What to expect

• A 5K race
• Carnival rides and food trucks
• A pumpkin pie eating contest for adults and kids
• Live music from bands and DJs
• Parades for pets, babies, and bands
• Craft demonstrations and giant pumpkin carvings
• Baked goods like pumpkin rolls, bread, donuts, and cake.
• An art show with fall and pumpkin-themed designs.

The basics

• The festival continues today through Saturday, Oct. 21, open each day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Use the pumpkin show map to find the location of the show, parade route, and restroom locations.
• Admission is free for all.
• Parking guides and shuttle services are available.

• 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.

• Ghouls Night Out | Friday, Oct. 20 | 9:30-11:30 p.m. | The Junto, 77 Belle St., Downtown | $5 | Participate in a costume contest with games + cocktails and mocktails will be available for purchase.
• Taylor Swift Night | Friday, Oct. 20 | 8 p.m. | Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St., Campus | $20-$25 | Dance the night away to Taylor Swift hits at this 18+ dance party.

• Columbus Crew vs. CF Montréal | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 6 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | $28-$581 | There’s more than one way to watch football this weekend in Columbus.
• Sweetest Day Couple’s Yoga | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 6-8:30 p.m. | RawYoga614, 700 Bryden Rd. Ste. 157, Olde Towne East | $140 | This couple’s yoga class includes massages, dinner, wine, and dessert for two.

• Enter your home address on their website and receive a cash offer in 24 hours.
• Accept your offer, pick your closing date and you’re on your way to sold — no showings, no hassle, just a quick cash sale.
• If you choose to list your home, Offerpad can help with show-ready services like cleaning, yard work, handyman touch-ups, and more to get a great sale.

• “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” is coming to Mershon Auditorium on Jan. 30, 2024. The show will feature professionals from the hit TV series like Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Daniella Karagach, and Pasha Pashkov. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.

• Kona Craft Kitchen, a Bridge Park restaurant, permanently closed its doors at 6757 Longshore St. “We want to sincerely thank our staff and the central Ohio community for all the love and support this last year and a half,” stated the restaurant via Facebook and Instagram.

• Two plant-based Columbus restaurants were ranked in the top 50 in the world by “abillion,” a site that reviews vegan dishes. Seitan’s Realm came in at No. 3 and Pattycake Bakery landed at No. 38. Reviews from 265,000 dishes across 70 countries went into the ranking.

• On your mark, get set, go. The Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon is scheduled for Oct. 20, 2024. Registration has yet to open, but it’s never too early to start training.

• The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation announced it will donate $1.3 million to local organizations during the 2023-2024 hockey season. Some of the grants will go towards the Columbus Metropolitan Library, the YMCA of Central Ohio, and the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. (Columbus Business First)

• Check out this video of the downtown fall colors we took during a stroll along The Scioto Mile. You can’t beat fall in Ohio.