• Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution | 7:30 p.m. | Lower.com Field | $20+ | Wear black and gold and get ready to cheer for our hometown soccer team.
• Columbus Italian Festival | Saturday, Oct. 12-Sunday, Oct. 13 | Times vary | St. John The Baptist Italian Catholic Church | $10 + $15 | Enjoy a weekend full of Italian food, wine, activities, and entertainment — there’s free parking and a shuttle from Columbus State.

• Ohio State Women’s Volleyball vs. Michigan | 1 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $6+ | This is the first women’s volleyball match ever played at the Schott — cheer for the Bucks in this rivalry match.
• Pumpkins & Pastries | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Flat 51 Downtown | $20 | Get in the fall spirit by decorating pumpkins with dried florals, eating local pastries, and sipping seasonal coffees.

• Halloween Horror Movie Mixology Class | 6-8 p.m. | Taft’s Brewpourium Columbus | $60 | Tickets include ingredients and instructions to make and enjoy two themed cocktails + an appetizer.

• October Classes | Thursday, Oct. 17-Thursday, Oct. 31 | 10 a.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory | Free | Explore a variety of courses this season — whether you’re passionate about fine arts and crafts, eager to enhance your culinary skills, or interested in learning about environmental practices.*

• Boo & Brew | 2 p.m. | Polaris Fashion Place | Free | Celebrate the season with live music, food trucks, inflatables, pumpkin carving and decorating, and costume contests.

• HighBall Halloween | 2-11:59 p.m. | Intersections of High St. and Goodale St., and Park St. and Goodale St., in the Short North Arts District of Columbus, Ohio, | Free | Hosted by Nina West, enjoy costume contests, live performances, the HighBall Bazaar vendor market, and the Costume Couture Fashion Show at this frighteningly fun event.*

• Summer Spray 2024 | See how nine local artists designed and painted a mural throughout the summer titled “Beyond the Seen”
• The Gathered | A mosaic, composed of nearly 400,000 glass tiles, reminds viewers of the individual small pieces that comprise the whole, just like our community
• Zoetrope of Life | Vibrant sculptures, inspired by the visual language of Italian Village + the rich history of the neighborhood, can be seen mounted on electrical poles along N 4th Street by local artist Virginia Kistler
• Get Out The Vote | Renowned street artist Shepard Fairey designed a series of murals along High Street to re-ignite voter enthusiasm and drive participation
• Sun Rise and Set | A series of sculptures mounted on electrical poles along 5th Avenue to enliven the streets with transitions of color and pattern

• Grab your cowboy boots: Headliners for Buckeye Country Superfest ’25 have been announced. Ohio Stadium will welcome Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Megan Moroney, and more on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.

• The “Dancing with the Stars” live tour is coming to Mershon Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 27, 2025. Professional dancers like Emma Slater, Alan Bersten, Daniella Karagach, and Rylee Arnold will take the stage among celebrities from this current season. Tickets are on sale now.

• Burger & Beer Week is Monday, Oct. 14-Saturday, Oct. 19. Try special burger and drink deals at 65+ participating restaurants, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options. Browse the local restaurants flipping burgers and deals. (614now)

• 698 Restaurant, a new sushi and dim sum spot, will open in the former El Segundo space in the Short North. The concept comes from the owner of The 1126 Restaurant and Song Lan. Want to keep up with the latest food news in our area? Read more on our website. (614now)

• Dude Perfect, the sports and comedy group with 60+ million YouTube subscribers, is coming to the Schottenstein Center on July 13, 2025. Tickets are on sale now.

• We visited Pumpkins Aglow at the Conservatory, and it was jam-packed with fall fun. From the light tunnels and spooky displays to the food trucks and dancing skeletons, this family-friendly seasonal event has fun for all ages. Check it out.

• The Columbus Blue Jackets opened their season against the Minnesota Wild. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Blue Jackets with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

• For our fellow savvy shoppers: This free cashback app earns you up to $10 on grocery runs + restaurant visits — no questions asked. See it in action.*

• 22%. That’s how much car insurance prices are expected to increase by the end of the year. The average premium is expected to reach $2,469. Are you prepared? View Money’s “Best Car Insurance” list to shop around + see if you could save.*

• During economic times like these, balance transfers can really make a difference. Here’s how they work (hint: 18 months with 0% interest, plus 2% cash back) and why experts recommend this specific card.*

• Get $20 to spend at Pelino’s Pasta + more great perks when you sign up for Offline, our city’s restaurant discovery club. Try your first month free with code OFFLINE6AM.*

• Interested in working with a local tutor — or taking lessons virtually? Wyzant’s vetted instructors can help with 300+ topics, from core subjects to musical skills. The best part? It’s pay-as-you-go and starts as low as $10/session. (Psst... special offer this way.)*

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