Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Columbus? Try out one of these family-friendly Columbus and Ohio–based events and activities!
Local farms are gearing up for Fall Festivals and activities! Start your planning by checking out these posts:
- 6 Farms Where You Can Pick Your Own Apples
- A Complete List of Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals Near Central Ohio
- Get Lost in One of these Corn Mazes in Central Ohio
- The Best Places to See Fall Colors in Columbus, Ohio and Beyond
- Halloween Events and Trick-or-Treat Times in Columbus
1. Fall Festivals
This is the season when local pumpkin farms and apple orchards hold Fall Festivals on the weekends! These weekends include hayrides, pumpkin picking, farmyard games, corn mazes and much more! Click the link above to see a list of local fall festivals!
2. Fall Fun at Olentangy Caverns
A Fall Fun Activity Area will be open at Olentangy Caverns daily through October 31st. The area includes rubber duck races, shooting hoops, a scavenger hunt, pumpkin bouncers, straw bale obstacle course and more! Activity area is available for guests who purhcase admission to any paid activity. Pumpkins and mums will also be for sale. There will be an educational talk and animal ambassadors from Ohio Wildlife Center on Sunday at 2:00 PM.
4. Scarecrow City in Olde Town & JFK Park
Walk through Olde Reynoldsburg and JFK Park to check out scarecrow creations every day throughout the month of October.
5. Brick or Treat Monster Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus
Now through October 31st, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus is hosting a Monster Party, featuring a special LEGO 4D Halloween movie, a Monster Rockers scavenger hunt in MINILAND, Monster games, a special Halloween build, and more. All activities are included in regular admission and take place daily. Reserve tickets online.
6. Wizards & Wands Festival at Westerville Public Library
Throughout the entire month of October, there will be a celebration of magic and books at the Westerville Public Library. There will be an enchanted forest in the Kids Area, as well as many other themed areas throughout the library and special events every day! Check the link for all the details and this weekend’s specific events.
7. Minion Hunt in Grove City Town Center
Find all 14 minions hiding around Grove City Town Center and record each one’s location on a Minion Hunt Card. Turn it in to the Grove City Library, Grove City Welcome Center or Kingston Center for a prize! The deadline is November 1!
Check out my list of things to do in Grove City while you’re hunting!
8. Pumpkins Aglow at Franklin Park Conservatory
Wednesday through Sunday you can attend this Special Engagement Event at Franklin Park Conservatory to enjoy over a thousand illuminated pumpkins along the paths, a pumpkin tunnel light show, pumpkin houses, spiders, mermaids, aliens and more! There will be activities for kids, lawn games and refreshments for sale. Hours are 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are required.
9. In the Land of Oz at Columbus Children’s Theatre
This spooky, immersive theatre experience includes a journey through Oz on cursed yellow brick roads. It’s a 60-minute experience recommended for ages 10 and up. Shows take place on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 PM and also Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM.
15. Slaybrook Manor in Westerville
This haunted house is scary but family-friendly, and it will be open this Thursday from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM and Friday from 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Tickets are recommended. Walk-ins will be taken as time allows.
Check out this list of 11 fun things to do in Westerville!
Spooky Night Hike at Blacklick Woods Metro Park
Halloween Adventure Overnight at Quarry Trails Metro Park
Trick or Treat Statehouse Tours at Ohio Statehouse
Halloween Spooky Tours at Ohio Statehouse
Halloween Storytime at Main Library
Howlin’ Halloween at Grandview Library
Ohio Day at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
Meet Children’s Author & Help Wildlife at Highbanks Metro Park
Sacagawea Speaks! Native American Tales & Traditions at Westerville Public Library
National Bison Day at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
Creepy Lanterns at Worthington Park Library
Punk Rock Patch Making at Northwest Library
Dave & Boo-ster’s Boo Bash
On Friday from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM enjoy family-friendly Halloween activities, crafts, games, a costume contest, 3 hours of Unlimited Game Play, and more at the Dave & Busters Hilliard location. Tickets are available online.
Apple Fest at German Village Makers Market
Joanie Calem: Dream Big, Reach Far! at McConnell Arts Center
Kids Mini Golf and Trick or Treating at Miner 49er Blacklight Mini Golf
*Please be aware, information is gathered from multiple community sources. Times, dates and locations are subject to change. There may be a fee to participate in a featured activity. Please call ahead or check links to confirm activities. Inclusion of an event on this list is not considered an endorsement. Please use your best judgement when attending public events and consult your doctor if you have questions regarding the safety level of a public event. Read my disclaimer here. Enjoy what you do today!*