September

• Columbus Oktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 8-Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | Ohio State Expo Center | Free | Celebrate all things German, including beer, music, food, and fashion.
• 934 Fest | Friday, Sept. 8-Saturday, Sept. 9 | Times vary | 934 Gallery | Free | Meet and support Columbus- + Ohio-based artists, creators, and musicians at this two-day festival.
• Fall Festival | Sunday, Sept. 17 | 1-4 p.m. | Hilliard Municipal Park | Free | Bring the kids so they can ride hay wagons, pick pumpkins, and pet zoo animals.
• All American Quarter Horse Congress | Tuesday, Sept. 26-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Times vary | Ohio Expo Center | $25+ | This is the largest single-breed horse show in America, spanning three weeks with 700,000+ guests each year.

October

• Columbus Italian Festival | Friday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 8 | Times vary | St. John The Baptist Italian Catholic Church | $10-$15 | Feast on local Italian food, listen to traditional music, and watch the main parade.
• El Dia De Los Muertos | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Green Lawn Cemetery | Free | This family-friendly day brings traditional food, Aztec dancers, and face paintings.
• Columbus Fall Brew Fest | Wednesday, Oct. 13 | 7-11 p.m. | Huntington Park | $50-$65 | Drink local beers, play lawn games on the Clippers field, and enjoy DJs + food from concession stands.
• The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow | Tuesday, Oct. 19-Friday, Oct. 22 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | Heritage Park | $12-$15 | Walk through special exhibits featuring glowing pumpkins and large gourds.

• Emo Night Tour | Friday, Sept. 8 | 8 p.m. | Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., Campus | $12-$25 | Dance all night to punk rock hits from the early 2000s.

• Flow + Glow | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Junto, 77 Belle St., Columbus | $30 | Start your weekend with a relaxing yoga session on a downtown rooftop.

• Outdoor Movie: “Encanto” | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 8-10 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | Free | Set up blankets and lawn chairs to watch a family-friendly Disney movie.

• Poppies at Sunset | Monday, Sept. 11 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette, 691 N. High St., Ste. 101, Short North | $39 | Paint a colorful floral scene in this class led by a local expert.

• Macrame Workshop | Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Taft’s Brewpourium, 440 W. Broad St., Franklinton | $45 | Learn how to make a plant hanger with Out On The Prairie, a Columbus-based creator.

• Fall Out Boy + Jimmy Eat World are coming to the Schottenstein Center on Friday, March 29, 2024. Other acts include Hot Mulligan and CARR. Tickets go on Friday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.

• Change of plans. A $35 million project in the Brewery District has been delayed as developers seek more federal funding. Schiff Capital is now hoping for a 2024 groundbreaking at the site along the 500 block of S. High Street. (Columbus Business First)

• AEP announced electric bills could see another pay hike next year if an agreement is approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. AEP claims these increased prices will allow them to invest $1.5 billion into the power grid. (10TV)

• Goodwill Columbus is joining the push to make broadband and 5G more accessible. The Brice Road location is now offering free broadband training courses that provide construction certifications. Experts estimate 32,000+ construction jobs are needed to build more infrastructure. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• Did you know Lion Cub’s Cookies updated its menu rotation system? The local bakery now offers its flavors by-the-month instead of by-the-week. We stopped by for the first iteration of the new menu and recommend everything — especially the pumpkin chocolate chip.

• The Ohio State University was ranked the No. 20 party school in the US by Niche. As Buckeye alumni, we can confirm the reports. Ohio University in Athens also landed on the list at No. 14.

• The drink menu is expansive with local beers, wines, and cocktails. Food options range from chicken and waffles to charred egg plant dip.
• Games and activities are either free or rentable.
• This is the 16th location in the US.