October brings crisp air, bright sun and the beautiful turning of the leaves….all signs that Fall is in full swing in Columbus, Ohio! There are lots of fun activities taking place around the city this month! So whether you live in Columbus, are visiting relatives, or are here on business, we hope you can get out and enjoy the festivals, nature trails, and sporting events our city has to offer!
Edwards Communities has put together a list of events we think you shouldn’t miss this month. Here are our “Around Town Picks” for October:
Colo’s Classic Car Show Presented By Nationwide and Featuring Kindig-it Custom Cars – October 1 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
This classic car show features your favorite classic, muscle, and low-rider cars from all over Ohio. Admission to view the cars is included in your Zoo Membership or general admission to the Zoo for that day, and the cars will be parked in the Zoo’s Jungle Jack’s Landing and Colo’s Cove.
Columbus Italian Festival, October 2, 6-8; 720 Hamlet Street
The Columbus Italian Festival has been a celebration of Italian heritage since 1980. Located on the grounds of St. John The Baptist Italian Catholic Church, the Italian community comes together in a three-day celebration with the finest in food, entertainment and culture.
Ohio State Football – Saturdays, Home and Away
Columbus is all about Buckeye football this month, with home games on October 7 against Maryland and October 28 against Penn State; and an away game at Nebraska on October 14. Even if you can’t snag tickets, there are plenty of places to tailgate in Columbus and cheer our Buckeyes to a win, including The Barn, Edwards’ private club!
All Hallow’s Eve – October 14 & 21; 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Ohio Village
Fun for the whole family, All Hallows’ Eve’s old-fashioned entertainment includes a retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hallow by a bonfire, pumpkin carving, fortune telling, games and crafts.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & Half Marathon, October 15
Ranked as one of the top 20 marathons in the US by Runner’s World, and as one of the top 10 fall marathons by USA Today, The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon has raised more than $6 million dollars for the hospital over the last six years. The Marathon is now in its 38th year and is the largest Marathon in Ohio. In its 12th year, the 1/2 Marathon was the largest ½ Marathon in Columbus.
Dublin’s Halloween Spooktacular – October 19, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Dublin Community Recreation Center
Come in costume and enjoy some Halloween fun both inside and outside of DCRC. The Haunted Trail, Trunk or Treat Trail, pumpkin carving, and sing-a-longs will entertain the kids, along with visits from their favorite pirates and princesses.
Boo at the Zoo – October 20-22; 27-29, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
The whole family will enjoy this “merry-not-scary” Halloween event of heroic proportions. The event includes an “Animals on Safari” Howl-oween style, a hayride, Pumpkin Junction Express, a 4D theater, special appearances from Batman, Wonder Woman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and much more.
Creepside Festival Presented by Schneider Insurance – October 21, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Creekside Park & Plaza, Gahanna
Put on your costumes and dress up the kids for this free event appropriate for all ages. The event features live music, games, activities, haunted trail, trick or treat with local organizations and plenty of candy.
Circleville Pumpkin Show – October 21-24, streets of downtown Circleville
Located about 30 miles south of Columbus, the Circleville Pumpkin Show is a fall tradition for many central Ohioans. The four-day event includes every sort of pumpkin-flavored item imaginable, parades, crafts, vegetables and fruits.
These are just a few of the fun events offered in October in our exciting city! You can learn about other events by visiting local websites such as Experience Columbus and Columbus Underground.
And if you’re considering making Columbus your new home, check out the beautiful, upscale, amenity-filled communities available with Edwards Communities! We have communities in downtown Columbus, near OSU campus, Capital University and in the suburbs. We invite you to visit our website or tour any of our communities so you can experience for yourself the beauty, charm and quality that is Edwards Communities!