Downtown Columbus

Statehouse Haunted Tour
2024-10-18 19:30, 2024-10-18 20:00, 2024-10-18 20:30, 2024-10-19 19:00, 2024-10-19 19:30, 2024-10-19 20:00, 2024-10-19 20:30, 2024-10-25 19:00 (America/New_York) | Ohio Statehouse Museum, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH, United States
Meet figures from the past as you follow conductors with lanterns through the darkened hallways and chambers of the Statehouse. This historical tour is spooky and appropriate for ages twelve (12) and older. Tours are offered Friday and Saturday evenings on October 18th – 19th and October 25th – 26th.
Adult (18 and older) is $15.00
Student (12 to 17) is $7.00
A $3.00 processing fee will be added to each order.
Underground parking is available starting with reasonable rates, and there are above-ground lots nearby. Enter on the east side (Third Street) of the Statehouse, or through the Statehouse Underground Garage. Upon arrival, please head to the check-in table located on the ground floor level. Tours last about 40 minutes and have few opportunities to sit down, so plan accordingly.
In addition to the tour, you may visit the Statehouse Museum Shop for fun gift ideas and free activities are available in the Crypt from 6:30-8:30pm. Please contact the Statehouse Museum Shop at 614-728-9234 or email museumshop@ohiostatehouse.org if you have any special needs.

Whose Live Anyway?
2024-10-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Palace Theatre, 34 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach.
All ages are welcome, but please note that some “PG-13” language will be used during the performance.

Halloween Fest at Palmas Tropical Escape!
2024-10-18 22:00, 2024-10-19 22:00 | Palmas Tropical Escape, 46 N High St, Columbus, 43215, United States
Halloween Fest at Palmas Tropical Escape!
Get ready for a spooktacular time at Halloween Fest at Palmas Tropical Escape on October 18, 19, 25, and 26. Join Palmas Tropical Escape for a hauntingly good celebration filled with eerie decorations, thrilling music, and a ghostly atmosphere in our lively tropical oasis at the heart of 46 N. High St.43215.
Dress up in your most creative costumes, enjoy wickedly delicious treats, and dance the night away to the beats of Halloween tunes. Mark your calendar and join Palmas Tropical Escape for a Halloween Fest like no other. See you on October 18, 19, 25, and 26!

6th Annual Witch/Warlock Paddle
2024-10-19 10:00 | The Scioto Mile – John W. Galbreath Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH, United States
These witches of the Midwest aren’t afraid of water! Anyone is welcome to admire the sight of witches on the water. Check the Facebook event for more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/prt7qmwCp63nTBPe/
10/19 – 10am launch at Bicentennial Park on Scioto; must have your own board; paddle at your own risk; PDF required; everyone is welcome.
10/20 – noon is rain date

Columbus Blue Jackets Game vs Minnesota
2024-10-19 19:00 | Nationwide Arena, 200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, United States
Watch the Blue Jackets take on Minnesota in this regular season matchup.
View the Blue Jackets full schedule here: Schedule

Batman in Concert
2024-10-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Ohio Theatre, 39 E State St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Celebrate 85 years of Batman and the 35th anniversary of the iconic 1989 film on a larger-than-life screen at the Ohio Theatre. The 1989 blockbuster starring Michael Keaton as Batman comes to life with the Columbus Symphony performing the thrilling score by Danny Elfman live to film!
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Halloween Spooktacular
2024-10-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Ohio Theatre, 39 E State St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Elias Miller, conductor
Dress up in your spooky costumes and join the ghoulishly-dressed Columbus Symphony for a frightfully fun concert of “boo-tiful” music, programmed especially for kids 5-12! Come early for fun activities and crafts that include paper bag monsters, spooky shakers, silly spider headbands, and pictures with our lovable mascot, Bee-thoven! Activities begin at 2PM in the Ohio Theater lobby.
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Beers & Blockbusters: Halloweentown
2024-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Jackie O’s, 171 North Fourth St, Columbus, 43215, United States
Join Jackie O’s for “Beers & Blockbusters”! Watch a movie on the big screen! The event is free and will go from 7pm until the credits roll.

They’ll have free popcorn and delicious authentic Mexican food from the incredible Frida’s Food truck. They are also giving out punchcards which, once filled with stamps, gets you a drink on us!
October 21st – Halloweentown

Pearl Market at Gay & Pearl
2024-10-22 11:00 - 14:00 | 1 E Gay St, 1 E Gay St, Columbus, 43215, United States
On Tuesdays you can find us at our historic location on Gay and Pearl Streets with the freshest produce downtown.

Beers & Blockbusters: The Conjuring
2024-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Jackie O’s, 171 North Fourth St, Columbus, 43215, United States
Join Jackie O’s for “Beers & Blockbusters”! Watch a movie on the big screen! The event is free and will go from 7pm until the credits roll.

They’ll have free popcorn and delicious authentic Mexican food from the incredible Frida’s Food truck. They are also giving out punchcards which, once filled with stamps, gets you a drink on us!
October 22nd – The Conjuring

Columbus Blue Jackets Game vs Toronto
2024-10-22 19:30 | Nationwide Arena, 200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH, United States
Watch the Blue Jackets take on Toronto in this regular season matchup.
View the Blue Jackets full schedule here: Schedule

Breakfast at the Commons
2024-10-23 07:30 - 10:30 | John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Start your day off right with Breakfast at Columbus Commons featuring some of your favorite local food trucks!

Join us every Wednesday morning May through October from 7:30 am – 10:30 am and grab breakfast from our breakfast food trucks: Biscuit Boss, Columbus Coffee Co., Donna’s Delicious Dozen and Roaming Rooster.

Take your breakfast to go, chill out on the lawn or in the Bosque!

Convenient parking is available in our underground garage at 191 S Third Street.

Thank you to our sponsors at Fifth Third Bank for making this event possible.

CAPA Haunts the Ohio
2024-10-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Get a jumpstart to trick-or-treating by exploring the historic Ohio Theatre. Kids of all ages can walk through a Halloween-themed version of the Ohio Theatre and collect goodies in this safe, weather-proof alternative to trick-or-treating.
CAPA associate organist David Fleisher will perform music on the Mighty Morton organ sporadically throughout the event. “Creatures” courtesy of For All Species Education and characters will be on hand from Castle on a Cloud Entertainment, as well as a Day of the Dead display.
In addition to trick-or-treating, guests can also grab a craft, take photos at selfie stations and more.
Trick-or-treat stations and entertainment will be provided by CAPA and our friends: CCT (Columbus Children’s Theatre), Columbus Symphony, Opera Columbus, and Short North Stage.
In addition, Columbus Commons will have themed activities from 4-7 pm, including a dance party on their iconic stage, spooky readings from the Columbus Metropolitan Library, photo-worthy creatures by Otherworld, a sway-pole performance by the Amazing Giants, Halloween photo opps by Burgundy Ginger Events, Ohio Apple Cider available for purchase (enjoy with or without “Boo’ze), and pumpkins for purchase. Classic Halloween-themed cartoons will be playing on the outdoor video screens.
NOTE: This event includes stairs. No pets, other than service animals, please!
Don your favorite costume and see a spookier side of the theatre! Arrive anytime between 4-7 pm to participate in the event.
Preferred parking for this event is in the Columbus Commons garage at 55 E. Rich St., a short, three-minute walk to the theatre. Guests can walk through Columbus Commons and enter the Ohio Theatre under the main marquee on State Street to begin their experience.

Wellness Wednesdays at Topiary Park
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Topiary Park, 480 E Town St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Each Wellness Wednesday, enjoy a different wellness activity in Topiary Park including yoga, HIIT, and sound baths. Check the calendar to plan ahead here: https://downtownservices.org/events/

Vitamin String Quartet
2024-10-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Southern Theatre, 21 E Main St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the aforementioned streaming smash, VSQ has “reached a mainstream, global audience” (Variety) and “charmed the world with their classical covers” (Nylon). New York Observer wrote, “VSQ’s atmospheric hits have made classical versions of pop music cool.”
On their latest tour, VSQ have created fresh arrangements of the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift, performing spellbinding and innovative renditions of Swift’s music, alongside familiar hits from Billie Eilish, BTS, Bridgerton, The Weeknd to Daft Punk. VSQ are one of the most popular string ensembles in the world with over 2 billion streams and seven albums charting on both Billboard Classical and Classical Crossover charts.

Food Truck Food Court at Columbus Commons
2024-10-24 11:00 - 14:00 | John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons, 160 S High St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Food Truck Food Court is back in Downtown Columbus! Every Thursday from 11 am – 2 pm, Columbus Commons will be hosting local food trucks serving up all your favorites, from pizza to hibachi.
Nine trucks will be featured throughout the season including Elevated Pizza, Fetty’s Street Food, McGinnis Grill, Pitabilities, Schmidt’s, Taesty’s and Zaki Grill, with two rotating trucks each month.
Local Matters Veggie Van will be joining our line-up again to provide fresh produce to Columbus Commons visitors.
New this year – shop the SID’s Pearl Market for local goods each Food Truck Food Court Thursday from May 16 – October 10.
Check out our website for the two rotating trucks of the month! https://columbuscommons.org/events/food-trucks/
Take your food to go, chill out on the lawn, or grab a table in the Bosque.
NEW THIS YEAR: Shop local produce, food and artisanal goods at the Capital Crossroads and Discovery SID’s Pearl Market at the Commons each week at Food Truck Food Court, starting May 16!
Convenient parking is available in our underground garage at 191 S Third St or Main Garage at 55 E Rich St. A huge thank you to our sponsors at Fifth Third Bank for making this event possible!

Fall Big Book Sale
2024-10-24 16:00 - 2024-10-27 16:00 | Columbus Metropolitan Library – Main Branch, 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Big Book Sales are a favorite Friends of the Library event—held twice a year—to give items withdrawn from the library’s collection a second chance at a well-read life. Revenue earned from the sales support library programs and services and help fund future library levy campaigns.
Friends of the Library members get early access to Big Book Sales and receive 10% off their purchases.

Thursday, Oct. 24 | 4-7 p.m. Members only preview sale
Friday, Oct. 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to All
Saturday, Oct. 26 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to All
Sunday, Oct. 27 | 1-4 p.m. Open to All Bag Sale
Questions?
Contact us at (614) 849-1056 or email us using the form below.

Bag Sale or Clearance Sale:

Bring a sturdy bag to fill for $5. Proud supporters can purchase a Friends of the Library canvas tote and stock up for $8.50.

General Pricing

Children’s Books start at $1
Comic Books start at $1
Vinyl Records start at $1
Adult Fiction & Nonfiction Books start at $2
DVDs, CDs & Audiobooks start at $3

Artist Commune: Critique Costume Party
2024-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 | OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W Town St, Columbus, OH, United States
October’s Halloween-themed Artist Commune will feature an art critique (spooooky!) combined with a costume party. Come dressed as your favorite artist or inspired by an art piece. Bring a piece of work you would love feedback on—all mediums welcome! Free and open to everyone, with complimentary snacks and soda.
Artist Commune is a recurring event hosted by Urban Arts Space that allows artists and the community to come together to create art, discuss art, and network.

Fernando’s Funeral – 2024 Haunted Tour
2024-10-24 19:00, 2024-10-25 19:00 | Kelton House Museum & Garden, 586 E Town St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Join us for a Victorian ghost tour at one of the most haunted places in Ohio. This guided tour focuses on the stories, sometimes tragic, of the generations of Keltons that once lived. You will also hear recent first-hand and spooky experiences of the Mansion. This once-a-year tour is not to be missed! Tours begin on the half-hour with 16 people per group maximum. Tour duration is 45-50 minutes. No Groupons or discounts are accepted for this event. Content is appropriate for children over the age of 13.

Check website for additional tour times: https://keltonhouse.com/

Movie Night at Topiary Park: Hocus Pocus
2024-10-25 | Topiary Park, 480 E Town St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Come together at the beautiful Topiary Park downtown for free movie nights throughout the summer.
Movies start around sunset but we’ll have food trucks, activities and entertainment prior to kick off the films. Stay tuned as we announce additional programming and entertainment.
May: Crazy Rich Asians
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians”. Food trucks and additional programming to be announced.
June: Rent
We’re celebrating Pride Month with the cult-classic “Rent” along with trivia around LGBTQ+ Icons. Foods trucks and additional programming to be announced.
July: National Treasure
US History is the theme for trivia for July’s Movie Night as we show the family-favorite “National Treasure”. Burgers on the Boulevard will be the food truck for this night so bring your appetite!
August: Barbie
Calling all dolls! We’re showing the hit film “Barbie” under the stars so grab your Ken (or Allen) and join us at the park. Foods trucks and additional programming to be announced.
September: West Side Story
Think you know musical theater? Our September Movie Night will feature musical theater trivia and karaoke renditions of your favorite Broadway hits! Foods trucks and additional programming to be announced.
October: Hocus Pocus
Featuring spooky and supernatural themed trivia, we’ll also host a costume contest so break out your most frightening or playful costumes for a chance to win prizes! Foods trucks and additional programming to be announced

🎃Trunk-or-Treat
2024-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Kaleidoscope Youth Center, 603 E Town St, Columbus, 43215
Open Community Event : all ages are invited. No registration required. There will be lots of candy, games, and fun community time! Costumes encouraged, but not required.
Sensory Friendly Hour: 4PM-4:30PM.
Free street parking available on Town St and Lester Dr.
