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There’s nothing better than a fall day at Ohio Stadium. | Photo via @johnhueth
Have a ball this fall. Check out our top five event picks for October, spanning sporting events, concerts, and comedy shows.
Sports
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Ohio Stadium | $89 | This is the only home game of the month, and we’re willing to wager it’s one of the last semi-warm home games too.
Reneé Rapp | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $58+ | This rising pop star is known for chart-topping hits like “Leave Me Alone.”
Mumford & Sons | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $57+ | Sing along to all your favorite bluegrass and indie folk songs, like “I Will Wait.”
Shows
Adam Sandler | Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $57+ | The hilarious mind behind “Billy Madison,” “Happy Gilmore,” and so much more is making a stop in CBUS.
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Barry Manilow is going on the road for one last tour, and he’s making a stop in Columbus. “The Last Columbus Concert” is on Sunday, Jan. 18 at Nationwide Arena and tickets are on sale now.
Travel
We’re saying bonjour to the newest nonstop flight out of CMH. The international airport will begin daily direct flights to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport on May 1, 2026.
Development
A new affordable neighborhood is coming to Linden. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Kohr Place this week to celebrate the start of construction on 14 affordable, single-family homes. They are expected to be finished by next fall. (10TV)
Biz
Dublin continues to grow with its new Bridge North development. Construction is slated for next year, and it will bring a new Hilton hotel, massive residential buildings, and plenty of office and retail space. See the full details. (Columbus Navigator)
Family
After briefly closing to add new exhibits, COSI is back on normal business hours. We highly recommend stopping by: The “Wild Kratts” exhibit is perfect for young fans of the show and “The Science Behind Pixar” will have adults just as delighted. (NBC4)
Community
Six young manatees rescued from Florida are now recovering in CBUS. Vora, Lilypad, and Orchid are swimming and getting accommodated with their surroundings with Stubby, a longtime manatee at the Columbus Zoo who was also once a rescue. They’ll stay here until they are healthy enough to go back into the wild.
Closed
Hot Chicken Takeover closed its last remaining location inside the North Market, marking the end of the local chain. Take an inside look at what led to the final closure.
Sports
Both the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians are shaking up the playoff picture around the MLB. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Reds or Guardians with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Seasonal
With autumn comes crowd-favorite fall festivals + so much live music (we’re ready to jam out at Mumford & Sons.) Luckily, these hearing aids are the world’s first with multi-stream processing, designed to help you engage in conversations effortlessly (even in noisy environments).*
With some states still experiencing record-breaking heat waves, the last thing you need is a $10,000 HVAC repair bill (no, we didn’t accidentally add an extra zero there). Luckily, this leading company is offering 50% off select plans — get your free quote. See disclaimers forimportant consumer information.*
Edu
Discover your creative potential with Inward & Artward School of Creativity’s online classes this fall. Engage in courses like Creativity & Personal Mythology and Writers Accountability Groups to build resilience and sustain inspiration. Plus, apply for the 2026 hybrid Creative Facilitator Training for a unique learning journey. Enroll.*
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Jobs
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Let’s just recap the last month of new animals at the Columbus Zoo.
September was kicked off with new bear cubs, Ursula and Yzma, followed by a new baby elephant, Rita Jean. The Zoo then introduced a new boy bonobo that was born the previous month and quickly bonding with his mother, Kibibi. And now six baby rescued manatees — Vora, Lilypad, Orchid, Clawford, Sabal, and Cobble — are splashing around with Stubby on the road to recovery.
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