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Friday, Oct 30

Rows of cone-shaped light trees and glowing willow shapes reflected in a dark lake at night

New Guide: Holiday Lights and Ice Skating Around Columbus

Wildlights, Wanderlights, suburban tree lightings and every public rink, sorted by date with organizer-posted hours and prices. Status: Live on site.

Bart Rian1 min read

Thursday, Oct 29

The white terra cotta facade of the Newport Music Hall on North High Street with its marquee over the entrance and cars parked out front

EventsCampusOct 29

This Weekend in the 614: Oct 30-Nov 1

Punk and jam bands on Campus, a free jazz guitar night in Granville, costumed cover sets in Grandview on Halloween and a Sunday gospel show. Status: This weekend.

Bart Rian2 min read

Wednesday, Oct 28

A rock band plays under white stage lights and haze at an outdoor festival, a singer raising one arm, with silhouetted fans in the foreground

EventsPickeringtonOct 28

Picktown Palooza Ends After Ten Summers in Pickerington

Organizer Panger Productions says the July 2026 anniversary edition, headlined by Buckcherry, was the last one. Status: Discontinued.

Bart Rian1 min read

Thursday, Oct 22

An orchestra standing on a stage framed by gilded columns and tall patterned panels, taking a bow before a full audience in silhouette

EventsDowntownOct 22

This Weekend in the 614: Oct 23-25

Halloween warmups in Westerville and Worthington Friday, a park party with Coco in Hilliard Saturday, and two Ohio Theatre symphony programs plus a new dance premiere. Status: This weekend.

Bart Rian2 min read

Friday, Oct 16

The coffered half dome and arched entrances of the Ohio Stadium north rotunda under a blue sky

EventsCampusOct 16

This Weekend in the 614: Oct 16-18

Jonas Brothers Friday, Twenty One Pilots at the Horseshoe and RidgeFest Saturday, then the Columbus Marathon early Sunday. Status: This weekend.

Bart Rian1 min read

Monday, Oct 12

Aerial night view of the Fear Columbus midway lit in purple and red with crowds outside the haunt building

EventsNorth SideOct 12

New List: Best Haunted Houses, Plus a Ghost Tour Guide

Seven ticketed scare attractions ranked with Fear Columbus on top, and a companion guide to ghost walks, cemetery nights and lantern tours. Status: Live on site.

Bart Rian2 min read

Saturday, Oct 10

Stained glass window under a pointed brick arch above the front door of Saint John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, flanked by two street lamps

EventsItalian VillageOct 10

This Weekend in the 614: Oct 9-11

Italian Festival and Urban Scrawl wrap up Sunday, Homecoming kicks off at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, and Fall Fest, Día de los Niños and DJ Shadow round out the weekend. Status: This weekend.

Bart Rian1 min read

Thursday, Oct 1

Downtown Columbus skyline and streetscape

EventsDowntownOct 1

This Weekend in the 614: Oct 2-4

Fraggle Rock and Lionel Richie on Friday, coffee fest and HighBall on Saturday, Sex Pistols on Sunday. Status: This weekend.

Bart Rian1 min read

Thursday, Sep 24

EventsDowntownSep 24

This Weekend in the 614: Sep 26-28

Mac and cheese at Easton, Buckeyes at noon, Palace at 100, and stand-up on Sunday. Status: This weekend.

Bart Rian1 min read

Sunday, Sep 20

Ohio Statehouse exterior and west plaza on Capitol Square in downtown Columbus

EventsDowntownSep 20

Ohio Open Doors Ends Today With Final Free Historic Tours Across Central Ohio

Sept. 20 is the last day of the Ohio History Connection series, with remaining stops in Radnor, Pataskala, Marysville, and Lancaster.

Bart Rian2 min read

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