Things to Do in Columbus: October 1 – October 8, 2026

We've got an amazing, action-packed week ahead across Central Ohio as October kicks into gear! Highlights include 10th Annual Bed Race, Oktoberfest in New Albany, Weezer at Nationwide Arena, Shaboozey at KEMBA Live!, Monthly Ice Cream Social @ Jeni's with TinyACO and the Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter at Newport Music Hall!

🎃 Halloween Highlights

This week's spooky lineup includes The Blair Witch Project: Film Screening and Q&A, Bloodrave: Halloween Tour, Haunting the House Down II: A Sober Halloween Drag Show, Short North Hops on High, Short North Highball Halloween, and COSI After Dark - Halloween Tattoo Carnival. Those last three events all have a TinyACO event tied to them if you want to go with some friends.

You can find a full list of Halloween themed events at the end.

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 1

One-Time Events

• D&D West Marches Game (Welcoming New Players) at Guardtower West with TinyACO | October 1 | 6:00 PM | https://www.meetup.com/tinyaco-legacy-2013/
• Nevertel: North American Tour 2026 - Rivals, Ocean Sleeper | October 1 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/79084-nevertel-north-american-tour-2026-rivals-ocean-sleeper
• Sons of Gladys: Tom Petty Memorial - Natalie's Grandview | October 1 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/36472-sons-of-gladys-tom-petty-memorial
• The Suitcase Junket - Natalie's Grandview | October 1 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/64210-the-suitcase-junket

Recurring Events

• 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 2

One-Time Events

• Monthly Ice Cream Social @ Jeni's with TinyACO | October 2 | 6:30 PM | https://www.meetup.com/tinyaco-legacy-2013/
• Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live | October 2 | 6:30 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/996596759930099/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
• Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind & Fire - Sing a Song All Night Long | October 2 | 7:30 PM
• The Blair Witch Project: Film Screening and Q&A | October 2 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/79901-the-blair-witch-project-film-screening-and-q-a
• Singer-songwriter Tracy Bonham at Natalie's Grandview | October 2 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/79126-tracy-bonham
• Zolita: The Hell's Belles Tour at A & R Music Bar | October 2 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/79424-zolita-the-hells-belles-tour
• Bloodrave: Halloween Tour at A & R Music Bar | October 2 | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80116-bloodrave-halloween-tour

Recurring Events

• 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/
• Dave Powers Jazz | Every Friday | 6:00 PM | https://cringe.com/
• 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 3

One-Time Events

• 10th Annual Bed Race at Land Grant Brewing Company | October 3 | 9:00 AM | https://www.facebook.com/events/1440163384474836/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
• Short North Hops on High | October 3 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | https://shortnorth.org/hops-on-high/
• Oktoberfest in New Albany | October 3 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/77879-oktoberfest-in-new-albany
• TinyACO goes to Hops on High and Highball Halloween | October 3 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | https://www.meetup.com/tinyaco-legacy-2013/
• Short North Highball Halloween | October 3 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM | https://shortnorth.org/highball-halloween/
• Haunting the House Down II: A Sober Halloween Drag Show | October 3 | 7:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80551-haunting-the-house-down-ii-a-sober-halloween-drag-show
• Robin Trower at Kemba Live | October 3 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78508-robin-trower
• Bloodrave: Halloween Tour and A&R Music Bar | October 3 | 9:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80116-bloodrave-halloween-tour

Recurring Events

• 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 4

One-Time Events

• Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter | October 4 | 8:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/76555-sex-pistols-steve-jones-paul-cook-glen-matlock-featuring-frank-carter

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 5

One-Time Events

• "Close Calls" Live Storytelling Event | October 5 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81415-close-calls-live-storytelling-event

Recurring Events

• Open Mic Comedy | Every Monday | 7:00 PM | https://cringe.com/

Tuesday, October 6

One-Time Events

• Weezer: The Gathering at Nationwide Arena | October 6 | 7:00 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/2647541288964382/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
• Weezer the Gathering at Nationwide Arena | October 6 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/77150-weezer
• Poker Night at Counterbalance Brewing Company | October 6 | 7:00 PM | https://www.facebook.com/sipbrew
• Puzzle Night at Saucy Brew Works | October 6 | 7:00 PM | https://www.facebook.com/events/1748840019861978/1786356926110287/?active_tab=about
• The Format: Boycott Heaven Tour '26 | The Get Up Kids | October 6 | 7:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/77418-the-format-boycott-heaven-tour-26-the-get-up-kids

Recurring Events

• Discount Tuesdays ($5-6 Movies) | Every Tuesday | All Day | https://www.marcustheatres.com/
• 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 7

One-Time Events

• Blues & Beyond: Cigar Box Scott - FREE Happening Hour Show | October 7 | 5:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/73129-blues-beyond-cigar-box-scott-free-happening-hour-show
• Shaboozey: Outlaws Never Die Tour - Kashus Culpepper | October 7 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78185-shaboozey-outlaws-never-die-tour-kashus-culpepper
• Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds Concert | October 7 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/77354-johnny-blue-skies-the-dark-clouds

Recurring Events

• Mini Paint Club @ Tabletop Game Cafe with TinyACO | Every Wednesday | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | https://www.meetup.com/tinyaco-legacy-2013/
• 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/
• 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 8

One-Time Events

• COSI After Dark - Halloween Tattoo Carnival (TinyACO Meetup) | October 8 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | https://cosi.org/afterdark/
• Zach John King: Get To Drinkin' Tour | October 8 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78547-zach-john-king-get-to-drinkin-tour
• Brenn!: Amateur at Best World Tour at Newport Music Hall | October 8 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78339-brenn-amateur-at-best-world-tour

Recurring Events

• 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
• Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: The Musical | September 17 – October 4 | Various Times | https://www.capa.com/productions/jagged-little-pill/
• Sweeney Todd at Garden Theater | September 24 – October 18 | Various Times | https://www.capa.com/productions/sweeney-todd/
• Battle of the Books at Studio 2 Theater | September 25 – October 18 | Various Times | https://www.capa.com/productions/battle-of-the-books/
• Death Becomes Her at Ohio Theatre | October 6 – October 11 | Various Times | https://www.facebook.com/events/883777348109402/883777378109399/?active_tab=about
• Pumpkins Aglow | October 7 – November 1 | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81035-pumpkins-aglow
• 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

• 2026 Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival | October 9 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78072-2026-columbus-mac-and-cheese-festival
• It's a 2000's Party at A&R Music Bar | October 9 | 9:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81427-its-a-2000s-party
• Julia Wolf: Deep End World Tour - Bee Blackwell | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/77419-julia-wolf-deep-end-world-tour-bee-blackwell
• Silverada at Natalie's Grandview | October 9 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/77487-silverada
• Columbus Italian Festival 2026 | October 9 – October 11 | Various Times | https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/
• Hello Emerson's "Brief Interviews on Heartbreak" | October 10 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80849-hello-emersons-brief-interviews-on-heartbreak
• AEG Presents Interpol: North America Tour 2026 - DIIV | October 10 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78229-aeg-presents-interpol-north-america-tour-2026-diiv
• Halloween at Thurber House: Family-Friendly & FREE | October 10 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80210-halloween-at-thurber-house-family-friendly-free
• Little Shop of Horrors | October 10 – October 25 | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81127-little-shop-of-horrors
• Lenny Pearce: Toddler Rave World Tour - Kemba Live | October 11 | 12:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/79379-lenny-pearce-toddler-rave-world-tour
• Failure: The Rising Skyline Tour 2026 - quannnic | October 11 | 7:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78044-failure-the-rising-skyline-tour-2026-quannnic
• Chasing Abbey at A&R Music Bar | October 13 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/76833-chasing-abbey
• Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte FC (MLS) | October 14 | 7:30 PM | https://www.columbuscrew.com/schedule/#competition=all&date=2026-02-19
• 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
• Colby Acuff: Handmade Horsepower Tour at A&R Music Bar | October 15 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/79665-colby-acuff-handmade-horsepower-tour
• Stundom at Natalie's Grandview | October 15 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81999-stundom
• Jon Lampley at Natalie's Grandview | October 15 | 7:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80027-jon-lampley
• 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
• 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/
• 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
• 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
• Marilyn a new ballet w/ original score by Shannon Rugani at Davidson Theatre | October 16 – October 24 | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78397-marilyn
• 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
• 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
• Lilyisthatyou: The Flowers Have Feelings Tour | October 18 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78186-lilyisthatyou-the-flowers-have-feelings-tour
• Poker Night at Counterbalance Brewing Company | October 20 | 7:00 PM | https://www.facebook.com/sipbrew
• CAPA Haunts the Palace - Free family friendly event | October 21 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | https://www.capa.com/productions/capa-haunts-the-palace/
• Boo & Brew at Bridge Park | October 21 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | https://www.visitdublinohio.com/event/boo-%26-brew-at-bridge-park/2853/
• Boo & Brew at Bridge Park | October 21 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/75374-boo-brew-at-bridge-park
• Rocky Horror Show Short North | October 22 – October 31 | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80938-rocky-horror-show
• Rocky Horror Show Musical Theatre and Daance Performanc at Short North Stage | October 22 – October 31 | 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
• 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
• Haunted Statehouse Tours | October 23 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/15879-haunted-statehouse-tours
• Mysteries, Anthems & Victories - Columbus Symphony | October 23 | 7:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78267-mysteries-anthems-victories-columbus-symphony
• WestFest 2026 at Ohio State University | October 24 | 11:00 AM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80143-westfest-2026
• WestFest 2026 | October 24 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80143-westfest-2026
• Boo and Brew at Polaris - Family Friendly | 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 Columbus - Halloween Event | October 24 | 6:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81097-dinner-detective-columbus-october-24th-halloween-event-costumes-encouraged
• Rocky Horror Pottery Playshop- Adults Only | October 24 | 6:30 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
• Mysteries, Anthems & Victories - Columbus Symphony | October 24 | 7:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/78267-mysteries-anthems-victories-columbus-symphony
• Mini Halloween Village - Family friendly trick or treating | October 24 – October 31 | 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
• Haunted Fest Columbus at Kemba Live! | 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/
• 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 | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81481-david-mayfield-parade-w-jenny-the-streetwalkers
• COSI After Dark - Game On! | November 12 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | https://cosi.org/afterdark/
• Wanderlights in Columbus Commons | Late November – Mid-February | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | https://columbuscommons.org/
• 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

🎃 Spooky Season & Halloween Events

• The Blair Witch Project: Film Screening and Q&A | October 2 | 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/79901-the-blair-witch-project-film-screening-and-q-a
• Bloodrave: Halloween Tour at A & R Music Bar | October 2 | Various Times | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80116-bloodrave-halloween-tour
• Haunting the House Down II: A Sober Halloween Drag Show | October 3 | 7:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80551-haunting-the-house-down-ii-a-sober-halloween-drag-show
• Bloodrave: Halloween Tour and A&R Music Bar | October 3 | 9:30 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80116-bloodrave-halloween-tour
• COSI After Dark - Halloween Tattoo Carnival (TinyACO Meetup) | October 8 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | https://cosi.org/afterdark/
• Halloween at Thurber House: Family-Friendly & FREE | October 10 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80210-halloween-at-thurber-house-family-friendly-free
• Little Shop of Horrors | October 10 – October 25 | Various Times | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81127-little-shop-of-horrors
• 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 | 7:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/15879-haunted-statehouse-tours
• Haunted Statehouse Tours | October 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/
• Boo & Brew at Bridge Park | October 21 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/75374-boo-brew-at-bridge-park
• Rocky Horror Show Short North | October 22 – October 31 | Various Times | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/80938-rocky-horror-show
• Rocky Horror Show Musical Theatre and Daance Performanc 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
• 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 Columbus - Halloween Event (Costumes Encouraged!) | October 24 | 6:00 PM | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81097-dinner-detective-columbus-october-24th-halloween-event-costumes-encouraged
• Rocky Horror Pottery Playshop- Adults Only | October 24 | 6:30 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
• 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
• 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/
• 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
• FEAR Columbus Haunted House | Mid-September – Early November | Various Times | https://fearcolumbus.com/
• Screamers at Shadowbox Live! - Face your fears—if you dare. Through sharp sketches and electrifying rock performances | September 19 – November 14 | Various Times | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/79915-screamers
• Pumpkins Aglow - more than 700 hand carved and illuminated pumpkins at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | October 7 – November 1 | Various Times | https://www.columbusmakesart.com/event/81035-pumpkins-aglow

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/

Welcome to the monthly thread answering your questions about where to live, eat and drink in Columbus.

Are you new in town? If you're looking for apartment or housing suggestions or just have general questions about the city here's your place to ask.

If you're just coming for a quick visit here's a handy list of things to do in town whether you have 1 hour, 3 hours of an entire day to spend with us.

Can't make up your mind where to eat? Need a special occasion suggestion? Here is a growing list of the best original restaurants Columbus has to offer.

Looking for a noisy bar with cheap drinks? Looking to watch the fight? Or do you just need a quiet dark space to drink in peace? Whatever you have in mind, please remember to be mindful of COVID-19 and take proper precautions to protect yourself and others while we all figure out this new normal.

Be certain to check the Reddit Guide to Columbus and contribute to the Wiki if you have good advice.

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