Desserts

• Porter’s Coffee House and Bakery’s pumpkin vanilla cookie crumble pairs nicely with the Cinderella latte.
• Patty Cake Bakery’s pumpkin whoopie pie is the perfect fall sweet treat. Or, try the pumpkin walnut muffin, which is dubbed the “healthiest” muffin made with pumpkin cake.

Alcohol

• Nocterra Brewing Co.'s Foliage Finder is a pumpkin spice ale made with vanilla, squash, pumpkin, and spices.
• Seventh Son Brewing’s Decorative Gourd is made with butternut squash and spices.

Ice cream

• Simply Rolled Ice Cream’s pumpkin pie roll blends a vanilla ice cream base with a slice of pumpkin pie + a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
• Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream’s Sweet Potato Marshmallow Brûlée is mixed with flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon.

Lattes

• The Roosevelt Coffehouse’s housemade pumpkin spice can be added to any drink, including seasonal options like the cinnamon roll cappuccino and S’mortado.
• Stauf’s Coffee Roasters and Cup O Joe’s pumpkin chai tea is crafted and mixed with sweet chai and your choice of milk.

• Nature School | Tuesday, Sept. 19 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus | $250-$300 | Nature School at the Franklin Park Conservatory promotes exploration, inquiry, and experimentation of nature for children between the ages of 3-5 + their parents.*
• Columbus Clippers vs. Omaha Storm Chasers | Tuesday, Sept. 19 | 6:15 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $8-$21 | Cheer on the Clip Show in the final Dime-A-Dog Night of the season.

• Breakfast Food Trucks | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 7:30-10:30 a.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | Cost of purchase | Start your morning with coffee and breakfast from local food trucks.
• Negroni Mixology Class | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Taft’s Brewpourium Columbus, 440 W. Broad St., Franklinton | $60 | Make two cocktails and take home the recipe so you can replicate them.

• Starry Night Sunflower | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette, 691 N. High St., Ste. 101, Short North | $39 | Paint a canvas with guidance and supplies provided.

• Today is the start of FIT Week where a $12 pass will grant you access to 20+ fitness trends and gyms in the city. The week ends Saturday, Sept. 23. Purchase your pass now. (614now)

• Burger and Beer Week 2023 is Monday, Oct. 2-Saturday, Oct. 7. Find discounted burger and beer combos at 30+ local restaurants. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available. (614now)

• The Ohio State University was ranked the No. 43 on US News and World Report’s list of top universities in the nation. Otterbein University was also ranked No. 20 in regional universities Midwest. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• Ohio will experience its first solar eclipse in 208 years on April 8, 2024. Expect the sky to go dark for three minutes and 18 seconds as the moon will pass between the sun and Earth. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• A luxurious Delaware home is on the market for $7.8 million. If sold, the 12,283-sqft home would become the most expensive single-family home sold in central Ohio. The home has an elevator for all three stories, a 3,400-sqft putting green, and an infinity saltwater pool. (Columbus Underground)

• Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord was named Buck of the Week by OSU football after throwing for three passing touchdowns on Saturday. Get to know the newest starting QB by watching this video.

• STUMP: Italian Village | 305 E. 5th Ave.
• Indoor Gardens | Multiple locations
• Oakland Nurseries | Multiple locations
• Strader’s Garden Centers | Multiple locations
• Jewelweed Crafted Flowers & Plants | 391 W. Rich St.