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Fresh pawpaw fruit and outdoor festival food stalls

Ohio Pawpaw Festival

Snow Fork Event Center, Nelsonville

Fri, Sep 18 4:00 PM

FestivalsFood & DrinkSeasonal

Oktoberfest beer garden tables with pretzels and steins

Germania Oktoberfest

Germania Singing and Sport Society, Downtown

Fri, Sep 18 5:30 PM

FestivalsFood & DrinkSeasonal

Outdoor antique and flea market aisles with vintage goods

Springfield Extravaganza Antique Show and Flea Market

Clark County Fairgrounds, Springfield

Fri, Sep 18 7:00 AM

FestivalsSeasonal

Small-town street festival with outdoor dining and fall weather

Granville Oktoberfest

North Prospect Street, Granville

Sat, Sep 19 3:00 PM

FestivalsFood & DrinkSeasonal

Greater Columbus Convention Center exterior downtown

Totally Rad Vintage Fest

Greater Columbus Convention Center, Downtown

Sun, Sep 20 10:00 AM

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Harvest Blooms at Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus

Harvest Blooms

Franklin Park Conservatory, Near East Side

Sat, Sep 26 10:00 AM

Outdoor Halloween movie night setup for Wicked: For Good

Wicked: For Good Sunset Movie at the Commons

Columbus Commons, Downtown

Thu, Oct 1 7:00 PM

FamilySeasonalArts & Culture

Costumed Character Ambassadors greeting families during Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell

Sat, Oct 3 10:00 AM

Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival in Powell

Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell

Sat, Oct 3 7:30 PM

Historic log cabins at Grove City Century Village in Fryer Park

Old Time Harvest at Century Village

Century Village at Fryer Park, Grove City

Sun, Oct 4 12:00 PM

FamilySeasonalArts & Culture

Darby Creek Day event art from Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

Darby Creek Day at Battelle Darby Creek

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, Grove City

Sun, Oct 4 2:00 PM

Families walking lit paths during Pumpkins Aglow at Franklin Park Conservatory

Pumpkins Aglow

Franklin Park Conservatory, Near East Side

Wed, Oct 7 5:00 PM

Outdoor Halloween movie night setup for Ghostbusters (1984)

Ghostbusters Sunset Movie at the Commons

Columbus Commons, Downtown

Thu, Oct 8 7:00 PM

FamilySeasonalArts & Culture

Fall Fest event cover art from Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

Fall Fest at Slate Run Metro Park

Slate Run Metro Park, Canal Winchester

Sat, Oct 10 11:00 AM

FamilyFestivalsSeasonal

Kids explore a foggy Halloween playground with a giant inflatable pumpkin

Dublin Halloween Spooktacular at Coffman Park

Coffman Park, Dublin

Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM

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Barktoberfest 2026 promo art from Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

Barktoberfest at Sharon Woods Metro Park

Sharon Woods Metro Park, Westerville

Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM

Outdoor Halloween movie night setup for Beetlejuice (1988)

Beetlejuice Sunset Movie at the Commons

Columbus Commons, Downtown

Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM

FamilySeasonalArts & Culture

Pumpkin Walk event art from Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

Pumpkin Walk Around the Pond at Three Creeks

Three Creeks Metro Park, Groveport

Fri, Oct 16 5:30 PM

RidgeFest event art from Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

RidgeFest at Glacier Ridge Metro Park

Glacier Ridge Metro Park, Plain City

Sat, Oct 17 12:00 PM

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CAPA Haunts the Palace Halloween event graphic

CAPA Haunts the Palace

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Wed, Oct 21 TBD

Arts & CultureSeasonal

Outdoor Halloween movie night setup for The Craft

The Craft Sunset Movie at the Commons

Columbus Commons, Downtown

Thu, Oct 22 7:00 PM

FamilySeasonalArts & Culture

Westerville Public Library at dusk with festive rooftop creature for Wizards and Wands

Wizards and Wands Festival in Uptown Westerville

Uptown Westerville / Westerville Public Library, Westerville

Fri, Oct 23 4:30 PM

FamilyFestivalsSeasonal

Official Halloween on the Green promo for Worthington Village Green

Halloween on the Green in Worthington

Worthington Village Green, Worthington

Fri, Oct 23 6:00 PM

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Families at outdoor tables in Grove City Town Center during a community festival

Boo Off Broadway in Grove City Town Center

Town Center Park, Grove City

Sat, Oct 24 12:00 PM

Columbus Symphony Halloween Spooktacular family concert promo

Columbus Symphony Halloween Spooktacular at Ohio Theatre

Ohio Theatre, Downtown

Sun, Oct 25 3:00 PM

FamilyMusicSeasonal

Three women in costume smiling together at an evening cocktail party inside the conservatory

Cocktails at the Conservatory: Spirits & Spells

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Near East Side

Thu, Oct 29 5:30 PM

Food & DrinkSeasonal

Outdoor Halloween movie night setup for The Sixth Sense

The Sixth Sense Sunset Movie at the Commons

Columbus Commons, Downtown

Thu, Oct 29 7:00 PM

FamilySeasonalArts & Culture

The Moonbats posing with red electric basses and a giant foam hand in front of a band banner

The Moonbats Spooky Season Rock Show at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Oct 30 8:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Halloween-themed poster for Wild N Shinkey with a costumed performer in a purple hood

Wild N Shinkey Halloween Improv Battle at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Oct 30 8:30 PM

Arts & CultureSeasonal

Colorful Halloween Hootenanny poster listing Lily Bloom and the Boos, Angela Perley, Magnolia, Lydia Loveless and Cousin Simple

The Halloween Hootenanny at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Oct 31 8:00 PM

Easton Town Center Grand Illumination holiday lights

Easton Grand Illumination

Easton Town Center, Easton

Fri, Nov 13 5:00 PM

FamilySeasonalFestivals

Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show Southern Theatre promo art

Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Sat, Nov 14 8:00 PM

NightlifeArts & CultureSeasonal

Wildlights at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Columbus

Wildlights

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell

Fri, Nov 20 5:00 PM

Lit holiday tree glowing inside the arched glass entrance of the Lazarus building on a dark downtown street

Wanderlights in Downtown Columbus

Columbus Commons, Town Street and Scioto Mile, Downtown

Fri, Nov 20 5:00 PM

Dorrian Green along the Scioto Mile during a winter community festival

WinterFest at Dorrian Green

Dorrian Green, Downtown

Sat, Nov 21 12:00 PM

FestivalsFamilySeasonal

Gold art deco poster for the 13th annual Tribute to The Last Waltz with a crowd of musicians

13th Annual Tribute to The Last Waltz at Newport Music Hall

Newport Music Hall, Campus

Sat, Nov 21 7:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Fireworks bursting over a crowd gathered in the Creekside District in Gahanna

Gahanna Holiday Lights Celebration

Creekside Park and Creekside District, Gahanna

Sun, Nov 22 3:00 PM

Crowd gathered beneath a towering lit Christmas tree with a neon New Albany Ohio sign

New Albany Holiday Tree Lighting and Santa Skate

Rose Run Park, New Albany

Sun, Nov 22 5:00 PM

FamilySeasonalFestivals

Gold and green A Drag Queen Christmas title art with ornaments and the Nina West credit

A Drag Queen Christmas Hosted by Nina West at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Wed, Nov 25 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureSeasonal

Ohio Theatre auditorium ready for a holiday stage production

A Christmas Carol

Ohio Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Nov 27 TBD

Arts & CultureFamilySeasonal

Worthington Partnership holiday open house and tree illumination promotional photo

Worthington Holiday Open House and Tree Illumination

Old Worthington, Worthington

Sun, Nov 29 12:00 PM

Tall evergreen tree wrapped in colorful holiday lights at night in Grandview Heights

Holiday in the Heights Tree Lighting in Grandview Heights

Pierce Field, Grandview

Tue, Dec 1 5:00 PM

Flyer showing the Hanby House in snow with a Santa on the roof, carolers inside and a lit walkway

Christmas Open House at the Historic Hanby House

Hanby House, Westerville

Tue, Dec 1 7:00 PM

SeasonalFamilyArts & Culture

Visitors walking through a glowing green light tunnel among lit trees at night

Cocktails at the Conservatory: Sleigh Bell Sips

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Near East Side

Wed, Dec 2 5:30 PM

Food & DrinkSeasonal

Over the Rhine 2026 Christmas tour art with a woodcut of a snowy farmhouse and a lantern

An Acoustic Christmas with Over the Rhine at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, King-Lincoln Bronzeville

Wed, Dec 2 7:30 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Santa and Mrs. Claus posing with children in front of a lit evergreen at the Dublin tree lighting

Dublin Tree Lighting at Coffman Park

Coffman Park, Dublin

Thu, Dec 3 6:00 PM

Levi Kreis promotional image for Home for the Holidays at Natalie's

Levi Kreis Home for the Holidays at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Thu, Dec 3 7:30 PM

Santa Claus seated in a red chair beside a decorated Christmas tree at the Mistletoe Market

Grove City Christmas Parade and Mistletoe Market

Grove City Town Center, Grove City

Fri, Dec 4 4:00 PM

Red holiday poster with ornaments and candles announcing the Pickerington Lions Club 2026 Holiday Lights Parade on Friday, December 4th at 8pm

Pickerington Holiday Gathering, Tree Lighting and Lights Parade

Olde Pickerington Village, Pickerington

Fri, Dec 4 5:00 PM

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Glowing downtown Delaware Christmas tree with the words First Friday Tree Lighting across the image

Christmas in Downtown Delaware

Downtown Delaware, Delaware

Fri, Dec 4 6:00 PM

Mr. Scrooge title lettering over a dark Victorian street set with a glowing window

Mr. Scrooge by Columbus Children's Theatre at Riffe Center

Studio One Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Fri, Dec 4 7:00 PM

FamilyArts & CultureSeasonal

Columbus Symphony on stage at the Ohio Theatre for Holiday Pops

Columbus Symphony Holiday Pops

Ohio Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Dec 4 TBD

Arts & CultureMusicSeasonal

Christmas in Uptown flyer with Santa beside a red Santa house and a schedule of Ted Lewis Park events

Christmas in Uptown Circleville Parade and Tree Lighting

Ted Lewis Park and Uptown Circleville, Circleville

Sat, Dec 5 1:00 PM

FamilySeasonalFestivals

Illustrated snowy downtown storefronts with a lit Christmas tree and the words WinterFest and Tree Lighting December 5, 2026

WinterFest and Tree Lighting in Downtown Lancaster

Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster

Sat, Dec 5 12:00 PM

FestivalsFamilySeasonal

Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Nationwide Arena in Columbus

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Nationwide Arena, Arena District

Sat, Dec 5 7:30 PM

ConcertsSeasonal

Crowd and children singing in front of the large lit Christmas tree at Hilliard's Station Park

Hilliard Tree Lighting in Old Hilliard

Hilliard's Station Park and Weaver Park, Hilliard

Sun, Dec 6 3:30 PM

A person in a white knit hat reaching up to light a tall white outdoor menorah

New Albany Menorah Lighting and Hanukkah Skate

Rose Run Park, New Albany

Sun, Dec 6 5:00 PM

FamilySeasonalFestivals

Two children in winter hats stand beside an inflatable gingerbread man as light-covered parade floats glow along a dark Baltimore street

Hometown Holiday Lighted Parade in Baltimore, Ohio

Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore

Sun, Dec 6 6:00 PM

SeasonalFamilyFestivals

Grinch musical cast on stage in Whoville set

How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Tue, Dec 8 TBD

Arts & CultureFamilySeasonal

A small covered bridge outlined in white and green holiday lights at night, with colorful light displays glowing in the trees behind it

Winterlights at Alley Park in Lancaster

Charles Alley Memorial Park, Lancaster

Thu, Dec 10 6:00 PM

BalletMet dancers on the Ohio Theatre stage in The Nutcracker

BalletMet The Nutcracker

Ohio Theatre, Downtown

Thu, Dec 10 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureFamilySeasonal

Red save-the-date graphic with candy canes, gifts and a snowman reading A Very Merry Stoutsville Christmas, December 12, 2026

A Very Merry Stoutsville Christmas and Night Parade

Downtown Stoutsville, Stoutsville

Sat, Dec 12 1:00 PM

SeasonalFamilyFestivals

Illustrated snowy Lancaster street at night with glowing lampposts, storefronts and a church steeple under a Downtown Christmas Stroll 2026 banner

Downtown Christmas Stroll Through Lancaster's Historic Churches

Historic Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster

Sat, Dec 12 5:00 PM

SeasonalMusicArts & Culture

Irish Christmas Celebration graphic in red lettering with ornaments for The Drowsy Lads

Drowsy Lads Irish Christmas at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sat, Dec 12 6:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

MPCA Presents Park Lights graphic with a string of colorful holiday bulbs

Park Lights Holiday Tour in Minerva Park

Minerva Park Municipal Building, Minerva Park

Sat, Dec 12 6:00 PM

A white Simply Christmas in Lithopolis ornament hanging in front of the village main street with lampposts wrapped in garland

Simply Christmas in Lithopolis

Wagnalls Memorial, Lithopolis

Sat, Dec 12 9:00 AM

Tony Hagood Quartet Plays Vince Guaraldi event art with holiday lettering and pianist portrait

Tony Hagood Quartet Plays Vince Guaraldi at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Dec 13 2:30 PM

Liz Longley promotional portrait for The Holiday Fuss Tour at Natalie's Grandview

Liz Longley Holiday Fuss Tour at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Dec 13 8:00 PM

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour event art with the saxophonist in a festive stage graphic

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Mon, Dec 14 7:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Mike Williams holding a saxophone in promotional art for An Evening of Christmas

Mike Williams on Sax Evening of Christmas at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Tue, Dec 15 6:30 PM

Actor portraying C.S. Lewis in a tweed jacket holding a teacup beside a decorated Christmas tree

Christmas with C.S. Lewis at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, King-Lincoln Bronzeville

Wed, Dec 16 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureSeasonal

Brett Eldredge in a tuxedo beside gold Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour lettering

Brett Eldredge Glow 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Palace

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Wed, Dec 16 8:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Rise Up Arts Alliance Stages A Christmas Carol in Lancaster

Lancaster City Parks Office, Lancaster

Thu, Dec 17 7:00 PM

Arts & CultureSeasonalFamily

Comedy duo James and Jamesy in a teacup boat on a snowy blue backdrop

O Christmas Tea British Comedy at Davidson Theatre

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Thu, Dec 17 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureFamilySeasonal

Gabrielle Solange smiling in a sparkling necklace in front of a lit Christmas tree

Gabrielle Solange Sounds Like Christmas at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Fri, Dec 18 7:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Handel's Messiah title art with a conductor leading the Columbus Symphony Chorus

Columbus Symphony Handel's Messiah at Southern Theatre

Southern Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Dec 18 7:30 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

The Hip Hop Nutcracker title in red and gold graffiti-style lettering on black

The Hip Hop Nutcracker with Kurtis Blow at Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre, Downtown

Fri, Dec 18 7:30 PM

Arts & CultureFamilySeasonal

Jim Brickman in a red suit smiling beside a piano under Christmas Celebration lettering

Jim Brickman A Christmas Celebration at Davidson Theatre

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center, Downtown

Fri, Dec 18 7:30 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Cartoon snowman, Santa, and reindeer with Santa and the Symphony sensory friendly lettering

Santa and the Symphony Sensory Friendly Concert at McCoy

McCoy Center, New Albany

Sat, Dec 19 11:30 AM

FamilyMusicSeasonal

Such Sweet Thunder horn players in dark suits performing on a purple-lit stage

Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite at Lincoln Theatre

Lincoln Theatre, King-Lincoln Bronzeville

Sat, Dec 19 3:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Holiday Spectacular ornament graphic with a photo of trumpeter Benny Benack III

New Albany Symphony Holiday Spectacular with Benny Benack

McCoy Center, New Albany

Sat, Dec 19 3:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Celtic Christmas with The Kells graphic showing band members playing flute and mandolin

The Kells Celtic Christmas at Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Dec 20 8:00 PM

ConcertsMusicSeasonal

Cream poster with blue and red vintage lettering reading The Wonderfool Presents The 6th Annual Holiday Show

The Wonderfool's 6th Annual Holiday Show at Natalie's

Natalie's Grandview, Grandview

Sun, Dec 20 8:00 PM

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