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Tuesday, Oct. 17
Cupcake Decorating | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Our CupCakery, 54 S. High St., Dublin | $69 | Decorate a dozen cupcakes to take home with with succulents, roses, and fall flowers.
Spooktacular Scents & Sips Workshop | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Grove City Brewing Company, 3946 Broadway, Grove City | $59 | This candle-making workshop includes a sparkling wine and cheese tasting.
Cooking with Wine: Fall Edition | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Mitchell Hall, 250 Cleveland Ave., Columbus State Community College | $90 | Writer and chef-instructor Shawnie Kelly leads this class that focuses on incorporating wine into seasonal dishes.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
Mommy & Me Clay Printing | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 10-11 a.m. | Terra Gallery, 6631 Dale Dr., Dublin | $40 | Make clay pieces with hand and footprints using washable acrylic paint.
Thursday, Oct. 19
Donaldson Plastic Surgery Laser Event | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 5-7 p.m. | Donaldson Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Solutions, 92 N. High St. Ste. 260, Dublin | Free | Enjoy complimentary refreshments and gifts while you learn about personalized options for your skin.
First Tee Night | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | X-Golf Columbus, 1165 Yard St., Grandview Heights | $75 | Tickets include drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and two hours on the golf simulators.
The City of Columbus is partnering with local hospitals — Mount Carmel Health System, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, and OhioHealth — to forgive $335 million in medical debt for 340,000+ Columbus residents. Those eligible for debt relief will be notified with a letter via mail. (10TV)
Concert
Sam Hunt — Grammy-nominated country artist with hits like “Body Like a Back Road” — is coming to Nationwide Arena on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.
Show
Cirque du Soleil’s “CRYSTAL,” an acrobatic performance on ice, is coming to the Schottenstein Center from Thursday, April 4-Sunday, April 7, 2024. Tickets go on sale Monday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m.
Eat
The Columbus Downtown Development Corp. is distributing LunchBucks – $10 vouchers to 40+ downtown restaurants — through Wednesday, Nov. 15. Grab your voucher on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at four local pick-up stations. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Seasonal
As Halloween approaches, we want to see which local homes go all out with Halloween decor. Send pictures of festive yards and porches our way, and we’ll share them in a story later this month.
Ranked
WalletHub ranked Columbus the No. 36 best city to drive in. The ranking compared the 100 biggest cities and their access to vehicles and maintenance, safety, traffic, and cost of ownership. Do you think this is a fair score?
Number
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Kids
👻 Delightful, not frightful
Kid-friendly Halloween fun: Boo at the Zoo
Animal characters will be dressed in kid-friendly costumes. | Photo by @columbuszoo
If you want the Halloween fun without the fright, Boo at the Zoo weekends are for you. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium series runs on weekends through Sunday, Oct. 29, and here’s what to expect.
In addition to character meet and greets + musical performances, there are a variety of seasonal activities for kids and families to enjoy.
Tommy C. Turtle’s Trick or Treat Trail — Stop at one of seven treat stations around Conservation Lake and Asia Quest.
Jessie’s Jack-O-Lantern Journey — Take a self-guided walk through an enchanted path with hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins.
Giant Pumpkin Carving — On Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a craftsman will carve a jumbo pumpkin for guests to watch.
Character Craze Hay Maze — Find your way through 400 bales of hay outside of Lakeside Pavilion.
Pro tip: Boo at the Zoo events are included with regular admission.
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