Fall is my FAVORITE time of year and I don’t think I’m being biased by saying it’s also the best time of year for events! The temperatures are ideal and the activities are always amazing. Here are five fall events in Columbus that you need on your list! But, if you are looking for the ultimate list of fall events in Columbus, head over to EatPlayCbus.
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Ohio Renaissance Festival
I’m not sure if we’ve talked about how much we love the Ohio Renaissance Festival yet. This seasonal festival is always on our fall events in Columbus list, even though it’s a little bit outside of Columbus. It’s absolutely worth the drive to experience all the fun, food, and entertainment.
Location: 10542 East State Route 73 Waynesville, OH 45068
Date(s): Weekends starting September 3rd through October 31.
Hours: 10:30AM – 7PM
Cost: See below
- $28 for adults.
- $10 for ages 5-12.
- Children under 5 are free.
- $25 for seniors (65+) available at the ticket booth only.
- $25 for military/police/EMT available at the ticket booth only.
Boo at the Zoo
We love the Columbus Zoo on a regular day but when you add in costumes and trick or treat, it makes for one of the best fall events in Columbus! We go to this event every year and it’s always so fun. In addition to candy stops, there are presentations about animals, character meet and greets, giant pumpkin carving, a hay maze and so much more!
Location: 4850 Powell Road Powell, OH 43065
Date(s): October 14-16, 21-23, and 28-30.
Hours: Fridays 5PM-8PM, Saturdays 10AM-8PM, and Sundays 10AM-5PM.
Cost: Festivities are included with admission. Check their website here for daily ticket and membership pricing.
Treat Street at The Shops on Lane Avenue
This first time (FREE) event is sure to be a blast! All along the shopping center, there will be trick or treat stations for kiddos to enjoy. In the courtyard, there will be live music, cotton candy from Cotton Sugar Co., crafts, and more! Find more details here.
Location: The Shops on Lane Avenue – 1675 W Lane Ave, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Date(s): October 15
Hours: 2PM-4PM
Cost: FREE!
Pumpkins Aglow
Franklin Park Conservatory always does an incredible job with their events. This family friendly one boasts hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins that illuminate the Conservatory! During the event, you can enjoy live entertainment like fire performers and jugglers or hop over to the craft area to make spider spin art or enjoy the family dance space. You can read about all the activities here on their website.
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory – 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus OH 43203
Date(s): October 12-16, 19-23, and 26-30
Hours: 5PM-9PM
Cost: See below. Note that tickets go on sale on September 28.
- Special Engagement Admission Rates
- Special Engagement Admission (ages 13–59): $25
- Seniors (ages 60+): $22
- Children (ages 3-12): $15
- Museums for All (SNAP, EBT, WIC and Medicaid Participants)2: $3
- Special Engagement Member Rates
- Member (ages 13–59): $12.5
- Senior Member (ages 60+): $11
- Child Member (ages 3-12): $7.5
- Access Family Member2: $3
- Patron, Benefactor and Monarch Members1: Free (Please show card at check-in)
All Hallows’ Eve
The Ohio History Center and Ohio Village are such an incredible resource that we are lucky to have here in Columbus. Their events are so well done and the staff/volunteers are truly immersed in their characters to make it all the more fun. All Hallows’ Eve is an evening of 1890’s-style family fun with a retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by the bonfire, pumpkin carving and strange characters roaming Ohio Village. You can read about the entire evening here on their website.
Location: Ohio Village – 800 East 17th Avenue, Columbus OH
Date(s): October 8, 15, 22, 29
Hours: 5:30PM-9:30PM
Cost: See below.
- $18/Adult; $14 Youth (ages 4-12); Free/Child (age 3 & under)
- $13/Adult Member; $9/Youth Member; Free/Child (age 3 & under)
- Free/Premium Adult Member; Free/Premium Child Member; Free/Child (age 3 & under)
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