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What Should We Do This Weekend? October 27-29, 2017

Just like last week, I did not duplicate anything that is already on my Halloween Events Around Columbus post! So make sure to also check out that post if you’re looking for family-friendly Halloween events happening this weekend (there are lots more)! 🙂 This is also the last weekend for many of the Fall Festival Weekends going on at local farms that are listed here!

1. Model Railroad Days at COSI

When: Wednesday-Sunday, October 25-29, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 333 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-228-2674

See several large model railroads on display, this weekend only, at COSI! While you’re there, make sure to see the Thomas and Friends exhibit for more train fun too!

2. Haunted Maze at Hoover Gardens

When: Now through October 31, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 182 Sunbury Rd., Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: 614-568-0603

The haunted maze at Hoover Gardens is free to walk through and kid-friendly! The maze is open during regular businesses hours and is appropriate for ages 7 and up!

3. Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides at Kuhlweins Farm Market & Deli

When: Now through October 31, 2017 (closed Wednesdays)
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 1859 Walker Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: 614-876-2833

Fall Fun at Kuhlweins Market and Deli includes a hayride, animal zoo, corn maze and pumpkin picking! Inflatables, pony rides, balloon twisting and face painting on the weekends!

4. Great Pumpkin Fun Center at Pigeon Roost

When: Tuesday-Sunday through October 31, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: 4413 National Rd. SW, Hebron, OH 43025
Phone: 740-928-4925

Pigeon Roost features a pumpkin patch, farm animals and The Great Pumpkin Fun Center with giant slides, mazes, a fort, play areas, and tons more! Weekends include wagon rides, face painting, crafters and concessions!

5. Fall Fun Days at Circle S Farms

When: Thursday, September 28-October 31, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Daily
Location: 9015 London Groveport Rd. Grove City, OH 43123
Phone: 614-878-7980

Fall Fun Days start on September 28 and run through October 31, 2017. This farm is one of the few open during the week! Fall Fun Days feature hayrides, pumpkin picking, farm market, petting zoo, corn and sunflower mazes, bale cave and more!

6. Corn Maze at Lynd Fruit Farm

When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until October 29, 2017
Time: Fri and Sat: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sun: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 9851 Morse Rd. SW., Pataskala, OH 43062
Phone: 740-927-8559

At Lynd Fruit Farm you can pick your own apples and pumpkins and enjoy the farm market on its own or also head over to the giant corn maze where there is also a barrel train, fun zone, bounce house, wagons rides and more!

7. Family Friday Night at COSI

When: Friday, October 27, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 333 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-228-2674

On the last Friday of each month, COSI offers extended hours (open until 9PM!) and price reduced admission to families so you can visit, learn, and play late! General admission is only $11 after 5pm and includes all of COSI’s permanent exhibitions plus a movie in the National Geographic Giant Screen Theater! (Free for members.)

8. The MAiZE at Little Darby Creek

When: Fridays-Sundays through October 29, 2017
Time: Fridays: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Saturdays: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Sundays: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: 8657 Axe Handle Rd., Milford Center, OH 43045
Phone: 937-349-4781

The MAiZE at Little Darby Creek features a huge corn maze plus a cow train, barnyard bouncer, petting zoo, kiddie maze, ball zone, slides, laser tag, pedal carts, kids fun barn, tether ball and more! Hayrides are also available! This weekend includes a costume contest! This weekend is the Great Pumpkin Smash!

9. Midnight Madness

 in Uptown Westerville

When: Friday, October 27, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Location: throughout Uptown Westerville

Explore Uptown Westerville’s decorated shops and get treats, surprises and deals while you do! There will be kid-friendly activities and the merchants will be passing out treats to the kids! Costumes welcome!

10. Movies in the Park!  at Westgate Recreational Center

When: Friday, October 27, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: 455 S. Westgate Ave., Columbus, OH 43204

The movie Zootopia will be shown at this free event!  Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs! Movie will be inside if it rains.

11. Family Fun Night

 at Homestead Metro Park

When: Friday, October 27, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Pavilion, 4675 Cosgray Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: 614-971-5211

Families can enjoy crafts, activities and stargazing!

12. Horseradish and Apple Butter Day at Lawrence Orchard

When: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 2634 Smeltzer Rd., Marion, OH 43302
Phone: 740-389-3019

This is a free event that includes the opportunity to take a turn at stirring apple butter and experience horseradish grinding in an authentic setting! There will also be a corn maze and corn bin!

13. Fall Farm Fun at Leeds Farm

When: Saturdays and Sundays through October 29, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 8738 State Route 36, Ostrander, OH 43061
Phone: 740-666-2020

Leeds Farm is open six weekends only through October 29 with hayrides, farm animals, farm pond, pumpkins and gourds! Back 40 Barn Pass admission includes Pumpkin Jumps, John Deere combine slide, mountain slides, Big Zip and mini zip lines, rolling tubes, straw forts, pig races, pedal carts, the biggest corn box in Ohio, and more!

14. Fall Fun Festival at Dill’s Greenhouse

When: Saturdays and Sundays, September 30 through October 31, 2017
Time: Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: 5800 Rager Rd., Groveport, OH 43125
Phone: 614-836-3700

Fall festivals are happening on the weekends, September 30 – October 31, 2017. Hayrides, corn maze, fire pit and hotdogs and s’mores for roasting (bring your own or purchase there), straw maze, sand box, pumpkins, games and activities!

15. Fall Festival at Freeman’s Farm

When: Saturdays and Sundays through October 29, 2017
Time: Sat: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sun: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 6142 Lewis Center Rd., Galena, OH 43021
Phone: 740-548-7866

The Fall Festival weekends at Freeman’s Farm include hayrides, kettle corn, campfire foods, scarecrow making, a petting zoo and apple butter making! Admission is free, but there is a charge for some activities. See our visit to Freeman’s Farm here!

16. Fall Festival at Hidden Creek Farms

When: Saturdays and Sundays through October 30, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 581 S. Galena Rd., Sunbury, OH 43074
Phone: 740-815-9371

Festival weekends offer hayrides, pumpkin picking, pumpkin painting, fall decorations, food, pony rides, slide, kids play barn, corn pit, farm animals, straw maze, and more!

17. Fall Harvest Weekends at Lehner’s Pumpkin Farm

When: Saturdays and Sundays through October 29, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: 2920 St. Rt. 203, Radnor, OH 43066
Phone: 740-595-3207

There is a really long list of activities going on throughout all of the weekends now through October at this pumpkin farm in Delaware County! Activities include a corn maze, play barn, barrel rides, pumpkin picking and tons more! Visit the website for pricing and more info! Click here to get a coupon for one free adult with a paid child!

18. Trick or Tweet at Grange Insurance Audubon Center

When: Saturday, October 28, 2107
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 505 W. Whittier St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-545-5475

This event is geared toward preschoolers and includes snacks, stories, costume parade, games, a scavenger hunt, goodie bags and a not-so-scary storytime!

19. Family Fun: Awesome Autumn

 at Sharon Woods Metro Park

When: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Spring Hollow Lodge, 1069 W. Main St., Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: 614-891-0700

Families can enjoy games, crafts and fall activities! Recommended for ages 3-8.

20. Fall Festival Weekends at Orchard and Company

When: Saturdays and Sundays through October 29, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 7255 US HWY 42 North, Plain City, OH 43064
Phone: 614-873-0510

Fall Festival weekends include apple picking, fishing, hay rides, corn pit, farm animals, barrel train rides, pedal car track, tire climb, zip line, gem mining and more! Read about our Plain City Apple Picking Adventures!

21. Make A Difference Day with CKDG

 at Coffee Connections of Hilliard

When: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 4004 Main St., Hilliard, OH 43026

Make a difference with Columbus Kids Do Good as they make snack packs for families at Ronald McDonald House, put together hygiene kits for children, complete a project for Blessings in a Backpack and more! Spider-Man and Rapunzel will visit and there will be food vendors and raffle prizes! Families can come and go at their convenience between 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

22. Flashlight Cave Tour

 at Olentangy Indian Caverns

When: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Location: 1779 Home Rd., Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: 740-548-7917

This is the last weekend to tour the caverns with just a flashlight! Flashlights will be provided for these special tours and children must be at least 8 years old to participate.

23. Lewis Center Fall Fest

 at Little Bear Golf Club

When: Sunday, October 29, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: 1940 Little Bear Loop. Lewis Center, OH 43035

This event includes bounce houses, balloon twisting, face painting, craft tables, a magician, free pictures with the Snow Queen, vendors, raffles, food trucks and more! Admission is one canned-food donation per person.

24. Picassos Halloween Party at Picassos

When: Sunday, October 29, 2017
Time: 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Location: 1974 N. Mallway Dr., Columbus, OH 43221
Phone: 614-354-1930

Kids age 5 and up can enjoy a slime bar, skeleton hunt, trick or treat bag making, cookie decorating and more! Come in costume!

25. Fallapalooza at Everal Barn At Heritage Park

When: Sunday, October 29, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 60 N Cleveland Ave., Westerville, Ohio 43081

Fallapalooza includes pumpkin painting, games, hay rides, live music, marshmallow roasting and more!

26. Peppa Pig Live!

 at Ohio Theatre

When: Sunday, October 29, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: 39 E State St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-469-1045

Peppa Pig Live includes life-sized puppets, dancing, songs, games and all the members of Peppa’s family!


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