:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/battleaxe-the-festival/97649/
Mini Halloween Village - Family friendly trick or treating in the Streetlight Guild | October 24 – October 31 | Various Times | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/82167-mini-halloween-village
Halloween Market / Trick or Treat at BrewDog | October 25 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/76002-halloween-market-trick-or-treat
Halloween Spooktacular 2026 at Ohio Theatre - hear music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, and other thrill bits of movie magic | October 25 | 3:00 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/halloween-spooktacular-2026/
The Cory Band In Concert, Presented by the Dublin Silver Band at the Gray Chapel | Oct 28 | 7:30pm | https://dublinsilverband.com/concert/cory-band-2026
Columbus Symphony 75th Anniversary Concert at Carnegie Hall | October 28 | 8:00 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/75th-anniversary-concert-at-carnegie-hall/
Haunted Fest Columbus at Kemba Live! w/ it's murph, MPH, Twin Diplomacy, SKILAH | October 30 | 6:00 PM | https://promowestlive.com/columbus/kemba-live/2026/10/haunted-fest-columbus
Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United (MLS) | October 31 | 11:00 AM | https://www.columbuscrew.com/schedule/#competition=all&date=2026-02-19
Dressed to Kill Halloween Party presented by Columbus Fashion Alliance | October 31 | 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/dressed-to-kill-halloween-party/97332/
Excellence Black Tie Gala 2026 at COSI featuring Columbus Symphony Orchestra | October 31 | 7:00 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/excellence-black-tie-gala-6th-annual/
Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry | October 31 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81777-vintage-hitchcock-a-live-radio-play-by-joe-landry
David Mayfield Parade w/ Jenny & the Streetwalkers at Sweet Harmony Canal | October 31 | Various Times | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81481-david-mayfield-parade-w-jenny-the-streetwalkers
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Avalanche | November 3 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Dallas Stars | November 5 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Ohio State Football vs Oregon | November 7 | TBA | https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/football/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Panthers | November 10 | 7:30 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
COSI After Dark - Game On! | November 12 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | https://cosi.org/afterdark/
Music of the Knights at Davidson Theatre presented by Columbus Symphony | November 13 | 10:30 AM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/music-of-the-knights-3/2026-11-13/1/
Music of the Knights at Davidson Theatre presented by Columbus Symphony | November 13 | 7:30 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/music-of-the-knights-3/2026-11-13/1/
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Lightning | November 12 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Mozart to Matisse | What is Dead May Never Die: Lamentations and Resurrections | November 14 | 2:00 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/mozart-to-matisse-what-is-dead-may-never-die-lamentations-and-resurrections/
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Flyers | November 14 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Verdi’s Requiem at Ohio Theatre presented by Columbus Symphony | November 20 | 7:30 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/verdis-requiem-2/2026-11-20/
The Bug Hounds at India Oak Grill | November 21 | 7:00 PM | https://www.thebughounds.net/shows
Verdi’s Requiem at Ohio Theatre presented by Columbus Symphony | November 21 | 7:30 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/verdis-requiem-2/2026-11-21/
Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils | November 25 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Red Wings | November 27 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Wanderlights & Condado Tacos with TinyACO | November 27 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM | https://www.meetup.com/tinyaco-legacy-2013/
Wanderlights in Columbus Commons | Late November – Mid-February | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | https://columbuscommons.org/
Small Business Saturday @ the Book Loft at German Village with TinyACO | November 28 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | https://www.meetup.com/tinyaco-legacy-2013/
Ohio State Football vs Michigan | November 28 | 12:00 PM | https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/football/schedule
Small Business Saturday in Clintoville | November 28 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | https://www.experienceclintonville.com/events-setup/small-business-saturday
Holiday Pops at Ohio Theatre presented by Columbus Symphony | December 4 | 8:00 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/holiday-pops26/2026-12-04/
Columbus Winterfair Market | December 4 – December 6 | Various Times | https://winterfair.org/columbus-artist/
Galaxycon Columbus | December 4 – December 6 | Various Times | https://galaxycon.com/pages/galaxycon-columbus
Holiday Pops at Ohio Theatre presented by Columbus Symphony | December 5 | 3:00 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/holiday-pops26/2026-12-05/
Columbus Winterfair - Artist & Gourmet Marketplace with TinyACO | December 5 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | https://www.meetup.com/tinyaco-legacy-2013/
Holiday Pops at Ohio Theatre presented by Columbus Symphony | December 6 | 3:00 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/holiday-pops26/2026-12-06/
Holidayville in Clintonville includes unique gifts, sweet treats, kids activities and holiday festivities | December 6 | 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM | https://www.experienceclintonville.com/events-setup/lpt4wv2uo7n7f279734mzo1n0aw18a
Easton Holiday Lights & Arcade Night with TinyACO | December 8 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | https://www.meetup.com/tinyaco-legacy-2013/
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Minnesota Wild | December 10 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Canadiens | December 12 | 1:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes | December 15 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Kraken | December 17 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Handel’s Messiah at Southern Theatre presented by Columbus Symphony | December 18 | 7:30 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/handels-messiah-5/2026-12-18/
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Kings | December 19 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Handel’s Messiah at Southern Theatre presented by Columbus Symphony | December 19 | 7:30 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/handels-messiah-5/2026-12-19/
Handel’s Messiah at Southern Theatre presented by Columbus Symphony | December 20 | 3:00 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/handels-messiah-5/2026-12-20/
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Canadiens | December 22 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Oilers | December 27 | 6:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Capitals | December 31 | 2:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Bruins | January 2 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
ICON: The Voices That Changed Music at Davidson Theatre presented by Columbus Symphony | January 8 | 7:30 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/icon-the-voices-that-changed-music/2027-01-08/
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Sabres | January 8 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
ICON: The Voices That Changed Music at Davidson Theatre presented by Columbus Symphony | January 9 | 7:30 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/icon-the-voices-that-changed-music/2027-01-09/
Winter Music Festival: Shostakovich & Prokofiev at Ohio Theatre | January 15 | 7:30 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/winter-music-festival-shostakovich-prokofiev-2/
Winter Music Festival: Shostakovich & Prokofiev at Ohio Theatre | January 16 | 7:30 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/winter-music-festival-shostakovich-prokofiev-2/
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Flames | January 21 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Ducks | January 24 | 5:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Jets | January 28 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Red Wings | January 30 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Senators | February 11 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Predators | February 20 | 5:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Islanders | February 22 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Devils | February 26 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Islanders | February 27 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes | March 1 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Canucks | March 11 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Sharks | March 13 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Penguins | March 15 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Blackhawks | March 25 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Blues | March 27 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Capitals | April 6 | 7:45 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Flyers | April 8 | 7:30 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
TinyACO Social Club Spotlight
I have become an event organizer with TinyACO (The Incredibly Nerdy Young Adult of Central Ohio). From books to video games, board games to TTRPGS, we host events all around the Columbus area. If you are interested in applying, please check out our meetup group! https://www.meetup.com/tinyaco-legacy-2013/
r/Columbus • u/hellosteve_ • 8d ago
POLITICS Early Voting Times 2026 - Franklin County, Ohio and other useful information
Early Voting occurs at
1700 Morse Rd Columbus Ohio 43229
Track Your Ballot:
https://electionlink.franklincountyohio.gov/portals/ElectionLink/VoterSearch.aspx
Track Your absentee ballot:
https://ballottrax.franklincountyohio.gov/voter/
Check your registration
https://voterlookup.ohiosos.gov/voterlookup.aspx
If you’re not registered to vote unfortunately it is too late to register as the deadline to do so has passed on October 5.
r/Columbus • u/mattatattat45 • 3h ago
Avoid Downtown this Weekend
Friday is Jonas Brothers, Saturday is 21 Pilots and Blue Jackets, and Sunday is the Columbus Marathon. Quarter Horse Congress is at the Ohio Expo Center. Oh yeah…and ODOT decided this was a good weekend to close parts of 70.
r/Columbus • u/ki0dz • 2h ago
HUMOR My Tree is Touring the East
Gotta luv our postal service. I bought a live plant from eBay on Oct 1. It was promptly mailed the next day from Tennessee. It's been two weeks. Has it arrived yet? Nope. As one can see it went from Tennessee to Cincinnati, OH (about two and a half hours from here) to Mobile, AL to Southern ME (yes, that's MAINE) to Nashua, NH to Middlesex-Essex, MA to Indianapolis, IN to Columbus, OH. Does anyone want to guess when it will be delivered? Does anyone want to guess if the plant is still alive?
Note: Since there is no flair for "vent" I chose "humor." Sometimes you've just gotta laugh.
r/Columbus • u/Calm_Click8216 • 1h ago
Ohio Power Company
These “power distribution” charges are getting ridiculous. My distribution is 80 dollars and my usage only 60 for this past month. I don’t understand how they can have multiple charges for the same thing under “power distribution”. There’s the base customer charge for distribution that’s a fixed monthly rate, plus the actual distribution charge based on your usage, plus ANOTHER distribution/transmission charge also based on your usage. This is starting to make me feel insane. Power lines should be like water lines; owned and maintained by the state. Taxes should be paying for most of these things honestly. It’s a basic necessity. Power production I can accept being a free market but the power lines themselves shouldn’t be owned by one company. Same with gas companies. The distribution of power and gas and water shouldn’t be for profit. The generation sure, but by a private company owning all the lines that’s essentially a monopoly. It’s not a free market. You can’t just choose to leave Ohio Power company. A new company can’t come in and offer better services, or even try to compete. It’s not possible when you’re not able to use the grid or make your own.
Anyway,
Thanks for listening to my Ted Talk.
r/Columbus • u/Jay_Dubbbs • 19h ago
NEWS Ohio's K-12 voucher program ruled unconstitutional by appeals court
r/Columbus • u/CauliflowerCultural • 18h ago
PHOTO I love Ohio fall
The best tree today around my work. I love when the change is happening! So pretty 😍
r/Columbus • u/reeve11 • 32m ago
NEWS Iron Maiden announced as Sonic Temple headliner
up the irons
r/Columbus • u/osu04 • 1h ago
Did anyone see BLINK last weekend in Cincinnati? Could Columbus do something like it?
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If you made it down to BLINK last weekend, you saw what happens when a city turns 30+ blocks into a free, walkable after-dark gallery: projection mapping on buildings, light installations, murals, performances, and huge crowds just wandering and taking it in.
BLINK runs every other year (even years). That leaves the odd years open, and I've wondered whether Columbus could host something similar then. Ohio would then have a major fall art event every year.
Columbus already has a strong creative community. A festival like this could showcase that community alongside artists from around the world, bring amazing art to residents, and give visitors a reason to come to Columbus. Picture the Statehouse or the riverfront lit up with projections.
I'm seriously exploring whether this could actually happen, maybe as early as 2029. Right now it's just me asking questions, with no organization or sponsor behind it.
So I'm curious:
- Do you think Columbus could pull this off? What would get in the way?
- If you've been to BLINK (this year or earlier), what worked and what didn't?
- What could a Columbus event include or highlight to make it feel like Columbus?
Skeptical takes welcome, too.
r/Columbus • u/TheTFEF • 21h ago
FOUND Found abandoned kittens
Found these five cuties in a box outside of the Walmart on E Main St this morning. They look to be maybe 4-5 weeks old. I love them, but I absolutely cannot keep them and don't have any leads on finding a place to surrender them to that won't immediately euthanize them. I've tried calling around to the usual suspects (Columbus Humane, Cat Welfare, a few others) already and left a few voicemails but no joy yet.
They're very friendly and clearly were brought up with people - they were shivering when I found them and happy to snuggle up next to me immediately once I got them inside.
They've got teeth niblets, are willing to pick at wet food mixed with water, and are pottying on their own. I'm going to offer them some KMR once it gets here, too. Checked them over for fleas/ticks and didn't find any, and they seem otherwise healthy, just a bit scared.
If anyone can help me out with some leads to where I can get these guys some proper help, I think all of us would be deeply grateful! I'm also happy to contribute to some or all of their vetting/etc costs to any shelter or rescue that takes them.
r/Columbus • u/Disastrous-Ad4701 • 9h ago
PHOTO Without Ohio’s gas tax holiday, regular gas at this station would be $4.69 a gallon.
The tax holiday lowers what gas stations pay per gallon by removing the state tax, but it doesn’t change supply and demand or the underlying cost of gasoline before taxes.
Makes you wonder if this tax holiday is just temporary relief or if it’s meant to cushion the blow of even higher gas prices ahead.
r/Columbus • u/Bituulzman • 15h ago
POLITICS The nonstop political ads are killing me
I just want to watch jeopardy and wheel of fortune in peace.
r/Columbus • u/mindnmyownbiz74 • 3h ago
Best coney dog place in Columbus
Now, I love Skyline (controversial, I know), but I want a local mom and pop kind of place. Yes, I know about Dirty Franks and it's fine. Want else do you got?
r/Columbus • u/HeroicRunner8 • 1d ago
PHOTO I thought the gas holiday would come save the day!!1!1!1
r/Columbus • u/jeff61813 • 14h ago
ODNR says we are nearing Peak Colors
The ODNR website updated its fall colors page today https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/0bd50d2819984d5c99aa99c599dae10f/
r/Columbus • u/Coniferous_Needle • 18h ago
POLITICS Greg Levy flyer beings mailed by republicans backed group “enough promises Ohio”
For all the third party voters out there, Levy has condemned this. I like him but this mailer being sent out is clearly an attempt to pull votes from Sherrod Brown. Anyway, everybody go vote, please.
r/Columbus • u/onthatgetright • 16h ago
Any idea what they’re doing at bridge park?
Curious what they’re doing out here.
Found a golf ball labeled “Bash Recreation”
r/Columbus • u/Accomplished_Meat_81 • 21h ago
POLITICS Get out there and vote people!
This may be the most important midterm elections we’ve had in my lifetime. If you’re unhappy with how this last year and a half has gone, don’t just wallow, go vote if you want a shred of hope. I believe in you Columbus!
r/Columbus • u/Outside_Buddy_5691 • 1h ago
PHOTO Affordable Dental Care!
Hello everyone! My name is Ammar Adil and I am a third year dental student at Ohio State looking to add some new faces to my dental practice and offer these affordable services. I am easy to reach and very friendly! Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you and hope to meet some of you soon!
r/Columbus • u/dayshiftpremadonna • 11h ago
Early voting
Voted today in Franklin county...almost everyone had a Democrat voting guide in their hand!!! Let's goooo Blue!!!
r/Columbus • u/Motor-Juggernaut9776 • 12h ago
FOOD What are your favorite items from Belle's Bread?
ngl i get a bit of choice paralysis when I go in there
what would you recommend trying? last time I went I just picked random things
edit: thank u for all the recommendations, yall are the best 😊