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EVENT Things to Do in Columbus: October 22 – October 29, 2026
Things to Do in Columbus: October 22 – October 29, 2026
Things are getting busy and spooky this week. This week we've got Nerd Nite, WestFest 2026, Nearsited by the Whirlwind Dance Company, Fall Fest featuring live music, art vendors, food & drinks, Dinner Detectives (Costumes encouraged), My Hero Academia in Concert at Palace Theatre. Also check out some of the ongoing fall events like Chihuly Nights and the Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival.
For more spooky events, try the Haunted Statehouse Tour, Rocky Horror Pottery Playshop (Adults Only), Halloween Market at BrewDog, a child friendly Halloween Spooktacular at Ohio Theatre, Groveport's Halloween Block Party, and ongoing events like Boo at the Zoo, or the Mini Halloween Village.
🎃 Halloween Highlights
- 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
- 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
- Haunted Statehouse Tours | October 23 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/15879-haunted-statehouse-tours
- Halloween Thrills at ZipZone! | October 23 – October 25 | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/halloween-thrills-at-zipzone!/94312/
- 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/
- Columbus Halloween Bar Crawl | October 24 & October 31 | 4:00 PM & 11:00 PM | https://crawlwith.us/columbus/halloween/
- 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 – 8:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/69798-rocky-horror-pottery-playshop-adults-only
- Haunted Statehouse Tours | October 24 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/15879-haunted-statehouse-tours
- 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/
- Halloween Spooktacular - kids friendly event with Music, Trick-or-Treating, Costume Contest and more | October 25 | 3:00 PM | https://www.capa.com/productions/halloween-spooktacular/
- Groveport's Halloween Block Party & Tick or Treat | October 29 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/82268-groveports-halloween-block-party-trick-or-treat
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 22
One-Time Events
- Nerd Nite Columbus - folks give 15-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines | October 22 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/82852-nerd-nite-columbus
- 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/
Friday, October 23
One-Time 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/
- Chamber Singers Concert conducted by Harris Ipock (free event) | October 23 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81414-chamber-singers-concert
- 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/
- The Army, The Navy: The Fake Brave Tour 2026 - Ella Woolsey | October 23 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/79426-the-army-the-navy-the-fake-brave-tour-2026-ella-woolsey
- Battleaxe the Festival at the Nest Theatre | October 23 | 9:00 PM | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/battleaxe-the-festival/97649/
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 24
One-Time Events
- 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/)
- Nearsited - a new evenling-length work by the Whirlwind Dance Company | October 24 | 2:00 PM | https://www.capa.com/productions/nearsited/
- 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 | 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 – 8:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/69798-rocky-horror-pottery-playshop-adults-only
- Modigliani Quartet at Southern Theater | October 24 | 7:00 PM | https://www.capa.com/productions/modigliani-quartet/
- Nateland Live: A Good Clean Comedy Tour at Palace Theatre | October 24 | 7:00 PM | http://www.capa.com/productions/nateland-live/
- Nearsited - a new evenling-length work by the Whirlwind Dance Company | October 24 | 7:00 PM | https://www.capa.com/productions/nearsited/
- 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/
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 25
One-Time Events
- 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/
- Halloween Spooktacular - kids friendly event with Music, Trick-or-Treating, Costume Contest and more | October 25 | 3:00 PM | https://www.capa.com/productions/halloween-spooktacular/
- My Hero Academia In Concert at Palace Theatre | October 25 | 7:00 PM | https://www.capa.com/productions/my-hero-academia-in-concert/
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 26
Recurring Events
- Open Mic Comedy | Every Monday | 7:00 PM | https://cringe.com/
Tuesday, October 27
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 28
One-Time Events
- The Cory Band In Concert, Presented by the Dublin Silver Band at the Gray Chapel | October 28 | 7:30 PM | https://dublinsilverband.com/concert/cory-band-2026
- Niladri Kumaar: Space Between the Notes - an ensemble of Indian and American Musicians | October 28 | 7:30 PM | https://www.capa.com/productions/niladri-kumaar/
- BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of King Crimson | October 28 | 8:00 PM | https://www.capa.com/productions/beat/
- Columbus Symphony 75th Anniversary Concert at Carnegie Hall | October 28 | 8:00 PM | https://columbussymphony.com/event/75th-anniversary-concert-at-carnegie-hall/
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 29
One-Time Events
- Groveport's Halloween Block Party & Tick or Treat | October 29 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/82268-groveports-halloween-block-party-trick-or-treat
- Shuffle Street - a 9-piece rock and soul band delivering an irresistible mix of Rock, R&B, and Pop | October 29 | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81587-shuffle-street
- 30th Annual Jazz Guitar Festival: Tom Carroll and William Flynn | October 29 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81418-30th-annual-jazz-guitar-festival-tom-carroll-and-william-flynn
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
- 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/
- Rewrite! - Absurd, comedic, realistic, surrealistic at MadLab | October 15 – October 31 | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81610-rewrite
- 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
- Halloween Thrills at ZipZone! | October 23 – October 25 | https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/halloween-thrills-at-zipzone!/94312/
- 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
- Dead Man's Cell Phone - a surreal comedic theatrical performance | October 28 – November 6 | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81503-dead-mans-cell-phone
- Excellence Black Tie Weekend a celebration of fashion, art, music, culture, nightlife, and culinary excellence culminating at Saturday's main event | October 29 – October 31 | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81142-excellence-black-tie-weekend
- 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
- 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
- The Curse of Mummula Album Release Show | October 30 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/82333-mummula-album-release-show
- Paula Poundstone - Comedian known for her observational humor and spontaneous wit | October 30 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80268-paula-poundstone
- Affirmative Distraction presents Wild' N Shinkey | October 30 | 8:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/82011-affirmative-distraction-presents-wild-n-shinkey
- Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United (MLS) | October 31 | 11:00 AM | https://www.columbuscrew.com/schedule/#competition=all&date=2026-02-19
- Dead Air by the Columbus Queerscendos - spooky and hilarious haunted house concert | October 31 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/82843-dead-air
- Columbus Halloween Bar Crawl | October 31 | 11:00 PM | https://crawlwith.us/columbus/halloween/
- 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 – 9:00 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 | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81481-david-mayfield-parade-w-jenny-the-streetwalkers
- The Halloween Hootenanny - Seven different acts, one show, at Natalie's Grandview | October 31 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/82475-the-halloween-hootenanny
- Hookahween Featuring: Ekoostik Hookah: Brahctopus at Newport Music Hall | October 31 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/79904-hookahween-featuring-ekoostik-hookah-brahctopus
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Shadowcast by The Lucky Banisters | October 31 | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/82954-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-shadowcast
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs Avalanche | November 3 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
- Maybe Happy Ending, called “one of the best musicals in years” by USA Today, Directed by Michael Arden | November 3 – November 8 | https://www.capa.com/productions/maybe-happy-ending/
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs Dallas Stars | November 5 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
- Eureka Day, a razor-sharp satire on how to build a consensus when no one can agree on the truth | November 5 – November 22 | https://www.capa.com/productions/eureka-day/
- Pirates! The Penzance Musical - a jazzy, blues-infused reimagining of the famous opera | November 6 | 7:30 PM | https://www.capa.com/productions/pirates-the-penzance-musical/
- Ohio State Football vs Oregon | November 7 | TBA | https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/football/schedule
- Pirates! The Penzance Musical - a jazzy, blues-infused reimagining of the famous opera | November 8 | 2:00 PM | https://www.capa.com/productions/pirates-the-penzance-musical/
- 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/
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs Lightning | November 12 | 7:00 PM | https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/schedule
- 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/
- 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/
- Nerd Nite Columbus - folks give 15-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines | November 22 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/82852-nerd-nite-columbus
- 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/nmjunky • 1h ago
PHOTO Marine One just flew over Columbus
Not sure why but two presidential helicopters just flew over Columbus heading south. Is Vance speaking in Ohio today?
r/Columbus • u/thebeardhunter • 2h ago
PHOTO Hartzler's Eggnog has been spotted!
Buehler's has it!
r/Columbus • u/Gods_Mistake47 • 39m ago
LOST Lost cat
Our cat Zoe ran away after one of our doors broke open. Please message me if you’ve seen or found this cat around Jeffery mansion or Stanbery avenue. She is exceptionally small for a cat and is rather skittish. She is chipped and spayed.
r/Columbus • u/clean0002 • 7h ago
POLITICS Voting lines today
They are about an hour long right now in case you want to vote early today.
r/Columbus • u/NerfHerder980 • 9h ago
PHOTO Vivek is offering us free pizza..
Anyone else receive this spam text?
I mean.. it’s free pizza guys. Everyone knows the normies in Ohio love free pizza. What better way to get people to like someone with an otherwise punchable face than to offer them FREE PIZZA 🍕 in Powell.
🙄
r/Columbus • u/Zezimom • 4h ago
NEWS Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. has selected Downtown Columbus for a corporate office expansion that will create 85 jobs and $12 million in new annual payroll.
r/Columbus • u/TryinToHlpEvry1 • 2h ago
Cavs vs Timberwolves on FREE TV tonight!!!
Sorry for the late notice, but I just figured it out myself. The Cleveland Cavs are on free antenna TV tonight at 7:00 PM. They are on channel 17.1. That channel will be showing lots of the Cavs games so check the local antenna TV guide each time they are playing. Try pointing your antenna West or Southwest, rescanning your TV channels with each aiming if your TV doesn't receive that channel.
r/Columbus • u/61PHOHO • 11h ago
PHOTO PRAISE JESUS HALLELUJAH! 270 E to 71 N 2nd lane is now OPEN!
What a glorious Monday morning to breeze right through there! (Definitely needs a final paving because that bih is bumpy af)
r/Columbus • u/eaglewhy • 11h ago
REQUEST Need Laptop Harness
Hello. I am trying to put together a Nathan Fielder costume. Thus, I need to buy a laptop harness. I cannot locate a laptop harness online that ships before 10/31. If anyone here has one to sell me or knows where I can buy one, I would be eternally grateful.
r/Columbus • u/lil_tink_tink • 1h ago
REQUEST Neighbors unleashed dog finally attacked my dog. How can I protect us going forward.
My neighbor constantly lets his dogs out front without leashes and occasional unsupervised. Today I was walking my dog and normally I cans spot them so I can redirect my dog and go somewhere else but this time another dog was being walked down the street and while I was focusing on redirecting from the one dog his unleashed dog came from around a car and charged me and my dog and went for my dog's neck.
I was able to quickly separate the dogs so we got away luckily without any injuries. I lost my cool and called him a fucking idiot to which he responded that nothing happened and was basically an asshole to me and said I lied about his dog attacking mine.
Will the dog warden do anything even if my dog didn't get hurt?
r/Columbus • u/Easy-Permission8889 • 4h ago
REQUEST My boyfriend is kind of a picky eater, it's his birthday today and I need a restaraunt for this evening.
Everytime I go out with him, he orders exactly what I get. Even though I know he would hate it. He just likes simple, American food I'm guessing. Grew up in foster care and a poor family and didn't get much to expand his palate. I want something simple and nice. Thx in advance.
r/Columbus • u/BlueFireSwords • 2h ago
Can someone explain what this apple thing is around this cat's neck?
This is the second day. This cat's come around this area and he has a green collar with this round metal disk that has the apple icon on it. Clearly this means someone might be looking after him. But they let him outside so much that I wonder if they're actually taking care of him?
Who's cat is this?
Update: I realize i shouldn't feed this cat, but they were rolling around and rubbing on everything, so i just needed them to hold still for a second so i could check their collar.
r/Columbus • u/ganymede_boy • 40m ago
REQUEST PSA for those who use the cell phone waiting lot at CMH
FFS... if your vehicle is facing another vehicle in the cell phone waiting lot at CMH, turn your damned headlights off until it is time to leave.
r/Columbus • u/Motor-Juggernaut9776 • 1d ago
POLITICS Venues Start Canceling on Vivek Ramaswamy Over His Disgusting Ad: ‘People Don’t Want Him There’
r/Columbus • u/Coach_Beard • 11h ago
NEWS City of Bexley and The Community Builders break ground on new affordable housing development
r/Columbus • u/GladYam2587 • 11h ago
LGBTQ+ therapist offering online therapy in Ohio
Hey everyone, I’m Zac, a gay therapist here in Columbus. I run Gravity Wellness and offer online therapy for adults across Ohio.
A big part of my work is with LGBTQ+ folks, whether you’re working through coming out, dating and relationships, family issues, or just need somewhere to talk. You don’t have to be looking for therapy specifically about being LGBTQ+. I also work with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and recovery.
My style is pretty conversational. We’ll talk about what’s going on, what you want to change, and how to get there.
If you’re interested, call or text 6146128270 or email [zac@gravitywellness.co](mailto:zac@gravitywellness.co). Happy to answer questions about availability, insurance, and cost.
r/Columbus • u/Sworpytail • 59m ago
Jesse Welles now at Kemba Live—free ticket
Someone kindly gave me two tickets and I only need one. Headed down now. If you are super spontaneous and want to see Jesse Welles for free, first person to meet me at the gate and walk in with me (tickets combined) gets in free. Also, I’ve never been to Kemba Live before so yay!
Edit: Claimed! Jesse about to start!!!
r/Columbus • u/blacknightfoxx06 • 4h ago
Upcoming events to make friends
Anyone know any free (or fairly cheap) upcoming events where I (23M) can make friends? Can be lgbtq events or not. I've been going to a craft group for a little over a month and haven't any friends yet. I'm currently saving right now so I don't have the most money for events. I'm not really into drinking or the party kind of scene. If anyone is wanting to go to an event but not alone hmu. I've been having a hard time making friends. Everyone seems too busy.
r/Columbus • u/zeezeetop9 • 4h ago
Anyone have an influx of ladybugs all of a sudden?
So confused where they came from all at once
r/Columbus • u/dripordrown1212 • 1d ago
Trash Party Season Finale Cleanup-Over 174,000 LBS of Trash removed from Columbus
The indelible Trash Party spirit was out in full force today at our Franklinton neighborhood season finale cleanup! Over 50 volunteers removed 230 bags of trash from the area and tons of bulk items. In total, we removed 12,000 lbs of trash in only a couple hours! This brings our total removed from City to 174,000 LBS of trash!!
We invite everyone interested in making your city a cleaner place to live to join Trash Party for future cleanups! Follow our IG (@trashparty614) for the latest info
r/Columbus • u/accioupvotes • 5h ago
FOOD Best restaurants for medium-large party?
Hi! Today is my birthday and my girlfriends wanted to take me out. We were planning on Kitchen Social but they canceled our reservation at 2pm today. Budget like $20-$30 pp and can seat 8 people at one table.
r/Columbus • u/Active-Sea-1431 • 7h ago
gas smell in downtown
does anybody else notice that downtown reeks of gas rn? could smell it in victorian village and downtown